The Delaware County Weekly Newsletter

The Delaware County Weekly: December 27, 2024

• Delaware County Council Wishes Everyone a Holiday Season of Peace, Joy, and Unity
• Honoring History: Lafayette Trail Marker Unveiled Prior to 300th Anniversary Celebration of the 1724 Chester Courthouse
• Fair Acres Recognized as one of “America's Best Nursing Homes” by Newsweek
• Delaware County Conservation District Leads Restoration of Stoney Creek Riparian Zone with 170 Trees and Shrubs
• Reminder: License Your Dog in Delaware County Today!
• Final Week! The Festival of Lights Runs Nightly Through Jan. 4
• Delaware County Council and Visit Delco, PA Encourage Residents to Chill Out this Winter Season!

The Delaware County Weekly: December 20, 2024

• George W. Hill Correctional Facility Graduates Eighteen Students from Third Annual "Inside-Out" Program
• Delaware County Welcomes Lora Siegmann Werner as New Health Department Director
• Delaware County Economic Development Corporation Promotes Grant Opportunities for Small Businesses to Support Environmental Initiatives
• Delaware County Honors Veterans at Wreaths Across America Ceremony at Eden Cemetery
• Reminder: Delaware County Health Department Partnering with Pennie to Provide Affordable Health Coverage
• License Your Dog in Delaware County Today!
• Festival of Lights Runs Nightly Through Jan. 4

The Delaware County Weekly: December 13, 2024

• George W. Hill Correctional Facility Announces $769,825 Grant to Enhance Reentry Programs
• Delaware County’s Festival of Lights Continues with 2nd Weekend of Delco Flair and Fare Nights
• Delaware County Council Visits DCIU’s Adapted ArT Showcase Celebrating Creativity, Inclusion, and Assistive Technology
• Delaware County Accepting Applications for 15 Vacancies on the Newly Established Veteran’s Advisory Council
• Reminder: Delaware County Health Department Partners with Pennie to Provide Affordable Health Coverage
• Join the Delaware County Commission for Immigrant Affairs: Applications Open for Four Vacancies

The Delaware County Weekly: December 6, 2024

• Delaware County Proposes Budget to Address Deficit and Build for the Future
• District Attorney’s Office Leads Ribbon Cutting at Little S Park Highlighting Latest Step in Revitalization of Chester
• Delaware County’s Tree Lighting Ceremony Opens 49th Annual Festival of Lights
• Delaware County Health Department Partners with Pennie to Provide Affordable Health Coverage
• Delaware County Seeking Nominations for the Heritage Commission Preservation Awards
• Supporting Veterans During the Holiday Season
• Delaware County Sustainability Commission Seeks Voices for Justice and Marginalized Communities
• Delaware County Sheriff’s Office Sassy Massey Toy Drive Donation Deadline is Dec. 12
• Delaware County Park Police’s "Operation Blue Christmas" Toy Drive is Underway!
• Delaware County’s 30-Day Burn Ban Expires

The Delaware County Weekly: November 29, 2024

• Happy Thanksgiving
• Delaware County Council Promotes Small Business Saturday: A Day to Celebrate Local Businesses
• Fighting Hunger Together: Supporting Delaware County Families This Holiday Season
• Spreading Holiday Cheer: Delaware County's Season of Giving
• Delaware County Launches 2nd Annual Period Product Donation Drive
• Delaware County Office of the Medical Examiner’s Jeffrey Lange Awarded P.I.T.’s Clinical Excellence Award at Gala
• Delaware County's Successful Multi-Systems Integration Pilot Program Garners National Recognition for Youth Justice Reform
• Transforming Route 291: A Safer, More Accessible Corridor for Delaware County
• Reminder! Delaware County Workforce Development Board Seeks 2 New Members
• Delaware County Council Announces FY2025 Budget Hearings
• Delaware County Health Department’s Thanksgiving Food Safety Tips

The Delaware County Weekly: November 22, 2024

• Delaware County Council, DCCC, and Visit Delco Announce Multi-Million-Dollar Hospitality and Culinary Training Center
• Delaware County Kicks Off “Delco Safe Schools Collaborative” to Address School Safety
• Delaware County’s 2024 Festival of Lights to Open with Tree Lighting Ceremony on Dec. 5
• Delaware County Secures Key Grants to Combat Homelessness
• Delaware County Health Department Kicks Off Community Health Improvement Plan
• Delaware County Health Department Hosts “Shop Talk” Event to Address Opioids and Recovery
• Delaware County Hosts Native Meadow Seeding Workshop at Rose Tree Park
• Delaware County Workforce Development Board Seeks New Members
• Learn How to Prevent Falls with COSA’s Virtual Healthy Steps Program
• Reminder: Delaware County’s 2024-2025 Cold Weather Plan Supporting Vulnerable Residents

