Public Relations Releases

2024

November

Delaware County Council Enacts 30-Day Countywide Burn Ban in Response to Increased Fire Risk - 11/7/2024

Election Campaign Sign Recycling Drop Off Event Scheduled for November 8 and 9 at Rose Tree Park - 11/6/2024

Livestream Cameras Available at The Wharf - 11/5/2024

Delaware County’s Election Day Guide - 11/3/2024

October

Introducing ConnectED: Delaware County’s Rebranded and Enhanced School-Based Assessment Program - 10/17/2024

37 Delaware County Ballot Drop Boxes Open for the Nov. 5, 2024 General Election - 10/13/2024

4th Annual Faith & Blue Weekend to be Held October 11-14, 2024 - 10/4/2024

Delaware County Bureau of Elections Completes Mailing of Nearly 60K Mail/Absentee Ballots for November General Election - 10/4/2024

Delaware County Office of the Medical Examiner Secures Grant to Advance Forensic Capabilities - 10/2/2024

Recognizing October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month - 10/1/2024

Delaware County Hosts Empowering Events in Recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month - 10/1/2024

September

Delaware County to Host Delco Hope: Recovering Together, the Inaugural Recovery Month Celebration - 9/27/2024

Delaware County to Celebrate the Bicentennial of General Marquis de Lafayette’s visit to Chester! - 9/25/2024

Delaware County Recognizes the Anniversary of the United States Air Force - 9/25/2024

Delaware County is Hiring! - 9/20/2024

Delaware County Children and Youth Services Social Worker Honored with Permanency Award - 9/16/2024

September is National Preparedness Month! - 9/16/2024

Delaware County Election Officials Address Rumors About Mail-in Ballot Delivery - 9/14/2024

Delaware County Office of the Medical Examiner Launches New Psychological Autopsy Program in Partnership with Key County Organizations During Suicide Awareness Month - 9/9/2024

Delaware County’s Office of Services for the Aging (COSA) Seeking Individuals for the AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent Program – Back to School - 9/6/2024

Delaware County Seeking New Members for the Delaware County Sustainability Commission - 9/5/2024

We’re Hiring! Delaware County Seeking Health Department Director - 9/4/2024

August

Delaware County Celebrates 2024 Summer Interns with Internship Culmination Ceremony - 8/30/2024

Election Officials Warn Voters: Don’t Click on Links in ‘phishy’ Emails or Texts - 8/30/2024

George W. Hill Correctional Facility Recognized for Commitment to Excellence in Training - 8/30/2024

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month! - 8/29/2024

Discover CareerLink® Awareness Day on Sept. 5 - 8/27/2024

Delaware County Sheriff's Office Earns Law Enforcement Accreditation - 8/26/2024

APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR HERITAGE COMMISSION OPENINGS EXTENDED TO SEPTEMBER 6 - 8/26/2024

Now Accepting Applications for Mail and Absentee Ballots—Submit Yours Today! - 8/24/2024

Delaware County to Hold Annual September 11th Remembrance Ceremony at Rose Tree Park - 8/23/2024

Delaware County Office of the Medical Examiner Partners with PIT to Offer Exciting New Certification Program - 8/23/2024

Delaware County Household Hazardous Waste Collection to be Held September 7 - 8/22/2024

Delaware County Recognizes National Senior Citizens Day at Redwood Community Center - 8/21/2024

Delaware County Hosts Taiwan Delegation as Part of Global Sustainability Dialogue - 8/19/2024

Delaware County Relaunches and Expands Veteran & Active Military ID Discount Program - 8/17/2024

Memory Lane Gallery Project Launched as Part of Delaware County’s Celebration of National Senior Citizens Day - 8/16/2024

Delaware County Honors Its Olympians: Celebrating Team USA! - 8/16/2024

DELCO Green Ways Grants in Action - 8/13/2024

Delaware County’s Summer Festival Ends 2024 on a Groovy Note! - 8/11/2024

Delaware County’s Department of Military and Veterans Affairs Hosting Free Film Screening on August 8 - 8/1/2024

July

Facts About Immigration Policies and Laws in Delaware County - 7/26/2024

A Legacy of Dedication: Delaware County’s Parks and Recreation Director Marc Manfre Retires After 34 Years - 7/26/2024

Active Members of the United States Coast Guard, Veterans, and the Community Invited to Join Flag Raising on August 2 - 7/25/2024

