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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AUGUST 2025 EDITIONS
The Delaware County Weekly:
August 22, 2025
- Delaware County Council Exploring Creation of a New Human Relations Commission to Safeguard Civil Rights
- Delaware County Executive Director Outlines Local Impacts of State Budget Freeze and SEPTA Funding Impasse
- Delaware County Launches Redesigned DelcoPA.Gov with Improved Accessibility and Navigation
- Office of Judicial Support Details Services and New Initiatives in Council Briefing
The Delaware County Weekly:
August 7, 2025
- • Delaware County Celebrates 2025 Summer Internship Program with Culmination Ceremony
- DCHD Wraps Successful Summer Series Helping Seniors Navigate a Complex Healthcare System
- Delaware County Honors U.S. Coast Guard with Flag Raising Ceremony Celebrating 235 Years
- Delaware County Teams Join Community for ‘National Night Out’ Celebrations Across the County
- Delco Revive Provides CPR Certification to Former Crozer Employees and Community Members
JULY 2025 EDITIONS
The Delaware County Weekly:
July 17, 2025
- Delaware County Public Defender Chris Welsh Highlights Progress and Impact of His Office
- Junior Council Application Deadline is July 18; Rising Juniors and Seniors Encouraged to Join Civic Leadership Program
- Delaware County Health Department Receives National Achievement Award from the National Association of Counties
- Delaware County Continues Strong Support for Community Impacted by Prospect Bankruptcy and Crozer Health System Closure
The Delaware County Weekly:
July 2, 2025
- Delaware County Vice Chair Richard Womack Hosts Health and Job Fair to Support Residents; Event Delivers Critical Services and Opportunities in Wake of Crozer Health Closures
- Delaware County Seeking Student Applicants for Junior County Council; Public and Private School Juniors and Seniors Encourages to Join Civic Leadership Program
- Delaware County Celebrates First Graduates of DCCC’s Teacher Education Program; County Supported Initiative Prepares High School Students for Future Careers in Education
JUNE 2025 EDITIONS
The Delaware County Weekly:
June 19, 2025
- Delaware County Executive Director Delivers 2025 State of the County Address; Highlights Progress, Challengers, Community Partnerships, & Vision for the Future
- Delaware County Medical Examiner’s Office Highlights Innovation, Public Health Advances, and Cost Savings in 2024 Annual Report
- Delaware County to Hold 4th Annual Juneteenth Celebration Featuring Music, Culture, Community Resources, and Free Family-Friendly Activities
The Delaware County Weekly:
June 6, 2025
- Delaware County Council Passes ‘Safe County for LGBTQ+ Residents’ Resolution; Reaffirming Equity, Dignity, and Protection for All Sexual and Gender Identities
- Parks and Recreation Presentation Underscores Department’s Vital Role in Health, Community, Equity, and Countywide Connection
- Sustainability Office Highlights Countywide Efforts, Strategic Partnerships, Community Progress and Upcoming Green Initiatives
APRIL 2025 EDITIONS
The Delaware County Weekly:
April 25, 2025
- Crozer Health Systems Closure Information: What You Need to Know
The Delaware County Weekly:
April 8, 2025
- Delaware County Council Bans Ghost Guns and Machine Gun Converters: New Ordinance Takes Bold Step to Address Gun Violence and Improve Public Safety
- Delco Woods Master Plan Unveiled: A Comprehensive Vision to Preserve Eastern Delaware County’s Last Forest, Enhance Accessibility, and Expand Access to Nature & Recreation
- Delaware County Health Department (DCHD) Marks Three Years – A Milestone of Innovation, Impact, and Leadership through Expanded Care and Community-Focused Programs
- Delaware County Libraries Celebrate National Library Week 2025; Honoring Staff and Services for Learning, Connection and Community Across 26 Locations
MARCH 2025 EDITIONS
The Delaware County Weekly:
March 7, 2025
- Delaware County Council Responds to Hospital Closure Announcement
- Delaware County hosts 2nd Annual Black History Month Celebration at Subaru Park
- Honoring Champions: Celebrating African Americans and Labor
- Student Artwork Showcase Highlights Young Artists’ Perspectives
- Delaware County Secures Grants to Advance Lower Darby Creek Trail Design
- Register of Wills Launches ‘Marriage Mondays’ to Celebrate Couples and Expand Services
- DCHD and Keystone First Host ‘Cooking for Wellness’ Classes, Focused on Diabetes Prevention
- Fair Acres Geriatric Center to Host Certified Nursing Assistant (CAN) Job Fair on March 12 at Lima Campus
- Delaware County Joins Officials for Kingsman Road Park Project Groundbreaking in Upper Chichester
- Reminder! Make a Difference in Your Community – Volunteer for the Keep Delco Beautiful Clean-Up and Celebration on March 15
FEBRUARY 2025 EDITIONS
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
JANUARY 2025 EDITIONS
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
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