For more than 16 months, Chester County has been serving as the public health lead for Delaware County on the COVID-19 pandemic, and last week, it was announced that the agreement between the two counties will come to an end on Aug. 1. This is good news for Delco because it means we’ve made real progress in creating our own Delaware County Health Department for the first time in history. Read more
HARRISBURG, July 7 – In an effort to improve infrastructure, including alleviating traffic congestion, state lawmakers announced Ridley Township has been approved for a pair of grants through the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s “ Green Light-Go ” program. “The ‘Green Light-Go’ program rewards municipalities for identifying areas where traffic flow and safety can be improved,” said Rep. Leanne Krueger, D-Delaware. “Ridley Township should be applauded for taking the proactive steps needed to receive reimbursement for work that will better our communities.” Ridley Township has been approved for a pair of projects, including: $65,532 for upgraded detection at the Stewart Avenue & I-95 interchange. $417,576 for upgraded detection and pedestrian signals at several intersections ( Morton Avenue and 9th Avenue; Fairview Road and Parklane Road; Fairview Road and Jefferson Avenue). “Ridley Township addressed an issue that continues to pop up in cities and municipalities across our state,” said Rep. Dave Delloso, D-Delaware. “I’m proud to see Ridley Township receive funding for these projects since it searched out avenues to improve ease of travel while also providing increased safety for residents.” Green Light-Go grants are provided as reimbursement to municipalities for updates to improve the Read more
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Today the PA Department of Health reported that PA now ranks 9th among 50 states for first dose vaccinations. I’m grateful for the health care workers and volunteers who have helped vaccinate so many Delco residents! It remains critical that we get the COVID-19 vaccine to those who need it. Read more
It’s budget week in Harrisburg and I'll be in voting session every day this week. Read more
STATE PROGRAMS NOW OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS: Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission: Historical & Archival Records Care grant program (Funding Source: Keystone Recreation, Park & Conservation Fund ) Who May Apply : H istorical societies, libraries, museums, nonprofit organizations, colleges and universities, local governments, school districts. Use : Surveying, inventorying, preserving, arranging and describing historical records relevant to Pennsylvania. Funding may also be requested for reformatting or the purchase of supplies and equipment. Funds : Collaborative grants up to $15,000. Single entity grants up to $5,000. No match required. Application Deadline : August 2 More Information : Click on https://www.phmc.pa.gov/Preservation/Grants-Funding/Pages/Records-Care-Grants.aspx . FEDERAL PROGRAMS NOW OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS: Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD): FY 2021 Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program ( Funding Source: Federal Funding) Who May Apply : States, cities, counties, Native American Tribes or other units of local government. Use : To identify and control lead-based paint hazards in eligible housing. Funds : Grants of $1 million to $5 million per awardee. A total of $356,841,000 is available nationwide. HUD expects to make 80 awards. Application Deadline : July 12 Read more
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The funding awarded to Rose Valley Centennial Foundation will support work to repair and repoint a large stone wall forming the south side of Thunderbird Lodge and restore its stucco, preserve windows and doors, and restore porch decks. Read more
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We’ve hit a major milestone in our efforts to turn the corner from the COVID-19 pandemic: Yesterday, all COVID-19 mitigation restrictions except for masking were lifted in Pennsylvania. Read more
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We continue to make progress on COVID-19 vaccinations in Pennsylvania, with more than half of Pennsylvania adults now fully vaccinated. It’s great news, but we have to keep working to see that number increase. Read more
STATE PROGRAMS NOW OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS: Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission: Historical & Archival Records Care grant program (Funding Source: Keystone Recreation, Park & Conservation Fund ) Who May Apply : H istorical societies, libraries, museums, nonprofit organizations, colleges and universities, local governments, school districts. Use : Surveying, inventorying, preserving, arranging and describing historical records relevant to Pennsylvania. Funding may also be requested for reformatting or the purchase of supplies and equipment. Funds : Collaborative grants up to $15,000 for a two-year project. Single entity grants up to $5,000 for a two-year project. No match required. Application Deadline : August 1 More Information : Click on https://www.phmc.pa.gov/Preservation/Grants-Funding/Pages/Records-Care-Grants.aspx . UPCOMING APPLICATION DEADLINES: PCCD Communities That Care: May 24 (Funding Source: General Fund ) Nonprofit organizations and units of local government. - Planning grants to help communities apply the Communities That Care (CTC) model. DCED Neighborhood Assistance Program: May 28 (Funding Source: General Fund) 501c3 nonprofits . – Tax credit program to encourage businesses to invest in projects by eligible nonprofits to serve low-income Read more
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Around 45% of Pennsylvanians age 18 or older are now fully vaccinated, according to the CDC. That’s great news, but we still have work to do. Governor Wolf announced last week that he would lift the current order requiring Pennsylvanians to wear masks when 70% of Pennsylvanians age 18 or over are fully vaccinated. Read more
HARRISBURG, May 5 – State House members of the Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus and supporters today outlined their legislative agenda for systemic equity at a Capitol news conference. Members spoke about bills that would resolve bias, create diversity and provide inclusion, bridging the racial divide and inequities in legislation, state government agencies and health care. “This agenda is a road map for changing the way we deliver services, distribute resources and otherwise do business in the Commonwealth in all matters so that everyone, regardless of the color of their skin, gender, or Zip code, will have the same access and the same expectation as residents of Pennsylvania,” said PLBC Chair and state Rep. Donna Bullock, D-Phila. “The inequities in health care, housing and employment that were exacerbated by the pandemic are not new. They are systemic and often rooted in generations of racism. To address these systemic inequities, we have to remove stigmas, address implicit bias, and invest in systemic equity in ways that provide fair and equitable access to wealth, health, safety and more. We cannot continue doing things as we’ve done in the past and expect the outcome to be different. I have said that before, it still holds true and will continue to be true until we make substantial changes. We won’t relent until we see these changes.” “I truly appreciate the leadership of PLCB Chairwoman Bullock to keep us Read more
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To date, more than 8 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in Pennsylvania. Read more
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