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Tax Bill

Update on Tax Bills

Tax bills have been delayed due to the budget. Target date is March 1, 2022

Discount and face periods will be extended appropriately.

Health Fair

Rep. Kirkland Hosts Healthy Heart Health Fair Feb. 10 at Lighthouse Hall

Join Representative Brian Kirkland and our area’s health organizations to learn about the state and local resources available to help you lead a healthy life. Staff will be available to provide constituents with information on state government-related programs. and any problems you may have.

Stop by for these valuable resources, free giveaways, and complimentary refreshments.

10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Eddystone Lighthouse Hall
1401 9th Street, Eddystone, PA 19022

For more information, visit Rep. Kirkland’s official House of Representatives page or visit on Facebook.

Spay Neuter Providence Animal Center

February is National Spay/Neuter Awareness Month; Free Services Available from Providence Animal Center

Why Fix Your Furry Friend?

  • Help prevent overpopulation in shelters
  • Prevent medical and behavioral problems
  • Allow for a longer, healthier, and happier life

February is National Spay/Neuter Awareness Month, and thanks to a generous grant from the Alex & Elisabeth Lewyt Charitable Trust, Providence Animal Center is offering FREE spay or neuter surgery for owned dogs and cats, this month, and while funds last.

Families in need are encouraged to contact the PAC vet team by text or calling at 610-566-1370. Mention the Lewyt Fund. In addition to a free surgery, Rabies and Distemper vaccines will be provided at no cost.

Learn more at the Providence Animal Center website.

Eddystone Youth Program

Eddystone Youth Program for Ages 12-16 Begins January 25

Looking to have fun and learn new skills? The Eddystone Youth Program is a free after hours program for youths ages 12-16 that takes place twice a week for twelve weeks beginning Tuesday, January 25. The group meets from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Eddystone Lighthouse Hall and runs through April 14.

• Games
• Life Skills
• Goal Setting
• Arts and Crafts
• Team Building
• Fun!

Please visit http://info.edsisolutions.com/delcoeddystoneyouth to learn more and register.

For more information please call Mr. Mike at EDSI Delaware County at 610-876-4855.

Covid Testing at Home

Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests Now Available From Federal Government

Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order four (4) free at-⁠home COVID-⁠19 tests.
The tests are completely free. Orders will usually ship in 7-12 days.

The tests available for order:

  • Are rapid antigen at-home tests, not PCR
  • Can be taken anywhere
  • Give results within 30 minutes (no lab drop-off required)
  • Work whether or not you have COVID-⁠19 symptoms
  • Work whether or not you are up to date on your COVID-⁠19 vaccines
  • Are also referred to self-tests or over-the-counter (OTC) tests

Sign up to receive tests or learn more at covidtests.gov

County COVID Testing

Delaware County Opens Three New COVID-19 Testing Sites

Delaware County now has the highest number of COVID-19 cases in the Southeastern PA region. In response to the surge in cases and the urgent demand for COVID-19 testing, Delaware County Council and the Delaware County COVID-19 Task Force have worked with private partners and the State to open three additional COVID-19 testing sites.

The drive-through sites will provide free PCR COVID-19 testing to hundreds of Delaware County residents each day — helping to address the growing and urgent need for testing to slow the virus’ spread amid the Omicron surge.

Expanded Testing Sites in Delaware County:

Chester City Hall
1 Fourth St., Chester, PA
Thursday, January 6 from 11:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.

  • Testing is by appointment only
  • PCR testing for residents age 5 and older
  • No health insurance needed but please bring ID
  • Results provided in 3-5 business days

Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital
600 S. Wycombe Ave., Yeadon, PA
Week of Jan. 3: Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the public.
Week of Jan.10: Tuesday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the public.

Testing is reserved for First Responders, Emergency Management Services personnel, and Healthcare Workers from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. each morning.

  • No appointment is needed
  • PCR testing for residents age 3 and older
  • No health insurance needed but please bring ID
  • Results provided in 3-5 business days

Delaware County 911 Training Center
1600 Calcon Hook Rd., Sharon Hill, PA
Personic Health Care will begin operation of this free COVID-19 drive-through testing site at the Delaware County 911 Training Center on Jan. 7. Hours of operation and requirements will be updated at https://covidtestdelco.com/

The three new testing sites are additions to the County’s permanent testing sites located at the Delaware County Wellness Center in Yeadon and the Keystone First Wellness Center in Chester.

Delaware County Wellness Center
125 Chester Avenue, Yeadon, PA 19050
Mondays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Closed Mon., Jan. 17)

  • Free PCR testing for residents age 5 and older
  • Testing by appointment only
  • No health insurance needed but please bring ID
  • Results provided in 3-5 business days


Keystone First Wellness Center
1929 W. 9th Street Chester, PA 19013
Wednesdays from 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

  • Free PCR testing for residents age 5 and older
  • Testing by appointment only
  • No health insurance needed but please bring ID
  • Results provided in 3-5 business days

A full list of County-sponsored and non-County sponsored COVID-19 testing sites can be found at
delcopa.gov/testing.