The Delaware County Weekly Newsletter

THE DELAWARE COUNTY WEEKLY

The Delaware County Weekly is a newsletter that provides Delaware County residents with updates and information covering a wide range of County news and events—everything from the latest Health Department announcements and election notifications to career opportunities, meeting announcements, County park activities and events, COVID-19 guidance, announcements of County grant programs, and more.

This newsletter is part of Council’s promise to increase transparency in government and will help ensure that residents are well informed and aware of how Delaware County Government is working to serve the community.

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The Delaware County Weekly: July 12, 2024

• Delaware County Senior Games Winners Honored at Winner’s Circle Awards Luncheon
• DCHD Delivers: Health Department to Hold Back to School Fair Donation Drive
• Introducing the Delaware County Office of Data and Mapping Innovation (ODMI)
• Delaware County Mosquito Pool Tests Positive for West Nile Virus
• Traveling Soon? Here's What You Need to Know About Getting Your Passport in Delaware County
• Delaware County Summer Concert Series Upcoming Performances (July 13 - July 19)
• County Council’s Next Regular Public Meeting Scheduled for July 17

The Delaware County Weekly: July 4, 2024

• Happy Independence Day!
• Delaware County Council Launches New Junior Council Program
• Delaware County Holds Ribbon Cutting to Mark Reopening of Tribbett Avenue Bridge
• 2024 Revolutionary Reads Committee's Book Selection Unveiled
• A Legacy of Dedication: County Clerk Anne Coogan Retires After 21 Years with Delaware County
• Celebrating 104 Years: The Remarkable Life of Army Veteran James Williams
• Delaware County’s Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) Participates in National Field Day Exercise
• Register to Vote: The November 5, 2024 General Election is Approaching
• DCHD Reminds Residents to 'Serve Safe Food' on the 4th
• Delaware County Summer Concert Series Upcoming Performances
• Limited spots remain: Blast Off into Learning with Delaware County Libraries' Popular 'Science in the Summer' Program!

The Delaware County Weekly: June 28, 2024

• Delaware County Council Joins Governor Shapiro at Upper Darby Senior Center to Laud Expansion of Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program
• PA Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis Joins Delaware County Council, District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer, and Law Enforcement Leaders to Discuss Proposed $100M Investment to Combat Gun Violence
• Delaware County Announces Its 2024 Heat Emergency Plan
• Delaware County Council Hosts Governor’s Commission on Latino Affairs
• Delaware County Celebrates Korean American Citizenship Day with Festival at Rose Tree Park
• Blast Off into Learning with Delaware County Libraries' Popular 'Science in the Summer' Program!
• "Keep Summer Safe" with Free CPR Certification from Delaware County Health Department’s Delco Revive Program
• Delaware County Summer Concert Series Upcoming Performances (June 29- July 7)
• Reminder! Yoga with the Delaware County Health Department Has Returned
• County Council’s Next Regular Public Meeting Scheduled for July 3

The Delaware County Weekly: June 21, 2024

• Delaware County Holds Third Annual Juneteenth Celebration in Rose Tree Park
• Delaware County Urges Caution as Heat Wave Continues
• Delaware County’s 3rd Annual Sustainability Conference: A Commitment to a Greener Future
• Delaware County Health Department Introduces ‘Test and Go’ Health Kiosks
• Final Reminder: Delaware County is Hiring! Our June Career Fairs
• Join the Delaware County Parks and Recreation Board and Make a Difference!
• Delaware County Libraries Partners with Nutritional Development Services to Launch Summer Meals Program
• Delaware County Summer Concert Series Upcoming Performances (June 21 – June 27)
• Mindfulness Monday: Yoga with the Delaware County Health Department Returns

