The Delaware County Weekly Newsletter

The Delaware County Weekly: December 29, 2023

• Happy New Year from Delaware County Council!
• The Delaware County District Attorney’s Office Shares Overview of 2023 Accomplishments
• Delaware County Sheriff’s Office Takes Home Multiple Awards at Pennsylvania Deputy Sheriff's Association’s Convention and Top Gun Competition
• Name for New Park at Former Don Guanella School Site to be Announced Soon!
• Revitalize Your Health in 2024: Sign Up for COSA's 12-Week Active Living Every Day Program for Older Adults
• Delaware County Council and Visit Delco, PA Encourage Residents to Chill Out this Winter Season!

The Delaware County Weekly: December 22, 2023

• It’s Christmas Time! Delaware County Council Wishes Everyone a Merry Christmas!
• Celebrating Kwanzaa: A Time of Reflection and Unity
• Delaware County Health Department Begins Mailing Drug Deactivation Pouches to Residents
• Delaware County Announces Second Opioid Settlement Grant Application Period
• Delaware County Council Honored at NAACP Media Area Branch’s 2023 Freedom Fund and Foot Soldier Luncheon
• Delaware County Veterans Memorial Association Holds Annual Tree Lighting
• Celebrating Our 100th Edition: A Milestone for the Delaware County Weekly

The Delaware County Weekly: December 15, 2023

• It's the Final Weekend of Delaware County’s Holiday Village at Rose Tree Park!
• Happy Hanukkah! 9th Annual Menorah Lighting and Hanukkah Village Held December 10
• Delaware County Council Approves FY 2024 Budget
• Announcing: “Keep Delco Beautiful”
• Delaware County Council Participates in Wreaths Across America
• Delaware County Libraries' 12 Days of Reading Challenge
• Last Call: Asking for Feedback Regarding the Delaware County Weekly

The Delaware County Weekly: December 8, 2023

• Happy Hanukkah from Delaware County Council
• Week Two of Delaware County’s Holiday Village and Festival of Lights Set for December 8 and 9
• Delaware County Veterans Memorial Hosts Wreaths Across America’s Multi-State Escort to Arlington
• Supporting Veterans During the Holiday Season
• George W. Hill Correctional Facility Graduates Sixteen Students from the Second Annual "Inside-Out" Program
• Delaware County Elections Completes Four Recounts of Close Contests from the November 7, 2023 Municipal Election
• Health Department Monitoring Respiratory Illness Season in Delaware County
• Preparing for the Holidays: A reminder to test before you toast!
• Delaware County’s Office of Services for the Aging (COSA) Seeking Seniors for the AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent Program
• The Perfect Gift for your Dog this Holiday Season: A 2024 Dog License!
• We Want Your Input: Help Us Celebrate the Upcoming 100th Edition of the Delaware County Weekly e-Newsletter

The Delaware County Weekly: December 1, 2023

• Delaware County’s 2023 Festival of Lights and Holiday Village Are Officially Open!
• Delaware County Park Police “Blue Christmas” Toy Drive is Underway!
• Delaware County Celebrates Successful Election Campaign Sign Recycling Event
• Delaware County Seeking Nominations for the Heritage Commission Preservation Awards
• Join Us in Celebrating the 100th Edition of the Delaware County Weekly e-Newsletter - Your Opinion Matters!

The Delaware County Weekly: November 23, 2023

• Happy Thanksgiving from Delaware County Council
• Shop Local, Shop Small: Saturday, November 25 is Small Business Saturday
• Delaware County’s Festival of Lights and Holiday Village Opens December 1
• Delaware County Health Department Delivers Thanksgiving Donations to Residents in Need
• Delaware County Leaders and Businesses Recognized by the Chamber of Commerce
• Healthy Steps Fall Prevention Program Offered at Bryn Mawr Hospital on December 12, 13

The Delaware County Weekly: November 17, 2023

• Recognizing Veterans Day in Delaware County
• Delaware County Recognizes Local Heroes During 9th Annual Freedom Medal Awards Dinner
• Final Day! Delaware County Office of Sustainability Holding Election Campaign Sign Recycling Drop-Off on Saturday
• Delco Residents Voice Opinions on Eastwick Levee Project During November 9 Public Open House
• Pennsylvania Auditor General Visits Delaware County Controller to Discuss Transforming and Improving the Auditing Process
• Reminder: Delaware County Seeking Residents to Serve as Vision Zero Safety Ambassadors
• Delaware County Seeking Residents for Several Board Openings

The Delaware County Weekly: November 10, 2023

• Happy Veterans Day from Delaware County Council
• Delaware County Recognizes the Anniversary of the United States Marine Corps
• Delaware County’s Recorder of Deeds Office’s to Launch Powerful GovOS Cloud Search Tool
• County Bridge #234 in Thornbury Closed After Routine Inspection Found the Bridge to be Unsafe
• Delaware County Elections’ Update on the Nov. 7, 2023 Municipal Election
• Delaware County Office of Sustainability to Hold Election Campaign Sign Recycling Drop Off Event
• Delaware County’s 2023/2024 Cold Weather Plan
• Reminder: Flu Shots Still Available During the Delaware County Health Department's November ‘Walk-In Flu Shot Wednesdays’
• Reminder: America250PADelco to Host 2023 ‘Community Read Revolutionary Reads’ Selection Author Patrick Spero at Widener University on Nov. 12

