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DECEMBER 2025 EDITIONS
The Delaware County Digest:
December 12, 2025
- Delaware County Council Passes 2026 Budget
- Delaware County Holds Public Budget Hearings
- Delaware County Council Says Goodbye to Councilmember Kevin Madden after Eight Years of Public Service
The Delaware County Digest:
December 5, 2025
- Delaware County Executive Director Barbara O’Malley Introduces Council’s 2026 budget
- County Council Passes Human Relations Commission Ordinance
- 50th Annual Festival of Lights Opens with Tree Lighting Ceremony and America250PA Bell Unveiling
NOVEMBER 2025 EDITIONS
The Delaware County Weekly:
November 24, 2025
- Delaware County Health Department and Partners CHIP in for Community Health Improvements
- Delaware County Veterans Honored at 11th Annual Freedom Medal Awards Dinner in Springfield
- Delaware County Hosts Trans Day of Remembrance and Safe Space Social Event with U.D.T.J.
The Delaware County Weekly:
November 14, 2025
- Detailed Budget Task Force Update Presented by Delaware County Deputy Executive Director Marc Woolley
- Delaware County’s Military and Veterans Affairs Department Shows “Sound and Strong” Progress in Public Update
- Delaware County Posts Highest Municipal Turnout in Decades, Ranking Seventh Statewide in Participation
- Delaware County Community Food Drive Draws Extraordinary Turnout Amid SNAP Uncertainty
OCTOBER 2025 EDITIONS
The Delaware County Weekly:
October 24, 2025
- Delaware County Controller’s Office: Independent Oversight, Modernization, and Fiscal Excellence
- Delaware County and MVP Recovery Showcase ConnectED’s Expansion and Collaborative Approach to Youth Behavioral Health and Wellness
- Delaware County Shares Key Reminders Ahead of the November 4, 2025 Municipal Election
- Delaware County Budget Task Force Invites Public to Final Meeting on November 10
The Delaware County Weekly:
October 10, 2025
- Visit Delco Shares Update on Inaugural Delco 10-Miler, Highlighting Countywide Collaboration and Strong Participation
- Fair Acres Geriatric Center Shares Update with County Council, Celebrating Recognition as One of America’s Best Nursing Homes for 4th Consecutive Year
- St. Joseph’s University Prevention Academy Presents County-Funded, Opioid-Supported Prevention Education Reaching 10,000+ Students
SEPTEMBER 2025 EDITIONS
The Delaware County Weekly:
September 19, 2025
- Delaware County Council Approves Resolution to Establish Human Relations Commission
- Delaware County Office of Sustainability Unveils Zero Waste Plan at Packed Council Meeting
- Register of Wills Vincent Rongione Highlights Innovation, Community Outreach, and Fiscal Responsibility in Update to Delaware County Council
- Cheers for Delco’s Birthday: A Three-Day Celebration of History, Hometown Pride, and America’s Upcoming 250th
- Delaware County Honors 78th Anniversary of U.S. Air Force with Flag Raising at Government Center
The Delaware County Weekly:
September 5, 2025
- Delaware County Planning Department Highlights Dire Impacts of State Budget Impasse on SEPTA and Local Residents
- Delaware County Public Works Outlines Capital Investments and Infrastructure Progress
- Delaware County Marks International Overdose Awareness Day with Courthouse Vigil
- Delaware County Welcomes South Korean Leaders to the Philip Jaisohn Memorial House
AUGUST 2025 EDITIONS
The Delaware County Weekly:
August 22, 2025
- Delaware County Council Exploring Creation of a New Human Relations Commission to Safeguard Civil Rights
- Delaware County Executive Director Outlines Local Impacts of State Budget Freeze and SEPTA Funding Impasse
- Delaware County Launches Redesigned DelcoPA.Gov with Improved Accessibility and Navigation
- Office of Judicial Support Details Services and New Initiatives in Council Briefing
The Delaware County Weekly:
August 7, 2025
- • Delaware County Celebrates 2025 Summer Internship Program with Culmination Ceremony
