Morton Archives

Morton

Morton, a small borough in Delaware County, had a population of 2,762 in the 2020 census.

Located just 10 miles from Philadelphia, it offers a friendly community, suburban charm, and convenient access to public transportation.

Sports

Union Scores Morton-Based Oliver Heating, Cooling as Sponsor for Upcoming Season

February 27, 2017

A local business is heating up the excitement surrounding the upcoming Philadelphia Union soccer season. The Chester-based team just scored a local sponsorship from Oliver…
Community, Education, Government & Politics

Haverford Superintendent, Other School Leaders Criticize Property Tax Reform

February 2, 2017

The promise of the proposed Property Tax Independence Act sounds good, but local education leaders say it doesn’t solve the underlying school funding problems, according…
Commerce

Morton-Based Oliver to Donate Six Heating Systems to Families in Delaware County

January 5, 2017

For the past 18 years, Oliver Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical of Morton has extended a helping hand during the holiday season to local families…
Community

Delaware County Council Presents Gifts to 100 Veterans Living at Fair Acres

December 22, 2016

Santa Claus, with assistance from Delaware County Council, paid a visit to the veterans and residents living at Fair Acres, Delaware County’s skilled care facility,…
Commerce

PECO Helps Generate More Trails, Parks in Delaware County

November 8, 2016

PECO is paving the way for more recreational trails and community parks in Delaware County with more than $20,000 in grants. The good news came…
Culture, Historic

Ridley’s Calvary Independent Baptist Church Celebrates 39th Anniversary

September 14, 2016

Calvary Independent Baptist Church celebrated its 39th anniversary on Sept. 11, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Delaware County News Network. The autonomous church in the…
Education

Longtime Literacy Advocate Now Head of Delaware County Library Services

August 25, 2016

Catherine Bittle, a literacy advocate with 15 years of experience in the field of Library Sciences, is the new director of Delaware County Libraries (DCL),…
Commerce

Borough of Rutledge an Affordable Real-Estate Option in a Great School District

July 26, 2016

As one of the smallest locales in Delaware County with just 798 residents, Rutledge offers opportunities that many other bigger communities can’t, writes Alan Heavens…