The Delaware County Weekly: November 3, 2023

• The November 7, 2023 Municipal Election is Almost Here: What to Expect on Election Day
• Delaware County Participating in Operation Green Light November 6-12
• Media's Annual Veterans Day Parade to be Held Friday, November 10, on State Street
• Active Members and Veterans of the U.S. Marine Corps Invited to Join Flag Raising on November 9
• Delaware County Council Announces Additional $2.7M in Funding for Delaware County Whole Home Repair Program
• Delaware County Seeking Residents to Serve as Vision Zero Safety Ambassadors
• America250PADelco to Host 2023 ‘Community Read Revolutionary Reads’ Selection Author Patrick Spero at Widener University on Nov. 12
• Reminder: Share Your Feedback on the Proposed Eastwick Levee Project
• Flu Shots Still Available: Delaware County Health Department Hosting ‘Walk-In Flu Shot Wednesdays’ in November
• Delaware County Office of Sustainability to Hold Election Sign Recycling Drop Offs

The Delaware County Weekly: October 27, 2023

• Ghouls Just Wanna Have Fun! Halloween Greetings from Delaware County Council!
• Delaware County Provides Update on the Mobile Crisis Unit Pilot Program
• Recognizing October as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
• Residents Invited to Share Their Opinions on the Eastwick Levee Project
• It’s Lead Poisoning Prevention Week: Know the Signs!
• Delaware County Health Department Wraps Up Successful Flu Shot Clinic Program
• Deadline for Requesting a Mail/Absentee Ballot is Tuesday, October 31
• Delaware County Heritage Commission Offers “Managing Your Non-Profit” Virtual Seminar
• Delaware County Seeks Public Input on Vision Zero Action Plan Intended to Revolutionize Traffic Safety
• Last Chance! Delaware County’s "Name Our Park" Contest Runs Through 5:00 p.m. on Oct. 31

The Delaware County Weekly: October 20, 2023

• Delaware County Ballot Drop Boxes Now Open!
• Delaware County Joins Neighboring Counties to Purchase Wholesale Energy to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Lower Electricity Costs
• Delaware County Health Department Launches New Respiratory Illnesses Web Page
• Delaware County Health Department to Hold Drive-Thru Flu Vaccination Clinic on Sunday, October 22
• Delaware County Health Department Director Melissa Lyon Honored to Serve as Keynote Speaker at Drexel University’s Annual Pinning Ceremony
• Introducing Delaware County’s New Chief Medical Examiner, Dr. Albert Chu
• Healthy Steps Fall Prevention Program Offered at Marple Public Library and Friendship Circle Senior Center in Darby this November
• Delaware County to Host Fall Career Fair on Tuesday, October 24
• Less than 2 Weeks to Go! The "Name Our Park" Contest Runs Through Oct. 31

The Delaware County Weekly: October 13, 2023

• Delaware County to Host Opioid Settlement Funding Town Hall on Thurs., Oct. 19
• Delaware County Recognizes the Anniversary of the United States Navy
• Free Mammogram Screenings: Delaware County Health Department Partnering with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital’s Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center
• Reminder: Delaware County Health Department to Hold Three Free Vaccination Clinics Over the Next Week
• Delaware County Holds Resource Fair for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
• Delaware County Council Receives 2023 “Connect the Circuit” Award from Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia
• Delaware County Elections Reminds Voters of Upcoming Election Deadlines
• Delaware County Celebrates Newest PEER Program Graduates at Sterling Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
• Calling all Job Seekers! PA CareerLink® Delaware County to Host Job Fair at Springfield YMCA
• Fair Acres to Hold Fun Fall Fest on Oct. 18
• Delaware County’s "Name Our Park" Contest Runs Through Oct. 31
• Find Some Spooktacular Halloween Fun in Delaware County

The Delaware County Weekly: October 6, 2023

• Remembering and Paying Final Respects to Patrolman Joseph Montgomery
• Delaware County Breaks Ground on Upgraded Public Safety Radio System
• Active Members and Veterans of the U.S. Navy Invited to Join Flag Raising on October 13
• Delaware County Elections’ Nov. 7, 2023 Municipal Election Kickoff
• Delaware County Council Joins District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer at Concord Playground in Chester for Press Conference Updating the Successful CPSN Program
• CPSN at Work: Mural of Chester City’s First Black Female Firefighter Unveiled
• Delaware County Developing Vision Zero Action Plan to Revolutionize Traffic Safety
• Delaware County to Host Second Listening Session for Route 291 Improvement Project
• Delaware County Health Department to Partner with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital’s Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center to Provide Free Mammogram Screenings
• Reminder: Delaware County Health Department and Keystone First Offer Special Senior Vaccination Event
• Delaware County E-Waste Collection Event Scheduled for October 17
• Upland Park Ribbon Cutting: Check Out Our Video!
• Delaware County Council Attends 6th Annual Upper Darby International Festival

