Elaine Paul Schaefer
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Historic Event Brings the Most Diverse Delaware County Council Ever
It was a day of firsts on Jan. 3, 2022, at the swearing-in and reorganization sessions of the Delaware County Council. By the time the…
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All Kids Are Welcome at Rose Tree Park’s New Destination Playground
A destination playground, landscaping and storm water management are planned for Rose Tree Park in Media, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. The new…
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Delaware County Council OKs Eminent Domain Filing in County Park Acquisition
Delaware County Council unanimously approved eminent domain actions July 7 to acquire the 213 acres of the Don Guanella property in Marple for a county…
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Restaurants, Bars, Hotels, Caterers? Delaware County Still Has Grant Money to Give You
Grant money for local restaurants, bars, hotels, and caterers is sitting unused, say Delaware County officials, who are surprised at the low number of hospitality…
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Ribbon Cutting for Wellness Center Prelude to Vaccines, Tests and Health Department
A Wellness Center in Yeadon destined to become Delaware County’s new health department had a ribbon-cutting grand opening Jan. 27. The 11,235-square-feet former grocery store…
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New Health Department Should Not Be ‘Bare Bones,” Councilwoman Says
Delaware County Councilwoman Elaine Paul Schaefer urged her colleagues not to go cheap when it comes to creating a new health department for the county,…
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Delaware County Allocates $4 Million in CARES Funds to Help Businesses Cope With Restrictions
Up to $4 million in promised relief is coming from Delaware County to help restaurants, bars, gyms and yoga studio owners, reports Delaware Valley Journal…
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Win a Gift Card: Delaware County Business Promotion Asks Customers to ‘Keep the Cheer Here’
Delaware County has launched a social media campaign to encourage support of local businesses, writes Max Bennett for patch.com. The Keep the Cheer Here campaign…
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It’s Now Just a $50 Health Code Fine to Possess a Small Amount of Marijuana in Delaware County
In Delaware County, it will now cost you $50 if you’re caught in possession of less than 30 grams of marijuana, writes Max Bennett for…
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Rise in COVID-19 Cases for Those Under 30 Worrying Delaware County Officials
Delaware County officials are worried about a rise in COVID-19 cases among those under the age of 30, writes Darryl C. Murphy for WHYY.org. Among…
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Delaware County Monitoring Bars, Restaurants Ignoring COVID-19 Guidelines, as Young Adult Cases Swell
Delaware County officials are cracking down on bars and restaurants not following distancing and other COVID-19 safety requirements. The enforcement action comes as the result…
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Delaware County Leaders Urge Peace and Unity in Face of Regional Looting, Fires and Vandalism
Leaders from Delaware County put out a joint video Sunday night stressing the importance of peacefully working together at a time when reports of looting…
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Delaware County Council Highlights Programs to Help Local Businesses Hurt by Pandemic
Several programs to help Delaware County businesses weather the pandemic were discussed at an April 7 press conference with county officials and members of Delaware…
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New Sustainability Commission Will Recommend Environmental and Energy Policies for County Government
Environment and energy took center stage Feb. 19 when Delaware County Council unanimously approved a resolution creating a Delaware County Sustainability Commission to preserve and…
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Delaware County Will Now Post County Jobs on Website, New Hiring Procedures Created
Job seekers looking for some government work will now be able to find county job postings on the Delaware County website, writes Kathleen E. Carey…
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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…
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Conservationists Want Green Space Bond Vote This November
Delaware County conservationists see a green future in a 213-acre Marple property, and they want similar green spaces across the county. But what they need…





































