Upper Darby
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Docuseries Goes Behind the Scenes at Cobbs Creek Golf Course
Justin Tupper has always been fascinated by the history and architecture of golf. With restoration underway at the Cobbs Creek Golf Course in Philadelphia and Upper Darby, he’s been able to explore both in a new documentary that looks at the history of the course, what’s happening now, and where it’s going. The Golf Channel…
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Cobbs Creek Golf Course Comeback. What Is Open Today and What Opens in 2027
For years, local golfers have asked the same question. When will Cobbs Creek Golf Course, the historic public golf venue that sits in West Philadelphia along the city’s border with Upper Darby and Delaware County, reopen? The historic course closed in 2020 after decades of flooding, aging infrastructure, and damage tied to the Cobbs Creek…
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At Upper Darby’s Tlali Restaurant, Chefs Bring Taste of Home to the Menu
The Sandoval brothers have brought their contemporary Philadelphia restaurant experience to a small Upper Darby BYOB with their traditional Poblano flavors, writes Craig LaBan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. When you taste the Sandoval family’s mole, a blend of dried chiles, fruits, and bittersweet Mexican chocolate, you’re tasting the mole remembered by Alberto Sandoval when he…
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Upper Darby Daycare Looking to Rebuild After Fire Hits Building
A 26-year-old daycare facility in Upper Darby destroyed by fire is moving forward, confident they can rebuild, writes Mattieo Iadonisi for 6abc. Darlene’s Wee Care 4 Kids first opened in 1990 in a multi-purpose building at 6800 Market Street in Upper Darby. On the evening of Jan. 8, a fire broke out on the building’s…
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Upper Darby High Capital Project Means a Temporary Summer Stage Move to Haverford High School
Upper Darby Summer Stage, which has called Upper Darby High School home for decades, will be moving temporarily to Haverford High School for its summer season because of renovations at the high school. The move provides an opportunity to partner with the Haverford Township School District, states a Summer Stage release. “This collaboration marks an…
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Upper Darby’s Father Atkinson: A Strong Candidate for Sainthood
The Communion of Saints is a “Catholic Hall of Fame,” and the late Father Bill Atkinson’s impact on the Catholic Church makes him Babe Ruth, Tom Brady, and Michael Jordan rolled into one, says Father Robert Hagan, prior principal of the Augustinian Province of Saint Thomas of Villanova. Father Atkinson, an Upper Darby native, is…
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Woman Uses Own Funds to Open Upper Darby Foster Teen Shelter
A woman has stepped up with her own money to open a facility in Upper Darby for foster teens, writes TaRhonda Thomas for 6abc. Marie Minor, CEO of Cater 2 You, is opening a luxury shelter, the Youth Haven and Emergency Residential Care Facility. The teens will find fluffy pillows, golden fixtures, and chandeliers, more like…
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Cupcake Marty Going Bananas Combines Pudding and Baked Goods
There’s a bakery in Upper Darby where banana pudding and cupcakes meet. Cupcake Marty Going Bananas at 9004 West Chester Pike greets you with banana wallpaper, then invites you to come inside and get something sweet. It was recently featured by Bob Kelly on Breakfast With Bob at Fox 29 The owner grew up in…
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Upper Darby Coffee Shop Gets High Marks From Irish Publication
The Irish Star, a digital and print newspaper focusing on Ireland and Irish Americans, recently highlighted the Irish Coffee Shop in Upper Darby. “A traditional Irish breakfast paired with a nice pot of tea while shopping for Irish groceries is a description that enticed me immediately when I took off to the Philadelphia suburbs to…
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It’s a Holiday Spectacular From the Upper Darby Summer Stage’s Shooting Stars
The annual Holiday Spectacular from the Upper Darby Summer Stage Shooting Stars returns this year on Dec. 20 and 21. The high-energy, family-friendly performance captures the magic of the season with traditional holiday music, festive choreography, and holiday production numbers. The Holiday Spectacular is presented by the Upper Darby Arts & Education Foundation. Performances are…
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At 14, Drew Yantosh Is Ready for Some Philly Sports Talk
Drew Yantosh is happy to talk to you about Philadelphia sports, about his favorite teams and his favorite leagues, writes Dave Uram for KYW Newsradio. In fact, the 14-year-old high school freshman is ready to embark on a career talking about sports. A natural behind the mic, the confident and knowledgeable teen already produces a…
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Upper Darby Summer Stage’s Shooting Stars Return to 6ABC’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
The Upper Darby Summer Stage Shooting Stars will be performing once again in the Philadelphia 6ABC Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thursday. The group features performers from more than 14 regional high schools who are participants in Upper Darby Summer Stage. The high-energy song-and-dance group is an audition-only show choir that performs throughout the year across…
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Upper Darby Challenger League Coach Receives International Honor
For 34 years, Jack Malone of Brookhaven has brought everything he has to a little league team in Upper Darby, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. The Marine Corps veteran and Down Syndrome advocate coaches an adaptive Little League program that brings baseball to individuals with physical or intellectual challenges. Now the coach of…
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Cemeteries Seek Creative Alternatives as Revenue Declines
There are more people than ever opting for cremations so cemeteries, particularly smaller ones like the Har Jedhuda Cemetery in Upper Darby, are struggling, writes Nate File for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Har Jehuda has been important for the region’s Jewish community since it was founded in the 1890s, with more than 20,000 graves. These days, though,…
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Pica’s Served Up Its Last Pizza in Its Upper Darby Dining Room Sunday
Pica’s served up its last meal at its Upper Darby dining room on West Chester Pike on Sunday as it moves to a new takeout location in Broomall, writes Courtney Cherry and Joe Holden for CBS News Philadelphia. The family restaurant has served its famous upside-down pizza in the dining room since 1971, along with…
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Drexel Hill Man Coined Now Famous Bernie Parent Bumper Sticker
Fans of the Philadelphia Flyers may remember a 1974 bumper sticker that was making the rounds, writes Alex Coffey for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “Only the Lord saves more than Bernie Parent,” it read. The slogan was all about longtime Flyers goalie Bernie Parent, an NHL Hall of Famer and member of the Broad Street Bullies…
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Upper Darby Embraces Immigrant Communities at Annual Festival
Upper Darby continued to highlight its motto, ‘The World in One Place,’ with its 8th annual International Festival Saturday, writes Emily Neil for WHYY. The festival featured musical and martial arts performances, a kids zone, and around 50 vendors. The township is home to many diverse immigrant communities, all on display Sept. 20. Children waved…
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Suburbs and City Come Together Under the Cobbs Creek Golf Club
Suburban investment and urban need have come together in the revitalization of the Cobbs Creek Golf Club, writes J.F. Pirro for Main Line Today. The historic Cobbs Creek Golf Club reaches into both Upper Darby and West Philadelphia. A restored course will open there officially in 2027. Meanwhile, an all-inclusive, state-of-the-art golf and education campus…
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