The Delaware County Weekly: September 29, 2023

• Delaware County Celebrates $1.7M Upland Park Transformation with Ribbon Cutting
• Delaware County Health Department Announces Fall Vaccination Clinics
• Free COVID-19 Tests Are Available Again
• Launching of the Safer Schools Stronger Neighborhoods Coalition
• Delaware County Council Joins with the Philadelphia Union to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at Subaru Park
• Registration Now Open for the 22nd Annual Run for Heroes Walk/Run on October 8
• The Arts Come Alive in Delco This Fall!
• Delaware County Seeking Residents for Several Board and Commission Openings
• Reminder: Delaware County to Hold First Fall Career Fair on October 5
• "Name Our Park" Contest Runs Through Oct. 31

The Delaware County Weekly: September 22, 2023

• Delaware County Observes Yom Kippur: A Day of Reflection, Renewal, and Community
• Delaware County Council Adopts Anti-Hate Crime Resolution
• Delaware County Launches "Name Our Park" Contest to Celebrate Community and Nature
• Delaware County to Hold Resource Fair for Grandparents Raising Children
• Delaware County Recognizes the Anniversary of the United States Air Force
• Delaware County Health Department to Hold Vaccination Clinic for Seniors on October 10
• 3rd Annual Faith & Blue Weekend to be Held October 6-8
• Delaware County to Host Two Career Fairs This Fall; County to Fill over 40 Open Positions
• Delaware County Seeks Three Members for the Sustainability Commission

The Delaware County Weekly: September 15, 2023

• Delaware County Holds Annual September 11th Remembrance Ceremony
• U.S. Food and Drug Administration Authorizes New COVID-19 Vaccine
• Delaware County Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15
• Active Members and Veterans of the U.S. Air Force Invited to Join Flag Raising on Sept. 18
• Pennsylvania Secretary of State Al Schmidt Visits Delaware County Bureau of Elections as Part of 67 County Tour
• George W. Hill Correctional Facility Job Fair Being Held September 20
• Delaware County Celebrates Media Little League World Series Team with Parade in Media

The Delaware County Weekly: September 8, 2023

• Delaware County to Hold Annual September 11th Remembrance Ceremony
• Introducing Delaware County’s New Military and Veterans Affairs Director
• Caring for Our Delaware County Veterans: Spotlight on National Suicide Prevention and Awareness Week 2023
• Delaware County 911 Center Earns National Certification from Association of Public Safety Communications
• Delaware County Provides Update on Advanced Life Support Services in the County
• Reminder: Delaware County Residents Invited to Participate in Second New Park Survey
• Delaware County Libraries Reminds Residents September is Library Card Sign Up Month!
• Share Your Thoughts on SEPTA Bus Services

The Delaware County Weekly: September 1, 2023

• Delaware County Council Wishes Residents a Happy and Safe Labor Day Weekend!
• Media Little League Honored at the Phillies Game!
• Recognizing National Overdose Awareness Day
• Delaware County Holds Opioid Settlement Funding Town Hall on September 21
• Delaware County Launches Second Survey Seeking Public Input on New Park
• COSA Offers Seniors Power Over Pain: A Chronic Pain Self-Management Program
• New Delaware County Women’s Resource Guide Released
• Delaware County's Rose Tree Summer Festival Plays its Final Encore of 2023
• Delaware County to Hold Two Q & A Sessions for Delco Green Ways Grant Program
• New Start Time for Council’s Preliminary Agenda Meetings for Remainder of 2023

The Delaware County Weekly: August 25, 2023

• Delaware County Commits to a Greener Future with Release of its 5-Year Sustainability Plan
• Reminder! Pennsylvania Department of Aging Advises Residents Regarding Recent Changes to Medicaid
• Delaware County Council Welcomes New Director of America250PADelco!
• Announcing the Launch of the Brandywine Flood Study
• Delaware County Library System Celebrates Conclusion of its Summer Reading Programs
• Delaware County Residents Invited to Participate in Final In-Person Listening Session for State Master Plan on Aging
• Delaware County is Hiring! Multiple Career Fairs and Recruitment Efforts Scheduled
• National Poll Worker Recruitment Day: Delaware County Offers Training and Paid Election Day Positions
• Congratulations to Media Little League and all Local Teams on a Great Summer!

The Delaware County Weekly: August 18, 2023

• Delaware County Approves $6.4M in First Round of Opioid Settlement Funds
• Delaware County Health Department Partners with Springfield Pharmacy to Host Two Back-to-School Vaccination Clinics
• Happy 105th Birthday to U.S. Army Veteran Joseph Passaretti!
• Delaware County Council, Visit Delco, PA, and Media Borough Hold Send-off Pep Rally for Media Little League Team
• Celebrating the Reopening of the Philip Jaisohn Monument at Rose Tree Park
• Department of Emergency Services to Host August 26 Recruitment Event for New 911 Public Safety Telecommunicators
• Fair Acres Geriatric Center to Host Job Fair on August 29 at Lima Campus
• We're Hiring! Delaware County to Host Job Fair on August 30
• Two Public Hearings Scheduled for Development of Delaware County Human Services Plan (Fiscal Year 2023/2024)
• Delaware County’s 2023 Summer Concert Series Winds Down This Weekend

