On Thursday, July 15, a manhole is being replaced at the intersection of West Cobbs Creek Parkway and MacDade Boulevard which will impact traffic on the east end of Connell Avenue and the south end of Cypress Street. Thank you for your patience.
Yeadon Borough Council will hold a legislative meeting on Thursday, July 15, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.
The public is invited to join via Zoom at the link below.
Yeadon Borough Council Legislative Meeting
July 15, 2021 – 7:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
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Passcode: 086289
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Roadwork in the area will continue tomorrow (Tuesday, July 13) on West Cobbs Creek Parkway.
The street will be closed at a minimum, between MacDade Boulevard and Chester Avenue.
Please use caution when driving near a work zone.
A Heat Advisory is in effect through Saturday. Today through Saturday temperatures are expected to be in the 90s with the heat index making it feel close to 100 degrees.
Delaware County reminds residents to stay hydrated with non-alcoholic and non-caffeinated drinks such as water, juice, and sports drinks; wear light-colored and loose-fitting clothing; and find shaded areas to get relief if you are outside for extended periods of time.
Please check in on elderly loved ones and neighbors and those at risk. Remember to not leave pets outside for long periods of time or in the car.
A 24-hour Emergency Heat Information Line is now active through the summer. Delaware County residents can call 610-872-1558. The information line will provide weekly heat safety tips and reminders, emergency information, and locations where people can seek relief from the heat.
Cooling fans are available for older residents in need. Please contact COSA at 610-490-1300.
View the Delaware County Heat Plan, which details tips and resources.
Mount Moriah Historic Cemetery & Arboretum is celebrating National Ice Cream Day by honoring one of their more famous burials, Lewis Dubois Bassett.
Bassett, a Quaker school teacher and farmer, began making Bassetts Ice Cream in 1861. In 1885, he moved the operations from his New Jersey backyard to a storefront at 5th and Market Streets in Philadelphia. In 1892, Bassetts moved the store to the new Reading Terminal Market where the still family-owned company maintains a store to this day.
The Friends of Mount Moriah and Bassetts Ice Cream invite the public to attend Sunday, July 18, 2021, from 1:30-3:30 p.m. At 2 pm, Alex Bassett Strange, Vice-President, Distribution, will give a short talk about the history of Bassetts Ice Cream. The first 200 visitors will receive a free Bassetts Ice Cream Sandwich!
Bassetts is a 5th generation family business and is America’s oldest ice cream company.
Lewis D. Bassett and other family members are buried at historic Mount Moriah Cemetery & Arboretum, Section 204, Lot 5, 6201 Kingsessing Avenue, Philadelphia.
Please be advised that on Friday, July 9 and Saturday, July 10, eastbound traffic on MacDade Blvd. from Church Lane to W. Cobbs Creek Parkway will be restricted for all except local residents (i.e. those living on that block).
Westbound traffic from W. Cobbs Creek to MacDade will not be restricted.
State Representative Margo Davidson will be hosting an International Food Festival from 10 a.m. to noon this Saturday, July 10 in the Barclay Square Shopping Center.
The event will celebrate the diversity of the 164th Legislative District through delicious dishes. Restaurants from the 164th Legislative District will offer residents samples of some of their menu items. There also will be music and community resources.
Free Event – Free Parking
Barclay Square Shopping Center
1500 Garrett Road
Upper Darby, PA 19082
To RSVP for this event, please call 610-259-7016 or email htunis@pahouse.net
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection is seeking to obtain public input for the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative program through a survey open through July 15, 2021.
The survey takes five minutes.
RGGI is an initiative of 10 New England and Mid-Atlantic states, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the power sector while generating economic growthOpens In A New Window. Together Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York Rhode Island and Vermont cap and reduce their power sector carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. This is achieved by setting a regional cap or limit on carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from electric power plants in the participating states.
Learn more at https://www.dep.pa.gov/Citizens/climate/Pages/RGGI.aspx
Anthony Patterson, Sr.
President, Nile Swim Club
Anthony Paparo
Chief of Police, Yeadon Borough
Rohan Hepkins
Mayor, Yeadon Borough
Tuesday, July 6 – 6:30 to 8:00 pm
at Nile Swim CLub
513 S. Union Avenue, Yeadon, PA 19050
Delaware County Council unanimously approved two DELCO Summer 2021 programs spearheaded by the Delaware County Office of Workforce Development and the Commerce Center that will provide $350,000 in new economic funding for Delaware County small businesses and unemployed residents. The two programs—”Delco Summer 2021: Summer Camp Solution” and “Delco Summer 2021: Back to Work Bonus”—provide urgently needed money to individuals working hard to recover from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Both programs are effective July 1.
The Delco Summer 2021: Summer Camp Solution program provides $100,000 in $1,000 camp credits to unemployed caregivers. While they seek employment or transition back to the workforce, caregivers will have the peace of mind that their children are in summer camp. Unemployed residents of Delaware County with children under the age of 15 are encouraged to take advantage of this program. Summer Camps are also encouraged to participate in the program by applying online. Residents and Summer Camp organizations can access resources, including applications and an update list of approved camps, at https://pacareerlinkdelco.org/summer-camp/.
The Delco Summer 2021: Back to Work Bonus program provides $250,000 in incentives to employees of small businesses who are hired between July 1 and September 30 and remain employed for at least 30 days. These incentive payments allow small businesses to be more competitive in hiring this summer by allowing employers to offer sign-on bonuses of up to $250 per new hire, up to five new hires per employer. A total of 1,000 incentive payments, in the amount of $250, are available immediately to small businesses that qualify. Small businesses are encouraged to apply at https://pacareerlinkdelco.org/back-to-work-bonus/.
In addition, County Council approved a related Delco Digital Literacy series proposed by Workforce Development in the amount of $60,000. Free digital workshops help adults gain the skills needed to access information and services online, especially related to employment.
In all, the three programs provide over $400,000 in federal funds to help Delaware County. Program details, including application requirements, eligibility, and deadlines are available online at https://pacareerlinkdelco.org/.
