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: February 21, 2025

• Delaware County Health Department Launches “Lead-Free in 1-2-3”
• Delaware County Council Approves $1 Million Grant for Lead Safety Initiatives
• Delaware County Council Honors Pennsylvania’s 2025 Teacher of the Year and Superintendent of the Year
• Delaware County Adopts Vision Zero Action Plan to Improve Road Safety
• Delaware County Controller’s Office Recognized for Excellence in Financial Reporting
• Delaware County Register of Wills & Clerk of Orphans’ Court Vincent A. Rongione Leads Oath of Office Ceremony
• Make a Difference in Your Community – Volunteer for the Keep Delco Beautiful Clean-Up and Celebration on March 15
• Register Now! "Cultivating Synergy" Event to Connect Delaware County Businesses with Higher Education
• DCHD Recognizes Spring Valley African Methodist Episcopal Church (AME) as a 2025 Black History Month Public Health Pioneer
• Last Call! Deadline for 2025 Heritage Commission Preservation Award Nominations is Feb. 28
• Delaware County Sustainability Commission Vacancy: Seeking Expertise and Experience in Water Resource Management

The Delaware County Weekly: February 17, 2025

• Celebrating Presidents’ Day!
• County Assessment of Proposed Federal Funding Freeze: No Immediate Impact on County Services
• Delaware County Presents at 2025 Philadelphia Western Suburbs Trail Summit
• Empowering Local Entrepreneurs: 4th Annual Black & Diverse Business Forum Set for Feb. 22
• Reminder: Circulation of Nomination Petitions Can Begin Tuesday, February 1
• Delaware County Continues Sustain Delco Outreach with Presentation in Radnor
• DCHD Recognizes the Nile Swim Club as a 2025 Black History Month Public Health Pioneer
• DCHD's 8-Week Healthy Weight Management Challenge Kicks Off with Weigh-In Days on Feb. 19, 20, and 21
• Reminder! Deadline to apply for the Delaware County Women’s Commission is February 21!
• Delaware County Council Public Meeting Scheduled for February 19

The Delaware County Weekly: February 7, 2025

• Delaware County Works to Safeguard Healthcare Access as Prospect Medical Holdings’ Bankruptcy Unfolds
• Delaware County Kicks Off Black History Month
• Delaware County Libraries: More Than Just Books!
• Nomination Petitions Now Available for Delaware County Candidates
• "Cultivating Synergy" Event to Connect Delaware County Businesses with Higher Education
• Delaware County Welcomes Rebecca Yurkovich as the New County Sustainability Officer
• Delaware County Expands Sustain Delco Outreach with Upcoming Presentations
• Delaware County Health Department to Kick Off 8-Week Healthy Weight Management Challenge
• Reminder! Delaware County Controller’s Office Urges Residents to Check for Unclaimed Funds
• Delaware County Launches Veterans Employment Project to Support Job and Education Opportunities
• Delaware County Seeks Applicants for Women’s Commission Vacancy
• Delaware County Council and County Team Rally for the Eagles Ahead of Super Bowl LIX

The Delaware County Weekly: January 31, 2025

• Delaware County Excited to Celebrate Black History Month 2025
• Delaware County Conservation District Partners with Penn State Extension for Master Watershed Steward Program Info Session
• Delaware County's Office of Services for the Aging Offering A Matter Of Balance — A Free Virtual Fall Prevention Program for Older Adults Starting February 7
• Delaware County Controller’s Office Urges Residents to Check for Unclaimed Funds
• Delaware County Women’s Commission Extends Deadline for 2025 Annual Awards Nominations
• Delaware County Planning Commission Seeks Two New Members: Deadline is February 7
• Delaware County Libraries and the Mad Poets Society Present Announce the 36th Annual Young Poets Competition
• Delaware County to Open Orange Street Parking Lot for Public Use Sunday, February 2
• Reminder! Join Us for the 2025 Philadelphia Western Suburbs Trail Summit on February 8
• Media Borough to Host Eagles Pep Rally and Parade on February 2

The Delaware County Weekly: January 24, 2025

• Delaware County Celebrates the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with 3rd Annual MLK Day of Service in Chester
• Delaware County Invites Residents to Join Newly Formed Budget Task Force
• $28 Million Upgrades at George W. Hill Facility: Safer, Stronger, and Supporting Local Jobs
• Delaware County Joins Habitat for Humanity for Ceremony Commemorating Jimmy Carter’s Impact on Affordable Housing
• Addressing Infant Mortality in Delaware County: Findings from the 2016-2020 PPOR Report
• Delaware County to Host Presentation on Sustainability Plan: Sustain Delco
• Delaware County Planning Commission Seeks Two New Members
• Delaware County’s 'Test and Go' Kiosks: Free Health Supplies for Those in Need Now Includes Mylar Blankets
• Code Blue in Effect
• Delaware County Finalizes Agreement with Media Borough to Provide Metered Parking at New Orange Street Lot
• Spotlight on Film: Exploring the Economic Impact of the Film Industry in Delaware County
• Join Us for the 2025 Philadelphia Western Suburbs Trail Summit!
• Last Call for Nominations for Women’s History Month Celebration
• Delaware County Govt Departments Rally Behind the Eagles Ahead of Playoff Showdown

The Delaware County Weekly: January 17, 2025

• Delaware County Council and State Delegation Respond to Prospect Medical Holdings’ Bankruptcy Announcement
• Delaware County Elections Unveils Precinct Consolidation Plan
• Delaware County Activates Code Blue Plan Amid Frigid Weather and Snow Forecast
• New Real Estate Tax Deferral Program Available for Delaware County Homeowners
• Reminder: Join Us for the 3rd Annual Delaware County MLK Day of Service
• Delaware County Women’s Commission Seeks Nominations for Women’s History Month Celebration
• Delaware County Medical Examiner’s Office Externship Program Enters Second Year
• Looking to Travel? Here's What You Need to Know About Getting Your Passport in Delaware County
• Delaware County Council Public Meeting Scheduled for January 22
• Delaware County Weekly Celebrates Three Years and 156 Editions!
• Learn How to Save a Life with Delco Revive!

The Delaware County Weekly: January 10, 2025

• Delaware County’s 3rd Annual MLK Day of Service to be held on January 20
• Swift Action by Delaware County Emergency Services Ensures Safety During Crozer Chester Medical Center Fire
• Delaware County Seeks Applicants for Opioid Settlement Task Force
• Delaware County Emergency Services Hosts First Exercise for Newly Formed DelcoFAST Team
• COSA Offers Seniors Power Over Pain: A Chronic Pain Self-Management Program
• We Want Your Feedback: Help Shape the Future of the Delaware County Weekly
• Open Enrollment Period to End January 15: Pennie Staff Members On-Site Tuesday, January 14 to Assist Residents

The Delaware County Weekly: January 3, 2025

• Delaware County Council wishes all residents a happy, healthy, and safe start to 2025
• Delaware County Council’s Public Meeting Schedule Set for 2025
• PA Secretary of Labor and Industry Visits Delco CareerLink®
• New Year, New YOU! COSA Partners with Lansdowne Borough to Offer Program Helping Sedentary Older Adults
• We Want Your Feedback: Help Shape the Future of the Delaware County Weekly
• Final Night for the Delaware County Festival of Lights is Tonight, Saturday, January 4!
• A Look Back at Delaware County’s Holiday Concert Series
• Delaware County Council Attends 10th Annual Menorah Lighting and Hanukkah Village
• Final Reminder! Delaware County Health Department Partnering with Pennie to Provide Affordable Health Coverage