The Delaware County Weekly: August 11, 2023

• Delaware County Officials Tour Areas Affected by Recent Storms
• Delaware County Council Announces $522K Grant for the Rehabilitation of 1724 Chester Courthouse
• Delaware County Health Department Holds Final Community Conversation of 2023 in Radnor
• Master Plan for Older Adults: Virtual Town Hall for LGBTQ+ Communities to be held Wednesday, August 16
• August is National Water Quality Month
• Delaware County Summer Concert Series Upcoming Performances (August 11 - August 18)
• Delaware County Council’s Preliminary Agenda Meeting Scheduled for Tuesday, August 15

The Delaware County Weekly: August 4, 2023

• Delaware County Council Congratulates Media Little League Team on State Title!
• Delaware County Recognizes the Anniversary of the United States Coast Guard
• Delaware County Council Chair Participates in Climate Change Press Conference
• Delco 476ers Raise $33,000 at 36th Annual Ben to the Shore Bike Tour
• Delaware County Chamber of Commerce to Host Volunteer Fair on August 8
• Delaware County Residents Invited to Participate in In-Person and Virtual Listening Sessions for State Master Plan on Aging
• Master Plan for Older Adults: Virtual Town Hall for LGBTQ+ Communities to be held on Wednesday, August 16
• Passport Services Available through the Delaware County Office of Judicial Support
• Delaware County Council Participates in National Night Events
• Delaware County Summer Concert Series Upcoming Performances (August 4 - August 11)

The Delaware County Weekly: July 28, 2023

• Delaware County Council Attends Restoration Kick Off for Historic Lansdowne Theater
• District Attorney Stollsteimer Announces Charges in the 1975 Murder Of Eight-Year-Old Gretchen Harrington
• Delco Green Ways Grant Program Round 4 Application Period Opens July 31
• Delaware County Courts Issues Order Significantly Reducing Bail Administrative Fees
• Delaware County Health Department to Hold Additional Community Conversations in Chester and Concord Township
• Active Members of the Coast Guard and Veterans Invited to Join Flag Raising on August 4
• Delaware County Summer Concert Series Upcoming Performances (July 28 - August 4)
• Delaware County Council’s Preliminary Agenda Meeting Scheduled for Tuesday, August 1

The Delaware County Weekly: July 21, 2023

• The Rose Tree Park Playground is Officially Open!
• Delaware County Council and Delaware County Community College Partner to Launch the Teacher Education Program
• Delaware County Council Recognizes Park and Recreation Professionals Day
• Farmers Market Nutrition Program Provides Vouchers to Delaware County Seniors
• Delaware County’s Office of Services for the Aging (COSA) Receives Award from Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) at 50th Anniversary Gala
• There Are So Many Things to Do Here in Delco — Why Not Make it a Delco Staycation!
• Delaware County Summer Concert Series Upcoming Performances (July 21 - July 28)

The Delaware County Weekly: July 14, 2023

• Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for County Park at Little Flower Open Space
• Fourth Round of Popular Delaware County Green Ways Grant Program Coming Soon!
• Delaware County Health Department Seeks Community Input
• League of Women Voters Recognizes Delaware County Libraries
• Final Reminder: "Delco Strong Summer Camp Solution” Program Available for Delaware County Job Seekers
• Delaware County Health Department Reminds Residents of the Dangers of Heat Stress and Dehydration
• Delaware County Senior Games Participants Honored at Winner's Circle Awards Luncheon
• Delaware County Summer Concert Series Upcoming Performances (July 14 - July 21)
• Delaware County Council’s Preliminary Agenda Meeting Scheduled for Tuesday, July 18

The Delaware County Weekly: July 7, 2023

• Delaware County Holds Ribbon Cutting to Reopen Mt. Alverno Road Bridge
• New Park Master Plan Revealed for Delaware County’s Newest Park
• Fair Acres Earns Five Star Rating from CMS
• Delaware County Honors Members of the Foster Grandparent Program
• America250PADelco Announces its 2023 Revolutionary Reads Selection: Frontier Rebels: The Fight for Independence in the American West
• Live Reading of the Declaration of Independence at Chester Courthouse on Saturday, July 8!
• Delaware County Treasurer’s Office Commended by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
• Delaware County Council and District Attorney Stollsteimer Attend Marple Newtown’s Fourth of July Parade
• Delaware County Summer Concert Series Upcoming Performances (July 7 - July 14)

The Delaware County Weekly: June 30, 2023

• Happy Fourth of July from Delaware County Council!
• PA Department of Environmental Protection’s Air Quality Alert Downgraded to Code Orange
• Delaware County Controller Recognized for Excellence in Financial Reporting
• Delaware County Recognizes Gun Violence Awareness Month
• The Delaware County Health Department Recognizes National HIV Testing Day
• Delaware County is Hiring! Second of Three Delaware County Career Fairs to be held Wed., July 5
• Delaware County Council Congratulates Penncrest High School for 1st Place Finish in 2023 Pennsylvania Envirothon
• Delaware County Summer Concert Series Upcoming Performances (June 30 - July 6)
• Delaware County Council’s Preliminary Agenda Meeting Scheduled for Monday, July 3 in Observance of Fourth of July Holiday

