Author: Nafis Nichols

December 9, 2020 in COVID-19 News

Drive-Thru COVID Testing at DCCC December 10th-14th

The Pennsylvania Department of Health is holding a drive-thru Covid-19 testing site in Delaware County December 10th through 14th from 9:00 a.m – 6:00 p.m. at the Delaware County Community College (901 South Media Line Rd., Media, PA.).

Up to 450 patients can be tested per day. Mid-nasal passage swab PCR tests will be performed. Testing is on a first-come, first-serve basis and is free to all patients. Patients must be ages three and older and are not required to show symptoms of COVID-19 in order to be tested. No appointment is necessary. Patients are encouraged to bring a photo-ID or insurance card. Registration will be completed on-site.

The turnaround time for testing results is two to seven days after testing. Individuals who test positive will receive a phone call from AMI while individuals who test negative will receive a secured-PDF emailed to them from AMI. Those who have questions can call the Pennsylvania Health Hotline number 1-877-724-3258.

December 9, 2020 in Community COVID-19 News

Public Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing in Darby and Upland

Delaware County will be conducting public drive-thru COVID-19 testing at Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital in Darby and at the US Army Reserve next week in Upland.

Testing will be available for insured and uninsured individuals 12 years of age or older who live or work in Delaware County and have COVID-19 symptoms, were exposed to COVID-19, or are considered critical/essential workers.

Individuals must pre-register at www.chesco.org/4562/Delco-Testing to receive a test.

If you have health insurance, please bring your insurance card to the test site. However, there are no out-of-pocket costs or co-pays for COVID-19 testing. Masks or face coverings must be worn.

COVID-19 Clinics

Upland
US Army Reserve
500 W. 24th Street
Upland, PA 19013

Monday, 12/7, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Tuesday, 12/8, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Wednesday, 12/9, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Thursday, 12/10, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Friday, 12/11, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Darby
Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital
1500 Lansdowne Avenue
Darby, PA 19023

Monday, 12/7, 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Tuesday, 12/8, 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Wednesday, 12/9, 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Thursday, 12/10, 1 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Friday, 12/11, 1 p.m. – 6 p.m.

More information about these COVID testing events at DelcoPA.gov

December 9, 2020 in Community

Delaware County Hosts Free Flu Shot Clinics at Three Locations

Delaware County is partnering with Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic to host free flu shot clinics on Dec 4, 9, 11, 14, 16, 18, & 23 at three locations in the county.

Public Flu Shot Clinics:

1001 Baltimore Pike, Springfield, PA (Back of Shopping Center)
– Monday, December 14 from 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

925 Providence Road, Secane PA (In the same shopping center as CVS, Price Rite, Post Office)
– Friday, December 4, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
– Friday, December 11, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
– Friday December 18, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Medical Office Building, 1501 Lansdowne Avenue, Darby PA (Enter driveway by the Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union)
– Wednesday, December 9, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
– Wednesday, December 16, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
– Wednesday, December 23, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

More information aboiut flu shot clinics at DelcoPA.gov

December 3, 2020 in Community Government

Mayor’s Citizens’ Forum Thursday, Dec. 3

Join Mayor Hepkins for a year-end discussion. Lucky participants may have a chance of winning a prize giveaway.

Thursday, December 3 – 7:00 PM

To Participate:

https://zoom.us/j/94012126030

1) Go to zoom.com or download the app.

2) Click on “Join A Meeting”

3) Enter the Meeting ID: 940 1212 6030 and Passcode: 19050

December 2, 2020 in Community Government

Borough Council to Hold Public Hearing for CDBG Grant Applications

The Yeadon Borough Council is holding a public hearing via Zoom on Thursday December 17, 2020 at 7:00 PM to receive public input into the selection of projects for the Borough’s grant applications for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding.

The Zoom link will be posted on the Yeadon Borough website. The public is encouraged to attend.

December 1, 2020 in Community

Donate to Delaware County Holiday Food Drives This Saturday, Dec. 5

SUPPORT YOUR COMMUNITY DURING COVID-19!

Saturday, December 5th

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the County will not be holding its traditional annual food drive. The County has modified its approach to still meet the critical need to help the community. Food insecurity impacts the Delaware County community, and the pandemic has worsened the situation. It’s important that we help our neighbors in need, especially during the holiday season.

