Marple
Marple, a township in Delaware County, had a population of 23,743 in the 2020 census.
Located just 15 miles from Philadelphia, it offers a suburban atmosphere, excellent schools, and convenient access to major highways and shopping centers.
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County Park in Marple Receives Support in Informal WHYY Facebook Survey
A proposed county park at the former Don Guanella School in Marple Township could face delays if the $21 million eminent domain offer from Delaware County…
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Nurse and Lifeguard Honored in Marple for Saving Toddler From Near Drowning
A nurse and a lifeguard received special honors at a recent Marple Township Commissioners meeting for saving the life of a 21-month-old toddler over the…
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These Delco Towns Have the Most Expensive Homes in Our Region
Delaware County is home to three towns that are among the places with the most expensive homes in Philadelphia metro area, according to a new…
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Aqua PA Invests $7.9 Million in Delaware County Infrastructure Upgrades
Aqua Pennsylvania has announced that $7.9 million in infrastructure improvement projects are underway in Upper Darby, Middletown, and Marple townships to improve service reliability for…
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Delco Steaks Fundraiser/Contest Raises $6K for Injured Marple Newtown Child
The son of Marple Newtown High School Principal John Beltrante received a $6,000 boost on his road to recovery from a special Delco Steaks fundraiser…
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Delaware County Council OKs Eminent Domain Filing in County Park Acquisition
Delaware County Council unanimously approved eminent domain actions July 7 to acquire the 213 acres of the Don Guanella property in Marple for a county…
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Splash Club, Delco Steaks, Now Marple Public House—These Guys are Busy
If you like upscale swim clubs, quality steak sandwiches, and a good local tavern, you can thank Broomall natives John McKenzie and Nick Reynolds for…
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County Park in Marple Invests in No One But Us
It may seem like a strange time to preserve a huge track of open land when new home construction could aid Delaware County’s housing shortage.…
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Delaware County Park Coming to 213-Acre Don Guanella School Site in Marple
Delaware County Council has introduced an ordinance to acquire the 213-acre parcel at the former Don Guanella School for use as a county-owned park, the…
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Marple Protesters Take to Sproul Road to Fight Proposed Natural Gas Facility
The Marple Safety Coalition is waging a grassroots effort to block a PECO natural gas facility at Sproul and Cedar Grove roads in a Broomall…
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Divine Providence nurse in Springfield honored as Frontline Hero on Phillies Opening Day
The Phillies opening day Thursday included Springfield resident Angela Babcock, director of nursing at Divine Providence Village in Marple. She was one of 41 front…
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Marple Commissioners Reject Preliminary Plan for Don Guanella Development
Marple Township Commissioners have unanimously rejected a preliminary plan for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia-owned former Don Guanella site, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Has $6.8 Million in Infrastructure Improvement Projects Underway in Delco
Aqua Pennsylvania has $6.8 million in infrastructure improvement projects currently underway in Upper Darby and Marple townships to improve service reliability for customers throughout Delaware…
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Marple Coach Laments Loss of Little League This Summer
Of all the events cancelled because of the pandemic, Little League is one that will be at the top, writes Stephen Silver for The Philadelphia…
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Latest Proposal for Don Guanella Tract in Marple Calls for 105 Single Homes, 36 Twins
The latest land development plans for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Don Guanella property at Sproul and Reed roads in Marple call for 141 single and…
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Marple Newtown Teacher Who Took National Award Honored at State Capitol (Video)
Marple Newtown High School biology teacher Elizabeth Landes, winner of the national Milken Educator Award, was recognized Nov. 20 by the Pennsylvania House, writes Paul…
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Delco Bear Spotted in Three Locations, From Villanova to Aldan
There’s a bear in Delaware County and he’s fast-moving, according to a report from Dan Koob for Philadelphia.cbslocal.com. Delaware County officials first heard about a…
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Marple Newtown Marching Band Offers a Teen Oasis From Crazed Competitiveness
The Marple Newtown Marching Band exists apart from today’s anxiety-ridden competitiveness of all-season league sports, video games and college applications, writes Maria Panaritis for The…




