The Delaware County Weekly: June 23, 2023

• Statements from Delaware County Regarding Racist Literature Found in Ridley Township
• Delaware County Health Department Reports on Community Health Assessments Survey Progress
• Community Health Assessment Dashboard Launched
• Delaware County Announces the 2023 Heat Plan; Resources to Help Vulnerable Residents Cope with Extreme Heat
• PECO’s Summer Fan Distribution Program
• Delaware County Holds Second Annual Juneteenth Celebration in Rose Tree Park
• Delaware County Unveils Community-Inspired Concepts for Park Master Plan on June 26
• Delaware County Announces New Chief of Forensic Investigations
• Join Delaware County Libraries for a Summer of Fun!
• Delaware County’s Summer Concert Series: Upcoming Performances
• Delaware County to Host Three Career Fairs
• We Want to Hear from You!

The Delaware County Weekly: June 16, 2023

• Delaware County Raises Juneteenth Flag in Rose Tree Park
• Delaware County Recognizes the Anniversary of the United States Army
• Celebrating Flag Day in Delaware County
• Delaware County Gathers Feedback on Uses for Opioid Settlement Funding
• Delaware County Unveils Community-Inspired Concepts for Park Master Plan on June 26
• Delaware County Health Department Hosts Free Prostate Cancer Screenings at the Wellness Center at Yeadon on June 21
• Delaware County Kicks Off the 2023 Senior Games
• Delaware County Hosts 2nd Annual Sustainability Conference at Widener University
• Delaware County Council Joins Celebration at U.D.T.J.’s Pride Festival in Upper Darby
• Celebrating Pride Month in Delco!
• Delaware County’s Summer Concert Series: Upcoming Performances
• Delaware County to Host Three Career Fairs
• We Want to Hear from You!

The Delaware County Weekly: June 9, 2023

• Air Quality Update: Most Residents Safe to Resume Outdoor Activity
• Delaware County to Hold Opioid Settlement Funding Town Hall on June 15
• Delaware County’s Summer Concert Festival Opens on the Summer Solstice
• Delaware County Raises Progress Pride Flag in Recognition of Pride Month
• Delaware County Public Defender Christopher Welsh and First Assistant Lee Awbrey Awarded Prestigious Alan Jay Josel Advocacy Award
• Delaware County Council Recognizes June 4 as Italian American Day in Delaware County
• Delaware County is Hiring! Recruitment Team to Hold Three Career Fairs to Fill 60+ Open Positions
• Delaware County Board of Elections Certifies Primary and Special Election Results
• Welcoming a New Wawa to Darby Township!
• We Want to Hear from You!

The Delaware County Weekly: June 2, 2023

• Delaware County Conducting Disparity Study
• Active Members of the United States Army and Veterans Invited to Join Flag Raising on June 14
• Don't Forget: Residents Encouraged to Participate in Ongoing Delaware County Community Health Assessment
• Delaware County Recognizes National “Wear Orange” on June 2 to Raise Awareness About Gun Violence
• Delaware County District Attorney’s Office Hosts Delegation from Pine Bluff, Arkansas to Discuss Chester Partnership for Safe Neighborhoods Program
• Delaware County Office of Sustainability's Second Annual Sustainability Conference to be Livestreamed Thursday, June 8
• Delaware County Celebrates Pride Month
• Delaware County Celebrates National Caribbean American Heritage Month
• Delaware County Council Honors Long-Time Media Theatre Icons Patrick Ward and Jesse Cline
• It’s Festival Season in Delaware County!

The Delaware County Weekly: May 26, 2023

• Delaware County Observes Memorial Day in Honor of Those Who Served and Sacrificed
• Delaware County Celebrates 57 Centenarians at Luncheon at Drexelbrook Event Center
• Delaware County to Hold Second Annual Juneteenth Celebration on June 19 in Rose Tree Park
• 45th Annual Delaware County Hero Bowl to be Held June 1
• Delaware County to Hold Pride Flag Raising in Recognition of Pride Month on June 6
• Delaware County Reentry Coalition Holds Kick Off Resource Fair
• Delaware County Leaders Tour the Dr. Philip Jaisohn Memorial House in Media as Part of Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month
• Last Chance to Sign Up for the 2023 Delaware County Senior Games!
• Delaware County Workforce Development Board Seeking New Members
• Delaware County Redevelopment Authority Announces Award of $1 Million Grant from EPA’s Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund Program

The Delaware County Weekly: May 19, 2023

• Delaware County Elections Holds Successful Primary and Special Elections
• The Road to Certification: Upcoming Board of Elections Meetings
• Reminder: Delaware County Office of Sustainability Holding Campaign Sign Recycling Event at Rose Tree Park May 20
• Delaware County Veterans Memorial Association Holds 10th Anniversary Time Capsule Burial
• Recognizing National Emergency Medical Services Week in Delaware County
• West Nile Virus Detected in Delaware County; Mosquito Season Arrives Early in 2023
• Delaware County Health Department Recommends Children and Adults Stay Current with Immunizations
• May 31 Deadline for Delaware County Board Openings
• Delaware County Has Many Beloved Historical Sites and Amazing Outdoor Spaces to Discover this Spring and Summer

