The Delaware County Health Department Wellness Line is now available to answer calls 24/7.

Callers will be connected to the Health Department Wellness Team, which can:

• Assist residents in locating public health resources.
• Address public health concerns and questions
• Assist residents in scheduling appointments for COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters.
• Assist residents in locating convenient COVID-19 testing sites.
• Add homebound residents to the homebound roster for at-home vaccinations

In addition to responding to phone calls, the Wellness Line Team also responds to email inquiries. Individuals can call (484) 276-2100, or send an email at DelcoWellness@co.delaware.pa.us.

Note: The Delaware County Health Department Wellness Line was formerly referred to as the COVID-19 Call Center.

The Delaware County Board of Elections voted to appoint Ashley Lunkenheimer the new Chair. The reorganization followed the appointment of Scott Alberts to fill the vacancy on the panel created by the retirement of Gerald Lawrence, a Board member since 2004 and its Chair since 2020.

“Being elected Chair of this Board is an extreme honor,” said Ashley Lunkenheimer. “Together, we will continue the work of protecting the integrity of our elections, improving voter services, and preserving the public’s trust in this cornerstone of our democracy.”

Ms. Lunkenheimer began serving on the Delaware County Board of Elections in 2020.

Ms. Lunkenheimer is a lawyer with experience as an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, and later, working with a top international law firm, and previously serving as in-house counsel for a multi-billion dollar healthcare company. In addition, she has built contacts across government, corporate and community leaders in southeastern Pennsylvania.

Ms. Lunkenheimer earned a bachelor's at Amherst College, a master's in social work at Columbia University and her law degree at University of Pennsylvania, where she also graduated in the top 5 percent of her class and was a member of the prestigious Law Review. Ms. Lunkenheimer served as the first captain of the US Women's Developmental National Rugby Team. Ashley and her wife, Starla, live in Media, where they are raising their three children.

Mr. Alberts was appointed this month in a unanimous vote by County Council to serve in the post vacated by Mr. Lawrence. Mr. Alberts’ experience in elections includes past service as the elected Treasurer of Upper Darby Township, several terms as an elected official on his precinct election board as Judge and Inspector, in addition to service with various candidate and Democratic Party committees. Mr. Alberts brings to the Board a wealth of knowledge on matters related to ballot-access petitions, petition objections, and campaign-finance regulations at the local, state and federal levels. Mr. Alberts earned a bachelor’s degree in history at Hartwick College. He has two decades' experience in business operations in higher education, the music industry, and currently, as Director of Administrative Services for Upper Darby Township.

Mr. Lawrence, a member of the Board since 2004 and Chair since early 2020, was highly respected by officials from both political parties, having served most years as the minority-party member.

 “On behalf of Council, I want to express our confidence in Ashley Lunkenheimer and fellow Board members John McBlain and Scott Alberts, who we trust to follow in Jerry Lawrence’s footsteps, providing bipartisan leadership to conduct fair and free elections for the voters of Delaware County,” said Delaware County Councilwoman Christine Reuther. 

A recording of the July 7 Board of Elections meeting can be viewed on the Delco Votes! website at delcopa.gov/vote.

Pictured: Scott Alberts, Ashley Lunkenheimer (Chair), John McBlain

Delaware County is hosting a one-day job fair on Saturday, July 16, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Upper Darby Municipal Building, located at 100 Garrett Road in Upper Darby. 

The County has a large number of open positions and is actively hiring staff for multiple departments and agencies, including the 911 Center, Central Purchasing, County Courthouse, Fair Acres, George W. Hill Correctional Facility, the Health Department, Human Services, IT/Information Technology, Juvenile Justice Services, Medical Examiner’s Office, Park Police, the Planning Department, Public Works, and the Sheriff’s Department.

Attendees will have an opportunity to meet the Recruitment Team to discuss open positions to gain a better understanding of the job duties and the benefits offered, and have the team review their resume and skill set to determine if they are a candidate for that position (or a different position that might be a better match).

Interested applicants are advised to bring copies of their resume and will have the opportunity to apply in person during the fair. On-site interviews may be held for qualified attendees.

Full-time positions include: Accountant, Administrator (Population Health), Administrator (Office of the Medical Examiner), Administrative Assistant (Human Resources), Assistant Director of Compensation, Assistant Public Defender, Audit Manager, Benefits Coordinator, Capital Project Manager, Caseworker 2 (Office of Mental Health), Clerical (multiple departments), Clerk Typist 2, Compensation Analyst, Conservation Technician, County Nurse, Correctional Officer ($2,000 sign-on bonus), Court Information Officer, Database Administrator, Deputy Sheriff, Deputy Warden of Security, Direct Observation Therapy Specialist, Director of Planning, Domestic Relations Officer, Environmental Planner, Senior, Environmental Planner, GIS Specialist, Disease Investigation Specialist (Health Department), Information Center Representative, Infrastructure Manager, IT Helpdesk Analyst, IT Security Analyst, Juvenile Probation Officer, Lead Emergency Planner, Maintenance, Maintenance Clerk, Maintenance Technician, Master Mechanic, OST Planner, Park Police Officer, Purchasing Assistant, Property Portfolio Manager, Senior GIS Specialist, Senior Talent Management Recruiter, Senior Transportation Planner, Substance Abuse Counselor, and numerous nursing positions (RN, LPN, CNA, Nursing Supervisor, and Unit Manager) and other support staff openings at Fair Acres.

