Tag: Darby Creek

An aerial view of Darby Creek where the alligator was spotted.Upper Darby

In Upper Darby: Man in Mask Snatches Alligator From Darby Creek

The urban myth about alligators in the sewers came closer to reality this week when Upper Darby Police reported that a two-foot alligator was…

Smiling teenage boy playing in a creekOutdoors

No, Immigrants Had Nothing to Do With Decision to Ban Swimming at Darby Creek in Rolling Green Park

For years, Darby Creek in Delaware County’s Rolling Green Park was the spot where residents went to swim or float on inner tubes during…

Image of hands planting tree in garden, indicating the concept of revitalizing areas/saving trees.Utilities

Aqua Pennsylvania and Pennsylvania Horticultural Society Award $210,000+ in Tree-Planting Grants

In collaboration with The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) and local conservation districts, Aqua Pennsylvania (an Essential Utilities company) unveiled the 2024 grant recipients of their…

The Ridley Township Municipal Marina where you can find Stingers Waterfront.Restaurants & Lodging

Take in the View and Order Some Seafood at Stingers in Ridley Park

The Philadelphia Inquirer seems to have forgotten that Delaware County also has restaurants, rivers and creeks, sometimes all at once.

In a recent article listing…

Members of the Delco Anglers transfer brook trout from the nursery tank to a trailer tank fr transport to a nearby creek.Environment

Delco Anglers Make Sure There’s Fishing in Delaware County

For 62 years, the Delco Anglers & Conservationists have been checking on the fishing in Delaware County, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times.

The…

A traditional in Newtown Square is for sale.Real Estate Listings

First Bank House of the Week: Stunning Traditional in Newtown Square

A stunning traditional home on 1.42 beautiful acres with four bedrooms and four full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Newtown…

Here's how it looked on Florence Road in Collingdale after a storm overloaded a culvert of Pusey Run.Disasters

Flooded Renters in Collingdale Get Gift Card Help From Community

A Collingdale neighborhood is working to recover two weeks after a storm flooded 18 homes on Florence Avenue, helped by individuals and corporations who came…

Philadelphia's skyline is visible above the Eastwick tree line.Weather

Levee Flooding Fix for Eastwick Makes More Water Rise in Delaware County

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers wants to build a 1,400-foot levee to stop flooding in the Philadelphia neighborhood of Eastwick.

Unfortunately…

A North American beaver near the water.Delaware County

It's Another Rediscovered Animal in Delaware County--the Beaver

Animals long thought gone from our area are making a comeback.

People are noticing more foxes, coyotes, bald eagles…and now beavers.

On Tuesday, Haverford…

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 photo issued by PennDOT late last year of the southbound Route 420 bridgeTransportation

PennDOT Starts 4-Year Project on Rt. 420 Bridges Over Darby Creek

PennDOT is starting work on a $35.8 million federally-funded project replacing the Route 420 bridges connecting Prospect Park and Tinicum Township, reports the…

The view from the patio at Stinger's Waterfront looking out on the Darby Creek waterfrontRestaurants & Lodging

At This Ridley Park Restaurant, You Get a Creekside Seat 5 Minutes From the Airport

As we inch our way toward warmer weather, people are finding opportunities for dining and drinking near scenic waterways.

Here in Delaware County, you can…

The historic Swedish Cabin in Drexel HillTourism

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…

PennDOT crews posting signs closing the Rt. 420 bridgeTransportation

Rt. 420 Wanamaker Bridge Reopened Tuesday After Repairs

The Route 420 bridge southbound in Prospect Park that closed suddenly and indefinitely Dec. 7 is now open again, writes Robert Moran for The Philadelphia…

Ben FelicciaLeadership

Delaware County Leadership: Ben Fileccia, SVP of Strategy and Engagement at the Pennsylvania Restaurant & Lodging Association

Ben Fileccia, Senior Vice President of Strategy and Engagement at the Pennsylvania Restaurant & Lodging Association, spoke with DELCO Today about the hospitality “gene” he…

Delaware County Vice Chairman Elaine Shaeffer (at podium) speaks to reporters Tuesday about safety concerns for Route 291 behind her. With Shaeffer are Barry Seymour and Christine Reuther.Transportation

Study Will Look at Safety and Development Potential for Route 291 Corridor

A study is underway to look at how to make Route 291 in Delaware County safer and more user-friendly for the communities it passes…

Doug Bishop with Adventures With Purpose. talks about the James Amabile case.Family

Body at Ridley Marina Identified as James Amabile, Missing Since 2003

The Delaware County Medical Examiner’s Office has determined that the body found in a submerged SUV in Darby Creek was identified through dental records…

The Amabile family received closure this week on the disappearance of James Amabile.Ridley

Dive Team Solves 18-Year Mystery of a Cardinal O'Hara Graduate's Disappearance

A special volunteer diving team has brought closure to a Ridley Township family after James Amabile disappeared in 2003 without a trace, writes Jason Nark…