The Delaware County Weekly: May 12, 2023

• Residents Encouraged to Participate in Community Health Assessment Now Underway in Delaware County
• Delaware County Lead Hazard Reduction Program Receives $150K to Remediate Lead Contamination in the County
• Delaware County Helps Celebrate Older Americans Month with Week-long Meal Delivery Effort through Senior Community Services
• Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for Delaware County Community College’s New Southeastern Campus in Drexel Hill
• Delaware County Law Enforcement Memorial Foundation's 25th Annual Day of Remembrance Ceremony
• Delaware County Elections Issues Final Guidance for May 16, 2023 Primary and Special Elections
• Delaware County Office of Sustainability to Offer Campaign Sign Recycling After Primary Election
• “Delco Strong Summer Camp Solution” Program Now Available for Delaware County Job Seekers
• Fair Acres Geriatric Center to Host Job Fair on Thursday, May 18
• Delaware County Heritage Commission Holds 45th Annual Preservation Awards
• Delaware County Sheriff’s Office Welcomes a New K9 Team

The Delaware County Weekly: May 5, 2023

• Delaware County Delegation Advocates for Hospital Closure Reform in Harrisburg
• Delaware County to Discuss Proposed Spending of Current Federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds During a May 22 Public Discussion
• Delaware County Hosts 2nd Annual Sustainability Conference at Widener University on June 8
• Delaware County Presents $1.7M Check to Local Fire Departments
• Delaware County Health Department Holds Open House at the Wellness Center at Chester May 6
• Reminder: Limited Number of Free Mammogram Screenings Still Available
• Delaware County Bureau of Elections Issues Final Guidance Regarding Flawed Vote-by-Mail Envelopes
• Registration is Open for the 2023 Delaware County Senior Games!
• Delaware County Council Recognizes Mental Health Awareness Month and Children’s Mental Health Acceptance Week
• Delaware County Recognizes May 7-13 as National Correctional Employees Week
• Delaware County Council Recognizes National Nurses Week
• Delaware County Celebrates Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month this May
• Free Delaware County E-Waste Collection Event Scheduled for May 11

The Delaware County Weekly: April 28, 2023

• Senator Casey and Congresswoman Scanlon Hold Press Conference on Maternal Health Funding in Delaware County
• Delaware County Seeking Input on Housing Services in the County
• Delaware County Celebrates Earth Day with Gardening Program, Tree Plantings, and Park Clean Up
• Delaware County Recognizes National Crime Victims’ Rights’ Week
• Delaware County Celebrates May as Older Americans Month
• Delaware County Council Presents Resolution to Citizen Corps of Delaware County Volunteers as Part of Volunteer Appreciation Month
• Delaware County Controller Joanne Phillips Announces GFOA’s Goldberg-Miller Public Finance Scholarship Awarded to Staff Member Kelly Diaz
• Delaware County Health Department and Personic Healthcare End COVID-19, Flu and RSV Testing Operation Partnership in Yeadon
• National Association of Counties Launches “I Love My County Because…” Art Contest to Celebrate National County Government Month
• Delaware County Elections Prepares to Open Ballot Drop Boxes
• Delaware County Homebuyer Fair

The Delaware County Weekly: April 21, 2023

• Share Food Warehouse Opening in Delaware County
• Philadelphia Union Holds Groundbreaking for State-of-the-Art WSFS Bank Sportsplex
• The Delaware County Health Department Holds Open House at the Wellness Center at Chester
• Delaware County Redevelopment Authority Seeks Feedback on Proposed Land Bank Policies and Procedures
• Delaware County Libraries and Delaware County Council Celebrate National Library Week
• Chester Economic Development Authority Selected to Receive Assistance Through the National Thriving Communities Program
• Delaware County Elections Completes First Mailing of Vote-by-Mail Ballots
• COSA Offers Seniors Power Over Pain: A Chronic Pain Self-Management Program
• Delaware County Health Department to Partner with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital’s Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center to Provide Free Mammogram Screenings
• Delaware County Department of Human Services to Hold Career Fair at the Delaware County Intermediate Unit in Morton
• Calling all Young Job Seekers! PA CareerLink® Delaware County to Host Youth Job Fair at Ridley Area YMCA

The Delaware County Weekly: April 14, 2023

• Delaware County Elections’ May 16, 2023 Primary Election Kickoff
• Calling all Centenarians: You’re Invited to a Celebration on May 22!
• Delaware County Council and the Department of Emergency Services Recognize Contributions of Volunteers During National Volunteer Appreciation Month
• Happy Vaisakhi to the Sikh Community!
• Delaware County Libraries Offers Pronunciator - A Free Language Learning Tool
• The Delaware County Health Department: We're Here For You!
• Black Maternal Health Crisis Takes Spotlight During Aftershock Film Screening & Conversation at Delaware County Community College
• Delaware County Council to Hold its Regular Public Meeting on Wednesday, April 19