Part-time positions include: Autopsy Technician (weekends only) and Court Officer.

Positions offer competitive employee benefits as well as opportunities for advancement. Interested individuals can also review open positions and apply online by clicking the buttons below.

Councilwoman Christine Reuther joined Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer, local elected officials and CeaseFirePA at a press conference at the steps of the Delaware County Courthouse on July 11 to call upon the PA Legislature to pass Extreme Risk Protection Orders, also known as Red Flag laws, to help reduce mass shootings, domestic violence, and firearm suicide.

Extreme Risk Protection Orders/Red Flag laws work by empowering family members and law enforcement to petition a judge to temporarily remove guns from a loved one in crisis, without subjecting them to an involuntary mental-health commitment. Many states have found massive reductions in suicides after enacting such legislation.

With the recent passage of the bipartisan Safer Communities Act, there is now $750 million in federal funding to states that enact ERPO/Red Flag Laws.

The crisis of gun violence impacts us all: Each week in Pennsylvania, 33 people are killed by guns. Pennsylvania now averages a mass shooting every 10 days. Women are five times more likely to be killed by an abusive partner if the abuser has access to a gun. Just 5% of suicide attempts are with a gun—but they are so deadly it still accounts for the lives of 900 Pennsylvanians.

Delaware County Council stands in support of this legislation that will save the lives of residents across Pennsylvania.

The Delaware County Office of Judicial Support provides select passport services to residents of Delaware County. 

Passport services are available Monday – Friday, from 8:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., and 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m., and on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. – 12 noon (with the exception of holiday weekends). 

Appointments are required for all passport services. Appointments can be scheduled by phone at (610) 891-4967 or by email at delcopassports@co.delaware.pa.us. When scheduling an appointment by email, please specify a preferred time during normal business hours and a member of the staff will contact you to arrange a mutually convenient time.

The Passport division is located in the Office of Judicial Support, Room 121 of the Government Center, 201 West Front Street, Media, PA 19063. 

Please note that passport renewals for adults are not available through the County. To renew an adult passport, please visit the US Department of State website (linked below).

For more details regarding available services, please visit the Delaware County Office of Judicial Support web page (see button below), or visit the U.S. Department of State website (see button below) for clarification processes for submitting new passport applications, renewals (for expired passports) and replacements (for lost or damaged passports), acceptable forms of ID, photographs, all associated fees, and acceptable forms of payment.

Delaware County’s newest and largest County park will be located on the former Don Guanella site in Marple Township. The 213-acre park will be focused on the woodlands that now serve as one of the county’s largest forests. 

Public input is a cornerstone of the project and will guide key elements of the plan. Delaware County is seeking fifteen community leaders to join the new Master Plan Advisory Committee for the former Don Guanella property. The master plan, to be completed in the Spring of 2023, will be the guiding document that identifies long-term conservation, woodland protection, infrastructure, and recreation improvements for the future county park.

The new committee is part of a public planning process that began earlier this year in order to engage the public in the planning process for the conservation and public use of the 213-acre property. 

The committee will meet an estimated six to eight times with the consulting team and key stakeholders from Delaware County through March 2023. Members will provide information, ideas, and perspectives to help develop a plan for the new park. 

Click below for more information on the Advisory Committee or to apply to serve as a member of the Advisory Committee. The deadline for submitting an applications is Friday, July 22.

Delaware County’s annual Rose Tree Park Summer Festival Concert Series continues, with free concerts scheduled throughout the summer, Wednesdays through Sundays, typically starting at 7:30 p.m. (check the schedule for times and other details).

Upcoming performers include: 

• Matt Santry Band. Nationally acclaimed singer/song-writer playing an “A-Z” repertoire, covering artists from Adele to Zeppelin. [Friday, 7/15]
• Upper Darby Summer Stage Shooting Stars. High-energy performing group with song and dance routines from Broadway, hit movies and pop music. [Saturday, 7/16]
• Jersey Beach Boys. Five costumed vocalists perform greatest hits of The Beach Boys & West Coast “summer fun” music! [Sunday, 7/17]
• Hedgerow Theatre presents: The World According to Snoopy. Charlie Brown & The Peanuts gang sing, dance, and celebrate their unique, witty world outlook on the comic strip by Charles Schulz. [Wednesday, 7/20]
• Eric Mintel Quartet. Jazz pianist composer Eric Mintel has thrilled audiences from the White House to the Kennedy Center & beyond for 25+ years! [Thursday, 7/21]

For the complete schedule, visit the Rose Tree Summer Festival website (linked below).

Concerts are weather permitting; there are no rain dates. Admission and parking are free. Handicapped parking is available. For more information, please call (610) 891-4455. 

Delaware County Govt Official 2022 Calendar

Meet your Delaware County Council members

The Delaware County Health Department website