John McBlain
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Twitter Video Purporting to Show a Delaware County Election Staffer Filling in a Blank Ballot Is Misleading, Officials Say
An online video being circulated on Twitter supposedly showing a Delaware County election staff member fraudulently filling in blank ballots is a manipulated video and…
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Springfield Gets $158K For Conservation Acquisition
Springfield Township received $157,930 in county funds to purchase 510 Saxer Ave. as part of a conservation project, writes Max Bennett for patch.com. Delaware County…
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Overhaul of Delco Prison Board Should Give Citizens More Input into Prison Decisions
Oversight at Delaware County’s prison is changing so that elected officials and county residents will have more input over what goes on there, writes Vinny…
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Journey Across Delco! Students Are Invited to Visit All 28 Delco Libraries This Summer
Children in Delaware County can pick up a free passport style booklet at their local library and journey across Delco to all 28 member libraries…
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Ethics Reform Hearing Proposal Not a Big Hit at Delaware County Council Meetings
Democratic Delaware County Councilmen Kevin Madden and Brian Zidek thought their proposal to hold “ethics and conflict of interest reform” hearings was an easy bipartisan…
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Delco to Investors: Our Opportunity Zones Are Open For Business
The Chester waterfront is blessed with two major economic entities–the Talen Energy Stadium, hosting the Philadelphia Union soccer team, and Harrah’s Philadelphia Casino and Racetrack.…
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Power of Prayer Celebrated at Rose Tree Park
Delaware County joined a country-wide observance recently of the 68th annual National Day of Prayer, writes Kathleene E. Carey for Delaware County News Network. Crowds…
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Day of Remembrance Honors Fallen Police Officers
Dozens of police officers who died in the line of duty were honored May 8, with some recognized more than 100 years after their end…
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It’s Unanimous! Delaware County Council Votes to Decrease 2019 Property Taxes
Delaware County Council voted to approve the 2019 budget during its public council meeting Wednesday night. After months of budget meetings and a public budget…
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Delaware County Announces Proposed Budget with No Tax Increase for 2019
Delaware County’s proposed budget for 2019 was presented on Friday by Executive Director Marianne Grace. The budget proposes no tax increase for 2019. If ultimately…
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Crowdfunding Efforts Save a Piece of History, Yeadon’s Nile Swim Club
Yeadon’s Nile Swim Club, the nation’s first African-American-owned swim club, has managed to avoid closure thanks to the community’s crowdfunding efforts, writes Erin McCarthy for…
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District Attorney’s New Camera Program a Valuable Tool in Fight Against Crime
In an effort to proactively address crime and also keep residents safe in Delaware County, District Attorney Katayoun Copeland launched a countywide community camera partnership…
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Residents Hope New Darby Creek Trail Will Change Perception of Drexel Hill
Residents are hoping Drexel Hill’s new Darby Creek Trail will change the perception of this often-congested pocket of Upper Darby Township, writes Erin McCarthy for…
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Journey Across Delco: Students Invited to Visit All 26 Libraries This Summer
Delaware County Council Chairman John McBlain recently joined members of the Delaware County Library System, Norwood Public Library, and local children and their parents to…
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With New Trail, Darby Creek Can Now Be Enjoyed ‘Instead of Just Cursed by Rush-Hour Traffic’
After three decades of planning and development, the mile-long Darby Creek Trail has officially opened in Drexel Hill, writes Kevin Tustin for the News of…
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County Council Releases Funds to Help Municipalities Fill Potholes
This winter, residents all across the county endured a harsh winter that lasted well into the spring. Now, motorists are dodging the potholes left behind.…
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Cambodian Ambassador Chum Bunrong Visits Delaware County
Colleen Morrone and John McBlain of Delaware County Council joined city and state officials to welcome Chum Bunrong, Cambodian Ambassador to the United States and…
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Transcript of Councilman Dave White’s Remarks at Tuesday’s Job Creation Announcement
By Councilman Dave White Good Afternoon. I’m Delaware County Councilman Dave White. I’m joined by Chairman Mario Civera Jr., Vice Chair Colleen Morrone, Councilmen John…
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