The Delaware County Weekly: June 14, 2024

• Delaware County’s 2024 State of the County: Building a Stronger County
• Delaware County Recognizes the Anniversary of the United States Army
• DCHD and COSA Urge Heat Wave Readiness for Delaware County Residents
• Hollywood Comes to Delaware County!
• Delaware County Council Recognizes June 2 as Italian American Day in Delaware County
• Reminder! Delaware County’s 3rd Annual Juneteenth Celebration will be held June 19
• Delaware County’s Summer Concert Series Opens June 12!
• Librarians Learn Life-Saving Skills Through Delco Revive
• Delaware County Libraries are Going for Gold This Summer with their Journey Across Delco Summer Program!
• Delaware County is Hiring! Our June Career Fairs
• County Council Shifts Meeting Dates in Recognition of Juneteenth: New Dates Set for June 17 and 18

The Delaware County Weekly: June 7, 2024

• Delaware County Announces $90M Federal Investment to Support the Development of Circuit Trails
• Celebrating Pride Month in Delco!
• Pride Month Kickoff at U.D.T.J. Parade in Media
• Active Members of the United States Army and Veterans Invited to Join Flag Raising on June 14
• Delaware County Participates in National “Wear Orange” to Raise Awareness About Gun Violence
• Reminder! Delaware County’s Popular Summer Festival Series at Rose Tree Park Kicks Off 49th Season Wednesday, June 12
• Penncrest High School Wins Delco’s Envirothon (Again!)
• Delaware County Health Department Reminder: Protect Yourself and Your Pet Against Ticks This Summer
• Visit Delco Introduces "Trails & Tails" Pass to Spur Outdoor Adventure for Dog Lovers
• Reminder! DCHD Community Health Events Scheduled for June

The Delaware County Weekly: May 31, 2024

• Delaware County Health Department Hosting Various Community Health Events in June
• Delaware County to Hold Pride Flag Raising in Recognition of Pride Month on June 6
• Local Paramedic John Goddard honored as Pennsylvania 2024 Advanced Life Support Practitioner of the Year!
• Delaware County Residents Invited to Help Plan America’s 250th Celebration in Delco
• School’s Not Out for Summer! Delaware County’s School Based Assessment Program (SBAP) Remains Accessible Through Summer Months
• Some Simple Steps to Support Your Child’s Mental Health
• Reminder: Delaware County’s Office of Military and Veteran Affairs to Host Resource Fair on Tuesday, June 4
• Three Delaware County Schools Receive the Governor’s Civic Engagement Award for Exceptional Voter Registration Drives
• Delaware County Attends Annual Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony in Media Borough
• County Council’s Regular Public Meeting Scheduled for Wednesday, June 5

The Delaware County Weekly: May 24, 2024

• Delaware County’s Annual Memorial Day Parade to be Held on May 27
• Delaware County’s Rose Tree Summer Festival Opens on June 12!
• Delaware County Health Department Launches Delco Revive
• Delaware County Office of the Public Defender Hosting Free Expungement Clinic
• Delaware County Celebrates the Success of Delco Gives Day 2024
• The 46th Annual Delaware County Hero Bowl to be held on May 30
• Vendors Invited to Participate in Delaware County’s 3rd Annual Juneteenth Celebration!
• Healthy Steps Fall Prevention Program Offered Online and In-Person at Friendship Circle Senior Center in Darby and Online
• Reminder: Registration Open for Delaware County’s 2024 Senior Games Through May 31
• Reminder! “Delco Strong Summer Camp Solution” Offers Vital Support for Job Seekers

The Delaware County Weekly: May 17, 2024

• Recognizing EMS Week in Delaware County!
• Delaware County Holds Annual Centenarian Celebration!
• Celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Month in Delco!
• DCHD Launches New Teen STI Clinics to Support Young Residents
• Recognizing Mental Health Awareness Month and Children’s Mental Health Acceptance Week
• Delaware County’s Christmas Tree Revetment Program Branches Out to Delco Woods
• Registration Now Open for Delaware County’s 2024 Senior Games
• Delaware County Household Hazardous Waste Collection to be Held May 18

