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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.

May 27, 2021 in Infrastructure

Traffic Alert: 500 Block of Church Lane

Please be advised on Thursday, May 27, 2021 Verizon is replacing a manhole on the 500 block of Church Lane for approximately one day. The lane has been shifted temporarily to continue traffic flow. We appreciate your patience and please be cautious.

May 26, 2021 in Infrastructure

PECO to Perform Tree Trimming in Yeadon Neighborhoods This Summer

PECO’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 indicated 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.

May 25, 2021 in Community COVID-19 News

Free Rides to COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments for Seniors 65+

Free rides to COVID-19 vaccine appointments for PA residents age 65 and over or with a disability.

Pennsylvania is offering seniors free rides to their COVID-19 vaccine appointments.

Residents over 65 or those with a disability may qualify for free or reduced fare.

More information is found at the PA Shared Ride program website.

May 25, 2021 in Community COVID-19 News

Yeadon Vaccine Clinics Among Several Offered by Delaware County Vaccine Task Force

Delaware County is currently offering the Johnson & Johnson, Moderna, and Pfizer vaccines to Delaware County residents.

A complete schedule of upcoming clinics and additional vaccination opportunities is available online at delcopa.gov/vax/.

Pfizer and Moderna Offered in Yeadon

In Yeadon, the Pfizer vaccine – eligible for those ages 12 and up – will be administered at the Delaware County Wellness Center, 125 Chester Avenue, between 3 pm and 7 pm on Thursday, May 27. Learn more

On Friday, May 28, the Moderna vaccine will be offered at the Wellness Center between 11 am and 8 pm. Learn more
Walk-ins are welcome. No ID or Health Insurance Required.

Pop-up Clinics

The week of May 24-28, a series of morning pop-up clinics will take place in Darby Township, Glenolden, Prospect Park, Tinicum, and Chester Township. See additional details on each clinic here.

Weekly Clinics at 69th St. Terminal

Each Thursday, from 3 to 7 pm, the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine will be administered for free to all eligible recipients in the Great Hall (main lobby) of the terminal. Learn more at delcopa.gov/vax/.

Program Also Vaccinates Homebound Individuals

Individuals can call the Delaware County COVID-19 Call Center at (484) 276-2100, or by email covid19resources.co.delaware.pa.us, to add themselves or a homebound loved one, friend or neighbor to the “Homebound Roster” for an on-site at-home vaccination. Information needed includes the name of the person to be vaccinated, a phone number, zip code, and an email if applicable.

May 24, 2021 in Community Police

Public Safety Committee Meeting Saturday, May 29

A Public Safety Committee Meeting will be held on Saturday, May 29 at 9:30 am.

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

Public Safety Committee Meeting
May 29, 2021 09:30 AM Eastern Time

Join Zoom Meeting:
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Meeting ID: 930 9221 9685
Passcode: 766385

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May 24, 2021 in Community

Free Virtual Presentations on Medicare from Senior Community Services

Free Senior Community Services (SCS) Delaware County APPRISE Program Zoom Medicare Presentations

Senior Community Services Delaware County APPRISE Program offers four Medicare Presentations:

Medicare 101 Presentations
Supplemental Plan Presentations
Medicare Cost Sharing Presentations
How to Complete a “Health Plan Comparison” Presentations

You will find our monthly Zoom Medicare Presentations informative and helpful.

Call or email to receive your Free Zoom Meeting Link

Contact Louisa Mygatt to REGISTER for any of the APPRISE Program Medicare Presentations at louisaapprise@yahoo.com or Call APPRISE Director Glenda A. Radical at 484-494-3769.

UPCOMING APPRISE Program Presentations

June 2: https://fb.me/e/5c8Zk9FTa
June 7: https://fb.me/e/2hPxaqysF
June 15: https://fb.me/e/1lMGF7QIl
July 12: https://fb.me/e/4mBYGKWug
July 15: https://fb.me/e/9cWK9y1ny

SCS APPRISE Program is funded in part through the Administration for Community Living under contract with Delaware County Office of Services for the Aging.

May 20, 2021 in Community Infrastructure

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.

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!

Start Survey

May 20, 2021 in COVID-19 News

Pfizer Vaccine Clinic (ages 12 and up) at Wellness Center Thursday, May 27

The Delaware County Wellness Center (125 Chester Ave. Yeadon, PA 19050) will be the site of a COVID-19 vaccination Cclinic (administering the Pfizer vaccine) on Thursday May 27th, from 3 PM – 7 PM.

Anyone 12 years and older is able to be vaccinated with Pfizer. The second doses will be scheduled with you that day for Thursday, June 10th.

Appointments can be made on the Delaware County vaccination website at delcopa.gov/vax – scroll down to the red box labeled ‘Pfizer-BioNtech’ and click on the red button that says ‘Schedule my Appointment.’

Registration page

Walks-ups are accepted as well.