Delaware County Staff Receive Lifesaving CPR Training - 7/25/2024

Announcing the Summer 2024 Safe Streets Program - 7/18/2024

An Update on Plans for Delaware County’s America 250 Celebration - 7/18/2024

Delaware County Holds Ribbon Cutting to Mark Reopening of Manchester Avenue Bridge - 7/15/2024

Traveling Soon? Here's What You Need to Know About Getting Your Passport in Delaware County - 7/15/2024

Delaware County Council Statement Condemning Assassination Attempt - 7/14/2024

Introducing the Delaware County Office of Data and Mapping Innovation (ODMI) - 7/12/2024

Delaware County Mosquito Pool Tests Positive for West Nile Virus - 7/12/2024

DCHD DELIVERS: BACK TO SCHOOL FAIR DONATION DRIVE - 7/11/2024

Delaware County Senior Games Winners Honored at Winner’s Circle Awards Luncheon - 7/10/2024

2024 Revolutionary Reads Committee's Book Selection Unveiled - 7/4/2024

Register to Vote: The November 5, 2024 General Election is Approaching - 7/3/2024

Delaware County’s Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) Participates in National Field Day Exercise - 7/3/2024

Delaware County Council Launches New Junior Council Program - 7/3/2024

Delaware County Holds Ribbon Cutting to Mark Reopening of Tribbett Avenue Bridge - 7/2/2024

June

Blast Off into Learning with Science in the Summer! - 6/27/2024

Delaware County Announces Its 2024 Heat Emergency Plan - 6/26/2024

Delaware County Council Hosts Governor’s Commission on Latino Affairs - 6/25/2024

Human Services Block Grant Public Meeting July 30th & July 31st - 6/25/2024

Delaware County Council Joins Governor Shapiro at Upper Darby Senior Center to Laud Expansion of Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program - 6/24/2024

Reminder: Delaware County is Hiring! - 6/24/2024

Mindfulness Monday: Yoga with the Delaware County Health Department Returns - 6/22/2024

PA Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis Joins Delaware County Council, District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer, and Law Enforcement Leaders to Discuss Proposed $100 Million Investment to Combat Gun Violence - 6/21/2024

Delaware County Libraries Partners with Nutritional Development Services to Launch Summer Meals Program - 6/21/2024

Delaware County Holds Third Annual Juneteenth Celebration in Rose Tree Park - 6/20/2024

Delaware County’s 3rd Annual Sustainability Conference: A Commitment to a Greener Future - 6/18/2024

Delaware County's 2024 State of the County: Building a Stronger County - 6/17/2024

Delaware County Reminds Residents of Tips to Stay Safe During the June Heat Wave - 6/17/2024

Delaware County Provides Update on Delco Woods - 6/12/2024

Delaware County Announces a $90M Federal Investment to Support the Development of Circuit Trails - 6/7/2024

Visit Delco Introduces Trails & Tails Pass to Spur Outdoor Adventure for Dog Lovers - 6/6/2024

Penncrest High School Wins Delco’s Envirothon (Again!) - 6/5/2024

DCHD Reminder: Protect Yourself and Your Pet Against Ticks This Summer - 6/3/2024

May

Delaware County Holds Pride Flag Raising in Recognition of Pride Month on June 6 - 5/31/2024

School’s Not Out for Summer! Delaware County’s School Based Assessment Program (SBAP) Remains Accessible Through Summer Months - 5/30/2024

Three Delaware County Schools Receive the Governor’s Civic Engagement Award for Exceptional Voter Registration Drives - 5/29/2024

Delaware County Residents Invited to Help Plan America’s 250th Celebration in Delco - 5/28/2024

Delaware County Office of the Public Defender Hosting Free Expungement Clinic - 5/24/2024

Delaware County Health Department Launches Delco Revive - 5/24/2024

Delaware County’s Summer Festival Opens on June 12! - 5/23/2024

Delaware County’s annual Memorial Day Parade to be held on May 27 - 5/22/2024

Delaware County Celebrates the Success of Delco Gives Day 2024 - 5/21/2024

Celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Month in Delco! - 5/17/2024

George W. Hill Correctional Facility Celebrates National Correctional Professionals Week with Awards and Recognition Ceremony - 5/10/2024

Announcing Delaware County’s 3rd Annual Juneteenth Celebration! - 5/9/2024

Delaware County Joins Neighboring Counties in Choosing WGL Energy for Electricity Supply Through the Sustainable Energy Partnership - 5/9/2024

Celebrating Older Americans Month in Delaware County - 5/6/2024

Delaware County Recognizes May 5-11 as National Correctional Employees Week - 5/5/2024