The Delaware County Weekly: May 10, 2024

• Annual Day of Remembrance Ceremony Honors and Remembers Fallen Heroes
• Delaware County Breaks Ground on Human Services' New Office Building
• George W. Hill Correctional Facility Celebrates National Correctional Professionals Week with Awards and Recognition Ceremony
• Delaware County Office of Military and Veteran Affairs to Host Resource Fair on June 4
• Delaware County Joins Neighboring Counties in Choosing WGL Energy for Electricity Supply Through the Sustainable Energy Partnership
• Announcing Delaware County’s 3rd Annual Juneteenth Celebration!
• Delaware County Nurses Make a Difference
• Delaware County Women’s Commission Hosting “Breaking the Cycle” Mental Health and Period Poverty Awareness Event on Sunday, May 19
• Delaware County Heritage Commission Hosts 46th Annual Preservation Awards

The Delaware County Weekly: May 3, 2024

• Celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
• Delaware County Recognizes May 5-11 as National Correctional Employees Week
• Celebrating Small Business Week in Delco
• Mindfulness Monday: Yoga with the Delaware County Health Department
• Celebrating Older Americans Month in Delaware County
• Fair Acres Celebrates 101st Birthday of Bernice Kuhar
• Delaware County Planning Department Receives 2024 Governor’s Award for Local Government Excellence
• Delco Gives Day is Almost Here!

The Delaware County Weekly: April 26, 2024

• Delaware County Holds Observance of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week
• Delaware County Election Department's April 23, 2024 Primary Election Update
• Don't Miss it: Election Campaign Sign Recycling Drop Off Event Scheduled for April 27 at Rose Tree Park
• Last Chance to Register for the May 30 Delaware County Sustainability Conference
• Delaware County Health Department Marks 2nd Year Anniversary
• Free ‘Celebrate Age Senior Living Expo’ to be Held May 3 at Harrah’s Casino!
• Delaware County Celebrates Earth Day with Events in Marple, Brookhaven, Chester, Parkside, and Upper Darby
• Office of the Medical Examiner Hosts Gift of Life Donor Program
• Delaware County Heritage Commission Preservation Award Celebration to be Held May 5
• Delaware County Participates in National Walk @ Lunch Day
• PA CareerLink® Delaware County Announces May 7 Youth Job Fair
• COSA Offers Seniors Power Over Pain: A Chronic Pain Self-Management Program
• Two Weeks Until Delco Gives Day on May 8-9

The Delaware County Weekly: April 19, 2024

• Happy Passover! (Chag Sameach!)
• Recognizing National Public Safety Telecommunications Week in Delaware County
• Delaware County Elections Issues Final Guidance for the April 23, 2024 Primary Election
• Delaware County’s 2024 Senior Games to Kick Off June 10
• Honoring Delaware County’s Small Business Owners
• Delaware County Council Honored to Attend Radnor Township 2024 Citizens Police Academy Graduation Ceremony
• Delaware County Championing Sustainability through Composting Agreement with Mother Compost

The Delaware County Weekly: April 12, 2024

• Delaware County Health Department Invites Public Input on Community Health Assessment
• Delaware County Recognizes Black Maternal Health Week
• Delaware County Elections Issues Guidance for Mail/Absentee Ballots ahead of April 23, 2024 Primary Election
• Announcing Delaware County’s Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Celebration!
• Four Weeks Until Delco Gives Day!
• Delaware County Celebrates National Library Week with Read at Rose Tree
• Delaware County Council Celebrates 'Week of the Young Child' with Visit to Rose Tree Early Learning Center
• Delaware County Health Department Advises Residents About the Spread of Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
• Registration Reminder: Earth Day Tree Planting and Park Clean Up in Chester

The Delaware County Weekly: April 5, 2024

• Delaware County Recognizes Public Health Week at Delaware County Health Department’s 2nd Anniversary Celebration
• Delaware County Invites Residents to Participate in Earth Day Events
• Reminder: Delaware County is Hiring!
• “Delco Strong Summer Camp Solution” Program Now Available for Delaware County Job Seekers
• Fair Acres Celebrates 100th Birthday of Eleanor Kolajtowicz
• Delaware County Libraries and Delaware County Council Celebrate National Library Week
• Delaware County Elections Completes Mailing of Mail/Absentee Ballots for April 23, 2024 Primary Election
• Honoring a Delaware County Hero: Morton resident and Tuskegee Airman Lieutenant William E. Rice Honored
• Delco is Blooming!