The Delaware County Weekly: April 7, 2023

• Happy Easter and Happy Passover
• Delaware County Breaks Ground on Destination Playground in Rose Tree Park
• Delaware County Health Department Celebrates One Year Anniversary
• George W. Hill Correctional Facility Marks 1 Year Anniversary of Deprivatization
• Delaware County Recognizes Public Health Week
• Delaware County Recognizes Black Maternal Health Week and Minority Health Month
• Delaware County Council Participates in Vision Zero Conference
• Delaware County Health Department Holds COVID-19 Memorial Quilt Unveiling Ceremony
• Council Honors Small Business Owners at Annual Chamber of Commerce Awards Luncheon

The Delaware County Weekly: March 31, 2023

• Delaware County Celebrates Transgender Day of Visibility on March 31
• Delaware County to Host Listening Session for Route 291 Improvement Project
• Federal Changes to Medicaid and CHIP Renewals Take Effect Sat., April 1
• Chief Deputy Michellene M. Conte Recognized by Sheriff During Women’s History Month
• COSA to Offer Seniors Power Over Pain: A Chronic Pain Self-Management Program
• Delaware County Council to Hold its Regular Public Meeting on Wednesday, April 5
• Reminder: Sustainability Open Houses to be Held in Chester and Media

The Delaware County Weekly: March 24, 2023

• Delaware County Offers Job Training and Employment Search Assistance for People Impacted by Crozer Layoffs
• Delaware County Holds Opioid Settlement Roundtable Discussion for Local Universities and Colleges
• Delaware County Receives Certificate of Environmental Stewardship from WGL Energy
• District Attorney, Court, and County Council Announce Initiatives to Support Delaware County's Children
• Spring is Here! Check out the New Delaware County Parks & Trails Explorer
• Ramadan Kareem!
• Juneteenth Logo Contest Extended to March 31
• Calling all Job Seekers! PA CareerLink® Delaware County to Host Adult Job Fair at Springfield YMCA

The Delaware County Weekly: March 17, 2023

• Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
• Spring Season is Approaching: A Reminder to Protect Yourself and Pets against Ticks
• Delaware County Office of Sustainability to Hold Four Public Open Houses for Sustainability Plan
• Recognizing March as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
• Documentary Film Aftershock Examines Maternal Health Crisis in America: The Public is Invited to Free Screening and Panel Discussion
• Delaware County Participates in First Annual Chester Women’s Health Conference
• Celebrating the Opening of Surrey Services for Seniors in Broomall

The Delaware County Weekly: March 10, 2023

• Delaware County Council participates in Virtual Reading in honor of Women’s History Month
• District Attorney’s Office Welcomes First Class of Interns to the DA’s Academy
• Delaware County Heritage Commission to Hold Document Preservation Workshop at Redwood Community Center
• Reminder: Juneteenth Logo Contest Open Through March 24
• Delaware County Female Leaders Participate in Online Discussion in Honor of Women’s History Month
• COSA and Senior Community Services Partner to Offer Arthritis Foundation Walk with Ease Program at Brookhaven Municipal Building Gymnasium
• Celebrating AmeriCorps Week: Congratulations to the Newest Graduating Class of the AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent Program
• Delaware County Libraries Seeking Submissions for the 34th Annual Young Poets Competition
• Delaware County Council to Hold its Regular Public Meeting on Wednesday, March 15

The Delaware County Weekly: March 3, 2023

• Delaware County Recognizes March as Women’s History Month
• Delaware County Receives Over $4M in Grants to Target Workforce Development and Healthcare
• Delaware County Announces Successful Conclusion of Negotiations with Broomall’s Lake Country Club and Media Borough
• Voting by Mail in Delaware County is Quick, Convenient, and Secure
• Delaware County Council Takes Part in National Read Across America Day
• County Council Cheers on Competitors at Hi-Q Academic Quiz Championship

The Delaware County Weekly: February 24, 2023

• George W. Hill Correctional Facility Expands Medication-Assisted Treatment Program for Incarcerated Patients Battling Opioid Use Disorder: Program Treating 60+ People Daily
• Delaware County Emergency Services Holds Recruitment for Local Students
• Delaware County Women's Commission’s 2023 Women of Achievement Awards Luncheon to be Held in Honor of Women’s History Month
• Calling all Students: Delco is Looking for a Logo for its Juneteenth Celebration!
• Recognizing February as Heart Health Month in Delaware County
• County Council Continues Celebration of Black History Month with Book Reading at W.B. Evans Elementary
• Black Public Health Pioneer of the Week: Dr. June Elcock-Messam
• Final Weekend! The Delco River Rink’s Winter Season Ends Sunday

The Delaware County Weekly: February 17, 2023

• Delaware County Residents Invited to Share Feedback and Ideas on Delco’s New Park!
• Celebrating Black History Month with Students in Delco!
• The Delaware County Health Department to Offer Free Blood Pressure Screenings in Recognition of Black History Month
• The Delaware County Health Department Reminds Residents About a Free Hands-Only CPR Training Opportunity
• Black Public Health Pioneer of the Week: Mrs. Gwendolyn A. Smith
• The Inaugural Delco Winter Makers Market Debuts President’s Day Weekend
• Reminder: February 23 Deadline for Delaware County Board Openings

