Darby
Darby, a historic borough in Delaware County, had a population of 10,687 in the 2020 census.
Located just 6 miles from Philadelphia, it features a rich history, diverse community, and convenient access to the city.
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Darby Celebrates Hometown Hero, Names Street in His Honor
A hero’s name now points the way in Darby, and last weekend that way was how to make your hometown proud. Marine Lt. Gen. Ronald…
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Delco Children Invited to Free Eye Care, Glasses Clinic on Saturday
Delaware County Council recently recognized Saturday, Oct. 29 as Give Kids Sight Day, reminding all families of the importance of preventive eye care and regular…
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Penn Wood Alum’s Olympic Bid Ends in Qualifying Round
Darrell Hill’s Olympic bid ended Thursday morning in Rio de Janeiro when he failed to advance to the medal round of the shot-put competition. The…
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Olympic Shot-Put Competition Begins Tomorrow for Darby Olympian
Darrell Hill turns 23 today, and he couldn’t be happier with celebrating his birthday on another continent. Unlike many of his peers on Team USA…
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U.S. Women’s Field Hockey Team Still in Good Shape to Capture Medal
Despite its 2-1 loss to Great Britain on Saturday at the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, the U.S. women’s field hockey team, comprised mostly of…
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Darby Father’s Serendipitous Encounter Funds Trip to Rio and Olympics
Ellis Hill hadn’t planned on traveling to Rio de Janeiro to watch his son, Darby native Darrell Hill, compete in the shot put in the…
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Olympic Shot-Putter from Darby Gets a Boost from Dick’s Sporting Goods
Dick’s Sporting Goods worked out a deal to hire Olympic and Paralympic athletes at its nearly 650 stores across the country — giving them the…
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Two Years after Mercy Fitzgerald Shooting, Darby Resident and Carnegie Hero Remembers Slain Coworker
Two years after the harrowing shooting at Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital, John D’Alonzo, the man who tackled the mentally ill patient who shot and killed his…
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County Acquires Darby’s Little Flower Manor and Its 37 Acres of Lush Greenery
Delaware County officials have announced that Little Flower Manor in Darby has been acquired by the county for $1.7 million, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the…
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Home Values in Garnet Valley, Media, and Wallingford Climb Most in Delaware County
The overall housing market in the United States has recovered from the crisis that plunged the country into a deep recession in 2008. But a…






























