# UDCCED > Upper Darby Corporation for Community and Economic Development ## Posts - [Proposed Plastics Reduction Ordinance - Business Community Survey](https://udcced.org/proposed-plastics-reduction-ordinance-business-community-survey/): Proposed Plastics Reduction Ordinance – Business Community Survey Upper Darby Township is considering a new ordinance focused on reducing the use of plastic bags and invites the business community to complete a survey. Results of the survey will be shared and comments welcomed at Community Feedback sessions in September 2025. Please go to upperdarby.org/CEDCommunityFeedback for a link to the survey and to learn more. Your feedback will help shape the future of Upper Darby Township. Thank you for participating. - [Business Event Oct. 16](https://udcced.org/business-event-oct-16/): Upper Darby business owners! In partnership with The Enterprise Center, their "Biz on Wheels" mobile unit will visit the township on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, stopping first at Long Lane & Clinton Road and then at Garrett Road & Edmonds Avenue (all Upper Darby businesses are welcome to visit either site.) - [Jazz Fest](https://udcced.org/jazz-fest/): The Bywood Community Association is pleased to present our 2024 Summer Jazz Fest. Join us at our community garden next Friday, July 26th from 6:30 to 8 p.m. for a night of good music, fun, and fellowship.   - [Upper Darby International Festival 2024](https://udcced.org/upper-darby-international-festival-2024/): Saturday, September 28, 20241 p.m. to 6 p.m Mayor Ed Brown invites you to join in celebrating The World in One Place at the 7th Annual Upper Darby International Festival on Saturday, September 28, 2024, from 1pm to 6pm.  The International Festival is a signature event for Upper Darby, the sixth largest municipality in Pennsylvania, with a population of more than 85,000 people, representing dozens of cultures from around the world and with over 100 languages spoken.  Thousands of local residents have attended previous years’ Festivals, which showcased Upper Darby’s rich cultural diversity through food, live performances and activities for the whole family.   ... - [Bywood Tool Library Opening](https://udcced.org/bywood-tool-library-opening/): Bywood Tool Library OpeningSaturday, June 29th, 10 am232 Richfield Street, Upper Darby, PA - [Municipal Branch’s Kickoff on Saturday, June 29, beginning at 2pm](https://udcced.org/municipal-branchs-kickoff-on-saturday-june-29-beginning-at-2pm/): This Adventure is created and run by the teens and promises fun and activities for all! Next up is the Municipal Branch’s Kickoff on Saturday, June 29, beginning at 2pm. - [Safari Parties this Wednesday, June 26th, beginning at 6pm](https://udcced.org/safari-parties-this-wednesday-june-26th-beginning-at-6pm/): Safari Parties this Wednesday, June 26th, beginning at 6pm - [UD Jazz Jam](https://udcced.org/ud-jazz-jam/): https://www.upperdarby.org/jazzjam Note: This event has been changed to Saturday due to the threat of rain today. Delco Jazz Jam 2023 Saturday, July 15th from 4pm-9pm Delco Jazz Jam 2023 is a night full of live jazz performances highlighting local jazz education programs and Berks Arts getJazzed headliner, Gerald Veasley. Featured ensembles include MusicMan Jazz Jam! Camp, Settlement Music School, The Philadelphia Clef Club for Performing Arts, and West Philly’s MJS Trio. The event ends with an open jam session for all with Phily’s Jazz Collaborative, Omar’s Hat. While you enjoy cool jazz on a hot night, you can also relax ... - [Environmental Town Hall, May 13](https://udcced.org/environmental-town-hall-may-13/): Environmental Town Hall, May 13 - [Supper Club - Little Saigon](https://udcced.org/supper-club-little-saigon/): 113 Fairfield Ave, Upper Darby, PA 19082 I $$ I ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I BYOB Truly a classic, authentic mom-and-pop restaurant that always hits the target. We visited with a small group and had a great time. The food was, as always, very good and the owners are some of the loveliest people you’ll ever meet. Hours are limited so check first. At this time Weds through Sunday 5-7:30. Little Saigon - [Supper Club - Wilson's Secret Sauce](https://udcced.org/supper-club-wilsons-secret-sauce/): 265 E. Township Line Rd Upper Darby, PA 19082 I $$ I ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Supper Club Upper Darby continues for 2023 at Wilson’s Secret Sauce. Steve Wilson was a backyard barbeque expert who transitioned to winning competitions, started catering, and in 2018 opened the restaurant with his wife Kelly. It’s spacious and casual inside. We really appreciate that there are vegan and