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July 12, 2021 in Community

National Ice Cream Day Celebration at Mt. Moriah Cemetery Sunday, July 18

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.

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Food Festival

July 8, 2021 in Community

International Food Festival at Barclay Square Shopping Center Saturday, July 10

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

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Greenhouse Gas

July 6, 2021 in CommunityEnvironment

Take the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) Reinvestment Survey

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.

Start Survey

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

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town hall

July 5, 2021 in Community

Community Town Hall Meeting at Nile Swim Club Tuesday, July 6

Friends, neighbors and members of the Nile Swim Club — Let’s talk about it!

Community Outreach – Free Swim Clinic for Children – Adult Fitness and Entertainment

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

Nile Town Hall

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July 2, 2021 in Government

New County Job Programs Provide Funding for Small Businesses and Unemployed

Summer Camp Solution” & “Back to Work Bonus” programs to receive $350k in funding

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/.

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PECO tree work

July 1, 2021 in Infrastructure

PECO’s Tree Service Contractor Performing Work in Yeadon Neighborhoods

PecoPECO’s Vegetation Management department has scheduled tree pruning in the Yeadon area to prevent electric service issues caused by broken tree limbs, fallen trees and other vegetation.

This work will begin in July/August and will be completed in September.

PECO’s tree service contractor – specially trained for utility work – will prune to promote tree growth away from power lines and equipment.

Work will take place in the areas highlighted on the map below. Residents affected in these areas will also receive a letter from PECO with additional details.

For more information and a list of Frequently Asked Questions, please visit www.peco.com and type “trees and power lines” in the search field. Or, call PECO at 1-800-311-6345.

PECO Tree Trimming Map

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public safety meeting

June 22, 2021 in Government

Public Safety Committee Meeting Saturday, June 26

A Public Safety Committee Meeting will be held on Saturday, June 26 at 9:30 am.

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

Public Safety Committee Meeting
June 26, 2021 09:30 AM Eastern Time

Join Zoom Meeting:
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Meeting ID: 928 7812 5925
Passcode: 866930

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Meeting ID: 928 7812 5925

Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/adXIAzQ4BN

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Good Morning Yeadon

June 21, 2021 in CommunityPolice

Good Morning Yeadon with Chief Paparo – Tuesday, June 22

Join Yeadon Police Chief Anthony Paparo for the next edition of Good Morning Yeadon on Tuesday, June 22 at 11:00 AM.

Please note: This episode’s broadcast will be open to the public on the second floor of Yeadon Borough Hall.

Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/94761597390?pwd=K3dXM1FxMHl4UndZL3Zza09VT3dBZz09

Meeting ID: 947 6159 7390
Passcode: 326140

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Meeting ID: 947 6159 7390
Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/aP2wvXYf2

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