The Delaware County Weekly: March 29, 2024

• Happy Easter from Delaware County Council
• Delaware County Elections' 2024 Primary Election Kickoff Guide
• U.S. Department of Commerce Deputy Secretary Don Graves Celebrates Minority-Owned Business Shugar Shack Soul Food During Visit to Delaware County
• Delaware County Women's Commission's 2024 Women of Achievement Awards Luncheon Held in Honor of Women's History Month
• Sleep Tips from the Delaware County Health Department
• Registration Now Open for Delaware County's 3rd Annual Sustainability Conference
• Delaware County Council Shares Book Recommendations as Part of the County's Women's History Month Celebration
• Reminder: Free Mammogram Screenings Available at the Health Department Wellness Center at Yeadon
• Last Chance! Take Our 'Walk Roll Delco' Map-based Survey to Identify Dangerous Areas and Barriers to Active Transportation
• Reminder: Delaware County is Hiring!

The Delaware County Weekly: March 22, 2024

• Fair Acres Geriatric Center Unveils Major Renovation
• Delaware County Council Recognizes March as National Social Worker Month
• Rumors About the Former Don Guanella Property Housing Immigrants Are False
• Delaware County Launches Innovative School Based Assessment Program to Strengthen Behavioral Health Support for Students
• Delaware County Controller's Office Recognized for Excellence in Financial Reporting
• Calling all Job Seekers! PA CareerLink® Delaware County to Host 3rd Annual Spring Job Fair on Thursday, April 11 at Springfield YMCA
• 'Walk Roll Delco' Map-based Survey Invites Residents to Identify Dangerous Areas and Barriers to Active Transportation in the County
• Delaware County Department of Human Services HostingFree Trauma-Informed Care Trainings
• Dr. Monica Taylor Honored as a “SHE-RO” at Bethany Baptist Church in Chester
• Free Mammogram Screenings Available at the Delaware County Health Department Wellness Center at Yeadon

The Delaware County Weekly: March 15, 2024

• Happy St. Patrick’s Day
• Get to Know the County’s Military and Veterans Affairs Director COL Arthur L. Jenkins, Jr.
• Delaware County Awarded $2.5M Grant for Safety Improvements Along 291
• Delaware County Chair Dr. Monica Taylor Joins Register of Wills & Clerk of Orphans' Court Vincent A. Rongione at Oath of Office Ceremony
• Delaware County is Hiring!
• Delaware County Health Department Reminder: Protect Yourself and Your Pet Against Ticks This Spring
• Arthritis Foundation’s Free Six-Week “Walk with Ease” Program to be Offered by COSA in Upper Chichester Beginning March 19
• Join COSA in Celebrating National Nutrition Month with Beyond the Table: Nutrition for Mind, Body, and Soul
• Warning of Potential SNAP Benefits Scam
• Delaware County Council’s Next Public Meeting Scheduled for March 19 & 20

The Delaware County Weekly: March 8, 2024

• President Biden Visits Delco
• Fair Acres Recognized as one of “America's Best Nursing Homes” by Newsweek
• Rumors About Delaware County Hospitals Housing Immigrants Are Untrue
• Delaware County Council Participates in America250PA Celebration at Park Lane Elementary in Darby
• Happy International Women's Day from Delaware County Council and the Delaware County Women's Commission!
• Delaware County Council Takes Part in National Read Across America Week
• Delaware County Libraries Seeking Submissions for the 35th Annual Young Poets Competition
• Delaware County Accepting Applications for 2024 Summer Internship Program
• Registration for Delaware County’s 3rd Annual Sustainability Conference Opens Monday Morning

