2022 Public Relations Releases

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December

Public Open House for Delco’s New Park Master Plan to be held January 14 - 12/30/2022

Delaware County Council Celebrates a Year of Historic Investments and Achievements - 12/29/2022

COSA and the Delaware County ADRC Present Healthy Habits for the New Year - 12/29/2022

A Year of Historic Changes at George W. Hill Correctional Facility - 12/28/2022

Delaware County Council Approves 2023 Budget - 12/28/2022

Delaware County Celebrates Completion of Seventh Street Bridge in Chester - 12/21/2022

The December 16 Delaware County Holiday Village is Rescheduled to December 18 - 12/16/2022

Delco Receives Grant to Create a More Inclusive Environment for LGBTQIA+ Community - 12/15/2022

Delco’s Festival of Lights and Holiday Village at Rose Tree Park are Open for the Holiday Season! - 12/13/2022

Delaware County Awarded 2022 Alternative Fuel Leadership Award - 12/13/2022

Chief Sustainability Officer Reports on 2022 Achievements - 12/12/2022

Dr. Monica Taylor Named to the PA Board of Education - 12/12/2022

First Annual Update from Delaware County’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer - 12/9/2022

Delaware County Awards $5 million in new Green Ways Grants to 24 Projects - 12/9/2022

Delaware County Proposes 2023 Budget on December 7 - 12/2/2022

George W. Hill Correctional Facility Graduates a Dozen from Inaugural "Inside-Out" Program - 12/1/2022

Delaware County Health Department Offers Free At-Home COVID-19 Test Kits - 12/1/2022

Delaware County’s 2022/2023 Cold Weather Plan - 12/1/2022

November

The Delco River Rink Now Open for the Winter Season! - 11/30/2022

Veterans Memorial Association's Holiday Toy and Clothing Drive on Dec. 3 - 11/29/2022

George W. Hill Correctional Facility Holds Holiday Food Drive - 11/29/2022

RSV Season is Here: How to Protect Yourself and Your Child - 11/25/2022

Members of the Delaware County Health Department Recognized for “Public Health Thank You Day” - 11/21/2022

Fair Acres Recognized as one of “America's Best Nursing Homes” by Newsweek - 11/18/2022

Delaware County Recognizes Local Heroes During Annual Freedom Medal Awards Dinner - 11/18/2022

Statement from The Foundation for Delaware County and the County of Delaware Regarding Delaware County Memorial Hospital - 11/15/2022

Delaware County Fallen Firefighter and EMS Memorial Committee Holds Ceremony to Honor Fallen Firefighters - 11/14/2022

Setting the Facts Straight About DELCO and Aqua Pennsylvania - 11/14/2022

Delaware County Recognizes the Anniversary of the United States Marine Corps - 11/10/2022

Delaware County to Recognize Operation Green Light November 7-13 - 11/4/2022

Delaware County Voters Reminded to Correct Flawed Vote-by-Mail Ballots - 11/4/2022

Delaware County Council Authorizes $1.75M to Support First Responders - 11/4/2022

Annual Veterans Day Parade to be held on Nov. 11 - 11/4/2022

Delaware County Council Chair Dr. Taylor Invited to Speak at a Forum on Reproductive Rights Hosted by Vice President Kamala Harris - 11/3/2022

Active Members and Veterans of the U.S. Marine Corps Invited to Join Flag Raising on November 10 - 11/3/2022

Nether Providence Police Chief David Splain Named President of the PA Chiefs of Police Association - 11/2/2022

October

Delaware County Elections Issues Final Vote-by-Mail Guidance - 10/28/2022

Explore Chester Creek Trail Phase 2 - 10/28/2022

Delaware County is seeking to fill a vacancy in the Chester Water Authority - 10/21/2022

Lead Prevention Panel Discussion to be Held October 25 - 10/21/2022

Delaware County Elections Reminds Voters of Upcoming Election Deadlines - 10/21/2022

Chester Partnership for Safe Neighborhoods Progress Report - 10/20/2022

Delaware County Announces America250 Committee - 10/20/2022

Delaware County Elections Issues Updated Vote-by-Mail Ballot Guidance - 10/17/2022

Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine Now Available - 10/14/2022

Team Delco Participates in Annual Delaware County Run for Heroes - 10/13/2022

Delaware County Recognizes the Anniversary of the United States Navy - 10/13/2022

Delaware County Working with Local Businesses to Launch Enhanced Veterans' Discount Program - 10/12/2022

Public Meeting for Residents Impacted by Hurricane Ida to be Held on Oct. 13 - 10/7/2022

Delco Faith-Based Leaders and Police Officers Participate in a Peace, Justice, and Unity Walk - 10/7/2022

Delaware County Elections Begins Release of Vote-by-Mail Ballots - 10/7/2022

Active Members and Veterans of the U.S. Navy Invited to Join Flag Raising on October 13 - 10/5/2022

Philadelphia Union Announces Major Development Along Chester Waterfront - 10/4/2022

September

Delaware County's Peace, Justice, & Unity Walk to be held Oct. 7 - 9/30/2022

Delco Arts Week being held October 1 through October 9 - 9/30/2022

Dr. Taylor Participates in White House Event to Discuss Federally-Funded Investments in the County's Future - 9/29/2022

Exciting Changes Coming to Route 291 in Ridley Township, Eddystone, and Chester City! - 9/29/2022

Emergency Action to Halt Crozer's Planned Closure of DCMH - 9/29/2022

Annual Delaware County Run for Heroes to be Held Oct. 9 - 9/23/2022

Delaware County Establishes a County Commission for Immigrant Affairs - 9/23/2022

Delaware County Observes National Hispanic Heritage Month - 9/20/2022

Delaware County Recognizes the Anniversary of the United States Air Force - 9/20/2022

Delaware County Announces Historic Opioid Settlement Funding - 9/13/2022

Delaware County Elections 2022 General Election Kickoff - 9/13/2022

Delaware County’s Statement on Misleading Aqua Pennsylvania Mailing - 9/9/2022

Delaware County Council Announces "Delco Green Ways Grant Round 3" - 9/8/2022

Delaware County is seeking to fill a vacancy in the Delaware County Women’s Commission - 9/7/2022

September Recognized as National Emergency Preparedness Month - 9/6/2022

Delaware County Breaks Ground on New Playground in Upland Park - 9/1/2022

AUGUST

Delaware County Council Successfully Resolves Long-Standing Impasse with Broomall Lake Country Club - 8/31/2022

Emergency Rental Assistance Program Celebrates 100% Expenditure Success and Begins Wind Down Plan - 8/29/2022

Delaware County Hazard Mitigation Plan - Public Notice - 8/22/2022

Council Approves Major Upgrade of Public Safety Radio System to Improve Public Safety Response and Safety - 8/17/2022

Joint Statement from the County of Delaware and Prospect Crozer regarding Behavioral Health Services - 8/11/2022

Delaware County Recognizes the Anniversary of the United States Coast Guard - 8/4/2022

John S. Deihl Sworn in as Delaware County’s New Chief of Park Police - 8/4/2022

JULY

Active Members of the Coast Guard and Veterans Invited to Join Flag Raising on Aug. 4 - 7/28/2022

Delaware County Issues Declaration of Heat Emergency - 7/22/2022

Delaware County Senior Games Winners Honored at Awards Luncheon - 7/20/2022

Public Hearings to Discuss Human Services Block Grants Being Held July 21 and 26 - 7/19/2022

Veterans Outreach Event Being Held on August 13 - 7/19/2022

Ashley Lunkenheimer Voted New Chair of Delaware County Board of Elections - 7/15/2022

Delaware County to hold Job Fair on July 16 - 7/8/2022

Delaware County Awarded $1.5M Pathway Home Program Grant - 7/8/2022

JUNE

Delaware County Seeking Volunteers to Help Develop Don Guanella Master Plan - 6/30/2022

Delaware County Celebrates Juneteenth in Rose Tree Park (video) - 6/23/2022

Hire a Hero Veterans Job Fair to be Held June 29 - 6/23/2022

Delaware County Council Adopts Resolution Setting Diversity Goals - 6/23/2022

Delaware County Announces the 2022 Heat Plan - 6/22/2022

Public Workshop Series: Help Guide Delaware County's Path Toward Zero Waste - 6/21/2022

