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Mural in 69th Street to Depict History and Highlights of Upper Darby Township
The history of Upper Darby Township is being painted on to a 135-foot long mural at 44 S. 69th Street, writes Kevin Tustin for the Delaware County News Network. The mural is up the street from the Tower Theater and the 69th Street Transportation Center. It will include depictions of the Swedish Log Cabin, Collenbrook…
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Delco’s Bio-tech, Natural Gas Hiring Fuels PA Job Growth, Keeping State on Pace With National Rate
Natural gas-related growth and bio tech hiring in Delaware County helped keep Pennsylvania’s job growth in pace with the rest of the nation, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Growth was seen during the first half of 2019, according to Mark Vitner, senior economist at Wells Fargo. Statewide gross domestic product rose 2.1…
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He graduated Ridley High, Son of a Delco Politician and Now He’s Working on the Trump Campaign
Delaware County is no stranger to politics, so it’s not surprising that some of our own would end up on the 2020 presidential campaign trail. Meet Tim Murtaugh, the second of our Delco residents who turned political operative, as reported by Julia Terruso for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Murtaugh, 50, is director of communications of “Trump…
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District by District Table Shows Role That Delco School Taxes Play in Student Funding
The money spent per student in a Delaware County school district seems to depend on where you live. Not surprisingly, the proportion of local taxes that fund each student also depends on location, according to Eugene Tauber’s article for The Morning Call. Pennsylvania’s 499 school districts received about $30.3 billion in the 2017-18 school year…
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Financial Report: Delaware County Remains Strong, Diverse, Vibrant and Poised for Growth
Delaware County continues to have consistent, steady economic growth, according to the Delaware County 2018 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report issued this summer. The County’s unemployment rate of 3.4 percent remains below the statewide rate of 3.8 percent. Nine new construction and redevelopment projects were announced in 2018: A major redevelopment of the 58 acre Granite…
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Langguth’s Gift Shop in Ridley to Close After 58 Years, Thousands Served
Langguth’s Gift Shop, a 58-year legacy on East Hinkley Avenue in Ridley Township, is closing Sept. 28, another victim to changing times, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. Founded by Larry Langguth in 1961, the store flourished in the borough’s business district for six decades. The store had novelties, candy, cards, lotto tickets country-style…
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Lacrosse Community Grieves Loss of Radnor ‘Legend’ Peter Samson
The sudden death of Peter Samson last Saturday sent shock waves through the Radnor lacrosse community and in Southeastern Pennsylvania, writes Bruce Adams for mainlinemedianews.com. Radnor High School boys lacrosse coach John Begier said Monday, “He was such a positive person, and I remember how selfless he was – always looking to make other people’s…
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Delco Ranks in Third Place Statewide for DUI Arrests in 2018
DUI arrests in Delaware County were the third highest in Pennsylvania in 2018. This is the second year in a row the county had that ranking, reported the Delaware County News Network. The statistics were recently released by the Pennsylvania State Police. Troop K, covering Delaware County, had 1,707 DUI arrests in 2018 and saw…
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DNB First House of the Week: Early-1900s Estate in Swarthmore
An early-1900s estate with six bedrooms and three full and three half bathrooms is available for sale in Swarthmore. The home features a front-to-back entry hall with a grand staircase. On the side is the living room with wood-burning fireplace and access to an outdoor patio area with an additional fireplace. There’s also a second…
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When a Tree Gives You Grief, Who You ‘Gonna Call? John Hosbach, Radnor’s Tree Detective
John Hosbach Jr. is a self-professed tree hugger who’s been known to testify in court about tree difficulties, writes Katie Park for The Philadelphia Inquirer. This part-time Radnor arborist and president of the Ridley Park urban forestry company Rockwell Associates, travels from Pennsylvania’s marshy lowlands to the dry terrain of Montana. His expertise carries legal…
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1892 Aston Home at Neumann University to Be Restored, Used as Student Residence
An 1892 Victorian home in Aston, which morphed into a bed and breakfast, then an apartment house, is now the property of Neumann University. The university plans to restore it as a residence hall. The home, located at 601A Convent Road, boasts wood floors, high ceilings, an impressive wooden staircase, a vintage oval window, and…
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Here Are The Fastest Growing Companies In Newtown Square
Four Newtown Square businesses made the annual list of the 5,000 fastest growing privately-held companies in the U.S. by Inc., writes Max Bennett for Patch. The companies are: Catalyst Outdoor, an advertising and marketing firm, had annual revenues of $17.3 million and saw a 358 percent growth. Research America, an advertising and marketing firm, had revenues…
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Upper Darby Apartment Rents Are Lowest in the Region, but Grew the Fastest in July
The fastest growing rents in July for the Philadelphia area were in Upper Darby and Levittown, according to the Pennsylvania Rent Report . Rental apartment prices in Upper Darby increased by .6 percent month-over-month, $5 more per month. That said, rents in Upper Darby are the lowest in the region; $892. Rents in Drexel Hill…
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He’s From Havertown and He’s Helping Shape Joe Biden’s 2020 Presidential Campaign
Delaware County is no stranger to politics, so it’s not surprising that some Delaware County folks might end up working for a presidential campaign. Meet Bill Russo, 32, raised in Havertown and Exton, who is now deputy communications director for Joe Biden’s 2020 presidential bid, writes Julia Terruso for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Russo graduated from…
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Couple Retires Together From Years of Service to Widener University
Bill and Tracey Swanson, with their combined 71 years of service to Widener University, came to the university at a fortuitous time when it was expanding its physical plant and graduate programs, writes Colin Ainsworth for the Daily Times. Swanson had worked for Sun Ship for 12 years but was laid off when the shipyard…
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Energy Transfer’s Philanthropic Efforts in 2019 Benefit a Number of Pennsylvania Communities
Energy Transfer is one of the largest and most diversified midstream energy companies in the country, and at the core of its business is the belief in giving back to the communities in which its employees live and work. With more than 1,000 employees in Pennsylvania, Energy Transfer supports organizations that strive to make life…
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From MONTCO: Topgolf Gets Preliminary OK to Tee Up in King of Prussia
By Mark Schiele Hey local golfers, it’s time to set up tee-times. Topgolf has received a go-ahead to proceed with building a facility in Upper Merion Township. The site is located at what had been referred to as the “Holy Donut,” located at 588 N. Gulph Rd. In a county that loves golf, it appears…
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Some Local D.C. Owners Not Thrilled With Wawa’s Push Into Their Territory
Wawa’s definitely getting customers in D.C. but that warm feeling doesn’t extend to some local shop owners, writes Amanda Michelle Gomez for the Washington City Paper. “You couldn’t pay me money to step foot in there,” said Camille Boyette of the Wawa moving in to Adams Morgan. Boyette is general manager of Madam’s Organ, a…
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