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Bicycling in Eastern Delco

May 20, 2021 in CommunityInfrastructure

Virtual Public Meeting on Bicycling in Eastern Delaware County on Tuesday, May 25th

The goal of this project is to identify regional bicycle connections through Upper Darby, Lansdowne, East Lansdowne, and Yeadon. Bicycle facilities help to promote public health and create non-motorized connections between people and trails, parks, schools, transit sites, and other key areas. This pubic meeting will provide more information on this important project.

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Virtual Public Meeting

The virtual meeting takes place Tuesday, May 25 at 6:00 PM. Click here for additional details and the link to participate.

 

Bicycling Survey

Please take a few minutes to participate in a brief survey focused on bicycling in Eastern Delaware County. Your feedback will help us understand local bicycling needs and identify necessary improvements to encourage people of all ages and abilities to hop on a bike!

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Library Borough Hall

May 18, 2021 in Community

Residents Wanted to Serve on Library Board and Civil Service Commission

The Borough of Yeadon is currently accepting resumes of residents interested in serving on the Library Board and the Civil Service Commission.

To Apply

Letters of interest and resumes should be sent to the Borough Manager via mail or email.

Borough Manager
Yeadon Borough
600 Church Lane, Yeadon, PA 19050

Library Board

A Library Board member is appointed by Council in three year terms. There are a total of nine people on the Board and their terms expire in different years. The Board meets on the fourth Thursday of each month. The Board is responsible for presenting a financial report to Council by November 1 of each year. The Board also gives free library service to the residents and taxpayers.

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission makes an annual report containing a brief summary of its work during the year and a full accounting for expenditures of public monies, which is available for public inspection. The Commission also reviews application submissions for the Police Department.

Delco Libraries

May 17, 2021 in Community

Delaware County Libraries Present Beanstack Reading Challenges for All Ages

Ready for a new challenge? We have a reading challenge for you, no matter your age or the time of year! Track your progress on Beanstack and complete fun activities. Register for our current challenge today!

For More Information go to delcolibraries.org/reading-challenge or visit the links below to learn more:

Beanstack Reading Challenges Readers

Readers
Adults
Kids
Teens
Parents
Literature & Criticism
Early Literacy

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Reading Glasses

May 17, 2021 in Community

Yeadon Public Library’s Reading Glasses Reading Challenge for Adults

Want to learn how to make the most out of your reading lifestyle? Read a book for each badge and complete the activities to elevate your literary experience! Review the books to collect review badges and be automatically entered to win a prize! This challenge continues until the end of the year. Enjoy!

What You Can Do
– Track your reading
– Complete reading challenges
– Earn badges, incentives, and prizes
– Write book reviews

How to Sign Up
– Register Here
– Download the Beanstack Tracker app: Apple Store | Google Play
– For instructions on using Beanstack, click here.
– For instructions on using the Beanstack app, click here.

Feel free to contact the library for more information: yeadon@delcolibraries.org

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Vaccine-teens

May 13, 2021 in CommunityCOVID-19 News

Delaware County Now Offering COVID-19 Vaccinations to Children Ages 12-15

Available 10 am – 4 pm on May 13-14 at Springfield Hospital

Following the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practice (ACIP) recommendation of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for those ages 12-15, Delaware County government is now offering the Pfizer vaccine at select walk-in and drive-thru clinic locations, beginning on Thursday, May 13.

The Pfizer vaccine will be available — without the need for an appointment — to everyone ages 12 and over at Springfield Hospital (190 Sproul Rd., Springfield, PA) on Thursday, May 13, from 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. and on Friday, May 14, from 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.

Additional dates and times to receive the Pfizer vaccine will be listed at delcopa.gov/vax.

Appointments are not necessary but are encouraged to allow for a more efficient process and a shorter wait time for residents.

In addition to the Pfizer vaccine, Delaware County continues to administer the Johnson & Johnson and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines, both available for anyone ages 18 and over.

The full schedule can be found at delcopa.gov/vax

Individuals with questions can contact the County’s COVID-19 Call Center by phone at (484) 276-2100 or by email at covid19resources@co.delaware.pa.us, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Learn more at https://delcopa.gov/publicrelations/releases/2021/covid_pfizervaccine12to15.html

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Mayors Senior Expo

May 12, 2021 in Community

Mayor’s Senior Expo – Saturday May 15th

Yeadon Mayor Rohan Hepkins, in partnership with Oak Street Health and Liberty Bell Benefits, presents the Mayor’s Senior Expo this Saturday, May 15, 11 AM to 4 PM in the municipal lot at Church Lane and Guenther Avenue.