You are Invited to Submit Artwork for Delaware County’s Annual Juneteenth Celebration! - 5/3/2024

Delaware County Planning Department Receives 2024 Governor’s Award for Local Government Excellence - 5/3/2024

Celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Celebration Heritage Month - 5/1/2024

April

Celebrating Small Business Week in Delco - 4/28/2024

Delaware County Recognizes National Crime Victims’ Rights Week - 4/26/2024

Fair Acres Celebrates 101st Birthday of Bernice Kuhar - 4/26/2024

Delaware County 2024 Primary Election Day Guide - 4/21/2024

Delaware County’s 2024 Senior Games to Kick Off June 10 - 4/19/2024

Delaware County Championing Sustainability through Composting Agreement with Mother Compost - 4/18/2024

Recognizing National Public Safety Telecommunications Week in Delaware County - 4/18/2024

Announcing Delaware County’s Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Celebration! - 4/15/2024

DCHD Advises Residents About the Spread of Pertussis (Whooping Cough) - 4/15/2024

Delaware County Council Celebrates Week of the Young Child with Visit to Rose Tree Early Learning Center - 4/12/2024

Delaware County Recognizes April 11-17 as Black Maternal Health Week - 4/12/2024

Four Weeks Until Delco Gives Day! - 4/12/2024

Delaware County Elections Issues Guidance for Mail/Absentee Ballots ahead of April 23, 2024 Primary Election - 4/12/2024

Delaware County Health Department Invites Public Input on Community Health Assessment Report - 4/12/2024

Delaware County Celebrates National Library Week with Read at Rose Tree - 4/11/2024

Delaware County Council Honored to Attend Radnor Township 2024 Citizen’s Police Academy Graduation Ceremony - 4/9/2024

“Delco Strong Summer Camp Solution” Program Now Available for Delaware County Job Seekers - 4/5/2024

Reminder: Delaware County is Hiring! - 4/5/2024

Honoring a Delaware County Hero, Morton resident and Tuskegee Airman, Lieutenant William E. Rice - 4/5/2024

Delaware County Invites Residents to Participate in Earth Day Events - 4/5/2024

Delaware County Elections Completes Mailing of Mail/Absentee Ballots for April 23, 2024 Primary Election - 4/5/2024

Delaware County Celebrating National Library Week April 7-13 - 4/5/2024

Honoring Delaware County’s Small Business Owners - 4/4/2024

Delaware County Recognizes Public Health Week - 4/3/2024

Delaware County Elections’ 2024 Primary Election Kickoff Guide - 4/1/2024

March

Delaware County Libraries Conduct System-wide Evaluation - 3/28/2024

U.S. Department of Commerce Deputy Secretary Don Graves Celebrates Minority-Owned Business Shugar Shack Soul Food During Visit to Delaware County - 3/28/2024

Delaware County Controller’s Office Recognized for Excellence in Financial Reporting - 3/25/2024

Delaware County Launches Innovative School Based Assessment Program to Strengthen Behavioral Health Support for Students - 3/25/2024

Free Mammogram Screenings Available in Chester through the Delaware County Health Department and the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center - 3/25/2024

‘Walk Roll Delco’ Map-based Survey Invites Residents to Identify Dangerous Areas and Barriers to Active Transportation in Delaware County - 3/25/2024

Delaware County Department of Human Services Hosting Three Free Trauma-Informed Care Trainings - 3/22/2024

Calling all Job Seekers! PA CareerLink® Delaware County to Host Its 3rd Annual Spring Job Fair on Thursday, April 11 at Springfield YMCA - 3/22/2024

Fair Acres Geriatric Center Unveils Major Renovation - 3/21/2024

Statement Regarding Don Guanella Property - 3/19/2024

Delaware County Awarded $2.5M Grant for Safety Improvements Along 291 - 3/15/2024

Arthritis Foundation’s Free Six-Week “Walk with Ease” Program to be Offered by COSA in Upper Chichester Beginning March 19 - 3/15/2024

Delaware County Career Fair to be held Thursday, April 11 in Morton - 3/15/2024

Delaware County Chair Dr. Monica Taylor Joins Register of Wills & Clerk of Orphans' Court Vincent A. Rongione at Oath of Office Ceremony - 3/15/2024

Delaware County Libraries Seeking Submissions for the 35th Annual Young Poets Competition - 3/13/2024

Registration for Delaware County’s 3rd Annual Sustainability Conference Opens Monday, April 11 - 3/11/2024

Delaware County Council Takes Part in National Read Across America Week - 3/8/2024