The Delaware County Weekly: November 15, 2024

• Delaware County’s 2024-2025 Cold Weather Plan to Support Vulnerable Residents
• Delaware County Honors Veterans at the 64th Annual Veterans Day Parade in Media
• Delaware County Veterans Network Hosts Unhoused Veteran Stand Down on November 16
• Delaware County Celebrates Funding for Chester Creek Trail Enhancements
• Delaware County Celebrates Villanova University Mural Unveiling Highlighting Sustainability
• Delaware County Kicks Off a Zero Waste Holiday Season at Media-Upper Providence Free Library
• Final Reminder! Delaware County's Final 2024 Career Fair Scheduled for Fri., Nov. 22
• Philip Jaisohn’s Legacy Honored in Media-Boseong Sister Cities Agreement
• Delaware County Seeking Residents for Several Board Openings
• America250PADelco Hosts 2024 Revolutionary Reads Author Mary Beth Norton at Widener University
• Delaware County Council Public Meeting Scheduled for November 20
• Reminder! Countywide Burn Ban in Effect Through Dec. 6

The Delaware County Weekly: November 8, 2024

• Delaware County Elections Department Holds Successful General Election
• Final Day! Delaware County Hosts Free Election Sign Recycling Event This Saturday at Rose Tree Park!
• Delaware County Council Enacts 30-Day Countywide Burn Ban in Response to Increased Fire Risk
• Delaware County Recognizes the Anniversary of the U.S. Marine Corps
• Delaware County Seeking Residents for Several Board Openings
• Delaware Hosts Officials as Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry Announces Legal Action Against Prospect Medical Holdings
• Mark Your Calendar: Delaware County Career Fair in Yeadon on Friday, Nov. 22
• Save the Date! Media's Annual Veterans Day Parade to be Held Monday, November 11

The Delaware County Weekly: November 1, 2024

• Final Election Day Preparations: Quick Tips and Final Reminders for Tuesday
• Election Campaign Sign Recycling Drop Off Event Scheduled for November 8 and 9 at Rose Tree Park
• Active Members and Veterans of the U.S. Marine Corps Invited to Join Flag Raising on November 8
• Delaware County Expands 'Test and Go' Kiosks with New Sexual Health Testing Options
• To Accommodate Election Day, Delaware County Council Moves Agenda Meeting to November 4
• Save the Date! Media's Annual Veterans Day Parade to be Held Monday, November 11
• Celebrating Diwali in Delaware County: A Festival of Lights and Unity
• Steps to Healthier Living - Take Control: Diabetes Self-Management Program
• Mark Your Calendar: Delaware County Career Fair in Yeadon on Friday, Nov. 22

The Delaware County Weekly: October 25, 2024

• Delaware County Elections Issues Important Mail/Absentee Voting Reminders
• Delaware County Courts Dismiss Latest Frivolous Election Lawsuit, Reaffirms Confidence in Election Systems
• Delaware County Awarded $400,000 Veterans Employment Program Grant
• Delaware County Council Helps Mark Milestone at Brandywine Museum of Art Ribbon Cutting in Chadds Ford
• Building Tomorrow’s Leaders: The Delaware County Junior Council Program
• Delaware County Health Department Hosts Free Flu Shot Clinic in Upper Darby
• Delaware County Holds Vigil to Recognize National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
• County Council Chair Richard Womack Joins County Leaders at 4th Annual Delaware County Faith and Blue Weekend
• Delaware County Office of Sustainability Hosts First-Ever Solar Tour
• Join the Delaware County Parks and Recreation Board and Make a Difference!

