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Freedom Day

June 12, 2026 in Community

Get Ready for Yeadon’s Inaugural Freedom Day Celebration! Saturday, June 20th – Events All Day Long

Just One Week Away!

On Saturday, June 20th, Yeadon Borough presents a FREE day-long celebration honoring both Juneteenth and Flag Day. Be a part of it!

We will open with our flag-raising ceremony at the  circle (Cypress and Longacre Boulevard) at 11:00 am. Featuring Ashli Rice and the recitation of what it means to be an American slave by nationally acclaimed actor Darius Wallace as Fredrick Douglass.

At 1:00pm, the party will continue at Yeadon Community Park for our Cultural Celebration and Juneteenth Flag raising with featured guests:

  • MME Entertainment African Dancers
  • ML Magic Association-Puppet reenactment of the story of Juneteenth
  • The Earth Wind and Fire Tribute Band

Along with:

Finally, the day ends at the Rap Curry Athletic Complex – Kerr Field for Fireworks at approximately 8:30 PM

Free admission and all are welcome! Bring chairs and have a good time in Yeadon – Hope to see you there!


SCHEDULE OF EVENTS – SATURDAY, JUNE 20TH

 

FLAG RAISING CEREMONY 11:00 AM–12:30 PM
at the Circle at Longacre Blvd. & Cypress St.

  • Patriotic Medley and African American National Anthem – Singer Ashli Rice
  • Welcome and Presentations – Councilor Nicole Beaty, Mayor Rohan Hepkins,  and Council President Antoinette Truehart
  • Darius Wallace, performance – “What to the American Slave, Is The Fourth Of July Speech,” excerpts of speeches relevant to the times in which we live.

FREEDOM DAY CELEBRATION 1:00–6:00 PM
at Yeadon Community Park

  • Juneteenth Flag Raising (1:00 PM)
  • ML Magic Association presents The Journey: Voices in African American History (1:15 PM)
  • Multi-Cultural Drum & Dance Juneteenth Presentation by MME Entertainment (2:00 PM)
  • The N’Truder Review Band (3:30 PM) and The Empty Belly Blues Band (3:45 PM)
  • Earth, Wind and Fire Tribute Band (4:00 PM)

FIREWORKS Approximately 8:30 PM
at Rap Curry-Kerr Field Athletic Complex

 

Freedom Day 2026

Urban Roots Farm Vegetables

June 12, 2026 in Community

Urban Roots Farm to Offer Free Locally-Grown Vegetables to Residents Beginning July 8

Sign Up Today – Limited Availability

Urban Roots Farm of Newtown Square is again partnering with the borough to offer 25 weeks of fresh, local vegetables to Yeadon residents.

Pickup will be available each Wednesday, 4:00 to 6:00 PM, beginning July 8, 2026.

To sign up to receive a weekly share, please email Elmore “Roy” Hunter in the Recreation Department at recreation@yeadonborough.com.

 

Urban Roots Farm Free Vegetables Program

McClinton Food Giveaway

June 12, 2026 in CommunityServices

Food Giveaway Event at Rep. Joanna McClinton’s Office – Thursday, June 18

State Representatives Joanna McClinton and Amen Brown present a food giveaway event on Thursday, June 18 at Rep. McClinton’s office from Noon to 2:00 PM.

Office of State Representative Joanna McClinton
149 S. 60th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19139

Come meet Rep. McClinton, Rep. Brown and their staff, who will be on hand to provide information on state government-related programs and services available.
For more information contact 215-748-6712 or RepMcClinton@pahouse.net.

Mayor's Forum

June 2, 2026 in CommunityGovernmentServices

Mayor’s Citizens Forum: Wednesday, June 3 at 7:00 PM

Yeadon Borough Mayor Rohan Hepkins invites residents to participate in this in-person forum at Yeadon Borough Hall.

