American Rescue Plan
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Washington Crossing State Park to Get New Visitors Center Thanks to National Park Service Grant
A $7,533,460.50 grant by the National Park Service will finance the replacement of the aging Washington Crossing State Park Visitor Center in Hopewell Township, New…
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As a Result of the American Rescue Plan, Insulin Prices Drops Drastically in Pennsylvania
Due to the American Rescue Plan, the $1.9 trillion economic stimulus bill passed by Congress and signed into law in March of 2021, the nation’s three major insulin makers have…
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New State-of-the-Art Nature Playground Opens in Cobbs Creek
An upgraded state-of-the-art nature-themed playground has opened in Cobbs Creek near 63rd and Spruce, on the edge of the Upper Darby border, reports West Philly…
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Forbes Gave 2 Delco Colleges an A+ for Strong Finances
Two of Delaware County’s private colleges are financially strong, earning an A+ grade from Forbes on a list showing the financially strongest and weakest private…
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Ridley Creek State Park Reaches 50th Milestone
Ridley Creek State Park wears its age well. The park officially turned 50 with a Friends of Ridley Creek State Park celebration Oct. 8 that…
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DOE Deputy Secretary ‘Impressed with the Work’ of Upper Darby School District
The Upper Darby School District is making an impression on the Biden administration. And it’s all thanks to the big bucks! The 2022 American…
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US Deputy Education Secretary Pays a Call on 4 Delaware County Schools
Four Delaware County schools received a visit Monday from the U.S. Deputy Secretary of Education Cindy Marten to see how federal American Rescue Plan funds…
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A Summer 2023 Opening for the Historic Lansdowne Theater? It’s Looking Good
After 35 years, the Historic Lansdowne Theater could open its doors to the public as early as summer 2023, writes Katheleen E. Carey for the…
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Meet Delaware County’s New Health Director, Melissa Lyon
Delaware County’s new health director Melissa Lyon is leading the charge on promoting public health in the county and expects great things to happen with…
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Haverford Volunteer Firefighters, Businesses Receive Pandemic Funds
The American Rescue Plan is funding three COVID-related programs in Haverford Township, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. The first provides a $950 stipend…
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Hundreds of Thousands of Pennsylvanians to Lose Federal Unemployment Aid After This Week
Federal unemployment aid, with its COVID-19 supplementary support, ends next week. Its exit from the household budgets of hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvanians will have…
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Upper Darby Lists Ways to Spend $41M, From Flood Relief to Rental Help
Covering COVID expenses. Repairing bridges, culverts, and storm water run-off to reduce flooding. Upgrading fire equipment. Replacing lost revenue. Building the new community center. These…
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BBLC Coalition Ensures Black Philadelphia Gets Fair Pandemic Share
The newly formed Black Business Leadership Coalition (BBLC) is working to ensure Black Philadelphia receives its fair share of economic recovery-related financial resources and support.…
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Delaware County Council Hopes Initiatives Help Workers, Small Businesses
Delaware County is trying several initiatives to get residents working again and to help invigorate small businesses post-pandemic, writes Justin Udo for KYW Newsradio. Two…
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‘Taking the Summer Off.’ Worker Shortages Hitting Local Companies
A business owner in Delaware County needs a property maintenance technician. If these were normal times, he’d get about 20 applications the first day the…
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A Decrease in Taxes for Delaware County? Council Says It’s Possible
They’re still crunching the numbers but there is a possibility Delaware County taxpayers could see a decrease in their taxes next year, writes Kathleen E.…







































