Delaware County
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New County Council Makes County Health Department a Priority, Takes First Steps
Delaware County Council is taking the next step in establishing a county health department by meeting next week with the Pennsylvania Department of Health, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. “This is a priority. This is definitely a priority for all five of us,” said Councilwoman Elaine Paul Schaefer. The hope is a…
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This Delco Native Cheesesteak Critic Has 500 Cheesesteaks Under His Belt
They call it a Philly cheesesteak but we all know it’s as much a Delco delicacy as it is a city thing. Ask Jim Pappas. Over 2o months, this Delaware County native has devoured 500 cheesesteaks, writes Jenn Ladd for The Philadelphia Inquirer. He started visiting new cheesesteak joints with his childhood friend around May…
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What’s That Smell? Delco Officials Try to Trace Down an Odor That’s Been Haunting Residents for Months
A mysterious odor like natural gas has been plaguing parts of Delaware County for months and experts are hoping technology can find the source, reports Joe Holden for Philadelphia.cbslocal.com. The odor comes at random all over the county. It is believed to originate down by the river in Chester, and only happens during weekdays. Weather…
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New DA Drops Retail Theft Charge Against David Sheppard
Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer has dropped the 1992 shoplifting charges against David Sheppard, recently released from prison after his life sentence in a fatal robbery was commuted by Gov. Tom Wolf, reports Joe Holden for Philadelphia.cbslocal.com. The charges were over five pairs of jeans worth more than $300, stolen from a Springfield Township…
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Delco Dems Take County Council to Facebook as They Get Their Agenda Going
So Democrats have been in charge of Delaware County’s government since Monday. How’s it going? One of the first tell-tale signs that something was different showed up on Facebook when the Tuesday morning Delaware County Council meeting was live streamed, writes Laura Benshoff for WHYY.org. “We’ve made history in a couple of ways today. But…
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New DA Hits Ground Running With Ethics Reforms, Focus on Gun Violence, Environment and Workers’ Rights
Just moments after being sworn in as the new district attorney for Delaware County Monday morning, Democrat Jack Stollsteimer announced he was implementing reforms in how his office will run. The reforms create three proactive investigative and prosecution units that focus on combating gun violence, protecting communities from environmental hazards and protecting the rights of…
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First black Muslim woman sworn in to Delaware County bench
Multiple moments in history were made Friday morning when the first black woman was sworn in as a new judge for Delaware County Common Pleas Court, writes Alex Rose for the Daily Times. Nusrat Rashid of Chester Township also made state history as the first Muslim elected to any judicial position in the state. Rashid…
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3 New Delaware County Council Members Sworn in as Democrats Take the Reigns
With the swearing in of three newly-elected members of County Council Monday, Jan. 6, at the Media Courthouse, the voters put Democrats in charge of Delaware County. The three new members join Democrats Kevin Madden and Brian Zidek on the board, creating an all-Democratic County Council. Also sworn in was the new District Attorney, Jack…
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See How Delaware County Ranked among Top 10 Best Places for Women to Save Money in Pennsylvania
Delaware County is the fourth-best place in Pennsylvania for women to save money, according to a recently published study by SmartAsset. To determine the rankings for its Best Places for Women to Save list, the financial technology company analyzed the county-level data on income for women working full-time over 12 months. Using federal and state…
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County Funds Preservation of 102 Acres of Open Space, Trails and Parks Also Funded
Delaware County Council approved funds recently to preserve 102 acres of open space, develop 73 miles of trails and make more than 18 recreational improvements to parks, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. The distribution of $4.5 million came after council convened the Delaware County Open Space Task Force in October 2016 to…
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Foundation for Delaware County Accepting Grant Applications by Nonprofits Working to Get Everyone Counted in the 2020 Census
The Foundation for Delaware County wants to make sure every individual and neighborhood in the county is counted in the 2020 Census. To make that happen, it’s providing grants to nonprofits that are willing to work with neighborhoods and individuals at high risk for being under counted. The Foundation is partnering with Philanthropy Network Greater…
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Delco Group Charity Surprises Haverford High Junior With Unforgettable Holiday Outing
A Haverford High School Junior’s positive outlook as she battles non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma earned her a holiday night out courtesy of the Delco Group, reports Jennifer Joyce for fox29.com. Hannah Hermansen, 16, has been undergoing chemotherapy treatments since her diagnosis in late September. Delco Group, founded by local realtor John Port, decided to show up with…
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Delco DA Copeland Was Living With Her Parents in Iran During the 1979 Islamic Revolution. And Her Whole Life Changed
Delaware County District Attorney Katayoun “Kat” Copeland was 12, attending school in Shiraz, Iran, when the Islamic revolution broke out in 1979, writes Linda Stein for Main Line Media News. I went to an international school with children all over the world,” she said in recent remarks to the Radnor League of Women Voters. “It…
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Freight Rail Improvemnts Coming to Delco Could Make Us a Major Mover of Goods in the Northeast
The state has approved a $14.4 million project to improve freight rail lines in Delaware County, writes Phil Heron for the Daily Times. State Rep. David Delloso, D-161 of Ridley Park made the announcement Friday. “After talking to experts during the last several years, I’m convinced our region has the skilled workforce and infrastructure in…
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Democrats Organizing for January Take Over of Delaware County Government
For the first time, Delaware Countians and the politicians that represent them have to think about a transfer of power, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inqurier. In January, Democrats will take over the County Council for the first time. They’re hoping it all goes smoothly as they invite county employees and the public to…
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Here’s 5 Plans to Cut Property Taxes Being Considered Right Now by State Legislators
Five proposals to cut or eliminate property taxes were presented Thursday to the state legislature, writes Ford Turner for The Morning Call. Plan 1 reduces school property taxes by 8.62 billion dollars. It increases the state’s personal income tax from 3.07 percent to 4.07 percent, increases the sales tax by 1 percent and requires school…
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DELCO Careers – Delaware County Intermediate Unit
The Delaware County Intermediate Unit provides services, such as special education and stff development programs, to all the school districts in Delaware County, including nearly 70,000 school-aged students and more than 6,000 educators. Among its other work, DCIU has recently been working to prevent teen suicide. Network Systems Administrator This position cross-trains with the network…
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David Sheppard Is Out of Prison After DAs, Governor and Kim Kardashian Weighed in on His Fate
David Sheppard is out of prison after nearly 30 years, but the days leading up to his release were embroiled in a controversy involving Pa. Gov. Tom Wolf, Delco District Attorney Kat Coleman and even national celebrity Kim Kardashian, according to cbslocal.com and ycnews.com. Sheppard served 27 years for his role in the deadly shooting…
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