Participation will also available virtually via Zoom at the link below:

Join from PC, Mac, iPad, or Android:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81841329631?pwd=bszQUznclWng95eECYqR6M1ld60trD.1
Passcode:458128

JOIN MEETING

Zoom Webinar ID: 818 4132 9631
Passcode: 458128

 

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 • 7:00 PM

Yeadon Borough Hall
Second Floor Auditorium
600 Church Lane, Yeadon, PA 19050

Mayor's Citizens Forum

Water Main Replacement

May 22, 2026 in CommunityInfrastructure

Aqua PA Infrastructure Work Begins June 8 in Parts of Yeadon and Darby Boroughs

Beginning the week of June 8, 2026, Aqua Pennsylvania will begin a water main replacement project in portions of Yeadon and Darby Boroughs. Work includes replacing 3,450 feet of aging water main along Cedar Ave, Norma Rd, Alfred Ave, Coventry Ave, Glen Cove Rd, Londonderry Ln, and Shetland Rd.

The project is part of Aqua Pennsylvania’s infrastructure improvement program aimed at improving water service reliability, reducing water main breaks and discolored water, and improving water flow.

Construction is expected weekdays from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Residents will continue to have property access, though temporary traffic and access adjustments may occur as work zones shift. Emergency vehicles, mail delivery, school buses, and trash collection will be accommodated throughout construction.

Trenches will be covered with temporary blacktop at the end of each workday with full restoration anticipated Fall 2026. Aqua will notify customers ahead of any planned water service interruptions and will provide 24-hour advance notice for any scheduled interruption greater than 30 minutes.

For more information, please see the complete statement from Aqua Pennsylvania below. If you have any questions about this project, please call Aqua at 610-328-7713.

Aqua PA letter

Memorial Day 2026

May 22, 2026 in Community

Borough Offices Closed Monday, May 25; Modified Trash/Recycling Schedule

Yeadon Borough offices will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026 in observance of Memorial Day

Trash collection schedule for the week of May 25:
• Monday trash will be collected on Tuesday, May 26
• Tuesday trash will be collected on Wednesday, May 27
• There will be no recycling collection on Wednesday this week.

Council Meeting Agenda

May 20, 2026 in CommunityCouncil Meetings

Borough Council Legislative Meeting: Thursday, May 21 at 7:00 PM

Yeadon Borough Council will hold a legislative meeting at 7:00 PM on Thursday, May 21, 2026.

The meeting takes place in the Borough Hall auditorium. The public is invited to attend and participate either in person or online via Zoom using the information below.

Please click the link below to join the webinar:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83344192997?pwd=yrrrWDZfEPeMaO0wZaiTWiqpmNqwBQ.1

Meeting ID: 833 4419 2997
Passcode: 281951

JOIN MEETING

Or One tap mobile:

+13052241968,,83344192997#,,,,*281951# US
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Meeting Agenda: May 21, 2026

Accounts Payable List – May 2026

 

BOROUGH OF YEADON
DELAWARE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
BOROUGH COUNCIL LEGISLATIVE MEETING
May 21, 2026

1. Pledge of Allegiance

2. Roll Call

3. Citizens’ Forum (Agenda Items Only – comments limited to 3 minutes)

4. Minutes

a. Consideration to approve April 9, 2026, Caucus Meeting Minutes.

b. Consideration to approve April 16, 2026, Legislative Meeting Minutes.

5. Mayor’s Report

6. President’s Report

7. Manager’s Report

8. Solicitor’s Report

a. Consideration to authorize the advertising of Ordinance number 2026-013 to repeal and replace Article 1, Chapter 47, Mayor and Council Compensation.

b. Consideration to authorize engagement of a title company for a title report of 548 W. Providence St. for purposes of litigation, not to exceed $1,000.

9. Tax Collector’s Report

10. Engineer’s Report

a. Consideration to award the 2026 Road Program to A.F. Damon in the amount of $121,597.

b. Consideration to award the Sanitary Sewer Maintenance Contract to Joseph J. Danielle LLC in the amount of $81,102.64

c. Consideration to award the Storm Sewer Maintenance Contract to Ernel Co., Inc. in the amount of $81,850.00.

d. Consideration to approve the application for the DCED Greenways, Trails, and Recreation Program for an application for Community Park Improvements Phase.

11. Reports

A. Finance

1. Consideration for the approval of the May 2026 Accounts Payable List.

2. Consideration for the approval of the April 2026 Cash Balance Report.

B. Ordinances & Zoning

C. Public Works

D. Public Safety

i. Police Department’s Report

a. Consideration to accept the three-year police drone proposal from Paladin Drones in the amount not to exceed $150K.

ii. Emergency Management’s Report

iii. Fire Department’s Report

E. Community Affairs

F. Recreation

11. Adjournment