https://www.america250padelco.org2026-04-17 09:42:00https://www.america250padelco.org/news-blog/bells-across-paDelco is now home to three commemorative bells, including one at the location of the very first Wawa.2026-04-13 17:24:00https://www.america250padelco.org/news-blog/from-dairy-farm-to-community-partner-how-wawa-built-delco-s-most-beloved-institution2026-04-10 09:51:00https://www.america250padelco.org/news-blog/lights-camera-america-the-neumann-inspires-film-festival-is-a-delco-don-t-missThis post on America250PADelco’s “News & blog” page previews the 2026 Neumann Inspires Film Festival, scheduled for April 17-18, 2026 at the Bruder Life Center, Neumann University. Now in its fourth year, the festival positions the America 250 theme at the center of its programming, inviting audiences to consider America’s identity through film. The international response-entries from 36 countries-signals a compelling, diverse lineup and a community event that extends far beyond Delaware County.2026-02-18 09:45:00https://www.america250padelco.org/news-blog/delco-volunteers-is-liveLearn more about the program from Leah Cevoli, Volunteer Coordinator for Delco Volunteers at America250PADelco.2026-02-17 13:26:00https://www.america250padelco.org/news-blog/the-delco-duo-talks-america250padelcoThe Delco Duo discusses Delco's role in the founding of our country, and shares upcoming event information for America's 250th.2026-01-22 15:11:00https://www.america250padelco.org/news-blog/delaware-county-celebrates-dr-king-s-legacy-in-chesterDelco residents gathered to honor the service message of Dr. Martin Luther King for the 4th annual MLK Day of Service.2026-01-16 21:57:00https://www.america250padelco.org/news-blog/delaware-county-to-celebrate-the-legacy-of-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-with-4th-annual-mlk-day-of-service-in-chesterOn Monday, January 19, 2026, we’re honoring that legacy the Delco way: by rolling up our sleeves and showing up for our neighbors. America250PADelco is proud to partner for the 4th Annual MLK Day of Service. The theme is "Reclaiming the Dream," and we need you there to help make it a reality.2026-01-09 16:20:00https://www.america250padelco.org/news-blog/we-the-people-party-kicks-off-delco-s-semiquincentennial-celebrationDelco officially got the America 250 party started with the 'We the People' party on January 9th.2025-11-03 14:13:00https://www.america250padelco.org/news-blog/every-vote-matters2025-09-18 08:00:00https://www.america250padelco.org/news-blog/celebrate-delco-s-birthday-on-september-26A countywide, weekend-long celebration running September 26–28, 2025. Over three days, residents and visitors can enjoy everything from birthday cake on the Courthouse steps and Happy Hours at local favorites, to a rolling downhill derby in Media and the first-ever Delco 10 Miler. It’s a celebration of community pride and a preview of the historic excitement building toward America’s 250th birthday on July 4, 2026.2025-07-24 07:00:00https://www.america250padelco.org/news-blog/meet-the-commissionMeet the community leaders spearheading Delco's celebration of America's 250th birthday.2025-06-12 09:00:00https://www.america250padelco.org/news-blog/america250pa-spotlights-captain-ralph-galatiAmerica250PA America250PA is proud of the men and women who serve our country, protecting our freedom and democracy. Their #PAProud Servicemember Spotlight Series features servicemember nominees from all over PA—active, retired or deceased—to bring attention to their efforts and thank them for their service. This series was made possible by the generous support of Coterra Energy and Camp Freedom.2025-06-03 12:00:00https://www.america250padelco.org/news-blog/bb-libertytreeDelaware County participated in America250PA's Liberty Tree planting ceremony at Brandywine Battlefield. This initiative plants trees in all 67 PA counties, symbolizing freedom, resilience, and unity, connecting historical ideals with future civic responsibility for the nation's 250th anniversary.2025-05-27 09:00:00https://www.america250padelco.org/news-blog/america250pa-features-delco-s-own-joe-daly-on-start-here-america-did-podcastJoseph J. Daly, Vietnam veteran and President of the Delaware County Veterans Memorial Association talks with America250PA about how the memorial stands as a place of remembrance, education, and community connection2025-05-26 09:10:00https://www.america250padelco.org/news-blog/phase-1-restoration-complete-at-john-morton-monument2025-03-06 09:00:00https://www.america250padelco.org/news-blog/america250pa-awards-newlin-grist-mill-a-semiquin-grant-copyAmerica250PA awards grant to support Newlin's “Trades that Built America” Semiquincentennial programming.2025-03-06 09:00:00https://www.america250padelco.org/news-blog/america250pa-awards-newlin-grist-mill-a-semiquin-grantAmerica250PA awards grant to support Main Line Art Center's Semiquincentennial mural project, themed “A Celebration of Pennsylvania Artists: Past, Present, and Future”.2024-07-30 11:12:00https://www.america250padelco.org/news-blog/delaware-county-prepares-for-america-s-250th-with-commission-and-community-programs2024-07-08 11:40:00https://www.america250padelco.org/news-blog/delco-student-wins-big-in-national-america250-contest2024-07-04 11:48:00https://www.america250padelco.org/news-blog/revolutionary-reads-2024-1774-the-long-year-of-revolution2024-03-04 11:56:00https://www.america250padelco.org/news-blog/america-s-field-trip-contest-launches-for-students-nationwide2024-01-17 12:01:00https://www.america250padelco.org/news-blog/america250padelco-partners-with-the-2nd-annual-delaware-county-mlk-day-of-service2023-08-16 14:10:00https://www.america250padelco.org/news-blog/andrea-silva-appointed-director-of-america250padelco2023-08-16 14:06:00https://www.america250padelco.org/news-blog/america250padelco-commission-officially-established2023-08-11 14:12:00https://www.america250padelco.org/news-blog/delaware-county-awarded-grant-to-restore-nation-s-oldest-public-building-in-use2023-07-05 14:13:00https://www.america250padelco.org/news-blog/america250padelco-announces-its-2023-revolutionary-read2023-07-04 14:19:00https://www.america250padelco.org/news-blog/america250-launches-national-public-engagement-campaign-america-s-invitation-kicks-off-countdown-to-2026-semiquincentennial-anniversary2023-03-31 14:15:00https://www.america250padelco.org/news-blog/road-to-20262022-11-15 14:01:00https://www.america250padelco.org/news-blog/the-semiquincentennial-congressional-time-capsule-act2022-09-07 14:24:00https://www.america250padelco.org/news-blog/cheyney-university-awarded-semiquincentennial-grant2021-07-21 14:16:00https://www.america250padelco.org/news-blog/delaware-county-becomes-official-partner-to-america250pa2021-07-13 14:18:00https://www.america250padelco.org/news-blog/history-talk-party-like-it-s-1976-at-nitre-hall