- DCHD Wraps Successful Summer Series Helping Seniors Navigate a Complex Healthcare System
- Delaware County Honors U.S. Coast Guard with Flag Raising Ceremony Celebrating 235 Years
- Delaware County Teams Join Community for ‘National Night Out’ Celebrations Across the County
- Delco Revive Provides CPR Certification to Former Crozer Employees and Community Members
JULY 2025 EDITIONS
The Delaware County Weekly:
July 17, 2025
- Delaware County Public Defender Chris Welsh Highlights Progress and Impact of His Office
- Junior Council Application Deadline is July 18; Rising Juniors and Seniors Encouraged to Join Civic Leadership Program
- Delaware County Health Department Receives National Achievement Award from the National Association of Counties
- Delaware County Continues Strong Support for Community Impacted by Prospect Bankruptcy and Crozer Health System Closure
The Delaware County Weekly:
July 2, 2025
- Delaware County Vice Chair Richard Womack Hosts Health and Job Fair to Support Residents; Event Delivers Critical Services and Opportunities in Wake of Crozer Health Closures
- Delaware County Seeking Student Applicants for Junior County Council; Public and Private School Juniors and Seniors Encourages to Join Civic Leadership Program
- Delaware County Celebrates First Graduates of DCCC’s Teacher Education Program; County Supported Initiative Prepares High School Students for Future Careers in Education
JUNE 2025 EDITIONS
The Delaware County Weekly:
June 19, 2025
- Delaware County Executive Director Delivers 2025 State of the County Address; Highlights Progress, Challengers, Community Partnerships, & Vision for the Future
- Delaware County Medical Examiner’s Office Highlights Innovation, Public Health Advances, and Cost Savings in 2024 Annual Report
- Delaware County to Hold 4th Annual Juneteenth Celebration Featuring Music, Culture, Community Resources, and Free Family-Friendly Activities
The Delaware County Weekly:
June 6, 2025
- Delaware County Council Passes ‘Safe County for LGBTQ+ Residents’ Resolution; Reaffirming Equity, Dignity, and Protection for All Sexual and Gender Identities
- Parks and Recreation Presentation Underscores Department’s Vital Role in Health, Community, Equity, and Countywide Connection
- Sustainability Office Highlights Countywide Efforts, Strategic Partnerships, Community Progress and Upcoming Green Initiatives
APRIL 2025 EDITIONS
The Delaware County Weekly:
April 25, 2025
- Crozer Health Systems Closure Information: What You Need to Know
The Delaware County Weekly:
April 8, 2025
- Delaware County Council Bans Ghost Guns and Machine Gun Converters: New Ordinance Takes Bold Step to Address Gun Violence and Improve Public Safety
- Delco Woods Master Plan Unveiled: A Comprehensive Vision to Preserve Eastern Delaware County’s Last Forest, Enhance Accessibility, and Expand Access to Nature & Recreation
- Delaware County Health Department (DCHD) Marks Three Years – A Milestone of Innovation, Impact, and Leadership through Expanded Care and Community-Focused Programs
- Delaware County Libraries Celebrate National Library Week 2025; Honoring Staff and Services for Learning, Connection and Community Across 26 Locations
MARCH 2025 EDITIONS
The Delaware County Weekly:
March 7, 2025
- Delaware County Council Responds to Hospital Closure Announcement
- Delaware County hosts 2nd Annual Black History Month Celebration at Subaru Park
- Honoring Champions: Celebrating African Americans and Labor
- Student Artwork Showcase Highlights Young Artists’ Perspectives
- Delaware County Secures Grants to Advance Lower Darby Creek Trail Design
- Register of Wills Launches ‘Marriage Mondays’ to Celebrate Couples and Expand Services
- DCHD and Keystone First Host ‘Cooking for Wellness’ Classes, Focused on Diabetes Prevention
- Fair Acres Geriatric Center to Host Certified Nursing Assistant (CAN) Job Fair on March 12 at Lima Campus
