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: 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