Borough News
Volunteers Wanted for Recreation Committee
The Folcroft Recreation Committee is in need of volunteers!
Plan and support events
Raise funds
Community Programs
For more information, please contact Councilperson Lorna Fyffe at lfyffe@folcroftborough.org
Bingo Night to Benefit Parks and Recreation - Friday, May 1
Bingo Night on Friday, May 1, 2026 at the Ethan Joner Community Center, 797 Ashland Avenue. Doors open at 6 pm with games starting at 7 pm.
$25 a ticket. Includes 10 games. For tickets or more information please contact Ramona at Rpetty@folcroftborough.org ~ 610-522-1305
Play Bingo Each Month at the Community Center – Starts April 14th!
Second Tuesday of the Month at 11:00 AM, starting in April - Folcroft Borough presents Bingo once a month at the Ethan Joner Community Center, 797 Ashland Avenue, Folcroft, PA 19032.
Snowstorm Updates: Borough Offices Closed and Trash Pickup Canceled for Monday
Due to the weather conditions, the Borough will be closed on Monday, February 23. Regular trash pickup is canceled for Monday.
Overnight permit parking is suspended for TONIGHT (Sunday-to-Monday) ONLY!
Winter Storm Emergency
Please take this snow forecast seriously and prepare now. We want all our residents and businesses to be safe during this upcoming snowstorm. Please follow the following suggestions so that everyone can be prepared and safe, and call 911 for any emergency.
Folcroft’s New Community Passport Program Encourages Local Exploration and More!
Help the Borough celebrate America’s 250th and get the chance to explore and engage with local businesses and borough events!
For more information please visit the Borough office or the Library.
The new Community Passport Program encourages residents to explore and engage with local businesses, parks, and organizations. Residents who visit and complete 22 of the designated locations throughout the year will be entered into a year-end prize drawing.
Borough Offices Closed Monday, February 16
Folcroft Borough offices will be closed on Monday, February 16 in observance of Presidents’ Day. Trash collection schedule will not be affected, and will run as usual.
New Office Hours, Online Payment Now Available from Borough Tax Collector
Folcroft Borough Tax Collector’s office is excited to offer a more convenient way to pay your taxes with our new online payment option, as well as new evening office hours.
Tax Collector – Office Hours
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
799 E. Ashland Ave.
Latest Snow Updates: Borough Hall Closed, No Trash Pickup Monday, January 26th
Due to the winter storm, Folcroft Borough offices will be closed and trash will not be collected on Monday, January 26th. The rest of the week’s trash schedule will not be affected.
Borough Offices Closed January 19th in Observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Folcroft Borough Offices will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Trash Collection Schedule: Monday’s regular trash collection will take place on Tuesday, Jan. 20; Tuesday’s regular pickup will take place on Wednesday, Jan. 21. There will be no recycling pickup this week.
Delaware County Health Department to Offer Free CPR Training
February is Heart Month – Learn How to Save a Life!
The Delaware County Health Department is offering free CPR Training at Ethan Joner Community Center on Monday, February 2, plus two other Delaware County Locations.
Christmas Tree Collection Begins Monday, January 5th
Christmas tree collection begins on Monday, January 5 and runs through the entire month of January. Please place any trees out along the street on your scheduled trash day and it will be collected by borough staff.
Afterwards, Christmas trees can be dropped off at the rear lot of the old Municipal Building at 1555 Elmwood Avenue.
Revised Holiday Week Schedule: December 29-January 2
The Borough of Folcroft will be closed on Thursday, January 1, 2026 in observance of New Years Day.
REVISED TRASH/RECYCLING SCHEDULE:
Thursday’s Trash will be picked up on Wednesday
There will be NO RECYCLING Pickup this week.
HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM FOLCROFT BOROUGH!
Parking Permit Enforcement Suspended Until January 5, 2026
Parking permit enforcement will be suspended beginning Monday, December 22nd and continue through the holiday season. Enforcement will begin again on Monday, January 5, 2026.
The Borough of Folcroft wishes all residents and their families a happy and healthy holiday season.
Revised Holiday Week Schedule: December 22-26
The Borough of Folcroft will be closed on Thursday, December 25th in observance of Christmas.
REVISED TRASH/RECYCLING SCHEDULE:
Thursday’s Trash will be picked up on Wednesday
There will be NO RECYCLING Pickup this week.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM FOLCROFT BOROUGH!
Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule: Trash Collection, Parking and Office Hours
Folcroft Borough will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 27-28, for Thanksgiving.
TRASH AND RECYCLING: Thursday’s trash will be picked up on Wednesday this week. There will be no recycling pickup on Wednesday.
PARKING: Please note that parking permit enforcement will be suspended beginning the evening of the November 27, and will resume on the evening of the November 30.
Thanks and have a happy holiday!
Sign Up for Folcroft’s Toy Giveaway on Monday, December 8th
Folcroft Borough Council and Folcroft Borough Police Department present a Toy Giveaway on Monday, December 8, 2025. Registration Required. This is for children under 12 years of age. We cannot guarantee donations will be available for children older than 12.
Register Your Home for Folcroft’s Holiday Lights Contest!
Residents are invited to enter in Folcroft Borough’s Holiday Lights Contest! Please register your home in time to be included in our Polar Express bus tour of lights on Friday, December 12th. Passengers will enjoy hot cocoa, a sweet treat, and will vote for the best decorated homes in Folcroft!
Borough Closed for Veterans Day - Tuesday, November 11
The Borough of Folcroft will be closed on Tuesday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day. The borough will resume normal hours on Wednesday, November 12th.
Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway
A free turkey is available to any Folcroft family in need this holiday season! First-come first-serve; November 24th, 5-6pm at the Ethan Joner Community Center, 797 E. Ashland Avenue.
Please bring ID or proof of residency. This event is possible due to generous donations by The Folcroft Police Department and Bluestone Communications. Giveaway takes place Monday,