- Delaware County Joins Officials for Kingsman Road Park Project Groundbreaking in Upper Chichester
- Reminder! Make a Difference in Your Community – Volunteer for the Keep Delco Beautiful Clean-Up and Celebration on March 15
FEBRUARY 2025 EDITIONS
The Delaware County Weekly:
February 21, 2025
- Delaware County Health Department Launches “Lead-Free in 1-2-3”
- Delaware County Council Approves $1 Million Grant for Lead Safety Initiatives
- Delaware County Council Honors Pennsylvania’s 2025 Teacher of the Year and Superintendent of the Year
- Delaware County Adopts Vision Zero Action Plan to Improve Road Safety
- Delaware County Controller’s Office Recognized for Excellence in Financial Reporting
- Delaware County Register of Wills & Clerk of Orphans’ Court Vincent A. Rongione Leads Oath of Office Ceremony
- Make a Difference in Your Community – Volunteer for the Keep Delco Beautiful Clean-Up and Celebration on March 15
- Register Now! "Cultivating Synergy" Event to Connect Delaware County Businesses with Higher Education
- DCHD Recognizes Spring Valley African Methodist Episcopal Church (AME) as a 2025 Black History Month Public Health Pioneer
- Last Call! Deadline for 2025 Heritage Commission Preservation Award Nominations is Feb. 28
- Delaware County Sustainability Commission Vacancy: Seeking Expertise and Experience in Water Resource Management
The Delaware County Weekly:
February 17, 2025
- Celebrating Presidents’ Day!
- County Assessment of Proposed Federal Funding Freeze: No Immediate Impact on County Services
- Delaware County Presents at 2025 Philadelphia Western Suburbs Trail Summit
- Empowering Local Entrepreneurs: 4th Annual Black & Diverse Business Forum Set for Feb. 22
- Reminder: Circulation of Nomination Petitions Can Begin Tuesday, February 1
- Delaware County Continues Sustain Delco Outreach with Presentation in Radnor
- DCHD Recognizes the Nile Swim Club as a 2025 Black History Month Public Health Pioneer
- DCHD's 8-Week Healthy Weight Management Challenge Kicks Off with Weigh-In Days on Feb. 19, 20, and 21
- Reminder! Deadline to apply for the Delaware County Women’s Commission is February 21!
- Delaware County Council Public Meeting Scheduled for February 19
The Delaware County Weekly:
February 7, 2025
- Delaware County Works to Safeguard Healthcare Access as Prospect Medical Holdings’ Bankruptcy Unfolds
- Delaware County Kicks Off Black History Month
- Delaware County Libraries: More Than Just Books!
- Nomination Petitions Now Available for Delaware County Candidates
- "Cultivating Synergy" Event to Connect Delaware County Businesses with Higher Education
- Delaware County Welcomes Rebecca Yurkovich as the New County Sustainability Officer
- Delaware County Expands Sustain Delco Outreach with Upcoming Presentations
- Delaware County Health Department to Kick Off 8-Week Healthy Weight Management Challenge
- Reminder! Delaware County Controller’s Office Urges Residents to Check for Unclaimed Funds
- Delaware County Launches Veterans Employment Project to Support Job and Education Opportunities
- Delaware County Seeks Applicants for Women’s Commission Vacancy
- Delaware County Council and County Team Rally for the Eagles Ahead of Super Bowl LIX
JANUARY 2025 EDITIONS
The Delaware County Weekly:
January 31, 2025
- Delaware County Excited to Celebrate Black History Month 2025
- Delaware County Conservation District Partners with Penn State Extension for Master Watershed Steward Program Info Session
Delaware County's Office of Services for the Aging Offering A Matter Of Balance — A Free Virtual Fall Prevention Program for Older Adults Starting February 7 - Delaware County Controller’s Office Urges Residents to Check for Unclaimed Funds
- Delaware County Women’s Commission Extends Deadline for 2025 Annual Awards Nominations
- Delaware County Planning Commission Seeks Two New Members: Deadline is February 7
