Government & Politics
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Delco Council Commends Center for 75 Years of Helping Blind, Visually Impaired
Shortly after having corrective eye surgery, Delaware County Council Chairman Mario J. Civera Jr. commended the Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired (CBVI) on 75 years of helping people with visual impairment lead independent lives. “In Delaware County, we have some excellent agencies that help people who face challenges in their day-to-day lives, challenges…
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Delco’s Certified Recovery Specialist Program Helps Those Struggling with Addiction
Delaware County Councilman Dave White recognized Aug. 31 as International Overdose Awareness Day by spotlighting the county’s Certified Recovery Specialist program that attempts to connect people struggling with addiction to treatment. “The tragedy of overdose is far too frequent in today’s world, but what we need to stress is that overdose is preventable,” White said.…
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Two Delco Wineries Get Green Light to Ship Directly to In-State Residents
Two Delaware County wineries have been granted permits to start shipping their wine directly to in-state residents, writes Kenneth Hilario for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board recently approved more than 80 expanded wine permits, following the passing of a recent bill that widened wine and beer sales in grocery stores, licensed…
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Chester Passes Amended Plan for Financial Recovery
Following a heated public debate earlier in the month, Chester City Council has passed a new plan to try to reverse its financial decline, writes Laura Benshoff for NewsWorks. The plan is a roadmap that gives the city a number of options to increase revenues and reduce operating costs that have not been balanced for…
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Longtime Literacy Advocate Now Head of Delaware County Library Services
Catherine Bittle, a literacy advocate with 15 years of experience in the field of Library Sciences, is the new director of Delaware County Libraries (DCL), the agency that supports 26 member libraries throughout Delco. Bittle replaces David Belanger, who retired in May after 20 years of service as the director of DCL. Delaware County Councilman…
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If You’re Hiring in Delaware County, Help Could Be Available
If you own, operate, or manage a business in Delaware County, the Delaware County Workforce Development Board is offering assistance to your business for the training of new employees if you qualify. Businesses that are currently hiring for positions that are considered to be High Priority Occupations in Delaware County may be eligible to receive…
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Yeadon Native Among Student-Athletes Filing Discrimination Complaint Against State of Kansas
Yeadon native Jordan Johnson, a nose tackle on the gridiron, has joined Garden City Community College football coach Jeff Sims and 48 other players in filing a discrimination complaint with the NAACP about Kansas’s out-of-state conference rule. They contend it is unconstitutional and violates the Civil Rights Act, writes Roxana Hegeman for The Associated Press. The…
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September Dedicated as History Month in Delaware County
During its Aug. 17 meeting, Delaware County Council welcomed members from the Delaware County Historical Society and members from various historical and preservation societies from around the county to recognize September as History Month in Delaware County. The month is dedicated to shining a spotlight on the county’s rich history. Council also announced that the…
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This Fine Wine & Good Spirits Store in Delaware County Now Open on Sundays
The Fine Wine & Good Spirits store located in the MacDade Shopping Center on MacDade Boulevard in Holmes is now open on Sundays. Pennsylvania’s bipartisan liquor reform signed into law by Governor Tom Wolf this past spring is now in effect. As part of this reform, the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board is opening more stores…
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Radnor Township Postpones Decision on Development of 800 Goshen Road
The Radnor Township Commission has decided to table its decision on developer Cas Holloway’s proposal to subdivide the almost four-acre lot next to Darby Creek, writes Linda Stein for Main Line Media News. Several residents showed up for the meeting to voice their opposition to the three-house development planned for the lot at the corner…
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Delaware County Sponsors Course in Community Planning; Course in Zoning Up Next
The Delaware County Planning Department sponsored the Course in Community Planning on three consecutive Thursdays in May. The course was filled to capacity with new and veteran planning commissioners, local elected and appointed officials, and others interested in learning how to carry out their responsibilities under the PA Municipalities Planning Code. Information was presented by…
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Delaware County Planning Department Can Help Municipalities Solve Parking Problems
Parking has the potential to shape a community, and is often one of the largest land uses in American cities and suburbs. To better understand the latest innovations with parking, the Delaware County Planning Department recently attended the High Cost of Free Parking. The Delaware Valley Smart Growth Alliance event had a keynote by Donald…
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West Chester Pike Coalition Forms to Improve Major Corridor Connecting Delaware and Chester Counties
The Delaware County Planning Department and Chester County Planning Commission steered the first West Chester Pike Coalition meeting last month at the Newtown Township Municipal Building. West Chester Pike (Pennsylvania Route 3) runs through 10 distinct communities in the two counties. Representatives from Marple Township, Newtown Township, and Haverford Township in Delaware County; East Goshen…
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County Issues Progress Report on Open Space, Recreation, and Greenway Plan
Since Delaware County adopted the County Open Space, Recreation, and Greenway Plan in April 2015, it has served as a guide and resource for countywide, multi-municipal, and municipal planning efforts for open space and recreation. A recent report highlights some of the work the County has undertaken to address the main goals of the plan,…
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Delco Council Pens 10-Page Memo After Rejecting Calls for Bond Referendum
In response to accusations that they are failing to preserve open space by not attempting to save the Archdiocesan-owned land in Marple Township, Delco Council members have penned a 10-page, open memo outlining their position on the issue, writes Caitlin McCabe for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Originally the land was going to be sold to Jenkintown…
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Save $20, Preregister for Delco Chamber’s 2016 Business Trade Show Next Week
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will host its 2016 Business Trade Show Thursday, Aug. 4 at the Concord Country Club on Wilmington Pike in West Chester. All are invited to attend, as pre-registration is free, but walk-ins will be charged $20 at the door. The following is a schedule for the annual event showcasing…
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Springfield Boys’ Lacrosse State Championship, County’s Acquisition of Little Flower Manor Highlight Delco Council Newsletter
As you can read in the Delaware County Council’s newsletter for July, the Council honored the boys’ lacrosse team at Springfield High School for winning the PIAA state championship. Also, the Penncrest High School Envirothon Gold Team recently won the county and state Envirothons. On July 24, it will compete in the North American Envirothon…
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Sunoco’s Eminent Domain Rights Upheld by Commonwealth Court
Sunoco Logistics Partners saw its powers to take private property through eminent domain for its Mariner East Pipeline project in Delaware County recently upheld by the Commonwealth Court, writes Andrew Maykuth for the Philadelphia Inquirer. In a 5-2 ruling, the court affirmed a Cumberland County judge’s decision from last year, that Sunoco’s pipeline subsidiary is…
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