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Five New Grants From Delaware County COVID-19 Response Fund Reach 5 Essential Nonprofits
The Foundation for Delaware County announced its 15th round of grants from the Delaware County COVID-19 Response Fund. This latest round includes five grants, totaling $55,740. Among these, the foundation awarded an $18,240 grant for Chester Upland School District (CUSD) to fund Parent Technology Support Centers. The Centers will educate, train and assist parents who are…
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Former Executive Chef at Fiorello’s Café in West Chester Ready to Serve Guests at Rebranded Italian Restaurant in Wayne
When Ardé Osteria closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, management took the opportunity to update the décor and rebrand the Wayne restaurant as Alessandro’s and is now open to guests for dinner. Named as the moniker of its Sicilian American Executive Chef, Alex Fiorello, Alessandro’s serves a modern take on traditional Italian cuisine. Chef Alex…
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Survey Warns 70 Percent of Small Restaurants/Bars Statewide Could Perish in Pandemic
A survey of 100 locally owned and family run restaurants statewide shows up to 70 percent will close if pandemic restrictions aren’t reduced or help offered, writes Laura Smythe for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Aug. 25 to 28 survey from the Pennsylvania Licensed Beverage and Tavern Association went to 1,234 businesses, with 100 responding.…
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Conviction, Sentence Upheld for Former Liberian War Lord Living in East Lansdowne
The conviction and 30-year sentence for a former Liberian war lord living in East Lansdowne was upheld this week by the Third Circuit Court of Appeals, writes Alex Rose for the Daily Times. The court’s opinion addressed the horrors committed by Mohammed “Jungle Jabbah” Jabateh and his followers while he was a commander in the…
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46 New COVID-19 Cases Reported in Delaware County on Friday, 2 More Deaths Reported
There were 46 new cases of COVID-19 reported Friday, Sept. 11 for Delaware County. Total number of cases is now 10,852 according to the Chester County Health Department. Two additional COVID-19-related deaths were reported in the county for Friday, Sept. 11 in Upper Darby and Brookhaven, with the total now at 780. Of those, 604…
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Media’s New Towne House Preps for Fall Launch After Zommick McMahon Brokers Deal
In a deal brokered by Zommick McMahon Commercial Real Estate, the reincarnation of a popular restaurant will soon open in Media to high expectations after a new owner acquired the property and undertook a multimillion-dollar renovation. When the venerable D’Ignazio’s Towne House restaurant closed in 2015, Media residents wondered what would become of the block-long…
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2 Delaware County School Districts Shed Native American Names and Imagery
The Radnor School Board voted Sept. 2 to drop the nickname Radnor Raiders, and any related Native American imagery, writes Jeff Gammage for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The decision follows student protests and a long community debate. “This erasing of our [Radnor] culture truly breaks my heart,” Robin Dugan wrote to the board. Chip Graham, of…
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Sun Valley High in Aston Recognized by Special Olympics for Inclusiveness
Sun Valley High School in Aston was one of 10 Pennsylvania schools recognized by Special Olympics for its work to be inclusive in sports and leadership activities. It received the National Banner Unified Champion School title. Only 121 schools in the entire country received this honor, writes Julia Hatmaker for pennlive.com. “We are so proud…
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4 Delaware County Public Schools Are Rated Tops in the Philadelphia Region
Four Delaware County schools are among the 40 top-rated public high schools in the Philadelphia region, according to a recently published list by the Philadelphia Magazine. The top performers in the city and its suburbs – listed alphabetically – were determined by standardized tests and graduation rates, among other statistical measures. Garnet Valley High School…
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Amazon Has Applied for a Retail Liquor License in Havertown
Amazon Retail, LLC has applied to the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board for a liquor license at 403 West Chester Pike in the Llanerch Shopping Center, in Havertown, fueling speculation of a possible Amazon food store there, reports morethanthecurve.com. Amazon Retail, LLC, is the source of Amazon Go and Amazon Grocery Go. Amazon Go has breakfast,…
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Satanic Delco’s Name Is a Bit Jarring, But the Group Has Altruistic Motives
Don’t be fooled, or disturbed, by the name. Satanic Delco just wants to promote “a science first viewpoint” and be recognized as eternal rebels, says its founder, Ridley Township resident Joseph Rose. The group was recently seen at the 69th Street Transportation Center in Upper Darby distributing food, water and hygiene products to the homeless,…
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Philadelphia Magazine: Latest Addition to King of Prussia Mall is COVID-19 Store
The latest addition to King of Prussia Mall is the COVID-19 store that offers a variety of items that are helping people stay safe in style, writes Victor Fiorillo for the Philadelphia Magazine. The new boutique is located in a small space right by Sephora. Customers who enter the store can see their body temperature…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Renovated Historic 1890 Meeting House in Chadds Ford
This historic home at 80 Heyburn Road is available for sale in Chadds Ford. At the center of historic Chadds Ford, this circa 1890 Meeting House has been thoughtfully renovated and masterfully expanded. It is perched on the banks of Karver Lake providing a 7-acre water front setting. The architectural heritage of the historical home…
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Tips for the Virtual School Day Via Philadelphia Magazine
By Wendi Rank I peeked in on my teenagers as they started their first day of virtual school last week. Did they need anything? Another notebook? My famous scones? A hug? That check-in was more for me than them, a fact their rolled eyes and aggrieved expressions only emphasized. Virtual schooling is a metaphor for…
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$1.3 Million Federal Grant Aids Neumann University Students in Graduation Goal
The U.S. Department of Education has awarded Neumann University a grant of $1.3 million to fund a Student Support Services (SSS) program. SSS will provide academic and other support services to low-income, first-generation students and students with disabilities. The purpose of the grant is to increase retention and graduation rates and foster an institutional climate…
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Delaware County Lists Voting Options in Upcoming General Election
Delaware County voters will actually have five ways to vote in this year’s General Election. Options to vote in the 2020 General Election: Vote in person at your polling place on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020 Vote by mail or absentee ballot – return your Delaware County ballot by US Mail by dropping it at a…
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35 New COVID-19 Cases Reported in Delaware County Wednesday, for a Total of 10,762
There were 35 new cases of COVID-19 reported Wednesday, Sept. 9 for Delaware County. Total number of cases is now 10,762 according to the Chester County Health Department. No additional COVID-19-related deaths were reported in the county for Wednesday, with the total remaining at 778. Of those, 604 were in long term care facilities and…
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Haverford Mom Says Virtual Learning Doesn’t Work for Her Special Needs Son
Delaware County schools are challenged to meet the learning needs of all students in this pandemic, reports Kelly Rule for fox20.com. A Haverford Township mom needs her son’s school to provide alternatives because virtual learning isn’t working. “Our school district has not made any accommodations or plans for how they would treat these kids with…
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