Happy International Women's Day from Delaware County Council and the Delaware County Women's Commission! - 3/8/2024

Fair Acres Recognized as one of “America's Best Nursing Homes” by Newsweek - 3/7/2024

Delaware County Council Participates in America250PA Celebration at Park Lane Elementary in Darby - 3/6/2024

Delaware County’s Recorder of Deeds Office Launches GovOS Cloud Search Tool - 3/6/2024

Celebrating Women’s History Month in Delaware County - 3/6/2024

Rumors About Delaware County Hospitals Housing Immigrants Are Untrue - 3/5/2024

February

Delaware County Recognizes February as Career and Technical Education Month - 2/27/2024

Law Enforcement Treatment Initiative (LETI) Update - 2/27/2024

Delaware County Libraries: A Gateway to Lifelong Learning - 2/25/2024

Celebrating Black History Month in Delaware County - 2/23/2024

Save the Date! Delaware County’s 3rd Annual Sustainability Conference to be held May 30 - 2/23/2024

Federal Transit Administration Visits Upper Darby to Present $317M in Grants for New SEPTA Rail Cars - 2/23/2024

Delaware County Participates in 2024 Philadelphia Western Suburbs Trail Summit - 2/23/2024

Public Comment Period Open for Aging Our Way, PA: A 10-Year Roadmap for Lifelong Independence for Seniors - 2/22/2024

Delaware County Council Member Christine Reuther Visits Stetser Elementary School in Chester - 2/20/2024

Expanded Property Tax/Rent Rebate Available to Older Residents and Adults with Disabilities - 2/16/2024

DCHD Offers Free Blood Pressure Screenings in Recognition of Black History Month and American Heart Month - 2/16/2024

Celebrating a Centenarian! Happy Birthday to WWII Veteran Lieutenant William Hirsch! - 2/15/2024

The Delaware County Court of Common Pleas Has Issued An Order to Extend the Filing Deadline for Nominating Petitions - 2/13/2024

Delaware County Holds Safety Ambassador Training as Part of Vision Zero Delco: Drive Safe, Roll Safe, Walk Safe - 2/10/2024

Fair Acres Geriatric Center to Host Job Fair on February 21 at Lima Campus - 2/9/2024

February 16 Deadline for Delaware County Board Vacancies - 2/9/2024

Philadelphia Western Suburbs Trail Summit to be Held February 10 - 2/7/2024

Celebrating Black History Month in Delaware County - 2/5/2024

Family Support Line Celebrates Grand Opening of State-of-the-Art Children's Advocacy Center - 2/2/2024

January

Vincent A. Rongione, Esq. Sworn in as Delaware County Register of Wills and Clerk of Orphan’s Court - 1/31/2024

Delco Gives Day Coming this May! Nonprofit Registration is Now Open - 1/29/2024

Delaware County Awards Nearly $5M in New Green Ways Grants to 22 Projects - 1/26/2024

Delaware County Housing Coalition Presents Update on Housing in Delaware County - 1/25/2024

Delaware County Elections Completes Mailing of 100K Vote-by-Mail Ballot Applications for the Upcoming 2024 Elections - 1/24/2024

Your Health, Our Support: Delaware County Health Department’s Wellness Line Available 24/7 - 1/22/2024

Calling all Centenarians: You’re Invited to a Celebration on May 16! - 1/22/2024

Delaware County Housing Coalition to Hold Presentation on January 24 - 1/19/2024

Delaware County Office of the Medical Examiner Announces New Externship Program Starting Spring 2024 - 1/19/2024

Delaware County Team Attends First Annual Sustainability Retreat - 1/18/2024

Reminder: Delaware County’s 2023/2024 Cold Weather Plan - 1/17/2024

Governor Shapiro Joins Delaware County in the Celebration of the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. - 1/15/2024

PA Department of Health’s Acting Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen Visits the Delaware County Health Department Wellness Center at Yeadon - 1/13/2024

Opioid Meeting with Business Commnity Jan 12 - 1/12/2024

Delaware County Announces Opening for 2024 Summer Internship Program Applications - 1/8/2024

Delaware County’s 2nd Annual MLK Day of Service to be held on Jan. 15 - 1/8/2024

Delaware County Health Department Reminds Residents to Use Deterra Drug Deactivation Pouches - 1/5/2024

Delaware County Council’s Public Meeting Schedule Set for 2024 - 1/5/2024

Delaware County Council Appoints New Executive Director - 1/3/2024

Delaware County Council Members, District Attorney, and Court of Common Pleas Judges Take Oath of Office on January 2 - 1/2/2024

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