The Delaware County Weekly: March 1, 2024

• March is Women’s History Month!
• Registration Now Open for the Women's History Month Celebration
• Announcing the Results of the Law Enforcement Treatment Initiative (LETI) in Delaware County
• Celebrating a Centenarian! Happy Birthday to Navy Veteran Lieutenant Ralph Perkner!
• Celebrating Public Health Pioneer Joanne Craig
• Delaware County’s Recorder of Deeds Office Launches GovOS Cloud Search Tool
• County Council Attends Annual League of Women Voters Luncheon
• Delaware County Council Member Elaine Paul Schaefer Presents Resolution Declaring February 2024 as Career and Technical Education Month
• Delaware County Health Department Announces Health Priorities for 2024-2028
• Delaware County Health Department and Keystone First Host Diabetes Prevention Cooking Class Initiative
• Free Pop-Up Housing Fair Hosted by the Delaware County Women’s Commission on Sunday, March 3
• Reminder! Public Comment Period Open through March 20 for Aging Our Way, PA: A 10-Year Roadmap for Lifelong Independence for Seniors

The Delaware County Weekly: February 23, 2024

• Delaware County Participates in 2024 Philadelphia Western Suburbs Trail Summit
• Federal Transit Administration Visits Upper Darby to Present $317M in Grants for New SEPTA Rail Cars
• Celebrating a Centenarian! Happy Birthday to WWII Veteran Lieutenant William Hirsch!
• Save the Date! Delaware County’s 3rd Annual Sustainability Conference to be held May 30
• Celebrating Black History Month in Delaware County
• Black History Month Book Recommendations from Delaware County Council
• Celebrating Black History Month: Council Member Christine Reuther Visits Stetser Elementary School in Chester
• Reminder: The Delaware County Health Department Offers Free Blood Pressure Screenings
• Delaware County Holds Safety Ambassador Training as Part of Vision Zero Delco: Drive Safe, Roll Safe, Walk Safe
• Public Comment Period for Aging Our Way, PA: A 10-Year Roadmap for Lifelong Independence for Seniors
• Delaware County Libraries: A Gateway to Lifelong Learning

The Delaware County Weekly: February 16, 2024

• Black History Month Book Recommendations from Delaware County Council
• Celebrating Black Public Health Pioneers Throughout February: Rosetta Carter
• The Delaware County Health Department Offers Free Blood Pressure Screenings in Recognition of Black History Month and American Heart Month
• Expanded Property Tax/Rent Rebate Available to Older Residents and Adults with Disabilities
• Reminder: Fair Acres Geriatric Center to Host Job Fair on Wed., Feb. 21 at Lima Campus

The Delaware County Weekly: February 9, 2024

• Celebrating Black Public Health Pioneers
• Book Recommendations from County Council
• Dr. Monica Taylor Visits the Children's Ark at St. George's
• Recognizing February as American Heart Month in Delaware County
• Delaware County Elections Introduces Easy Campaign Finance Portal
• Delaware County Celebrates Black History Month with Ribbon Cutting for Historic Spring Valley African Methodist Episcopal Church
• Help Shape the Future: Apply Now for Delaware County Board Vacancies
• Fair Acres Geriatric Center to Host Job Fair on February 21 at Lima Campus
• Share Valentines, Not Viruses

The Delaware County Weekly: February 9, 2024

• Celebrating Black Public Health Pioneers
• Book Recommendations from County Council
• Dr. Monica Taylor Visits the Children's Ark at St. George's
• Recognizing February as American Heart Month in Delaware County
• Delaware County Elections Introduces Easy Campaign Finance Portal
• Delaware County Celebrates Black History Month with Ribbon Cutting for Historic Spring Valley African Methodist Episcopal Church
• Help Shape the Future: Apply Now for Delaware County Board Vacancies
• Fair Acres Geriatric Center to Host Job Fair on February 21 at Lima Campus
• Share Valentines, Not Viruses

