Glenolden
Glenolden, a borough in Delaware County, had a population of 7,153 in the 2020 census.
Just 10 miles from Philadelphia, it offers a suburban feel, local parks, and convenient access to public transportation and major highways.
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Celebrating 100, Minnie Pieatso Owes Her Longevity to Keeping Busy
Minnie Pieatso believes keeping busy will keep you going, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. She would know. Pieatso just celebrated her 100th birthday,…
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Now There’s Some Jamaican Flavor in Delaware County at Hallow Bamboo
Delaware County diners can now enjoy the flavors of Jamaica at a new restaurant, Hallow Bamboo, that opened in July in Prospect Park, writes Peg…
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Widener University Honors 2 Employees with Eckard Award for Distinguished Service
Widener University recently presented the William David Eckard, Jr. Award for Distinguished Service to Courtney Kelly of Wallingford, executive director of undergraduate admissions, and Jeanne…
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Darlene Luther From Glenolden Makes Top Nurse List
Meet one of the top nurses in our area, Darlene Luther, MHSA, BSN, RN, one of several top nurses profiled by Kim Douglas in Main…
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2 Delco Shops Part of Final 8 for Top Cheesesteak Votes
Delaware County is represented once again by popular vote on PhillyBite Magazine’s March Cheesesteak Madness 2023 Elite 8. The two local shops among six others…
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Video: Uniquely Gifted Glenolden Man to Show America He’s Got Talent
While catching food thrown at him from various distances with his mouth might be an unusual talent, it has earned Glenolden resident Mike Regan a…
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Local Parks Get a Boost With Latest County Green Ways Grants
Lots of parks and trails in Delaware County will benefit from $5 million that has been rewarded in the latest round of Delco Green Ways…
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Crozer Working With Communities to Reinstate Paramedic Service
Brookhaven and Aston have worked out tentative agreements with Crozer Health that an advanced life-support paramedic service will continue to serve residents, writes Pete Bannan…
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Cardinal O’Hara Grad Found a Good Place After Tragedy Struck. You Can Find It, Too
Theresa Agostinelli has had to travel a road with many unexpected curves before she found the good place where she is today, writes Peg DeGrassa…
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Holy Spirit Church in Sharon Hill Permanently Closing in November
Holy Spirit Church in Sharon Hill is permanently closing, but its legacy remains in a neighboring parish it helped create, writes Gina Christian for catholicphilly.com.…
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John Heinz Wildlife Refuge in Tinicum Gets $1.5M Restoration
For decades, 150 acres of the Henderson Marsh at the 1,200-acre John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge has been nothing but big piles of dirt, part…
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Delaware County Housing Market Is On Fire, See Where Demand Is Highest
With many buyers looking for a home in the Delaware County housing market, many are finding there’s not enough inventory, reducing the time houses spend…
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Glenolden Home Is a Treasure Trove of One Man’s Life, and the Pool ‘Aint Bad, Either
The Glenolden house with two koi ponds was nice, but it was the pool that convinced Tom Lamb to buy it in 1988, writes Sally…
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75 Years After He Earned It in Battle, Glenolden WWII Army Veteran Awarded Presidential Medal
John “Jack” Callahan, a 54-year resident of Glendolen, was awarded the Presidential Medal 75 years after he earned it for his military service in World…
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Produce Junction Refines Its Specialty Selection for Region’s Diverse Population
Produce Junction – the local chain that focuses on fruits, vegetables, and flowers – has been honing its specialty selection for years to serve the…
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Son of Delco Legend Charts His Own Path in Football
Vinny Papale – son of Glenolden native and Interboro High School graduate Vince Papale, whom Mark Wahlberg played on the big screen – is charting…








