- Delaware County Libraries and the Mad Poets Society Present Announce the 36th Annual Young Poets Competition
- Delaware County to Open Orange Street Parking Lot for Public Use Sunday, February 2
- Reminder! Join Us for the 2025 Philadelphia Western Suburbs Trail Summit on February 8
- Media Borough to Host Eagles Pep Rally and Parade on February 2
The Delaware County Weekly:
January 24, 2025
- Delaware County Celebrates the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with 3rd Annual MLK Day of Service in Chester
- Delaware County Invites Residents to Join Newly Formed Budget Task Force
- $28 Million Upgrades at George W. Hill Facility: Safer, Stronger, and Supporting Local Jobs
- Delaware County Joins Habitat for Humanity for Ceremony Commemorating Jimmy Carter’s Impact on Affordable Housing
- Addressing Infant Mortality in Delaware County: Findings from the 2016-2020 PPOR Report
- Delaware County to Host Presentation on Sustainability Plan: Sustain Delco
- Delaware County Planning Commission Seeks Two New Members
- Delaware County’s 'Test and Go' Kiosks: Free Health Supplies for Those in Need Now Includes Mylar Blankets
- Code Blue in Effect
- Delaware County Finalizes Agreement with Media Borough to Provide Metered Parking at New Orange Street Lot
- Spotlight on Film: Exploring the Economic Impact of the Film Industry in Delaware County
- Join Us for the 2025 Philadelphia Western Suburbs Trail Summit!
- Last Call for Nominations for Women’s History Month Celebration
- Delaware County Govt Departments Rally Behind the Eagles Ahead of Playoff Showdown
The Delaware County Weekly:
January 17, 2025
- Delaware County Council and State Delegation Respond to Prospect Medical Holdings’ Bankruptcy Announcement
- Delaware County Elections Unveils Precinct Consolidation Plan
- Delaware County Activates Code Blue Plan Amid Frigid Weather and Snow Forecast
- New Real Estate Tax Deferral Program Available for Delaware County Homeowners
- Reminder: Join Us for the 3rd Annual Delaware County MLK Day of Service
- Delaware County Women’s Commission Seeks Nominations for Women’s History Month Celebration
- Delaware County Medical Examiner’s Office Externship Program Enters Second Year
- Looking to Travel? Here's What You Need to Know About Getting Your Passport in Delaware County
- Delaware County Council Public Meeting Scheduled for January 22
- Delaware County Weekly Celebrates Three Years and 156 Editions!
- Learn How to Save a Life with Delco Revive!
The Delaware County Weekly:
January 10, 2025
- Delaware County’s 3rd Annual MLK Day of Service to be held on January 20
- Swift Action by Delaware County Emergency Services Ensures Safety During Crozer Chester Medical Center Fire
- Delaware County Seeks Applicants for Opioid Settlement Task Force
- Delaware County Emergency Services Hosts First Exercise for Newly Formed DelcoFAST Team
- COSA Offers Seniors Power Over Pain: A Chronic Pain Self-Management Program
- We Want Your Feedback: Help Shape the Future of the Delaware County Weekly
- Open Enrollment Period to End January 15: Pennie Staff Members On-Site Tuesday, January 14 to Assist Residents
The Delaware County Weekly:
January 3, 2025
- Delaware County Council wishes all residents a happy, healthy, and safe start to 2025
- Delaware County Council’s Public Meeting Schedule Set for 2025
- PA Secretary of Labor and Industry Visits Delco CareerLink®
- New Year, New YOU! COSA Partners with Lansdowne Borough to Offer Program Helping Sedentary Older Adults
- We Want Your Feedback: Help Shape the Future of the Delaware County Weekly
- Final Night for the Delaware County Festival of Lights is Tonight, Saturday, January 4!
- A Look Back at Delaware County’s Holiday Concert Series
- Delaware County Council Attends 10th Annual Menorah Lighting and Hanukkah Village
- Final Reminder! Delaware County Health Department Partnering with Pennie to Provide Affordable Health Coverage