The Delaware County Weekly: October 18, 2024

• Introducing ConnectED: Delaware County’s Rebranded and Enhanced School-Based Assessment Program
• Delaware County Reminds Residents of Key Election Deadlines and New Voting Resources
• Delaware County Council Chair Dr. Monica Taylor Joins Key Leaders at Annual PHL Airport Business Opportunity Forum
• Delaware County’s Opioid Settlement Grant Application for 2024 Funds Period Deadline Extended
• Delaware County Sheriff's Office Deputies Commended for Heroic Response
• The Delaware County Health Department Urges Residents to Learn How NARCAN Can Save Lives
• Reminder: PA CareerLink® Delaware County to Host Fall Hiring Fest at Springfield YMCA
• Delaware County Council and the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce Celebrate Leadership at 2024’s ATHENA Leadership Luncheon
• Delaware County Libraries Attend the Pennsylvania Library Association Annual Conference
• Public Invited to Honor Survivors and Victims of Domestic Violence
• Get Spooky, Delco: Your Guide to Halloween Fun

The Delaware County Weekly: October 11, 2024

• Delaware County Hosts First Annual ‘Delco Hope’ Recovery Event
• Delaware County Controller’s Office Completes Successful Audit of ARPA Fund Usage by Delaware County Volunteer Fire Companies
• Delaware County Excited to Receive Grants for Stormwater Management Strategy Amid Rising Flood Concerns
• Delaware County Park Police Enhance Patrols with New E-Bikes, Thanks to Cross-Department Cooperation
• Election Countdown: 24 Days until Election Day
• Delaware County Emergency Services Staff Honored for Life-Saving CPR Effort in Concord Township
• Delaware County Health Department Launches Programs to Tackle Maternal Health Disparities
• Delaware County Recognizes the Anniversary of the United States Navy
• PA CareerLink® Delaware County to Host Fall Hiring Fest at Springfield YMCA
• Get Ready for a "Not So Spooky" StoryWalk® This October!
• Delaware County Celebrates Lafayette's 200th Anniversary Visit to Chester
• Delaware County Council Attends 7th Annual Upper Darby International Festival

The Delaware County Weekly: October 4, 2024

• Delaware County Bureau of Elections Completes Mailing of Nearly 60K Mail/Absentee Ballots for November General Election
• Delaware County Holds Ribbon Cutting for the Reconstruction of New Road Bridge
• Delaware County Health Department Releases 2024 Annual Report
• Delaware County Hosts Empowering Events in Recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
• Recognizing October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month
• Delaware County District Attorney’s Office Holds Training on Organized Retail Crime for Retailers and Law Enforcement
• Delaware County Office of the Medical Examiner Secures Grant to Advance Forensic Capabilities
• 4th Annual Faith & Blue Weekend to be Held October 11-14, 2024
• Reminder: Delco Solar Tours Begin Next Week
• Reminder! Delaware County to Hold Fall Career Fair on Thurs., Oct. 10 in Media
• Join the Fun: Fair Acres Fall Fest Returns on October 10
• Delaware County to Celebrate 200th Anniversary of Lafayette’s Visit with Community Block Party
• Phillies Red October Bus Tour Fires Up Delaware County Employees and Media Residents

The Delaware County Weekly: September 27, 2024

• Delaware County to Host Delco Hope: Recovering Together, the Inaugural Recovery Month Celebration
• Delaware County’s Office of Sustainability Partners with Non-Profit Solarize Delco to Launch Solar Tours
• Delaware County Libraries Unveils New Website
• Fair Acres to Hold Annual Fall Fest on October 10
• Delaware County Health Department to Hold Free Drive-Thru Influenza Clinic Opportunity
• Reminder: Check Out the New 'Test & Go' Kiosks
• Reminder! Delaware County to Hold Fall Career Fair on Thurs, Oct. 10 in Media
• Delaware County Chair Dr. Monica Taylor Joins Dunwoody for Centennial Celebration
• Delaware County Council Presents Resolution Declaring September 21 - September 29 to be Delco Arts Week

The Delaware County Weekly: September 20, 2024

• Delaware County Health Department Celebrates Launch of "Test and Go" Health Kiosks with Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony in Chester
• Delaware County Recognizes the Anniversary of the United States Air Force
• Delaware County to Celebrate the Bicentennial of General Marquis de Lafayette’s visit to Chester!
• Director of Military and Veteran’s Affairs Colonel Arthur Lee Jenkins, Jr. Helps Honor the Legacy of the Montford Point Marines
• Registration Now Open for the 23rd Annual Run for Heroes on October 13
• Delaware County to Hold Fall Career Fair on Thurs, Oct. 10 in Media
• Sixth Annual Delco Arts Week Runs September 21 through September 29
• COSA Offering ‘A Matter of Balance’ Program
• Delaware County Office of the Medical Examiner Launches New Psychological Autopsy Program
• Seeking new members for Delaware County Library Board
• November 5, 2024 General Election Reminders