Delaware County to Discuss Proposed Spending of Federal American Rescue Plan Act Funds on June 20 - 6/16/2022

Delaware County Recognizes the Anniversary of the United States Army - 6/14/2022

Delaware County Park Police Launch Bike Patrol Unit - 6/10/2022

Delaware County Libraries Summer Quest 2022 Launches! - 6/10/2022

Delaware County Supports Campaign for Federal "RAISE" Grant for the City of Chester - 6/10/2022

Delaware County Raises Progress Pride Flag in Recognition of Pride Month - 6/9/2022

Delaware County Holds Mid-Year Budget Workshop on June 8 - 6/7/2022

Delaware County Recognizes Italian American Day on June 5 - 6/6/2022

44th Annual Delaware County Hero Bowl Held June 2 at Cardinal O’Hara High School - 6/3/2022

Delaware County Controller Recognized for Excellence in Financial Reporting - 6/3/2022

$2M Awarded to Delaware County for Gun Violence Prevention Efforts - 6/3/2022


MAY

Vendors Wanted for Delaware County’s Juneteenth Celebration on June 19 in Rose Tree Park - 5/31/2022

The 2022 Delaware County Senior Games Held June 13-24 - 5/25/2022

May 25, 2022 Statement from Delaware County Regarding Prospect Crozer - 5/25/2022

Delaware County Recognizes The Foundation for Delaware County for its Five Years of Service to Delaware County Residents - 5/25/2022

Pep Rally Held to Kick Off the 2022 Delaware County All-Star Hero Bowl - 5/25/2022

Insurance Changes to Behavioral Health Services - 5/24/2022

Delaware County Holds Juneteenth Celebration on June 19 in Rose Tree Park - 5/20/2022

Heat Advisory for May 21 and 22 / COSA Offering Fans for Older Residents - 5/20/2022

Delaware County Recognizes May 15-22 as National Emergency Medical Services Week - 5/19/2022

The Delaware County 2022 Primary Election Day Guide - 5/16/2022

Delaware County Polling Places Finalized for the May 17 Primary Election - 5/10/2022

Deadline for Requesting a Vote-by-Mail Ballot is Tuesday, May 10 - 5/9/2022

Veterans Resource Fair to be held on May 13 - 5/7/2022

Delaware County Law Enforcement Memorial to be held May 11 - 5/6/2022

George W. Hill Correctional Facility Training Academy Graduates 16 New Correctional Officers - 5/6/2022

Delaware County to hold Spring Job Fair on May 14 & 15 - 5/6/2022

Delaware County Announces $475K in Grants for Community and Neighborhood Projects - 5/4/2022

Delaware County Celebrates May as Older Americans Month - 5/3/2022

APRIL

Delaware County’s Office of Sustainability Receives the 2022 Pennsylvania Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence - 4/29/2022

The Delaware County Health Department Holds Open House at its Newly Renovated Facility - 4/29/2022

Delaware County Council Approves the “Delco Strong Summer Camp Solution” Program for 2022 - 4/29/2022

April 29, 2022 Statement from the County Regarding Crozer Health - 4/29/2022

Delaware County Elections’ Vote-by-Mail Ballots Mailed—Secure Ballot Drop Boxes Open Monday, May 2 - 4/28/2022

Delaware County’s First Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Joins County Team - 4/28/2022

PA CareerLink® Delaware County to Host Two Youth Job Fairs at Local YMCAs - 4/22/2022

Delaware County Elections’ 2022 Primary Election Kickoff - 4/21/2022

Delaware County Council Passes Emergency Ordinance in Response to Crozer Health Closures - 4/20/2022

Delaware County's Path Toward Zero Waste: Public Workshop Series - 4/19/2022

Delaware County Launches Free FraudSleuth® Software to Help Residents Fight Property Fraud - 4/18/2022

Delaware County Hosting 1st Annual Delaware County Sustainability Conference at Subaru Park in Chester - 4/14/2022

