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21 New Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Delaware County Thursday for a Total of 7,496
As of Thursday, July 9, there have been 21 additional COVID-19 cases reported in Delaware County since Wednesday, July 8. No additional deaths were reported. That brings the total number of positive cases in the county to 7,496, with the number of COVID-19 related deaths remaining at 706. Of those, 564 were in long term…
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Neumann Professor’s Study Finds Blacks Are Over-represented in Jobs Vulnerable to COVID-19 Impact
A study by Dr. Nathan Hardy, assistant professor of Marketing at Neumann University in Aston shows Blacks are under-represented when it comes to holding management positions, yet over-represented in healthcare and government work, and in jobs that deal directly with the public that can’t be done remotely, reports hudsonvalleypress.com. Even with employment growth from 2016…
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Open Mic Night Fundraiser July 15, Via Zoom, to Benefit Upper Darby Community Outreach Corporation
A virtual Open Mic Night fundraiser, Upper Darby Cares Open Mic Night July 15 at 7 p.m., will benefit the continued pandemic work of The Upper Darby Community Outreach Corporation. The long-standing nonprofit has been providing hot meals and other help in the Upper Darby and Eastern Delaware County community. It has been trying to…
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Application Deadline for Second Round of Delco Strong Grants Extended to July 14
Qualifying small businesses have until July 14 to apply online for a second round of Delco Strong grants. Nonprofits have until July 21. Funds can be used to cover working capital costs necessary to maintain a business during COVID-19 disruption. They can also defray the cost of items needed to operate safely during COVID-19 and…
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Pandemic Brings Back the Staycation for Many in Delaware County
Summer travel plans are changing this year for many people because of the coronavirus, particularly for seniors, writes Alex Rose for the Daily Times. “I’m not getting on any damn airplanes,” said 70-year author Robert McSherry of Edgmont. He’s also avoiding gyms and indoor restaurants. He was looking forward to a 50th high school reunion…
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The Skies Beckoned for This Newtown Square Pilot, and a Disability Wasn’t Going to Stop Him
When Sean O’Donnell flew over the Moss Rehab campus in Elkins Park July 1, four or five dozen healthcare workers cheered, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer. It was a day of celebration for everyone. O’Donnell was honoring the therapists, doctors and nurses at Moss for working during the pandemic. But he, too, was…
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46 New COVID-19 Cases in Delaware County, 2 More Deaths Reported. Total Now Is 7,475 Cases, 706 Deaths
As of Wednesday, July 8, there have been 46 additional COVID-19 cases reported in Delaware County since Tuesday, July 7. There were two additional COVID-19 related deaths reported. That brings the total number of positive cases in the county to 7,475, with the number of COVID-19 related deaths at 706. Of those, 564 were in…
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Ford Bronco Returns. Glen Mills Jeep Dealer Not Worried
The Chrysler Jeep has pretty much cornered the U.S. market in rugged vehicles that drive over rocks and mud. Now Ford is bringing back the Bronco brand hoping to tap into some of that market, writes Tom Krisher of the Associated Press for local10.com. Ford is introducing a Ranger pickup-sized Bronco and a smaller Escape-sized…
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Here Are Some Tips on Getting Children to Wear Masks From Child Guidance Resource Centers
Masks are now mandatory in Pennsylvania for everyone over the age of 2 who leaves their home. Wearing a mask can be a challenge. It’s not part of our normal routine. They’re uncomfortable. Sometimes we just don’t want to wear one, but we do because we understand the benefits of doing so. Many children, especially…
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Delaware County Uber Driver Turns Ride Videos Into Social Media Gold
He was an Uber driver who put a video camera in his vehicle for his own protection after one drunken passenger decided to open his locked doors while traveling down I-76. Now comedian Eddie Doyle of Secane shows video of his Uber rides or whatever else he thinks of, and has more than 700,000 followers…
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1 COVID-19-Related Death Reported in Swarthmore; 37 of 48 Delaware County Municipalities Report Fatalities
As of Tuesday, July 7, there have been 36 additional COVID-19 cases reported in Delaware County. There were two additional COVID-19 related deaths reported. That brings the total number of positive cases in the county to 7,429, with the number of COVID-19 related deaths at 704. Of those, 564 were in long term care facilities…
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Nile Swim Club in Yeadon Keeps Going, Even in a Pandemic
Nile Swim Club in Yeadon has staying power, not easily outdone by a virus, writes Maria Panaritis for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The first Black-owned pool club is open for business with poolside family movies and even a modest Fourth of July fireworks display, despite the pandemic. Anthony Patterson, who went to the club in his…
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7 Safety Tips For Hitting Hotels, Rentals and AirBNB’s This Summer
By Wendi Rank To me, there are few things as glorious as staying in a hotel or even a rental. Maybe it’s the escape or the discovery of a new space. Maybe it’s organizing my things in new territory or the inevitable luxury of being away from home. Whatever it is, getaways are enticing. Until…
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Villanova Student’s Mission Promoting Type 1 Diabetes Research Put Her in Touch With a President and a Pope
Morgan Panzirer , a Villanova University biology major, started writing a book about Type 1 diabetes when she was a seventh grader. Now that book is finished, writes Marc Narducci for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Panzirer, who has been a Type 1 diabetic since age 6, is the author of “Actually, I Can: Growing Up With…
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94 New COVID-19 Cases Reported Since Thursday, Total Now at 7,393 for Delaware County
As of Monday, July 6, there have been 94 additional COVID-19 cases reported in Delaware County since Thursday, July 2. There were no additional COVID-19 related deaths reported. That brings the total number of positive cases in the county to 7,393, with the number of COVID-19 related deaths remaining at 702. Of those, 563 were…
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SCORE Chester & Delaware Counties Announces Free July Webinars to Help Small Businesses
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties is hosting several free webinars in July. “Productize – Steps for Turning Your Service Into a Product” On Thursday, July 9, a free webinar will teach you to “Productize—Steps for Turning Your Service Into a Product.” The webinar, at 2p.m., is presented by John Warrillow, one of the U.S.…
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Newtown Square’s Jared Feinman Donates Ballad Proceeds to Help COVID-19-Impacted Musicians
Music came early to Newtown Square native Jared Feinman who began learning classical piano when he was 6, reports Main Line Today. That led to jazz piano but he detoured in college to pursue a business degree, coming up five credits short at University of Richmond. So instead he developed as a songwriter and performer…
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COVID-19 Public Testing Sites Open in Yeadon on July 9,10,11
Drive through and walk-up COVID-19 testing will be available to Delaware County residents July 9, 10 and 11 in Yeadon Borough. Residents over the age of 18 with COVID-19 symptoms and/or known exposure will be eligible to be tested, especially those at higher risk including: Residents over the age of 65 Those with pre-existing health…
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