The Delaware County Weekly: September 13, 2024

• Delaware County Holds Annual September 11th Remembrance Ceremony
• Active Members and Veterans of the U.S. Air Force Invited to Join Flag Raising on Sep. 18
• Delaware County Election Officials Address Rumors About Mail-in Ballot Delivery
• Delaware County Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15
• Delaware County Children and Youth Services Social Worker Honored with Permanency Award
• September is National Preparedness Month!
• Reminder: Seeking Four New Members for the Delaware County Sustainability Commission

The Delaware County Weekly: September 6, 2024

• Delaware County Council Recognizes Veteran Suicide Prevention Week
• Delaware County Recognizes National Food Bank Day on September 6
• Delaware County's 911 Center Introduces Live Video Emergency Response
• Reminder: Delaware County to Hold Annual September 11th Remembrance Ceremony at Rose Tree Park
• We’re Hiring! Delaware County Seeking Health Department Director
• Emergency Room Or Urgent Care: Know When to Go Where!
• DCHD’s Mindfulness Monday Yoga Series Wraps Up September 9
• Delaware County’s Office of Services for the Aging (COSA) Seeking Individuals for the AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent Program – Back to School
• Seeking New Members for the Delaware County Sustainability Commission
• Reminder: COSA Celebrating National Falls Prevention Awareness Week and National Concussion Awareness Day with Free In-Person and Virtual Programs for Seniors

The Delaware County Weekly: August 16, 2024

• Delaware County Relaunches and Expands Veteran & Active Military ID Discount Program
• Delaware County Hosts Taiwan Delegation as Part of Global Sustainability Dialogue
• Delaware County Celebrates a Remarkable Milestone: Happy 106th Birthday, Corporal Joseph F. Passaretti!
• Delaware County Health Department Celebrates Successful Back-to-School Fair
• DELCO Green Ways Grants in Action
• Delaware County Honors Its Olympians: Celebrating Team USA!
• Delaware County Seeking New Members for the Heritage Commission
• Memory Lane Gallery Project Launched as Part of Delaware County’s Celebration of National Senior Citizens Day
• Delaware County’s Summer Festival Ends 2024 on a Groovy Note!

The Delaware County Weekly: August 2, 2024

• Delaware County Recognizes the Anniversary of the United States Coast Guard
• New Delaware County Community Center Opening at Former Briarcliff Fire Company Station
• Delaware County’s Department of Military and Veterans Affairs Hosting Free Film Screening on August 8
• Delaware County Conservation District Announces Winners of Poster Contest
• Delaware County Libraries Now Offering Free On-Demand TV, Film, and Videos with Kanopy Streaming Service
• The Delaware County Health Department to Host Back-to-School Fair on August 10
• Delaware County Summer Concert Series Upcoming Performances
• County Council’s Next Public Meetings Scheduled for August 6 & 7

The Delaware County Weekly: July 26, 2024

• Delaware County Proudly Represented in the 2024 Olympics in Paris
• Delaware County Staff Receive Lifesaving CPR Training
• Active Members of the United States Coast Guard, Veterans, and the Community Invited to Join Flag Raising on August 2
• A Legacy of Dedication: Delaware County’s Parks and Recreation Director Marc Manfre Retires After 34 Years
• Aqua Pennsylvania Breaks Ground on Crum Creek Water Treatment Plant Improvement Project
• Reminder: Public Hearings on Human Services Block Grants to be held July 30 and 31
• Delaware County Summer Concert Series Upcoming Performances

The Delaware County Weekly: July 19, 2024

• Delaware County’s Statement Condemning Assassination Attempt and Political Violence
• Delaware County Council, District Attorney, and City Of Chester Announce Summer 2024 Safe Streets Initiative
• Delaware County Holds Ribbon Cutting to Mark Reopening of Manchester Avenue Bridge
• Delaware County’s Department of Emergency Services Hosting Recruitment Event for 911 Telecommunicators on August 10
• An Update on Plans for Delaware County’s America 250 Celebration
• Public Hearings on Human Services Block Grants to be held July 30 and 31
• Delaware County Hosts Take Your Child to Work Day
• Delaware County Summer Concert Series Upcoming Performances

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