vegetarian options and grilled veggies besides the usual BBQ options. It’s a BYOB, and they also offer outdoor seating in warmer weather. secretsaucebbq.com - [Vote!](https://udcced.org/vote-2/): We know you’ve seen lots of off-putting ads and plenty of mailers, but it still is important to vote tomorrow. Find your polling place: https://www.vote.org/polling-place-locator/ - [Upper Darby "Bus Revolution" events](https://udcced.org/upper-darby-bus-revolution-events/): Upper Darby "Bus Revolution" events, your feedback needed! - [Supper Club - El Cuscatleco](https://udcced.org/el-cuscatleco/): 29 Garrett Rd, Upper Darby, PA 19082 I (484) 461-3156 I $$ I ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Supper Club Upper Darby continues at the Salvadoran Restaurant “El Cuscatleco”. Our group of 7 had a fantastic meal on Friday night at this BYOB just a short walk from the 69th street terminal, the Tower Theater or the Township Building. We started early at 6 pm, the place quickly filled up, the servers were bustling, and plates started coming. They have an extensive menu of both Salvadoran and Mexican-style offerings. - [Supper Club - Kings and Queens Liberian Cuisine](https://udcced.org/kings-and-queens-liberian-cuisine/): 107 Fairfield Ave, Upper Darby, PA 19082 I $$ I ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ Our second “Supper Club” foray was a visit to “Kings and Queens” a Liberian restaurant on the eastern edge of a block of stores between Garret Road and Bywood and just across from the Township building. Although due to Covid restrictions, they are only serving in take-out containers, they hope to resume standard dining arrangements soon. - [Supper Club - Korean Grill House](https://udcced.org/supper-club/): 7260 Marshall Rd, Upper Darby, PA 19082 I $$ I ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Supper Club Upper Darby started at the outstanding Korean Grill House. Owned and run by a young Korean couple, this is their dream business, persevering under tough circumstances. Taking over ownership just a couple of years before the pandemic, they made good use of the long hiatus by remodeling and reinventing their menu. They are now fully open, currently Wednesday thru Sunday, and presenting a unique and delectable dining experience that would be hard to beat anywhere in this area. - [Bus Revolution Event](https://udcced.org/bus-revolution-event/): From Connect the Dots. I hope you’re doing well! You may know of us from the Comprehensive Plan work going on in Lansdowne. I wanted to reach out personally to let you know of an important opportunity to have a say again: this time in SEPTA’s Bus Network Redesign (Bus Revolution).  The Bus Revolution team is (virtually) coming to Delaware County this coming Thursday, June 2nd, at 6:30pm for a Community Conversation. You’ll get to learn more about the network options developed, get the chance to see how the different ideas for the SEPTA bus network might affect Delaware County – and most importantly, share what ... - [Watershed Adaptation Corps Oppty.](https://udcced.org/watershed-adaptation-corps-oppty/): Membership/job opening for the Watershed Adaptation Corps is now available.  The members will be gathering data from community members and physical observation, sharing this data with the Watershed Partners Team comprised of Drexel Engineering, University of Pennsylvania Water Center,  Hunter City University of New York and representatives from the Darby and Cobbs Creek areas. The goal for these efforts will be the design of adaptations to decrease flooding in downstream areas.  Learn more. The position is comprised of 12 hours/month over the course of 18 months at $15/hour.  Training will be provided .  The closing for applications is May 31st.   ... - [Grant Opportunities](https://udcced.org/grant-opportunities/): UPCOMING APPLICATION DEADLINES:   PCCD/PSU Child Maltreatment Solutions Network Project Safe and Smart Solicitation: January 24, 2022  (Funding Source: State Endowment Act Funds) Community-based organizations and school entities are eligible to apply for the project. – To implement a pilot prevention research project that includes the school-based program Safe Touches and a parent education program, Smart Parents.    U.S. Health Resources & Services Administration Rural Health Network Development Planning: January 28, 2022  (Funding Source: Federal Funding) Public or private, non-profit or for-profit entities, including faith-based, community-based, tribes and tribal organizations. – To support the planning and development of integrated health care ... - [Help Afghan Refugees](https://udcced.org/help-afghan-refugees/): There will now be over 120,000 Afghan Refugees with a little over 50% being children of all ages moving to one base in NJ starting this week. Items that we take for granted are needed. Please assist in efforts to get as many of the much-needed items to them as soon as possible. Ways to help: GoFundMe:https://gofund.me/33421d66 Amazon Wishlist:https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2N54JFVITNDA9?ref_=wl_share The high need items are: 1) Strollers and Car Seats (they use these for the babies to sleep and to walk them around) – they have approximately 467 pregnant women currently on Base right now. There are also many infants and ... - [2021 Upper Darby International Festival](https://udcced.org/2021-upper-darby-international-festival/) - [2021 Annual Federal Reserve Small Business Credit Survey](https://udcced.org/2021-annual-federal-reserve-small-business-credit-survey/): For the second consecutive year, the Delaware County Commerce Center is partnering with the Federal Reserve to collect data on our Small Business’s ability to access credit. The survey is available until November 19th.  We will be asking our community economic partners, state and federal elected officials, Delco Strong grantees, and other businesses to help us promote/request Small Businesses located in Delaware County take the survey. As a partner, we are provided a unique link for Delaware County businesses to take the Federal Reserve Survey.  If we are successful in having 50+ Delaware County businesses respond through our link we ... - [Project Coordinator Job Opening](https://udcced.org/project-coordinator-job-opening/): Upper Darby Corporation for Community and Economic Development (UDCCED) has been awarded a grant from the Foundation for Delaware County to partner with Centro de Apoyo on a Free Farmers’ Market to bring fresh fruits and vegetables and nutrition lessons to the members of the Centro Community.  We propose to hold 7-10 farmers’ markets, one each month, starting in September 2021 until April 2022 in which Centro Community Members can pick up free produce.  In addition, we would hold six monthly nutrition lessons for approximately 25 community members.   Job Description for the Project Coordinator Centro de Apoyo Comunitario and the ... - [Volunteers Needed!](https://udcced.org/volunteers-needed/): Volunteers Needed for Darby Creek Invasive Plant Removal Project - [County Programs](https://udcced.org/county-programs/): Two County Programs came to our attention. The first is a county-funded back to work bonus for small businesses: SMALL BUSINESSES Be more competitive in hiring this summer by accessing $250 to pass along to up to 5 new hires before September 30, 2021. Businesses with up to 25 Full-time Equivalent staff are eligible. Complete this brief Application.  https://pacareerlinkdelco.org/back-to-work-bonus/ The second is a county-funded program to send your child to summer camp so you can work:  CAREGIVERS Apply for up to $1,000 in credits toward your children’s summer camp fees so you can do your job search or return to ... - [Tree Tenders of Upper Darby Photo Gallery Launch](https://udcced.org/tree-tenders-of-upper-darby-photo-gallery-launch/): In honor of Arbor Day 2021, Tree Tenders of Upper Darby is launching it’s Photo Gallery – Upper Darby Loves Trees!   Will you join us in being TREE HUGGERS?  Take your picture or a family or friends picture hugging a tree and post it here:  https://sites.google.com/view/udlovestrees/photo-gallery  Enjoy viewing pictures of fellow Upper Darby residents and feel the love!  Tell your family, friends, and neighbors to join the fun. Check back frequently to see who is giving and getting a hug! - [Covid-19 Vaccine - Delco](https://udcced.org/2204/): Great news! Delaware County continues to receive thousands of doses of the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines. Because of this increased supply, we are now making several thousand new appointments available! Drive-Thru Appointments Now Available New vaccine appointments include drive-thru appointments at our Delaware County-partnered Mercy Fitzgerald vaccination site in Darby on Wednesday, April 21 and Thursday, April 22. Mercy Fitzgerald uses the Moderna vaccine. Free Please note: All Delaware County vaccinations  are free. No insurance is required. Please click “Schedule My Appointment” to go to the Delaware County website, review the latest vaccine information, and schedule your appointment.Schedule My Appointment EligibilityAll adults ages 18 and ... - [Shuttered Venue Operators Grant](https://udcced.org/shuttered-venue-operators-grant/): A grant that provides emergency assistance for eligible venues affected by COVID-19. Program details The Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) program was established by the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act, and amended by the American Rescue Plan Act. The program includes over $16 billion in grants to shuttered venues, to be administered by SBA’s Office of Disaster Assistance. Eligible applicants may qualify for grants equal to 45% of their gross earned revenue, with the maximum amount available for a single grant award of $10 million. $2 billion is reserved for eligible applications with up to 50 full-time ... - [Inequitable PA School Funding](https://udcced.org/inequitable-pa-school-funding/):   UUJusticePA Economic Justice Team presents: The Road to the Racial Wealth Gap Begins With Inequitable PA School Funding (and what we are doing about it). Presenters: Public Citizens for Children and Youth:  Tomea Sippo Smith, Education Policy Directo Pa Education Law Center: Maura McInerney, Legal Director Education Voters:  Susan Spicka, Executive Director   Join us on April 15th from 7 – 8:30 pm. - [Free Financial Classes](https://udcced.org/free-financial-classes/): The course is free and open to all. Register Today. - [Free Art Classes](https://udcced.org/free-art-classes/) - [Delco STRONG PA C.H.I.R.P. Pennsylvania CV- 19 Hospitality Industry Recovery Program](https://udcced.org/delco-strong-pa-c-h-i-r-p-pennsylvania-cv-19-hospitality-industry-recovery-program/): ATTENTION: This program is ONLY available to business entities that operate in Delaware County, whose primary business is in Accommodations or Food Services and Drinking Places, where accommodations, food and drink is served to or provided for the public, with or without charge. - [Topic: A Healthy Economy](https://udcced.org/topic-a-healthy-economy/): A healthy economy should be designed to thrive, not grow | Kate RaworthWhat would a sustainable, universally beneficial economy look like? \”Like a doughnut,\” says Oxford economist Kate Raworth. In a stellar, eye-opening talk, she explains how we can move countries out of the hole — where people are falling short on life’s essentials — and create regenerative, distributive economies that work within the planet … A Ted Talk - [Rain Garden Workshop](https://udcced.org/rain-garden-workshop/): Free Rain Garden Workshop - [Forbes: "President Biden’s Changes To PPP Are A Big Win For Main Street And Business Owners Of Color: Five Key Changes"](https://udcced.org/forbes-president-bidens-changes-to-ppp-are-a-big-win-for-main-street-and-business-owners-of-color-five-key-changes/): Helpful changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) - [Upper Darby gets Million Dollar Grant for a new Community Center.](https://udcced.org/upper-darby-gets-million-dollar-grant-for-a-new-community-center/): The site of the old welcome center across from the former Sears parking lot is going to look a lot different! From the Daily Times: Imagine for a moment a vibrant, clean, well-lit community building with rooftop views of the city designed to stimulate growth for surrounding businesses. On Thursday, Upper Darby Mayor Barbarann Keffer announced a $1 million grant from the Pennsylvania Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program for just such a place, a planned Upper Darby Community Center. The grant will enable the project to move from the study phase to site preparation and will replace the current multi-purpose welcome ... - [Small Business Grants](https://udcced.org/small-business-grants/): SMALL BUSINESSES IN DELAWARE AND CHESTER COUNTIES CAN NOW APPLY FOR LOCAL GRANTS! - [Holiday Assistance Program](https://udcced.org/holiday-assistance-program/): Our friends in UDTJ write: Dec 7 “Because of the severe effects the Pandemic has had on many in our community, we are launching the first UDTJ Holiday Assistance Program. In order to prevent the already deep systemic inequality from getting worse as a result of the pandemic, UDTJ has decided to take direct action on behalf of the community. We will be doing direct-to-person donations of holiday gifts, winter clothes, and non-perishable food and delivering them during the week of Christmas! We are accepting assistance requests as well as donations and volunteers to assist us in this process. You ... - [Centro de Apoyo Comunitario Holiday Drive](https://udcced.org/centro-de-apoyo-comunitario-holiday-drive/): If you have been wondering how to show some love to our essential workers in the immigrant community, we can help. - [Free Covid-19 Testing](https://udcced.org/free-covid-19-testing/): In partnership with CATE and the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Delaware County is hosting free Covid-19 testing sites for any Delaware County residents, 12 years of age and older. Please see the attached flyers.  