The Delaware County Weekly: February 2, 2024

• Celebrating Black History Month in Delaware County
• Black History Month Tributes and Events: County Council Recognition; Our DEI Celebration; The Delaware County Health Department (DCHD) Recognizes Black History Month; We Invite You to Read and Learn More About Black History Figures; Stroll Through Rose Tree Park and Learn About the Life of Dr. King; COSA-Hosted Black History Program for Seniors
• Vincent A. Rongione, Esq. Sworn in as Delaware County Register of Wills and Clerk of Orphan’s Court
• Family Support Line Celebrates Grand Opening of State-of-the-Art Children's Advocacy Center
• Reminder: Free Mammogram Screenings Available through the Delaware County Health Department in Partnership with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital’s Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center
• World Cancer Day is Sunday, February 4
• Reminder: Changes in Ways to Pay County Real Estate Tax Payments
• Delaware County Seeking Nominations for the Heritage Commission Preservation Awards
• Office of the Medical Examiner Accepting Spring Externship Applications Through February 10

The Delaware County Weekly: January 26, 2024

• Delaware County Awards Nearly $5M in New Green Ways Grants to 22 Projects
• Delaware County Housing Coalition Presents Update on Housing in Delaware County
• Delaware County Elections Completes Mailing of 100K Vote-by-Mail Ballot Applications for the Upcoming 2024 Elections
• Delaware County Health Department to Partner with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital’s Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center to Provide Free Mammogram Screenings
• Delco Gives Day Coming this May! Nonprofit Registration is Now Open
• Introducing COSA: The Delaware County Office of Services for the Aging
• Delaware County Seeking Residents for Board Openings

The Delaware County Weekly: January 19, 2024

• Delaware County Housing Coalition to Hold Presentation on Housing Issues on January 24
• Governor Shapiro Joins Delaware County in the Celebration of the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
• PA Department of Health’s Acting Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen Visits the Delaware County Health Department Wellness Center at Yeadon
• Delaware County Team Attends First Annual Sustainability Retreat
• Calling all Centenarians: You’re Invited to a Celebration on May 16!
• Delaware County Office of the Medical Examiner Announces New Externship Program Starting Spring 2024
• Reminder: Delaware County’s 2023/2024 Cold Weather Plan
• Last Call! COSA Offers Seniors Power Over Pain: A Chronic Pain Self-Management Program

The Delaware County Weekly: January 12, 2024

• Honoring a Legacy: Delaware County Celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day during 2nd Annual MLK Day of Service on January 15
• Delaware County’s First Responders Recognized for Heroic Efforts During Upper Chichester Water Rescue
• DCHD Reminds Residents to Protect Themselves as Respiratory Illnesses Continue to Circulate
• January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month: A Call to Action for Prevention and Screening
• Delaware County Holds Opioid Settlement Roundtable Discussion with the Business Community
• Delaware County Department of Emergency Services Announces 2023 Emergency Communication Recognition Awards
• Changes in Ways to Pay County Real Estate Tax Payments
• Delaware County Announces Opening for 2024 Summer Internship Program Applications
• COSA Offers Seniors Power Over Pain: A Chronic Pain Self-Management Program

The Delaware County Weekly: January 5, 2024

• Delaware County Council Members, District Attorney, and Court of Common Pleas Judges Take Oath of Office on January 2
• Delaware County Council Appoints New Executive Director
• Delaware County to Celebrate the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the 2nd Annual MLK Day of Service on Jan. 15
• Delaware County Health Department Reminds Residents to Use Deterra Drug Deactivation Pouches
• Passport Services Available through the Delaware County Office of Judicial Support
• Delaware County Council’s Public Meeting Schedule Set for 2024