Borough News

December 16, 2020 in Emergency Management

Wednesday’s Recycling Pickup May be Delayed by Storm

In the event that inclement weather prevents B&L Disposal Services from collecting the recycling on Wednesday, December 16th, it will be picked up the following day – Thursday, December 17th.

December 16, 2020 in COVID-19 News Government

County Council Presents a Community Resources Online Presentation Thursday, Dec. 17

Delaware County Council and the Department of Human Services will host an online presentation on Thursday, Dec. 17 at 2:30 pm.

The presentation will highlight some resources available to the community during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Presentations by:

County Offices of Services to the Aging (COSA)
The Office of Workforce Development
Housing and Community Development

Residents can watch the live presentation on the County’s website and social media:
www.delcopa.gov
www.facebook.com/DelawareCountyCouncil

December 15, 2020 in Emergency Management

Winter Storm Expected Wednesday and Thursday

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning. Snow and wintry conditions are expected Wednesday into Thursday. Please exercise caution. In the event of a snow emergency, please refer to the following guidelines:

Snow Emergency Info

In the event of an emergency, please refer to the following:

Winter Emergency Notice: Snow Emergency Routes

December 10, 2020 in Community

A Holiday Message from the Mayor and First Lady

December 10, 2020 in Services

Temporary Phone Outage at Yeadon Public Works Department

Yeadon Borough’s Public Works phone lines are experiencing a temporary outage due to upgrades that Verizon is performing on the department’s lines. The outage is expected to last through Friday, December 11th.

If you need assistance during this time, please contact the Borough’s main line at (610) 284-1606.

December 10, 2020 in Community Government

Borough Council Caucus Meeting – Thursday, December 10

Yeadon Borough Council will hold a caucus meeting Thursday, December 10 at 7:00 p.m. The public is invited to join via Zoom at the link below.

Borough Council Caucus Meeting
Thursday, December 10, 2020

7:00 p.m.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81948123036

Please click this URL to join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83529916411

Or join by phone:
US: +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799

Meeting ID: 835 299 16411

December 9, 2020 in COVID-19 News

Drive-Thru COVID Testing at DCCC December 10th-14th

The Pennsylvania Department of Health is holding a drive-thru Covid-19 testing site in Delaware County December 10th through 14th from 9:00 a.m – 6:00 p.m. at the Delaware County Community College (901 South Media Line Rd., Media, PA.).

Up to 450 patients can be tested per day. Mid-nasal passage swab PCR tests will be performed. Testing is on a first-come, first-serve basis and is free to all patients. Patients must be ages three and older and are not required to show symptoms of COVID-19 in order to be tested. No appointment is necessary. Patients are encouraged to bring a photo-ID or insurance card. Registration will be completed on-site.

The turnaround time for testing results is two to seven days after testing. Individuals who test positive will receive a phone call from AMI while individuals who test negative will receive a secured-PDF emailed to them from AMI. Those who have questions can call the Pennsylvania Health Hotline number 1-877-724-3258.

December 9, 2020 in Community COVID-19 News

Public Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing in Darby and Upland

Delaware County will be conducting public drive-thru COVID-19 testing at Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital in Darby and at the US Army Reserve next week in Upland.

Testing will be available for insured and uninsured individuals 12 years of age or older who live or work in Delaware County and have COVID-19 symptoms, were exposed to COVID-19, or are considered critical/essential workers.

Individuals must pre-register at www.chesco.org/4562/Delco-Testing to receive a test.

If you have health insurance, please bring your insurance card to the test site. However, there are no out-of-pocket costs or co-pays for COVID-19 testing. Masks or face coverings must be worn.

COVID-19 Clinics

Upland
US Army Reserve
500 W. 24th Street
Upland, PA 19013

Monday, 12/7, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Tuesday, 12/8, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Wednesday, 12/9, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Thursday, 12/10, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Friday, 12/11, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Darby
Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital
1500 Lansdowne Avenue
Darby, PA 19023

Monday, 12/7, 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Tuesday, 12/8, 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Wednesday, 12/9, 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Thursday, 12/10, 1 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Friday, 12/11, 1 p.m. – 6 p.m.

More information about these COVID testing events at DelcoPA.gov

December 9, 2020 in Community

Delaware County Hosts Free Flu Shot Clinics at Three Locations

Delaware County is partnering with Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic to host free flu shot clinics on Dec 4, 9, 11, 14, 16, 18, & 23 at three locations in the county.

Public Flu Shot Clinics:

1001 Baltimore Pike, Springfield, PA (Back of Shopping Center)
– Monday, December 14 from 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

925 Providence Road, Secane PA (In the same shopping center as CVS, Price Rite, Post Office)
– Friday, December 4, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
– Friday, December 11, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
– Friday December 18, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Medical Office Building, 1501 Lansdowne Avenue, Darby PA (Enter driveway by the Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union)
– Wednesday, December 9, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
– Wednesday, December 16, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
– Wednesday, December 23, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

More information aboiut flu shot clinics at DelcoPA.gov