The Delaware County Weekly: February 10, 2023

• Department of Juvenile Detention and Rehabilitation to Hold Community Collaboration Meetings
• Delaware County Health Department Reminds Residents to Protect Themselves from Norovirus
• Black Public Health Pioneer of the Week: Dr. Linwood R. Haith, Jr.
• Delaware County Launches Community Survey Tool to Assess Residents’ Opinions and Concerns
• Thousands Line the Streets of Media Borough to Cheer on the Eagles!
• Delaware County Government Holds Employee Pep Rally at Steps of the County Courthouse
• Delaware County’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program Celebrates 100% Expenditure Success and Announces Program Closure
• Are You an Older Adult Facing Changes to Your SNAP Benefits? Help with Food and Meals is Available.
• Delaware County Seeking Residents for Several Board Openings

The Delaware County Weekly: February 3, 2023

• Delaware County Celebrates Black History Month
• Health Department: Tribute and Events
• Health Department: Wellness Programs
• Health Department: Book Readings and Storywalk
• Black Public Health Pioneer of the Week: Dr. Kai Turner
• Delco’s Eagles Pep Rally and Parade to be Held in Media on Sunday, Feb. 5!
• A Reminder About Delaware County’s 2023 Cold Weather Plan
• Preparations Underway by Delaware County Elections for the May 16, 2023 Primary
• Delco River Rink’s Winter Season Runs through February 26
• Winter Weather is Here: The Department of Emergency Services Reminds Drivers to Prepare Before Hitting the Road
• Reminder: The 2023 Philadelphia Western Suburbs Trail Summit is Sat., Feb. 4 in Haverford
• Thank You for Your Feedback!

The Delaware County Weekly: January 27, 2023

• Delaware County Bureau of Elections Completes Successful Election Recount
• Capozzoli’s Courthouse Café Goes Green
• Our Delaware County Weekly Newsletter Turns 1: We want your Feedback!
• The 2023 Philadelphia Western Suburbs Trail Summit to be held Saturday, Feb. 4 in Haverford
• Celebrating “Women Who Tell Our Stories” as Part of Women’s History Month: Deadline for Nominations is Jan. 31
• Sometimes You Can’t Help Being SAD: Delaware County Health Department Reminds Residents to be Aware of Seasonal Affective Disorder
• Revisions to SEPTA’s Bus Revolution Plan to be Presented During Feb. 2 Webinar
• Delaware County Libraries Offering Winter Programs for Teens and Children (Teen Art Contest, 2023 Mock Ezra Jack Keats Award, All the Feels Bingo Challenge)
• Reminder: Preliminary Agenda Meetings to Temporarily Start at 12 Noon

The Delaware County Weekly: January 20, 2023

• Delaware County Provides Update on Distribution of Opioid Settlement Funds
• Delaware County Honors the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
• Life-long Delaware County Resident & Citizen Corps of Delaware County Volunteer Elizabeth (Betsy) Walls Recognized as a CDC PHEP Trailblazer!
• Delaware County Holds Successful Open House for Future New Park
• Cradles to Crayons’ Newest Giving Spot Opens at Rocky Run YMCA
• Delaware County Council's Tuesday Agenda Meetings to Temporarily Start at 12 Noon

The Delaware County Weekly: January 13, 2023

• Delaware County to Celebrate the Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
• Join us for an MLK Day of Service!
• Delaware County Library Celebrates the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with StoryWalk, featuring Above the Rim: How Elgin Baylor Changed Basketball
• Delaware County Pays Tribute to Captain Glenn A. Bixby Jr.
• Delaware County's Office of the Medical Examiner Hosts Students from the Delaware County Technical School
• Follow the Winter Trail: Ready, Set, Delco!
• Reminder: Public Open House for Delco's New Park Master Plan to be held Sat., Jan. 14
• COSA Offering Free 2-Session Healthy Steps Fall Prevention Program via Zoom on Jan. 31 & Feb. 1
• Final Call! Register Now for these No Cost COSA Programs Available to all Delaware County Residents Aged 60 and Older
• Final Reminder! Healthy Habits for the New Year (Zoom)
• Final Reminder! Power Over Pain Chronic Pain Self-Management program (Zoom)
• Delaware County Council to Hold its Regular Public Meeting on Wed., Jan. 18

The Delaware County Weekly: January 6, 2023

• Delaware County to Celebrate the Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. on January 16
• Delaware County Women's Commission to Celebrate “Women Who Tell Our Stories” as part of Women’s History Month
• It’s a New Year Delaware County – Let’s Start 2023 Right!
• Delaware County Seeking Residents for Several Board Openings
• COSA Offering Seniors Two Acclaimed Programs Targeting Chronic Pain and Chronic Disease in January 2023
• Power Over Pain: A Chronic Pain Self-Management Program
• Steps to Healthy Living: Chronic Disease Self-Management
• Delaware County Libraries Offer Digital Newspaper Collection through NewsBank
• Dog Owners! Don’t Snooze on your 2023 Dog License!
• Reminder: Public Open House for Delco's New Park Master Plan to be held January 14