Tragically, the COVID-19 pandemic has led to the death of almost a million Americans, with over 1,800 beloved Delaware County residents lost to the virus. These are family members, friends, neighbors, co-workers, and members of our community whose absence is felt each day. During the pandemic, many people were not able to say goodbye to their loved ones due to public health concerns or travel restrictions, causing even more pain during an already difficult time of grieving.  

“Delaware County Council extends our deepest condolences to those who have lost a loved one to COVID-19,” said Delaware County Council Chair Dr. Monica Taylor. “In the midst of this deadly pandemic, where so many are grieving the loss of family members and friends, neighbors and co-workers, it’s important that we pause and reflect, and remember those we have lost.” 

Council also acknowledged the front-line heroes who have faced the tragedy of COVID-19 each and every day. Healthcare workers, nursing home staffs, EMS workers, and Medical Examiners have experienced immense grief watching so many suffer and lose their lives. The magnitude of what they have been experiencing is truly something most of us can’t begin to fully understand.

A recording of the Memorial can be viewed on the County's YouTube channel.

The American Rescue Plan Act, also known as ARPA, became law just over a year ago, providing a series of stimulus checks in 2021 that served as a lifeline to many Americans, reducing food insecurity and providing basic relief for those struggling with the challenging economics caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. ARPA also provided several significant tax cuts for working families, including transformational changes to the Child Tax Credit.  

Thanks to the new legislation, families—either parents or legal guardians—can now receive up to $3,600 per child for children ages 0 to 5 and $3,000 per child for children ages 6 to 17. Even families with $0 in income can claim the Child Tax Credit if they have qualifying dependent children under the age of 18.

Millions of families were able to receive monthly advance payments of the Child Tax Credit between July and December 2021 due to ARPA. Now, in order to receive the rest of their tax credit, those families must file their 2021 tax return. Eligible families that did not receive advance payments can claim the full credit amount when they file their 2021 tax return. For most families, the deadline to file a tax return is April 18. 

All eligible families can receive the full credit if they made up to $150,000 for a married couple or $112,500 for a family with a single parent in 2021. Above these income thresholds, the amount of the credit is gradually reduced.

The Child Tax Credit, including monthly payments in 2021, is not taxable, and receiving the Child Tax Credit does not impact eligibility for or lower the amount of other federal benefits.

Take advantage of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) tax programs.

Child Tax Credit details and a listing of local tax organizations helping low- and moderate income families.

On Friday, March 11, 2022, at 2:30 p.m., the Delaware County Bar Association’s Women in the Law Section will host a program celebrating women’s history month, with a focus on local women trailblazers working in the legal field.

The first part of the program will feature a seminar about Carrie Burnham Kilgore, an ardent advocate of women’s suffrage, the first female student admitted to the University of Pennsylvania Law School, and the first woman admitted to the Bar in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Attendees will enjoy a live reenactment of her oral argument for women’s voting rights before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.

The second part of the program will be a panel discussion, moderated by Delaware County Register of Wills Rachel Ezzell Berry, featuring some of our first female attorneys, judges and presidents of the Delaware County Bar Association, who will share their stories and take questions from the audience. 

Presenters include Jennifer M. DiPillo, Director of the Crime Victims Law Project, Gabriella Grosso, attorney for the Crime Victims Law Project, Vincent Davalos, attorney for the Crime Victims Law Project, Kim Krzyzaniak, Owner, Lead Counsel at Law Offices of Kimberly Krzyzaniak, Hon. Patricia Jenkins, Hon. Nusrat Love, Katyoun Copeland, Esquire, and Colleen M. Neary, Esquire.

The event will be held from 2:30 to 4 p.m. on Friday, March 11, 2022 at the Delaware County Bar Association, located at 335 W. Front St. in Media. Members of the public are invited to attend; registration and prepayment for the event can be done online through the Delaware County Bar Association website linked below.  

Visit the Delaware County Bar Association website to register.

$40 for DCBA members, $55 for non-members

Delaware County is actively hiring staff for the new Delaware County Health Department, the George W. Hill Correctional Facility, the Delaware County Courthouse, the County Sheriff's Department, Fair Acres, the Bureau of Elections, the Medical Examiner’s Office, Human Services, and the County's Park Police.

To help residents interested in applying for these positions, the County is holding a Job Fair on March 12 and 13 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Delaware County 911 Center, located at 360 N. Middletown Road in Media, PA. 

Delaware County Job Fair

Dates: Sat. & Sun., March 12 & 13

Time: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Location: Delaware County 911 Center, 360 N. Middletown Road, Media, PA 19063 

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

Jobs are listed alphabetically

Individuals interested in working for the County of Delaware are asked to complete a Job Interest Form

Melissa Lyon, Director of the Delaware County Health Department, and Rosemarie Halt, Interim Administrator, Division of Population Health and Board of Health Chair, were honored to present resolutions to Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital President Christopher Cullom and Joanne McFall, Market President for Keystone First, in recognition of their partnership with Delaware County and their organization’s critical response efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Delaware County, as well as the entire world, has faced immense challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic for more than two years, including the loss of income among residents and businesses, serious illnesses, and the loss of lives.

These partnerships and the support of Keystone First and Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic/Keystone First have been vital in the County’s fight against COVID-19, delivering thousands of COVID-19 vaccination doses and PCR tests for the residents of our community. 

Joanne McFall, Market President for Keystone First, receiving the Delaware County Resolution recognizing Keystone First's COVID-19 efforts, and Delaware County Council Chair Dr. Monica Taylor

Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital President Christopher Cullom with Melissa Lyon, Delaware County Health Department Director, and Rosemarie Halt, Interim Administrator, Division of Population Health & Board of Health Chair

For the 33rd year, the Mad Poets Society and Delaware County Libraries present the Delaware County Young Poets Competition! 

Entries are being accepted from students throughout Delaware County, from first grade through twelfth grade from March 1 through April 1, 2022. Submit one original poem per student to any public library in Delaware County or online (see the button below). 

Poems will be judged by grade level. Original poems must be typed or written neatly on an 8 ½ by 11 size sheet of paper (no odd size or construction paper, please).  

Please include student’s name, phone number, address, parent email (no school emails), grade, and school on the top right (front) of the poem. If the information is not listed, the entry will be disqualified. Contact information is for notification purposes only and will not be shared.

Winners will be contacted by email the week of May 2 and will be invited to send a recorded reading of their work for posting on social media. Winners’ poems and names will be published in our annual poetry anthology, posted on Delaware County Libraries’ website, as well as the Mad Poets Society website.

The Young Poets Competition will culminate in a special virtual awards event in June. The contest is sponsored by the Mad Poets Society, Delaware County Libraries, Keystone State Literacy Association: Delaware County, Rose Tree Media Optimist Club, Pennsylvania Poetry Society, and Pennsylvania Council on the Arts.

One original poem per student. Deadline is April 1, 2022. Please include all necessary information!

For information about the wide range of library services available to all Delaware County residents.

Delaware County Govt Official 2022 Calendar

Meet your Delaware County Council members

The Delaware County Task Force's COVID-19 website