News of Delaware County
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The Bazaar of All Nations Lives Fondly in Delaware County’s Memory
The building has been gone now for decades, but the Bazaar of All Nations that once stood between Oak and Bishop avenues off Baltimore Pike…
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Delco Chamber Honors Peg DeGrassa as 2024 Athena Award Recipient
Longtime local journalist and community advocate Peg DeGrassa was honored Wednesday, Oct. 9, by the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce as the 2024 Athena Award…
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Joan Toenniessen, Prominent Local Journalist and Rotary Club Pioneer has Died
Joan Toenniessen, the former managing editor of the Main Line Times and News of Delaware County, who was also the first woman president of the…
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Meet DELCO Today’s New Editor
My name is Dave Bjorkgren, and I’m excited to be the new editor of DELCO Today. I have lived in Delaware County almost my entire…
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Bonner-Prendie High School Unveils Upper Darby’s First Community Garden
Monsignor Bonner and Archbishop Prendergast Catholic High School introduced Upper Darby’s first community garden at an official ribbon-cutting last week, writes Kevin Tustin for the…
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Darby Native, Penn Wood Grad Wins National Championship in Shot Put
Darby native Darrell Hill, a Penn Wood High School graduate, recently claimed the national title in shot put at the U.S. Track & Field Championships…
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Penn Wood High School Freshman One of Five National Finalists in Doodle 4 Google Contest
Yeadon resident Madelyn Kieh, a freshman at Penn Wood High School, is one of five national finalists in the Doodle 4 Google contest, writes Kevin…
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With New Trail, Darby Creek Can Now Be Enjoyed ‘Instead of Just Cursed by Rush-Hour Traffic’
After three decades of planning and development, the mile-long Darby Creek Trail has officially opened in Drexel Hill, writes Kevin Tustin for the News of…
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Havertown’s Vida Taqueria Wins 94WIP’s ‘Clash of the Tacos’ Competition
Havertown’s Vida Taqueria & BYOB, one of the newcomers to Delco’s dining landscape, tied for first place in the “Clash of the Tacos” competition, writes…
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Drexeline Shopping Center in Upper Darby to Undergo Major Renovation
Renovations to the tune of $120 million are being planned for the Drexeline Shopping Center, at State Road near Township Line Road in Upper Darby,…
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William Penn School District Leads Fight Against Way Public Schools Are Funded
A lawsuit challenging the way Pennsylvania funds its public schools is back before a panel of judges in Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court in Philadelphia, writes Kevin…
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Academy Park Alumni Return to School to Help Students ‘See Past High School’
On a recent Saturday morning, Academy Park High School welcomed back more than two dozen alumni to speak to current students about professional career paths…
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New Course in Upper Darby Middle Schools Puts Students in Charge of Restorative Justice
Beverly Hills and Drexel Hill middle schools in Upper Darby have added a year-long elective course on youth court where students serve in various roles…
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Lansdowne Receives $95,000 Grant for Economic Development
Lansdowne has received a $95,000 state grant to help expand the borough’s arts and business scene, writes Kevin Tustin for the News of Delaware County.…
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Llanerch Diner Reopens After Summer Fire
Eager customers were delighted to see the revitalized Llanerch Diner in Upper Darby open its doors once again after being closed for five months due…
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Newly Refurbished After Storm Damage, Swiss Farms in Havertown Celebrates Reopening
After being damaged by a severe wind storm last year, Swiss Farms in Havertown recently celebrated its reopening, writes Peg DeGrassa for the News of…
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Amazon Market Helps Turn Lansdowne Woman’s Hobby into a Career
A decision to make her own wedding invitations has led Lansdowne’s Liz Moorhead to an unexpected but successful journey into a new career making handcrafted…
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New Street Lamps, Brighter Lights to Illuminate Upper Darby
Upper Darby will shine brighter after the $3.9 million plan to upgrade its 4,600 streetlights to LED lighting is implemented, writes Linda Reilly for the…






















