Mayor’s Citizens Forum: Thursday, June 27
The Mayor’s Citizens Forum previously scheduled for June 6, 2019 will take place Thursday, June 27, 2019 at 7:00 pm.
We hope to see you there!
Borough News
Borough Council Meeting Schedule: June through August 2019
Please note that Yeadon Borough Council will not hold Caucus Meetings in June, July, and August 2019.
The next Caucus Meeting will be Thursday, September 12, 2019. However, the Legislative Meetings will continue as scheduled throughout the summer, on the third Thursday of each month: June 20, July 18, and August 15.
Resurfacing Projects to Impact Chester Pike and MacDade Boulevard Traffic Week of June 9
Daytime and nighttime lane restrictions are scheduled next week on U.S. 13 (Chester Pike/MacDade Boulevard) for resurfacing operations as part of an improvement project to repair and resurface 47 miles of state highway in Delaware County.
According to a press release from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, lane restrictions are scheduled on U.S. 13 (Chester Pike/MacDade Boulevard) between Stuart Avenue and Rundale Avenue in Folcroft, Sharon Hill, Collingdale, Darby, Yeadon, and Glenolden boroughs for milling and paving operations on Sunday, June 9, through Friday, June 14, from 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM.
Motorists are advised to allow extra time when traveling through the work areas because slowdowns will occur. The contractor’s schedule is dependent on the weather.
For more details, please see the complete press release.
Delaware County’s Free Concert Series Kicks Off June 12
The 45th annual Delaware County Summer Festival concert series in Rose Tree Park will kick off on Wednesday, June 12, with a performance by the Delaware County Symphony. Members of the symphony will help celebrate opening night with a variety of classical selections, including works by Wagner, Verdi, Schuman, and more.
The annual Summer Festival is a free outdoor concert series which runs five times a week for nine weeks throughout the summer, on Wednesdays through Sundays from June 12 to August 11.
“Delaware County is once again thrilled to offer this free outdoor concert series for our residents this summer,” said Delaware County Council Chairman John McBlain. “Delco’s Summer Festival is a great way to enjoy a night with your family and friends in beautiful Rose Tree Park. It’s also a great way for us to support and showcase our local talent.”
The June 12 performance begins at 7:30 p.m. Learn more here.
Borough Newsletter – Summer 2019 Issue
The Borough of Yeadon’s Summer 2019 Newsletter has been mailed to all residents.
The issue is also available to view or download as a PDF file. Physical copies will be also available for free in select locations throughout the borough; please check back soon for details.
Yeadon Clean-Up Day is Saturday, May 4
From the Mayor’s Desk
For the past two years, Yeadon has partnered with Comcast as part of their dedication in contributing to a clean environment and showcasing their dedication in being great corporate neighbors. So in that spirit, they have provided volunteers to come to Yeadon to clean up various sites around Earth Day on the annual Calendar. So I’m pleased to announce that Comcast has agreed again to partner with Yeadon for a third year running. In addition, they donate $600 to the borough as a goodwill corporate gesture each time they participate with us.
This year, we are asking for volunteers to come out to our main clean-up sites at the intersections of Church Lane and Chester Avenue and/or the area of West Cobbs Creek Parkway from Chester Avenue to St. Louis. We will be cleaning up those sites on Saturday, May 4 from 8:00 am to Noon.
Please meet at Church Lane and Chester Avenue at 7:45 am on Saturday, May 4. Gloves and tools will be provided. We will also be providing T-Shirts for volunteers. Bottled water will be on hand to keep us hydrated and porta-potties will be available on site for our added convenience.
As each year has grown in scope and enthusiasm, this year we will expand our efforts in Mayoral Proclamation, dedicating May 4, 2019 as “Yeadon Clean-Up Day.” We are encouraging the entire borough to join in a community clean-up effort – from a home-based yardwork spring cleaning, to helping our neighbors clean up their block and common driveways. In concert with our Public Works Department, we will dedicate (to be announced) major intersections where we can also discard of bulk trash in conveniently deployed dumpsters. Please visit our website at yeadonborough.com for more information as our clean-up Day info will be updated as the date gets closer.
Hope to see ya out there at one of our sites, or on your block shoulder to shoulder with your neighbors.
Mayor Rohan Hepkins
Delaware County Community Day is Saturday, May 4
State Representatives Joanna E. McClinton and Margo L. Davidson present a day of health and wellness resources, children’s activities, food, and live stage entertainment during this free event taking place on Church Lane between Whitby and Gunther Avenues, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Staff from legislative offices will be on hand to answer questions about state issues and programs. For more information, please contact Rep. McClinton’s office at 215-748-6712.
One Arrested, One Sought in Fatal Yeadon Hit-and-Run
Police say they have arrested one man and are searching for a second in connection to a fatal hit-and-run crash in Yeadon, Pa. earlier this month.
REAL ID in Pennsylvania: What You Need to Know
Beginning October 1, 2020, Pennsylvanians will need a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license, photo ID card, or another form of federally-acceptable identification (such as a valid passport or military ID) to board a domestic commercial flight or enter a federal building or military installation that requires ID.
REAL IDs are now available to Pennsylvanians who want them. To help you decide if you need a REAL ID, and provide information on what documents you will need and steps you can take to get an optional REAL ID, visit the Pennsylvania REAL ID website.
CANCELLED: Egg Hunt at Evans Elementary Saturday, April 20
Yeadon’s Spring Egg Hunt scheduled for 10:00 AM Saturday, April 20 at Evans Elementary School Yard has been cancelled due to the weather and expected conditions.