Marple
Marple, a township in Delaware County, had a population of 23,743 in the 2020 census.
Located just 15 miles from Philadelphia, it offers a suburban atmosphere, excellent schools, and convenient access to major highways and shopping centers.
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WCU, Delaware County Community College Sign New Agreement to Benefit Students
West Chester University and Delaware County Community College have signed an on-site degree completion agreement that will enable associate degree graduates of the college to…
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Discover Delaware County Community College at Its Spring Open House on Thursday
If you’re looking for an affordable start on your college education or an opportunity to advance your career, discover all that Delaware County Community College…
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Delaware County’s Reassessment Process Continues
Delaware County will hold various public informational meetings across the county to educate residents and answer questions regarding its Tax Reassessment Project. In March 2017,…
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Group Buying Archdiocese’s Land in Marple Township to Keep Most as Open Space
The new buyer of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s land in Marple Township plans to keep most of it as open space, writes Caitlin McCabe for…
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Marple Newtown Alum Named New President of Arcadia University
Ajay Nair, a graduate of Marple Newtown High School who grew up in Broomall, has been hired as the new president of Arcadia University, writes…
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Archdiocese Has New Buyer for Don Guanella Property in Marple
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia has entered into an agreement with Carlino Commercial Development for the sale of the 213-acre Don Guanella property in Marple, writes…
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Marple Township Reaches Deal on New Royal Farms Site
Marple Township, its zoning board, and Royal Farms have reached an agreement on the site for a new store, writes Leslie Krowchenko for the Delaware…
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Celebrating a Half-Century at Delaware County Community College
By Chris Cooper In 1967, when a gallon of gas cost just 33 cents and Dustin Hoffman played The Graduate on the big screen, Delaware…
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Former Lacrosse Star from Broomall Added to New Pro League’s Front Office
Rachael Dececco (nee Becker), a Broomall native and 1999 graduate of Marple Newtown High School, has been added to the front office of the newly…
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Controversial Plan for Marple’s Greenbank Farm Pits Residents Against Local Developer
The controversy surrounding Steve Sudhop’s plan to build a retirement community at Woodland Preserve is growing after he added Marple’s Greenbank Farm to the mix,…
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Marple Newtown Senior Wins Full Scholarship to Swarthmore College
Marple Newtown High School senior Lauren Holt is one of seven students chosen this year to receive the McCabe Scholarship, which annually provides a full…
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Marple’s Board of Commissioners Approves New Regulations for Medical Marijuana Facilities
Marple’s Board of Commissioners has unanimously approved new regulations to govern the anticipated applications for medical marijuana growing and processing facilities in the Delaware County…
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Fight over Delco’s Scant Open Space Leads to Three Lawsuits in Two Years
Housing developers who followed township growth plans in proposing new projects are now suing after the local governments backtracked on promises. A surge in public…
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Broomall Man Leaves Legacy of Local Involvement, Railroad History
At the same time his family business was building landmark bridges, steel mills, and power plants across Philly and the East Coast, John H. “Jack”…
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Siblings from Broomall Are Finalists in $10 Million, Global Contest to Recreate Star Trek Device
Star Trek was a half-century ahead of its time. Only now are four siblings and natives of Broomall on the cusp of bringing to life…
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Appropriately Named Student at Marple Newtown Defies Odds in School, Life
Defying the medical struggles that brought him to America as a Kenyan infant, Lucky Wavai has thrived at Marple Newtown High School, and the senior…
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Famous Broomall Native, Co-Creator of Friends Inks Deals with HBO, Amazon
Broomall native Marta Kauffman, who created the hit show Friends with her longtime friend David Crane, another writer and producer from the Philadelphia suburbs, is…
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Smashburger Opens in Marple Crossroads Shopping Center
Local residents recently showed up in droves for the opening of the new Smashburger in the Marple Crossroads Shopping Center, writes Peg DeGrassa for the…
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