Darby
Darby, a historic borough in Delaware County, had a population of 10,687 in the 2020 census.
Located just 6 miles from Philadelphia, it features a rich history, diverse community, and convenient access to the city.
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‘Mare’ Sequel Film Crews Now Moving on to Marcus Hook
Furniture is being moved around, and painting and repairs are underway at the Marcus Hook Community Center as film crews prep to shoot scenes for…
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DCMH Closure Overwhelming Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital Staff With Patient Overload
There are 20 to 40 more people a day visiting Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital’s emergency room since Delaware County Memorial Hospital closed on Nov. 4, 2022,…
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Edith P. Mitchell of Newtown Square, Was a Healthcare Trailblazer
Dr. Edith P Mitchell of Newtown Square, who transformed care for disadvantaged patients at Thomas Jefferson University and elsewhere, is also the first woman physician to…
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Death of Darby the Dog Brings Havertown Community Together
The death of Darby, an 8-year-old Golden Retriever, was noticed by more than just his immediate family. The beloved dog’s passing gripped many in the…
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Delco Monarchs Qualify for the National Championship, If They Can Get There
The Delco Monarchs 14U Pop Warner football team has a shot at the national championship in Orlando, but they need the funds to get there.…
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Lincoln Center Partners With Trinity Health to Combat Community Violence
Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic and The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth (TLC) are collaborating to implement the pioneering community Violence Intervention and Prevention Program (VIPP).…
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Wall Street Journal: Black Americans Are Leaving Northern Cities Like Philadelphia
Khary Minor grew up in South Philadelphia and has run a barbershop there since 2016. Now he’s looking to move, checking out houses in suburban…
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Owners’ Vision for Unique Convenience Store in Darby Delayed by Flood Concerns
The owner of a 1.7-acre dirt lot next to the Darby transportation center has a vision to turn 934 Main Street into a “next-concept” convenience…
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Neumann President Emeritus Dr. Rosalie Mirenda Remembered
Neumann University’s President Emeritus Dr. Rosalie Mirenda, who served students at the university for more than four decades, has died. She was 85. The announcement…
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Darby Native Leaves Parts of Himself Around Philadelphia
Darby artist Irregular, born Sean Hassett, is a bit of a recluse, but he’s getting noticed in Philadelphia for his calling card graffiti tag “Irregular”…
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PA’s New House Speaker Thought About Life as a Preacher, Actress, and Hairdresser
Joanna McClinton is the first woman to hold the House speaker seat in Pennsylvania so a lot of people want to talk to her, writes…
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Steve Courtin, a Delco Hall of Famer Who Made It to the 76ers
Steve Courtin, a Delaware County Hall of Famer who came from St. James High in Chester and made it to the 76ers, died Saturday. He…
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Woodburne Mansion in Darby ‘Mothballed’ While Council Looks at Options
It’s still unclear what should be done with the 1906 Woodburne Mansion in Darby Borough so Delaware County Council has decided to preserve the structure…
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Trolley/Train Collision in Darby Calls Unique Intersection’s Safety Into Question
A collision between a CSX freight train and a SEPTA trolley in Darby Borough has refocused attention on the only intersection in the nation where…
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Circus Dream Comes True for Aston Woman on Her 90th Birthday
Peg Maher had always dreamt of joining the circus, especially after seeing the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus come to town in the…
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‘Delco Mom,’ Long-time EMT Mary Ellis Dies After Valiant Cancer Fight
“Delco’s Mom,” Mary Ellis, a special EMT in Delaware County, died Aug. 13 after a valiant fight with cancer, writes Nicole Acosta for dailyvoice.com. Mary…
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An Upper Darby Green Roof, a Lansdowne Concert Hall: Spending Federal Earmarks
From healthcare expansion and community investment to entertainment and historic restoration, the earmarks of Congressional spending requests in Delaware County are varied, writes Jonathan Tamari…
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Darby Music Teacher Named Phillies All-Star Teacher
A Delaware County music teacher received the surprise of a lifetime May 3 when he was named a 2019 Phillies All-Star Teacher, writes Natasha Brown…
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