The testing is free (no insurance required), masks must be worn to the testing sites, and no ID is required. There is no pre-registration. Results will take up to 48 business hours. If anyone has any questions, they can call 610-891-6129. Monday, November 16th & Tuesday, November 17thUS Army Reserve – Drive-thru testing500 W 24th StreetUpland, PA 1901310 AM – 3 PM Monday, November 16thUpper Darby ... - [Governor Wolf Announces New Funding Available to Protect Homeless Pennsylvanians During COVID-19 Resurgence](https://udcced.org/governor-wolf-announces-new-funding-available-to-protect-homeless-pennsylvanians-during-covid-19-resurgence/): November 05, 2020 PRESS RELEASE,  PUBLIC HEALTH Governor Tom Wolf announced that nearly $20 million is now available to assist Pennsylvanians currently experiencing homelessness. The commonwealth received its second allocation of federal COVID-19 Homeless Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG-CV) funds, and the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) has set aside a portion of those funds to be used toward emergency shelter in preparation for the winter months 2020-21. - [Vote!](https://udcced.org/vote/): It’s your duty and privilege to vote. You can do it any day going forward in person at the Media Courthouse and other locations or at your local polling place on Election day Nov 3. For more information visit this site to learn everything you need to know about voting in PA: www.votespa.com - [Rent Relief](https://udcced.org/rent-relief/): If you need rent relief because of the coronavirus pandemic, you can now apply for assistance through a program from the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency that began accepting applications this week. The PHFA’s CARES Rent Relief Program will provide $150 million worth of rental assistance to qualified tenants, and you can apply until Sept. 30. The program is part of a $2.6 billion spending plan that state lawmakers approved in late May, with funding coming from Pennsylvania’s portion of the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act. “Many people, through no fault of their own, are finding themselves and their families in jeopardy of losing their ... - [Goat powered landscaping?](https://udcced.org/goat-powered-landscaping/): This novel way of clearing out an overgrown area was covered by the local ABC affiliate. We heard about it just today from a friend and think it is pretty ingenious. - [Save the Date](https://udcced.org/save-the-date/): Fruits of the Family TableUpcoming events September 4th, Property Ownership Fruits of the Family Table is extremely excited to be partnering with Keller Williams Realty Devon-Wayne to learn about the do’s and don’t of home and property ownership.https://www.eventbrite.com/e/home-buyer-investment-seminar-tickets-117687292861 September 10th, Spiritual Accountability Have you ever wondered through life trying to fix problems using your own methods? Only to realize that you are not in control. Many people are…https://www.eventbrite.com/e/overcoming-adversities-by-applying-spiritual-practices-lunch-learn-tickets-117673000111 September 17th, Financial Planning in a Crisis (Forthcoming Info) September 24th, Managing Stress & Grief in a Pandemic We have lost so much throughout this pandemic: our daily routines, our connections to ... - [Job Opening:](https://udcced.org/job-opening/): Seasonal Bureau of Elections Clerk – Mail-in Ballot Processer Elections – Bureau of Elections Clerk, Seasonal Mail-in Ballot Processer The County of Delaware is seeking seasonal Election Clerks to assist in the upcoming November 3, 2020 Presidential General Election. Elections Clerks will be trained to process mail-in ballots. This position requires the ability to understand County precincts and mail-in ballot components with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Successful Clerks will be invited to help with future elections. Job Opening: Seasonal Bureau of Elections Clerk – Mail-in Ballot ProcesserDepartment: Bureau of ElectionsLocation: The Wharf at Rivertown, Chester, PA (tentative location)Assignment ... - [Everyone.Better.Together.](https://udcced.org/everyone-better-together/): UDCCED is collecting funds for Centro de Apoyo Comunitario in Upper Darby. All donations given for Centro will assist our neighbors with various bills, medical costs, groceries, and housing relief they may be in need of due to the impact of Covid-19.  If you received a P-EBT card, or just want to give, and you are truly not in need of the extra help yourself, PLEASE click on the link below and DONATE!  