Glenolden
Glenolden, a borough in Delaware County, had a population of 7,153 in the 2020 census.
Just 10 miles from Philadelphia, it offers a suburban feel, local parks, and convenient access to public transportation and major highways.
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Outdoor Dining in Delaware County: Eight Local Restaurants Perfect for Summer Nights
Summer in Delaware County arrives in the smell of a wood-fired grill drifting across a parking lot, in the sound of a live band carrying through…
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Meet the Delco Mailman Who Played the Flyers’ Original Orange Mascot
In November 1978, the Flyers introduced their brand-new, furry orange mascot, but it wasn’t the Gritty we now know and love. Slapshot was the Philadelphia hockey team’s first official mascot, and Dennis Boyle, a 26-year-old mailman from…
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Delaware County Is Home to 4 of Top 5 Most Affordable Philadelphia Suburbs
Staying in one of Philadelphia’s lower-cost boroughs can help travelers stretch their budgets. The surrounding suburbs also offer long-term savings for those considering a permanent…
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Tenants of Unsafe Turner Apartments in Glenolden Now in Limbo
It’s been a week since tenants were forced to leave their apartments in Glenolden after their building was condemned, writes Madeleine Wright for CBS News.…
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Glenolden lawyer Helped Convict a Nazi War Criminal at Dachau
Eighty years ago, Glenolden lawyer Lt. Col. Raymond E. Zickel Sr. prosecuted one of the first Nazi war criminals, Austrian Franz Strasser, at the Dachau…
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Collingdale Vet Hosts Estate Sale Covering 40 Years of History
George Kaiser has had a career as a US Navy veteran, as a firefighter with Collingdale Fire Company No. 1, and as the owner of…
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Interboro Hit With October Cyberattack, Student, Staff Info Hacked
The Interboro School District, which serves Glenolden, Norwood, Prospect Park, and Tinicum, said Friday that hackers got access to personal information on students, teachers, and…
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MontCo Walmarts to Launch Modern Upgrades to Enhance Shopper Experience
The Pottstown and Norristown Walmarts are preparing to enhance their shopping experience, writes PhillyBite Magazine. The retail giant will renovate the two Montco stores along…
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2 Delaware County Walmart Stores Receiving Major Upgrades
Two Walmart stores in Delaware County are slated to get modern makeovers, part of a group of 26 Walmarts receiving the upgrades in Pennsylvania, reports…
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Navy Veteran Shawn Swords of Glenolden Uses Film to Preserve Veteran Stories
U.S. Navy veteran Shawn Swords from Glenolden and his film crew are on a mission to capture the stories of local veterans, writes Matteo Iadonisi…
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Chester Pike Could Be Getting Facelift to Make It More Pedestrian, Bicyclist Friendly
Delaware County officials are considering upgrades to Chester Pike that would make the thoroughfare friendlier to pedestrians and bicyclists, writes Gabriel Donahue for WHYY. The…
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Delaware County Leadership: Thom Chiomento, Vice President, Pennsylvania American Water
Thom Chiomento, Vice President of Pennsylvania American Water, spoke to DELCO Today about growing up all over the world thanks to his father’s job in…
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Delaware County Sportswear, Lice Help and Green Homes Make Best of Philly List
Philadelphia Magazine has named B&E Sportswear of Broomall, Ilene “The Lice Queen” Steinberg of Havertown, and Gen3, with a location in Glenolden, to its list…
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This Glenolden Cockatoo Gets to Visit With Wawa’s Goose
Retired butcher Bill Wasson from Glenolden makes pretty regular trips to the Wawa on MacDade Ave. in Folsom. What makes his visits unique is the…
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Delaware County’s Summer Festival at Rose Tree Park Opens June 12
Delaware County’s 49th Summer Festival at Rose Tree Park in Media opens June 12 and runs until Aug. 11 on Wednesday through Sunday evenings at…
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Now a Juice Pod Healthy Alternative Is Coming to Havertown
The Juice Pod with its menu of fruit and vegetable juices and smoothies started at the Jersey Shore back in 2016 and has been expanding…
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US Deputy Commerce Secretary Visits Shugar Shack in Glenolden
U.S. Department of Commerce Deputy Secretary Don Graves stopped by Shugar Shack Soul Food in Glenolden to meet with chef/owner Keenya Cain-Wiggins and enjoy a…
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2 Families Bond in Glenolden Over Music and Strong Irish Roots
Two musical families don’t have to wait until St. Patrick’s Day to celebrate their Irish heritage, writes Dawn Timmeney for Fox 29. The two families…
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