Upper Darby
Upper Darby is a home rule township in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It is the sixth‑most populous municipality in the state. It is highly diverse, showcasing thriving cultural, business, and transportation hubs around 69th Street. It is known for its historic venues and vibrant multi‑ethnic community.
Address: 100 Garrett Road, Upper Darby, PA 19082
Phone: (610) 734-7625
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All Skate: Roller Skating Rinks Still Going Strong 140 Years Later
Roller skating rinks first showed up in America back in the 1880s but hit their peak of popularity in the 1950s and ‘60s. Back in…
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Bangladeshi Couple Open Upper Darby Event Venue, Dhaka Club
“We’re a small country but our heart is big,” said Mahammad Ikbal. He and his wife Miss Parven are bringing their Bangladesh culture to the…
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Woman Files Due Process Suit Over Upper Darby Parking Tickets
A Clifton Heights woman has filed a class action lawsuit in federal court against Upper Darby claiming she is being denied due process by being…
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Pizza Delivery Man Foils Car Thief by Tripping Him During Chase
Tyler Morrell was delivering two pizzas to a home on Preston Avenue in Middletown Sunday at about 3:15, never imagining he’d be helping police apprehend…
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8 Delco Restaurants Add to Philadelphia’s Foodie Reputation
According to US News & World Report, Philadelphia has been named one of the top 10 Best Foodie Cities in the U.S., writes Steve Vassalotti…
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State Funds Needed to Avert School Crisis, Superintendents Say
Some school districts in the Philadelphia region face a laundry list of problems, including teacher shortages, gun violence, and aging facilities, requiring more funding from…
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Upper Darby Featured in Business Magazine for Diversity, Forward Thinking
Upper Darby was featured in a January article in Business View Magazine. The township of 85,000 represents more than 100 cultures worldwide with a vibrant…
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A Lot of Bruce Springsteen Music Started Here. Now He’s Back
New Jersey comes to mind when you think of Bruce Springsteen’s early years, from his birthplace in Long Branch to his years in Asbury Park,…
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Upper Darby Police Superintendent Michael Chitwood Retires Dec. 1, 2019
After 55 years in law enforcement, Upper Darby’s colorful police superintendent Michael Chitwood announced he is retiring, writes Anthony R. Wood and Joseph A. Gambardello…
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A Success in Upper Darby, Pride Parade Planned for Delco
Delaware County hosts its’ first-ever LGBTQ Pride parade June 3 in Media, with a festival to follow June10, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. The Delaware…
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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 Republican, life-long Upper Darby…
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It’s a Pothole Nightmare in Delaware County, but Help Is Coming
PennDOT crews are out and about this week repairing potholes on 40 highways in Delaware, Chester, Montgomery, Bucks, and Philadelphia Counties, reports Dan Stamm and…
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DECLO Careers–CCRES
As part of the CCRES staff you can make a difference for children and adults with behavioral health challenges. CCRES is hiring staff to work…
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Here’s How Upper Darby Looks Through a Tourist’s Eyes
Those who live in Upper Darby may not fully appreciate all the Upper Darby attractions, but for travelers, Upper Darby is a “fantastic addition to…
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Remembering Havertown’s William Eisenhuth, Homeless Advocate
An advocate for the homeless and the mentally ill, William Eisenhuth of Havertown died Tuesday, Jan. 17 from complications of COVID-19, writes Rita Giordano for…
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Teen Anthony Alexander Up for Young Hero Award Remembered
On President’s Day a year ago, Anthony Alexander Jr. jumped into the frigid waters of a pond in Collingdale Park to help rescue three children…
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Upper Darby ‘Elves’ Bring Holiday Joy to Elementary Students
Over 600 donated toys found their way to children from six Upper Darby schools through Operation: Upper Darby Elves Collaborative Toy Drive. Thanks to some…
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Upper Darby Gets 2nd Homeless Shelter as Need Rises
A new homeless shelter in Upper Darby is a “dream come true” for Stephanie Sena, a Villanova professor at the Villanova University Charles Widger School…
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