Donation page: https://udcced.org/donations/ - [Business Assistance from Score](https://udcced.org/business-assistance-from-score/): SCORE offers free live webinars & interactive courses on demand on small business topics.Due to the coronavirus crisis, local, in-person workshops are suspended. Click on Title below or view Calendar to Register What it Takes to Start and Run a Successful Non-profit Thursday, July 9, 2020 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM EDTThis interactive presentation is designed to cover: -What are the key-steps in starting a Non-profit? -What are some of the day-to-day tactics which can help maintain a successful Non- profit? -What are some strategies that can be used over time to ensure continued success?This is an online event. How to Gain ... - [What will you do?](https://udcced.org/what-will-you-do/): The Mass Poor People’s Assembly and Moral March on Washington Digital Gathering is just 3 days away and momentum is growing! We are working with more than 200 partner organizations across the country, including unions, religious denominations, and social and environmental justice organizations to ensure that our message is heard far and wide:Somebody’s been hurting our people, and it’s gone on for far too long. And WE WON’T BE SILENT ANYMORE. Check out our new June 20 video here, and spread the word far and wide. We will hear from service workers from the Midwest forced to work through the pandemic, a ... - [New Cares act grants](https://udcced.org/new-cares-act-grants/): Small businesses take note: Gov. Wolf Announces $225 Million Grant Program for Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19 New Cares act grants from the state for Businesses— The money intended for Rural Regions Restaurants Retail Businesses (main street) Please see the link below for complete information: https://www.governor.pa.gov/newsroom/gov-wolf-announces-225-million-grant-program-for-small-businesses-impacted-by-covid-19/ - [UPPER DARBY REBUILD](https://udcced.org/upper-darby-rebuild/): UPPER DARBY TOWNSHIP TO LAUNCH ‘UPPER DARBY REBUILD’ GRANT PROGRAM FOR LOCAL SMALL BUSINESSES MONDAY, JUNE 15 2020 11:00 AM — 12:30 PM Businesses are encouraged to attend; please register at https://entrepreneurworks.ticketleap.com/. UPPER DARBY REBUILD Upper Darby Township officials announced plans for a $350,000 grant program for Upper Darby-based small businesses, to help offset financial losses caused by the coronavirus pandemic. “Our community has withstood a great deal this year. From the COVID-19 pandemic, to the recent unrest over the longstanding racial injustices, as we come out of these turbulent times, we come out with a renewed sense or purpose, of community, of camaraderie. ... - [Food Bank Week 4!](https://udcced.org/food-bank-week-4/): Last week was a banner week for our fresh food fundraiser! - [Community Solar](https://udcced.org/community-solar/): As you may know, we’ve been pushing for a Community Solar authorization bill (HB 531) for quite a while. Despite getting a huge number of cosponsors from both parties, the bill has been stuck in the House Consumer Affairs Committee because Chair Brad Roae is anti-solar and refuses to hold a vote or a hearing. Now, we have an opportunity to bypass Rep Roae by amending another bill (related to water metering, but still pertaining to the Public Utility section of the law) that has already passed out of Consumer Affairs. Details are below. We need your help! Please call your State Representative before 1pm ... - [Food Bank Week 3!](https://udcced.org/food-bank-week-3/): It’s here!  The 3rd Week of our 4 Week Fresh Food Fundraiser for the UD Food Bank!  Each week at the food bank over 30 families were able to put fresh foods on their tables.  Please help UDCCED and FOTFT meet their goal of providing fresh fruits and veggies for 4 weeks!  We have been working with the Food Bank Manager to ensure that there is too much or too little for the families who need the produce.  Help us continue to do this for at least two more weeks!  Upper Darby Corporation for Community and Economic Development (UDCCED) and ... - [Food Bank Week 2!](https://udcced.org/food-bank-week-2/): The Upper Darby Food Bank has served the community for the past 15 years and has stepped up its work during the COVID 19 Pandemic to serve many more people. - [Voting in PA](https://udcced.org/voting-in-pa/): Important voting deadlines are approaching for Pennsylvania’s primary election! MAY 18TH:  deadline to register to vote in the June 2 primary.   MAY 26TH:  deadline to apply for a mail-in or absentee ballot.  Do not wait – apply today to make sure you vote in time!  