Tag: Upper Darby Council

A fire truck on the street in Upper Darby Township.Government & Politics

Upper Darby Fire Department at a Crossroads as Volunteers Disappear

Upper Darby fire service is getting a look over as it faces a continual decline in volunteers, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times.

Upper…

An Upper Darby Police Department patrol vehicle.Law Enforcement

Upper Darby's Seeing a Drop in Serious Crime So Far in 2024

Upper Darby has seen a drop in serious crime so far in 2024, reports Upper Darby Police Superintendent Timony Bernhardt.

Violent crime is down in…

New high-tech gates recently installed in the 69th Street Terminal designed to prevent gate hoppingTransportation

SEPTA Lays Out $75M Improvement Plan for 69th Street Terminal

SEPTA plans to do an extensive remodeling of the 69th Street Terminal in Upper Darby, which it described as its second busiest transit hub in…

The Upper Darby municipal building in 69th Street.Government & Politics

Upper Darby Mayor Proposes an Earned Income Tax. Not Everyone's Keen on It

A proposed 1 percent earned income tax in Upper Darby that’s supposed to raise up to $9 million in revenue and potentially freeze property…

The new facade of the Drexeline ShopRite in Drexel Hill. Work is finishing up on the new supermarket, with a ribbon cutting set for Sept. 1.Construction

Medical Offices Added to Drexeline Project as Stores Prepare to Open

The revamped stores at the Drexeline Town Center are opening soon, writes Pete Bannon for the Daily Times.

The ribbon cutting for the new ShopRite…

A welcome to Upper Darby signGovernment & Politics

Upper Darby Council President Brian Burke a Candidate for Mayor

Upper Darby’s Council President Brian Burke announced Thursday he’s now a candidate for mayor, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY.

The 57-year-old…

Construction

Work Slated to Start in April on Drexeline Shopping Center Redevelopment

Upper Darby Council granted final approval last week to the Drexeline Redevelopment Project at State and Township Line roads in Drexel Hill. allowing Phase 1…