Pa. primary voters encouraged to apply for mail-in ballots
The Pennsylvania Primary Election has been rescheduled for Tuesday, June
2. Additionally, under the recent amendment to the election law that allowed for this date change, there is a provision that allows for the shutting down and consolidation of polling places out of a real concern for a shortage of poll workers. Given this, and the unknown timeline of the pandemic, it is strongly recommended that voters apply now for a mail-in ballot to avoid crowds, waiting in line, and possible exposure to the
COVID-19 virus.
Pennsylvania law now provides that any voter may now vote by mail-in ballot without providing a reason. In addition, you can now fill in and send your application for your mail-in ballot completely online. Simply go to VotesPA.com and follow the prompts for a mail-in ballot application. Go to the bottom of the page and click “begin here” to apply on line. A voter will need to provide either their Pennsylvania driver’s license or photo ID number, or the last four digits of their Social Security number. If a person has none of these, other accepted IDs are listed online. Those who prefer to mail their application, can print and fill out the form from VotesPA.com and mail it to the county where they are registered:
• Montgomery County: Voter Services, PO Box 311, Norristown PA 19404-0311.
• Delaware County: Government Center Building, 201 W. Front St., Media, PA,
19063-2728
• Philadelphia County: 142 City Hall,
1400 JFK Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19107 To participate in this year’s primary election, the application must be received at the county no later than May
26. This is not the postmark date; it is the received date. Once a person receives his ballot, he must fill it out and mail it in time, or hand deliver it, to be received by June 2 before 8 p.m.
This year, in 2020, the following offices are to be listed on the ballot: U.S. president; delegates to the Democratic National Convention; three statewide offices: Attorney General, Auditor General, and Treasurer; state Senator in the Pennsylvania Legislature; and state Representative in the Pennsylvania Legislature.
Food assistance map available to Delco residents
Food assistance is available to Delaware County residents in need during the COVID-19 pandemic. Schools and organizations across the county are providing grab and go meals to residents in need.
Residents can view an interactive map which gives locations and information about food assistance at http://www.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id
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Veterans Virtual Career Fair slated for April 16
The Disabled American Veterans and RecruitMilitary ® will co-host the Philadelphia Veterans Virtual Career Fair, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, April 16. The event is free to veterans, their spouses, active-duty military personnel and members of the National Guard and Reserve.
In a time of great uncertainty, especially among our nation’s workforce, DAV and RecruitMilitary ® are committed to positioning veterans, active-duty service members, reservists, their spouses and partnering companies for success.
“Whether you’re transitioning out of the military and looking for a new career or you’ve been out of the military and are looking for something new, it’s always a very daunting and stressful task,” said DAV National Employment Director Jeff Hall. “This mission is made much, much more difficult in the face of a national pandemic. However, it’s more important than ever to leave the door to opportunity open. Veterans are not the type to back down from adversity. We are here to help make it easier by moving all of our career fairs to virtual events through the end of May. I want to also thank all of our employers who are staying in the fight and looking to hire.”
Employers who are actively seeking the unique talents of America’s veterans will be representing a range of industries, from construction to medical to administrative and logistics, with career opportunities from entry level to senior management. DAV benefits advocates are available during the event to answer questions and assist veterans who may have service-connected disabilities that could make them eligible for compensation through the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Since the inception of DAV’s employment initiative in 2014, there have been nearly 200,000 attendees and 150,000 job offers originating from DAV career fairs. Last year, to support employers, dispel myths and demonstrate the business case for employing America’s nearly 4 million veterans with a service-connected disability, DAV developed The Veteran Advantage: DAV Guide to Hiring and Retaining Veterans with Disabilities. This guide offers best practices and helpful tools for employers and strives to inspire more organizations to consider the veteran talent pool.
To register for the Philadelphia All Veterans Virtual Career Fair and access additional no-cost resources for veterans and their families, go to jobs.dav.org.
Upper Darby cyber charter student honored by National Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
Commonwealth Charter Academy, a Pennsylvania K through 12 public cyber charter school, recently announced that two of its high school students have won National Scholastic Art and Writing Awards, marking the first time that CCA students have been honored at the national level. One of the winners, Azariah Akins, is a junior from Upper Darby who won a silver medal for her work in the Short Story category. Her submission, “The Meaning of Flowers,” is a story about two teenagers who find romance while working together at a floral shop.
The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards is the largest and longest-running student recognition program in the country. This nationally recognized program awards students for their creative excellence in nearly 30 categories, including Architectural Design, Video Game Creation, Novel Writing and Journalism.
Concord announces municipal updates
Due to the governor’s stay-at-home order, Concord Township will be extending its building closure to visitors through Friday, April 10. Staff is planned to return on Monday, April 13. During this time all nonessential township business will be handled while employees work remotely from home. Essential functions, such as sewer plant operations, will continue as normal.
Residents are advised to contact township staff via phone at 610-459-8911 by leaving messages for the appropriate staff members and/or via email. All correspondence will be responded to within 24 hours.
Although the building will remain closed, township council plans to host its regular public meeting on April 7. The meeting will be livestreamed, and remote public comment options will be made available. All other committee and board meetings are cancelled during the month of April. The public can follow Concord on Facebook for important announcements and visit www.townshipofconcord.com to access all information pertaining to the building closure, Council meeting information, staff information, limited business operations plan, and for important notices regarding COVID-19 and the township’s response. All residents are encouraged to sign up for the township’s emergency alert system, CodeRED. Residents who are signed-up for CodeRED will receive emergency updates as they occur. People can sign up online at www.townshipofconcord.com/resident_information/ notify_me.php.