Darby Creek
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Outdoor Dining in Delaware County: Eight Local Restaurants Perfect for Summer Nights
Summer in Delaware County arrives in the smell of a wood-fired grill drifting across a parking lot, in the sound of a live band carrying through…
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Developers Are Descending on Rare Open Space in Upper Darby
Open space in the area of Township Line and State roads in Upper Darby has become a lightning rod for developers. The latest proposal is…
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They’re Catching and Studying Northern Snakeheads at Heinz Refuge in Tinicum
A “voracious predator,” the Northern snakehead, is being examined in the waters of the John Heinz Refuge in Tinicum, writes Frank Kummer for The Philadelphia…
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Delaware County’s Flood Prone Areas Lose Federal Grants to Fix the Problem
Delaware County residents are feeling ‘abandoned’ after the Trump Administration cut grants for work meant to mitigate flooding for Darby Creek and Cobbs Creek, writes…
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Widener’s Annual Disaster Drill Tests Nursing Student Responses
Last year, a tornado called Widener University’s nursing students into action. This year, Darby Creek flooded after a heavy rain. No worries, though. No one…
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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 spotted…
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Delaware County Council OK’s Start of Darby Creek Elevated Boardwalk Project
Delaware County Council revisited a Darby Creek Elevated Trail Project this week that will connect the Darby Creek trail in Upper Darby with Lansdowne Borough.…
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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 hot…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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 Square.…
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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…
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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, it would increase…
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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’s animal…
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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…
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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 Daily Times.…
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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…
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