Ridley
Ridley, a township in Delaware County, had a population of 31,189 in the 2020 census.
Located just 10 miles from Philadelphia, it offers a strong community feel, suburban charm, and convenient access to major highways, public transportation, and local parks.
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Boeing Pays $8.1M to Resolve Allegations on V-22 Osprey Contracts
Defense contractor Boeing is paying $8.1 million to settle allegations it failed to comply with contractual manufacturing specifications when creating composite components for the V-22…
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Ridley Marine Base in Conflict With Neighbors Over Diesel Exhaust
A vehicle maintenance operation at a Folsom Marine Reserve facility on Rt. 420 is releasing exhaust fumes that are finding their way to its neighbors,…
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Richard Prigg’s Lansdowne Gallery Creates a Space for Young Artists to Show Off Their Work
Artist Richard Prigg wanted a place to showcase the work of young artists who often can’t get into galleries, so in 2022 he opened Gallery…
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Rosemary Opening Brings City Refined Dining to Ridley Park
“A little bit elevated, refined, but in no way pretentious”. That’s how owner Philip Breen describes his new restaurant Rosemary, which has opened in Ridley…
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Aero Aggregates CEO Grateful to be Part of Team That Got I-95 Running Again
The last couple of weeks have been “full tilt” for Archie Fishill, CEO of Eddystone-based Aero Aggregates of North America, Inc., writes Pete Bannan for…
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From Tree Logs, This Ridley Native Finds the Beauty in the Wood
Ridley native Tommy Knotts is always on the lookout for unique wooden logs that one day may become crown molding, a custom-built bar top, or…
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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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This Family of Postmasters Keeps the Mail Flowing
The twin Keller brothers, who both serve as local postmasters with the U.S. Postal Service, followed the example of their father when looking to do…
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Delaware County Has to Update Its Trash Disposal Plan. It’s Aiming for a Loftier Goal
Delaware County figures it has to update its 10-year Municipal Waste Management Plan anyway so it might as well kick it up a notch, writes…
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Dive Team Solves 18-Year Mystery of a Cardinal O’Hara Graduate’s Disappearance
A special volunteer diving team has brought closure to a Ridley Township family after James Amabile disappeared in 2003 without a trace, writes Jason Nark…
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Ridley Man Brings Paradise to Beach With His Own Beach Flag
People at Wildwood have discovered that beach flags are a terrific way to express themselves, writes Jason Nark for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Take Ed Panco’s…
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Wawa Opens Its Latest Delaware County Store–in Ridley
A new Ridley Wawa opened last Thursday at 390 E. Chester Pike, the former site of Lou’s Gulf Station, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily…
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Kind Deeds From Ridley Couple Keep Delaware County Smiling
Woodlyn residents Amanda McGuigan and her husband Scott Andersen have created a nonprofit that’s sure to put a smile on your face. In fact, that’s…
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These Face Masks for Teens Are Tailor-Made in Ridley
James May, a Ridley tailor and costume maker, has been turning out thousands of free face masks to help contain the spread of the coronavirus.…
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Delaware County Leadership: Marc Minnick of Manor College
Marc Minnick, Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs at Manor College, spoke with DELCO Today about growing up in Ridley Park, discovering a deep…
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Arthur Levy, School Solicitor for Several Delco School Districts, dies at 89
Arthur Levy, 89, of Media, former solicitor for Ridley, Chichester and William Penn School Districts, died Friday, Dec. 27, of pneumonia, writes Bonnie L. Cook…
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Prolific Celebrity Biographer, Ridley Township Native Pens New Book Chronicling Kennedy Kids
Celebrity biographer J. Randy Taraborrelli, a Ridley Township native, has written a new book chronicling the Kennedy kids, writes Barbara Ormsby for Delaware County News…
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Local Legislators Seek Protection of Boeing Helicopter Plant Jobs in Ridley
The military’s Future Years Defense Program doesn’t fund upgrades for Chinook Ch-47F helicopters at Boeing Corp.’s Ridley Township factory, as the previous year’s budget did,…
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