Apply online at votesPA.com or call 1-877-VOTESPA (1-877-868-3772).   Voting by mail is safe, secure and convenient. You can do it from the comfort and privacy of your home and on your cell phone or tablet!   - [Food Bank](https://udcced.org/food-bank/): The Upper Darby Food Bank has served the community for the past 15 years and has stepped up its work during the COVID 19 Pandemic to serve many more people. - [Vote by mail](https://udcced.org/vote-by-mail/): June 2 is the NEW date for Pennsylvania’s Primary We are writing with IMPORTANT news. To protect the health and safety of all Pennsylvanians while ensuring access to voting, the PA primary election has been rescheduled to Tuesday, June 2. Also, a new mail-in ballot option is available to ALL Pennsylvania voters. Vote from the comfort and safety of your home: Visit VotesPA.com Apply Online at VotesPA.com/ApplyMailBallot Registered voters can apply for a mail-in ballot online with a valid PA driver’s license or photo I.D. from the PA Department of Transportation (PennDOT). Military and overseas voters should visit the information for military and overseas voters ... - [Friday Night Light Events](https://udcced.org/friday-night-light-events/): We’ve been invited, Fruits of the Family Table is hosting a social every Friday night on Zoom. They write: Our Friday Night Light series will take place weekly on Friday evenings from 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm beginning Friday, April 24th 2020. “An hour of togetherness, motivation and support. On Zoom—ID: 637-160-9379 https://zoom.us/ - [Movie-Time!](https://udcced.org/movie-time/): Hi Friends, Staying motivated and engaged in the work of democracy can be hard. Staying motivated and engaged in the work of democracy during a pandemic can be even harder. There are so many other things to do that suck up our time and energy—figuring out how to juggle homeschooling our kids and working remotely, how to pay the bills when we’ve lost jobs, how to get toilet paper when the shelves are bare, how to get our audio and video working on Zoom, and above all how to keep ourselves and our families healthy. But our democratic institutions are ... - [Delco Business and Workforce Online Presentation](https://udcced.org/delco-business-and-workforce-online-presentation/): Delaware County is hosting an online presentation to the business and workforce community on May 4 at 3:30 pm. Presentations will be made by Council, the Delaware County Commerce Center, the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce, State Rep. Leanne Krueger, CareerLink and other County offices. The presentation will focus on resources and information including: The Delco Strong Program Assistance with Unemployment Benefits Updates from the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce and the Commerce Center Employment Opportunities Guidance for Businesses Starting to Reopen Watch Live Here: https://www.delcopa.gov/ich/resources/coronavirus.html https://www.delcopa.gov/ich/resources/coronavirus.html - [Delaware County Launches "Delco Strong Small Business Support" Program](https://udcced.org/loans-for-small-businesses/): If you work for or own a small business, we urge you to take advantage of these grant and loan opportunities. -UDCCED Opportunity 1 A new program called “DELCO Strong” just went live this afternoon, April 24th. We recommend if you are interested to put in an application as soon a possible. Visit www.delcostrong.delcopa.org . Opportunity 2 The state also had a 0% loan program “COVID-19 Working Capital Access Program”. It was first come first serve, and it ran out of money very fast.  New money might be put into the program and in anticipation of the Delco commerce center will ... - [Census 2020](https://udcced.org/census-2020/): This video helps explain why the census matters to our community. - [Free Rain Garden and Stormwater Management Workshop](https://udcced.org/free-rain-garden-and-stormwater-management-workshop/): Want to help beautify Upper Darby Township and help with stormwater management at the same time?  Why not plant a Rain Garden on your property?  Come to the FREE Rain Garden Workshop on March 7th at the Drexel Hill Middle School and learn how to do this!  For more information click on the link below! LEARN MORE - [Multicultural Communities in America Conversations & Coaching Sessions](https://udcced.org/multicultural-communities-in-america-conversations-coaching-sessions/): Education Resources for Living is excited to announce an additional location for our Multicultural Communities in America Conversations & Coaching sessions. We are beginning February 20, 2020, at Five Points Coffee, 47 Long Lane in Upper Darby, PA 19082.   