Complimentary COVID-19 Testing courtesy of Senergene Solutions

Live Radio Broadcast on 92.1 FM featuring Khalil the Entertainer

  • Angels Are Us Home Health
  • Cigna Health
  • CooSha’e Cares
  • Long Lane Pharmacy
  • Moravia Health
  • Oak Street Health
  • Pound Cake Heaven
  • PA Benefits and Resources
  • West Phillie Produce
  • and more!

Mayors Senior Expo

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Daily Times cover

May 11, 2021 in CommunityPolice

Police, Borough Officials Launch L.O.V.E. Community Garden in Yeadon Community Park

Two years ago, Yeadon Police Chief Anthony Paparo brought the Yeadon community together for a screening of the film Walking While Black : L.O.V.E. is the Answer. Following the screening, attendees and Officer Paparo took part in a candid conversation about police/community relations both locally and nationally.

What is L.O.V.E.? According to the L.O.V.E. Is The Answer Movement, it means putting these four steps into action: LEARN, OPEN, VOLUNTEER & EMPOWER.

As part of this endeavor, Chief Paparo wanted to create a community garden: The L.O.V.E. Garden, to be located in Yeadon Community Park. Paparo envisioned the garden as a place where “instead of us meeting at a 911 call, we talk about something else, while growing vegetables, flowers, and most of all, a better understanding of ourselves together.”

However, the COVID-19 pandemic put a hold on plans to launch the garden in 2020. Finally, a year later, the project is underway. On Monday, May 10, a groundbreaking for the garden finally took place — marking that start of what Paparo hopes will be several community gardens.

Read more about the event at Delcotimes.com

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Exercise Face Covering

May 10, 2021 in CommunityCOVID-19 News

Health Department Statement on Updated Universal Face Covering Order

The Chester County Health Department – which continues to provide critical guidance and resources to Delaware County – supports the updated Universal Face Covering Order issued by the Pennsylvania’s Secretary of Health on May 3, 2021, with the following modification:

Individuals engaging in high exertion OUTDOOR activities, including but not limited to, athletics, exercise or play activities, are NOT required to wear masks when actively engaged in those activities.

More information on the order is available here.

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Delco Emergency Rent Assistance

May 6, 2021 in Community

In-Person Help Appointments Available for Emergency Rental Assistance Program

Do you or someone you love need help with rent or utility bills due to the financial impact of COVID-19? There is help!

Assistance with your application for the Delaware County Emergency Rental Assistance Program is now available

Delaware County launched the Delaware County Emergency Rental Assistance (DELCO ERA) Grant Program in March and there is still money left. The program assists renters who have suffered disruption and loss of income due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Over $37 million is available to residents to assist with past due rent and an outstanding utility bill.

Appointment Only
In-Person Application Intake Sessions:
Saturday, May 8, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Saturday, May 15, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Saturday, May 22, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

UPPER DARBY OFFICE:
20 South 69th St.
Upper Darby, PA 19082

Due to COVID protocols, these sessions will be by appointment only. Please call (484) 729-4200 or e-mail info@delco-era.com to schedule your appointment.

Rental Assistance

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Science in the Summer

May 5, 2021 in CommunitySchools

GSK Science in the Summer – “Be an Engineer” Program for Ages 7-13

The GSK Science in the Summer™ Be an Engineer program is offered virtually in Delaware County. Through online videos and at-home experiments, children take on the roles of different engineers to solve real-world problems. Children then join virtual research team meetings with Franklin Institute scientists and educators to share their results. Be an Engineer is designed for children ages 7-13, and we invite your whole family to explore together at home!

Families in the greater Philadelphia area may enter an online lottery from May 3 – May 21, 2021, to receive a free kit of science materials from their local library. Kits will include materials for the Environmental and Electrical Engineer activities. Additional online content is available for continued exploration with the Structural and Biomedical Engineer activities. Please note that if you are not selected in the lottery, all activity guides, materials lists, and videos will be shared online, so you can still assemble your own materials and have fun being engineers at home!

Learn more at scienceinthesummer.fi.edu/phila

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