Delaware County Honored to Receive the Governor’s Award for Local Government Excellence - 4/14/2022

Delaware County Awarded $600K in Grants from DEP for the Purchase of Electric Vehicles - 4/14/2022

Officials Announce $1M in Funding for Darby Borough Safety Improvement Project - 4/12/2022

Council Honors Small Business Owners at Annual Chamber of Commerce Awards Luncheon - 4/8/2022

Only Republican and Democratic Voters Are Eligible to Cast Ballots in the May 17 Primary Election in Delaware County - 4/8/2022

DA and Council Report Results on the Healthy Kids, Health Schools Initiative - 4/7/2022

The Delaware County Health Department is Officially Operational - 4/7/2022

Delaware County Officially Assumes Control of George W. Hill Correctional Facility - 4/6/2022

Calling all Students: Delco is Looking for a Logo for its Juneteenth Celebration! - 4/4/2022

MARCH

PA CareerLink® Delaware County Hosts Free Career Workshops April Through June - 3/31/2022

Solid Waste Authority Holds Special Meeting March 29 - 3/29/2022

Delaware County Recognizes Prospect Park Police Officers for their Heroic Actions - 3/17/2022

PA CareerLink® Delaware County to Host Three Job Fairs at Local YMCAs - 3/17/2022

Delaware County Council Takes Next Step to Transform Don Guanella Site into the County’s Largest Public Park - 3/17/2022

Delaware County Council Recognizes Local Women in Honor of Women’s History Month - 3/15/2022

Delaware County Families Urged to File 2021 Income Taxes to Receive Up to $3,600 in Child Tax Credits per Child - 3/9/2022

Delaware County to Hold Job Fair on March 12 and 13 - 3/9/2022

Announcing the Approval of the Delaware County Health Department! - 3/4/2022

Delaware County Recognizes March as Women’s History Month - 3/3/2022

Delaware County to Hold Four-Day Job Fair - 3/2/2022

Delaware County’s COVID-19 Memorial to be held on March 8 - 3/2/2022

Delaware County Women’s Commission Honors Women Providing Healing and Promoting Hope - 3/2/2022

Delaware County Implements Updated Mask Guidance - 3/1/2022

Delaware County Seeking Public Input to Help Develop Next Steps in the County’s “Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle” Efforts - 3/1/2022


FEBRUARY

Applications Being Accepted for the 33rd Annual Young Poets Competition - 2/25/2022

Introduction to the New Delaware County Health Department! - 2/22/2022

Black History Month Virtual Book Reading on Feb. 22 and 24 - 2/17/2022

Mortgage and Housing-Related Assistance Available for Residents Affected by the Pandemic - 2/17/2022

Local Officials and Advocates Urge Pennsylvania Families to Claim Their Child Tax Credit - 2/14/2022

Delaware County Council's Statement regarding Crozer Health - 2/11/2022

Calling all Centenarians- You’re Invited to a Celebration on May 16! - 2/11/2022

Recognizing Black History Month - 2/4/2022

Western Philadelphia Suburbs Trail Summit to be Held Virtually on Feb. 12 - 2/2/2022


JANUARY

Department of Health Deploying Healthcare Strike Team to Crozer - 1/31/2022

COSA offers virtual Power Over Pain Program - 1/28/2022

Delco’s First Ever Health Director Tours Neighborhood Vaccination Site in Chester - 1/28/2022

Delaware County’s Department of Records and Archives Searching for Historic Markers - 1/27/2022

Delaware County Selected by PA Department of Health to Host Regional COVID-19 Testing Site - 1/19/2022

County statement on Springfield Hospital ER temporary closure - 1/11/2022

Delaware County partners with Personic Healthcare to open new COVID-19 Testing Site in Sharon Hill - 1/10/2022

PA Department of Health Recommends Pfizer Booster Dose for Children Ages 12 and Older Following Federal Approval - 1/5/2022

New COVID-19 Testing Sites Open in Response to Increased COVID-19 Cases and an Urgent Demand for Testing - 1/5/2022

Delaware County Swears in Most Diverse and First Majority Female-Led Council in History - 1/3/2022



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