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Delaware County unveils new mobile health unit
7+ hour, 22+ min ago (728+ words) With gleaming wheels and a shiny red ribbon, Delaware County officials cut the ribbon for Wellness on Wheels, a 34-foot mobile health unit that will bring health services directly to communities. "Today is more than just unveiling a new vehicle,…...
Delaware County Athletes Hall of Fame recognizes four athletes
19+ hour, 34+ min ago (199+ words) The Delaware County Athletes Hall of Fame recognized four athletes with its annual awards recently. Garnet Valley track athlete Avery Lustgarten was awarded the Joseph Cirilli Memorial Community Service Award. Penncrest basketball player Mikey Mita was given the Great American…...
Delaware County Council to reconsider afternoon meetings in fall
1+ week, 2+ day ago (491+ words) As Delaware County's last evening meeting has passed, one council member said the issue will be revisited as members of the public continued to ask them to keep evening meetings. Every January, council sets its meeting schedule for the year....
Delaware County unveils $5. 6 million kitchen at Fair Acres Geriatric Center
2+ week, 1+ day ago (1274+ words) Delaware County has unveiled a nearly four-year, $5. 6 million undertaking at Fair Acres Geriatric Center that resulted in a complete revamping of the kitchen and food delivery system that services hundreds of residents daily. Fair Acres is the largest skilled nursing…...
Delaware County moving forward with human relations commission
2+ week, 5+ day ago (527+ words) Delaware County is continuing to move forward with the creation of a countywide human relations commission as it is in the process of selecting candidates. "We were very glad to receive a large number of applicants," county Executive Director Barbara…...
Delaware County receives $2 M for vehicle charging stations
3+ week, 2+ day ago (593+ words) Delaware County accepted $2 million to install more electric vehicle charging stations throughout the county, and they will be made accessible to the public, for a cost. County Council approved a $2 million reimbursement grant agreement with Penn DOT for the charging…...
Delaware County restaurant inspections: Open door for pests; Raid no-no
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (619+ words) Violations and comments on food-safety inspections conducted last week by the Delaware County Health Department of establishments with liquor licenses, with violations found at four of 11 locations visited: " Facility does not have a valid food license issued by the Delaware…...
Delaware County Council asked to keep evening meetings
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (534+ words) With one month of evening meetings remaining, an Upper Providence resident has asked Delaware County Council members to reassess their decision to move to afternoon meetings starting in June. "As I've noted before, this is highly problematic," Cynthia Sabatini told…...
Delaware County restaurant inspections: Inspector turned away at the door; evidence of Rodentia
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (186+ words) Delco Times Hearing scheduled for Delco Woods eminent domain case Norwood man charged with uploading child pornography Marcus Hook man accused of raping 5-year-old girl Folcroft traffic stop leads to arrest, seizure of alleged pot Delaware County restaurant inspections: Inspector…...
Delaware County has new emergency services director
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (231+ words) Delaware County has appointed Gary Vinnacombe as the new director of Emergency Services. Vinnacombe, 43, has over 20 years of experience in public safety. In his teens he joined Manoa Fire Company in Haverford Township where he rose to become captain of…...