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June 9, 2021 in Community

Urban Roots Farm Offering Free Locally-Grown Vegetables to Yeadon Residents Beginning June 24

Sign Up Today – Program Limited to 25 Residents

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

Pickup will be available each Thursday beginning June 24.

To sign up to receive a weekly share, please call Elmore in the Recreation Department at 610-284-1606, ext. 149.

For questions about the farm and its vegetables, please call Jack at 610-316-6740.

June 9, 2021 in Community

The Delco Fatherhood Summit: A Virtual Discussion to be Held June 23

The Foundation for Delaware County and Baby’s 1st Project Partners present The Delco Fatherhood Summit: Get into the Fatherhood Game

Wednesday, June 23 | 5:30 p.m – 7:30 p.m.

Event will be held on Zoom, please register in advance.

Join us for a gathering to talk about fatherhood with advocates and Dads in our community. Find out about resources that are available and help grow the village for father support, involvement, and engagement. Special Gifts for Registered Attendees.

This special event hosted by The Foundation for Delaware County’s Healthy Start and Nurse-Family Partnership programs, and in partnership with Chester Housing Authority, Daddy University and other partners is a great opportunity to bring together dads, advocates, and others interested in growing “the village” for fathers in our community. Get into the Fatherhood Game by joining the conversation, hearing from other dads and advocates in our region working to make sure that new fathers are getting what they need in Delaware County. Learn more

This event is open to all! Please share with Dads you know.

For more information, please reach out to Dr. Onaje Muid, Fatherhood Coordinator, at
omuid@delcofoundation.org or 215-990-1279

View Event Flyer

June 9, 2021 in Community

Help Wanted: Summer Jobs Available for Ages 16+ at Camp Garrett

Want a summer job you’ll never forget? Camp Garrett is now hiring!

Counselors
Archery Program Coordinator
Lifeguards
Nurse
Garden Assistant
Kitchen Assistant

Wanted for 10 weeks of day camp for kids ages 5-15, featuring swimming, archery, hiking, team building, art, sports, and more!

If you’re 16 or older and ready for a life-changing experience, apply today!

Apply Now

June 8, 2021 in Community Infrastructure

Traffic Alert: Providence Road, Union Avenue Closures due to Sewer Project

Due to sewer repairs, Union Avenue is currently closed between 7 am to 6 pm on weekdays between Providence Road and Lincoln Avenue.

“Road Closed” signs have been placed at the intersections of Baily Road and Union Avenue and Fairview Avenue and Union Avenue.

Please be advised that road closures also include daytime closure of E. Providence Road between S. Union Avenue & Paul Drive for staging of construction equipment.

June 4, 2021 in Community Infrastructure

Traffic Alert: Union Ave. Closure to Continue into Week of June 7

Due to sewer repairs, Union Avenue is currently closed between 7 am to 6 pm on weekdays between Providence Road and Lincoln Avenue.

Work is expected to resume Monday, June 7.

“Road Closed” signs have been placed at the intersections of Baily Road and Union Avenue and Fairview Avenue and Union Avenue.

June 3, 2021 in Community Government

Mayor’s Quarterly Citizen Forum Thursday, June 3

Join Mayor Hepkins for the next Mayor’s Citizen Forum, taking place online via Zoom.

QUARTERLY MAYOR’S FORUM

THURSDAY, JUNE 3, 2021 – 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

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June 3, 2021 in Community

Turning 100 or Older? Centenarians Wanted to Participate in Luncheon

Do you know a Delaware County Centenarian? If you know of someone in Delaware County who is a Centenarian, or will turn 100 years old (or older) in 2021, we’d like to hear from you!

The Delaware County Office of Services for the Aging (COSA) is searching to honor Centenarians who reside in or were a long-time resident of Delaware County so that we may extend a personal invitation for them to attend the 19th Annual Centenarian Luncheon on September 13, 2021.

Please contact Debbie Hedgepeth, Community Services Director at COSA at 610-872-1406 or hedgepethd@co.delaware.pa.us.

June 3, 2021 in Community

Veterans’ Drive-Thru Breakfast in Upper Darby June 10

State Representative Margo L. Davidson invites veterans to a Drive-Thru Breakfast on Thursday, June 10, from 10 am – 11 am

Barclay Square Shopping Center Parking Lot
1500 Garrett Rd., Upper Darby PA 19082

Veterans and their families are invited

For more information & to RSVP please contact 610-259-7016 or email Pat at pedouard@pahouse.net

June 1, 2021 in Community

Community Shredding Event June 12 at Mercy Fitzgerald Campus

State Senator Anthony H. Williams and State Representative Joanna McClinton — in partnership with Aetna — will co-host a Community Shredding Event from 11 am – 2 pm on Saturday, June 12, 2021

Mercy Fitzgerald East Campus, 642 South Wycombe Ave., Yeadon, PA 19050
Friendship Circle Senior Center Parking Lot (Enter on Wycombe Avenue, next to Providence Rehab Center)

Properly Shred Unneeded Papers:
• Taxes
• Financial and Medical Records
• Other Personal Information
Please remove all paper clips

THIS EVENT IS FOR INDIVIDUALS ONLY, NOT BUSINESSES

Staff of Sen. Williams & Rep. McClinton will also provide help with state issues such as applying for PennDot, Medicaid and the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program.

ANTHONY H. WILLIAMS
8th District
85 N. Lansdowne Ave. Lansdowne PA 19050
(610) 622-1390 • Fax: (610) 622-1359
www.SenatorAnthonyHWilliams.com

JOANNA McCLINTON
191st District
52 South 60th St. • Philadelphia, PA 19139
(215) 748-6712 • Fax: (215) 748-1687
www.pahouse.com/McClinton

June 1, 2021 in Community Infrastructure

Take the Eastern Delaware County Biking Survey

Yeadon residents are invited to participate in a brief survey focused on bicycling in Eastern Delaware County. Your feedback will be used to help understand local bicycling needs and identify necessary improvements to encourage people of all ages and abilities to hop on a bike!

Please submit your email at the end of the survey to receive project updates. To request a hard copy of the survey please call or text Project Manager Dave Schwartz at (484) 431-0902.

Begin Survey

This survey is being conducted as part of the Eastern Delaware County Bikeway Prioritization Study. The purpose of this Study is to identify regional bicycle connections through Upper Darby, Lansdowne, East Lansdowne, and Yeadon. Your feedback is vital in helping the project team identify important destinations in the region, priority bicycle routes, and necessary bicycle infrastructure improvements to increase safety and encourage cycling for all — from commuters to families.