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Residents in Newtown, Radnor Townships Not Fans of Delco Christian’s Proposed Athletic Field
Delaware County Christian School and its developers are hoping to build an athletic field on campus, but have discovered that some residents in nearby Newtown and Radnor townships are not fans of the idea, writes Erin McCarthy for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The proposal would turn two grass athletic fields into a professional field with lights,…
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New Housing Development Gets Green Light in Nether Providence Township
The Nether Providence Township Planning Commission voted unanimously to approve the proposal by Progressive New Homes of Malvern to develop 10 single-family homes on the five-acre property next to Sapovits Park, writes Neil Sheehan for the Delaware County News Network. Each of the houses will cost around $500,000. The application is by-right. This means the…
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Work Progresses at Site of New Springfield High School
Work on a new, $130 million Springfield High School is progressing on time and within budget, according to School Director Kevin Keenan, Chairman of the school district’s Facilities Committee, writes Susan Serbin for the Daily Times. One of the points discussed at the recent board meeting was a $1.6 million agenda item. This was approved…
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Renovation Plan for Radnor Mansion a ‘Forward-Thinking Vision That’ll Pay Dividends for Generations’
Members of Willows Park Preserve have presented their latest plans for renovating the Willows mansion to Radnor Township’s board of commissioners, writes Linda Stein for Main Line Suburban Life. Built in 1910, the mansion was designed by renowned architect Charles Barton Keen. However, it has been empty for years as township officials could not agree…
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New Super Wawa Set to Open in Northeast Philadelphia
The new 5,500-square-foot Super Wawa at the Shoppes at Wissinoming in Northeast Philadelphia is ready to open its doors to eager customers on Thursday, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The region’s favorite convenience store joins the ShopRite at the new $29 million shopping center that covers 110,000 square feet. The shopping center…
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#6 More Development in the Works at Ellis Preserve; Grand Opening Set for Whole Foods
Equus Capital Partners has received approval for the development of a five-story office building and a three-level parking garage at Ellis Preserve in Newtown Square, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The approval is a milestone for the mixed-use community. There are currently just two undeveloped Ellis Preserve sites, an office building and…
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Developer Aims to Demolish Part of Former Towne House Restaurant in Media
D. Fickler Construction has filed for a demolition permit for the iconic but long vacant Towne House restaurant in Media, writes Susan Serbin for the Delaware County News Network. The restaurant has been sitting vacant for two and a half years and the principals representing it have been keeping quiet about its future. But now,…
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Clifton Heights Residents Set to Defend Athletic Fields from Construction
A small group of residents is gearing up for a fight to preserve Clifton Heights Athletic Fields if rumors that the Upper Darby School District plans to construct a middle school there are true, writes Linda Reilly for the Delaware County News Network. Among those ready to defend the field on Springfield Road are three…
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Coventry Woods Development in Springfield Gets Green Light from Commissioners
National Realty Corporation’s development application for the Estates at Coventry Woods in Springfield received a green light from commissioners at their meeting earlier this month, writes Susan Serbin for the Delaware County News Network. The meeting included a conditional use hearing attended by two dozen residents. The development had already received relief for parking, design,…
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Dispute over Few Acres Endangers One of Delco’s Last Remaining Open Spaces
A dispute over acres of Archdiocese land in Marple Township between the developer and residents is endangering one of the few open spaces in Delaware County, writes Caitlin McCabe for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Originally, the land was going to be sold to developer Bruce Goodman, but after his plans were deemed too expansive by the…
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Development Under Way on Famous Ardrossan Property in Radnor
Development is currently under way on the famous Ardrossan property in Radnor, writes Linda Stein for the Main Line Suburban Life. The development is being handled by Edgar Scott III, the scion of the Montgomery Scott Wheeler family. He has sold 15 smaller lots to Malvern-based Pohlig Builders and said that the majority of clients…
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Newtown Square’s Ellis Preserve Emerges as One of Region’s New Town Centers
Originally a school for orphaned girls, the Ellis Preserve mixed-use community has become a bustling village in the heart of Newtown Square, writes Sandy Smith for Philadelphia magazine. Just off the crossing of West Chester Pike and Newtown Street Road, it’s the brainchild of Equus Capital Partners, which moved its headquarters there last year. The…
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Marple Residents Show Up in Force to Hear Developers’ Plans for Don Guanella Village
Hundreds of Marple Township residents recently gathered at Marple Newtown High School to listen to developers’ plans for the former Don Guanella Village, writes Kevin Tustin for the Delaware County News Network. Sproul Road Developers presented mixed-use plans for the proposed Town Center at Marple Preserve. It would build commercial space on 38 acres of…
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Marple Newtown Grad’s Upbringing Inspires Memorial for United Flight 93’s Heroes
Paul Murdoch, an architect and graduate of Marple Newtown High School, found inspiration for the Tower of Voices memorial in his local upbringing, writes Tommy Rowan for the Philadelphia Inquirer. “Before I was interested in architecture, I had an appreciation for the landscapes in Pennsylvania,” he said. This translated “directly to the memorial of Flight…
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Contracts Worth $71 Million Awarded for Construction of New Springfield High School
The Springfield School District has awarded close to $71 million in contracts as part of Phase One of its master plan to build a new high school, writes Susan Serbin for Springfield Press. The contracts cover work specific to both the new high school and portions of the stadium at the Saxer Avenue and South…
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Middletown Township Considers Moving Granite Run Debris to Forthcoming Park
Middletown Township Council is considering allowing BET Investments to move fill material from the Promenade at Granite Run development to the forthcoming Smedley Park, writes Kathleen Carey for the Delaware County News Network. At this time, stormwater basins are being installed on the Smedley parcel, which will feature a series of baseball, softball, soccer, and…
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Debate Rages Over Development of Drexeline Town Center
Officials and residents in Drexel Hill are fiercely debating a development proposal for the Drexeline Town Center to replace the Drexeline Shopping Center, writes Erin McCarthy for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The proposed new center would include an expanded ShopRite, a new Wawa, an apartment building, medical complex, and a large self-storage building. “Maybe don’t call…
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Plans for Drexeline Town Center Presented in Upper Darby
Upper Darby’s Zoning Hearing Board and an overflow crowd of residents gathered recently for four hours of information and discussion on the proposed redevelopment of Drexeline Town Center, writes Linda Reilly for the Daily Times. MCBH Drexeline Plaza LP provided detailed testimony and offered specifics of its plan to demolish all buildings except Anthony’s Restaurant…
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