Our new location was inspired by the many different cultural households in this area. Please share our additional location. We hope you will join us on ‘Third Thursday’s’ —5:30–7 pm to explore or expand your awareness of yourselves and others in business or personal relationships. Beverages and light snacks. Please register at— Events — Education Resources for Living - [Bridges to Wealth—Coming to Upper Darby](https://udcced.org/bridges-to-wealth-coming-to-upper-darby/): Coming soon— Join Bridges to Wealthfor a free 2-class financial empowerment series Bridges to Wealth (B2W) provides free educational classes and wealth-building opportunities for underserved communities. The program’s curriculum was developed by the University of Pennsylvania Wharton School of Business and Graduate School of Education faculty who are also engaged in teaching the classes. After completing the program’s business literacy curriculum, participants can join self-governed savings groups (whose members pool investments and lend to one another) and investment groups. To increase its impact, B2W also provides training and support to community leaders so that they can direct business literacy efforts ... - [Upper Darby police announce new interim superintendent](https://udcced.org/upper-darby-police-announce-new-interim-superintendent/): The Upper Darby Police Department announced a new interim superintendent, Timothy Bernhard on Monday. Photo and video below courtesy of ABC TV. Superintendent Timothy Bernhard has taken over as interim leader of the Upper Darby Police Department. - [Upper Darby Summer Stage](https://udcced.org/upper-darby-summer-stage/) ## Pages - [Tower Theater District](https://udcced.org/tower-theater-district/) - [Development Map](https://udcced.org/development-map/): Proposed Land Development Map for Delaware County https://dcpd.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=29974498816a40e38cc012790ea23e55 - [Real Estate Map](https://udcced.org/real-estate-map/): Real Estate Map for Delaware County Caveat: this map is very slow to respond and may not work properly, but the link is below. http://delcorealestate.co.delaware.pa.us/pt/maps/mapadv.aspx Census Data for Upper Darby Census Data Link – Map Version Census Data Link – Table Version https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/widget_240x420.php/?qfembed=5ri6nw1vb - [Historical Map](https://udcced.org/historical-map/): Historical Overhead Photo Downloads for Delaware County https://datacommons.maps.arcgis.com/apps/View/index.html?appid=10af5f75f9f94f01866359ba398cb6a9 - [Zoning Map](https://udcced.org/zoning-map/): Zoning Map for Delaware County https://dcpd.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=a6467e1bc8f34d2faa3d7d2e4099097a - [Maps](https://udcced.org/maps/): Zoning Map for Delaware County https://dcpd.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=a6467e1bc8f34d2faa3d7d2e4099097a Historical Overhead Photo Downloads for Delaware County https://datacommons.maps.arcgis.com/apps/View/index.html?appid=10af5f75f9f94f01866359ba398cb6a9 Real Estate Map for Delaware County Caveat: this map is very slow to respond and may not work properly, but the link is below. http://delcorealestate.co.delaware.pa.us/pt/maps/mapadv.aspx Census Data for Upper Darby Census Data Link – Map Version Census Data Link – Table Version https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/widget_240x420.php/?qfembed=5ri6nw1vb Proposed Land Development Map for Delaware County https://dcpd.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=29974498816a40e38cc012790ea23e55 - [Events Calendar](https://udcced.org/events-calendar/): UDCCED is partnering with the Upper Darby Environmental Advisory Committee to bring community members informative and engaging events around environmental issues and initiatives that are happening in our Township and beyond. Check back often to find out what the latest informational events, clean ups, hikes through the beautiful natural spaces in Upper Darby and other outdoor activities are going on! - [Community Development](https://udcced.org/community-development/): We have many neighborhoods, such as Bywood, Stonehurst, Kirklyn, Aronomink, Drexel Hill, etc. but we are all one in Upper Darby. - [Historic PLaces](https://udcced.org/historic-places/): Overview Map Upper Darby historic site sample 26 Cloverdale Avenue, Upper Darby Township, Delaware County (045-UD_123) 1200 Belfield Avenue, Drexel HIll, PA 19026 (042) Collen Brook Farm, Mansion and Marvine Roads (001) Article XIII: Historic Preservation Code example from - [Donate](https://udcced.org/donate/): Why donate? 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