The County has conducted eight drive thru-food collections since May and has coordinated four additional holiday food drives to help provide nutritious food to our community.

Residents are invited to donate and support the County’s Food Drives on Dec. 5. Food collected will be distributed to food pantries across the county.

Hosted by Delaware Co. Department of Human Services, in partnership with Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon, Sen. Daylin Lech,
State Rep. Mike Zabel, State Rep. Greg Vitali, and Haverford Township

DECEMBER 5th
9 am to 11:30 am
Haverford Township Municipal Building, 1014 Darby Rd Havertown, PA
Drop off – enter from Darby Rd, turn left, and left again into lot behind Wawa

1 pm to 3:30 pm
Radnor Police Department, 301 Iven Avenue, Wayne, PA
Drop off upper level, in the circle

November 30, 2020 in Government

Budget Presentation Meeting – Wednesday, December 2

The Borough of Yeadon will present its 2021 Budget during a public meeting held via Zoom on Wednesday, December 2.

The meeting is open to public participation via Zoom using the information below:

Budget Presentation Meeting
Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020 06:30 PM Eastern Time

Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/97760334993?pwd=QXQ2bnFqS1RFbXpseXhvNXVXODJGdz09

Meeting ID: 977 6033 4993
Passcode: 19050

One tap mobile:
+13017158592,,97760334993# US (Washington D.C)
+13126266799,,97760334993# US (Chicago)

Dial by your location:
+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington D.C)
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)

November 26, 2020 in Community COVID-19 News

Delaware County Offers COVID-19 Testing in Upland

Delaware County will be offering drive-thru and walk-up COVID-19 testing for residents in Upland on December 1, 2 and 4.

Please note: the previously scheduled testing on November 30 has been cancelled due to inclement weather.

Testing will be conducted by trained medical staff utilizing a nasal swab (PCR) test kit.

Testing is open to all residents 12 years of age and older and individuals who work in Delaware County who have covid-19 symptoms or who have had a known exposure to someone with covid-19 or are critical/essential workers. Critical and essential workforce—including first responders, healthcare system employees, grocery workers—and those at higher risk, including residents over the age of 65 and those with pre-existing health conditions, will be given priority.

Testing is available for both insured and uninsured individuals. There are no out-of-pocket expenses or co-pays for those with health insurance. Individuals are asked to bring their insurance card to the testing site. A prescription from a doctor is not required. Upon arrival, individuals will need to complete a registration form and a consent form. Masks/face coverings are required at the test site.

Test results typically take up to 4-7 business days and will be sent by mail.

Registration is required. Pre-register online at chesco.org/4562/delco-testing

US Army Reserve Center
500 West 24th Street, Upland, PA 19013

11:00 AM – 3:00 PM on the following days:
~~Monday, November 30~~ – CANCELED
Tuesday, December 1
Wednesday, December 2
Friday, December 4

Questions? Call (610) 891-6129

Please note that in the event of inclement weather, testing may be canceled.

November 25, 2020 in Services

Alert: Trash Disposal for Residents Receiving Cancer Treatment

Hot Load Procedure for Residents Receiving Cancer Treatment

Our trash collector, B&L Disposal, has informed the borough that if you or a family member are receiving cancer treatment, you should separate any trash containing bodily fluids of any kind from the rest of the household trash and hold it outdoors for several days before putting it out for pickup. Failure to comply may result in trash collection delays or fines.

November 24, 2020 in Environment

Register for Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events

Delaware County 2021 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events

This Program is offered as a community service to the residents of Delaware County and is not open to businesses, institutions or industry.

On the Event dates listed below, Only Household Hazardous Waste will be accepted. Electronics will NOT be accepted.

Registration required for all events, Register at: https://delcohhwevents.eventbrite.com

Saturday, April 24:
Emergency Services Training Center, 1600 Calcon Hook Rd., Sharon Hill (Darby Twp.) 19079

Saturday, June 19:
Delaware County Community College, 901 Media Line Road Media PA 19063

Saturday, Sept 18:
Emergency Services Training Center, 1600 Calcon Hook Rd., Sharon Hill (Darby Twp.) 19079

Saturday, Oct., 16:
Upper Chichester Township Municipal Bdg, 8500 Furey Road., Upper Chichester, PA 19061

See a list of acceptable and unacceptable items.

Sponsored by:
County of Delaware
Delaware County Solid Waste Authority
Covanta Delaware Valley, L.P.
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection