Upper Chichester
Upper Chichester, a township in Delaware County, had a population of 16,366 in the 2020 census.
Located 20 miles from Philadelphia, it offers a suburban atmosphere, strong community ties, and convenient access to major highways and shopping centers.
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Sit Down and Sip: Nine Cozy Independent Coffee Shops in Delaware County Worth a Visit
Between busy commutes, weekend errands, and packed schedules, there is something comforting about finding a coffee shop that encourages people to slow down for a…
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Michael’s Sandwich Shop in Woodlyn Closes After 49-Year Run
Michael and Mary Cirilli are retiring, bidding farewell to grateful customers who enjoyed their cheesesteaks, hoagies, and other sandwiches for decades, writes Peg DeGrassa for…
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Delaware County Won’t Appeal Ruling Allowing Some Municipal Health Inspections
Delaware County has decided not to challenge a court ruling allowing 13 municipalities to continue conducting their own health inspections, writes Justin Udo for KYW…
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Delaware County Skies Ready to Light Up for 4th of July Week
Delaware County fireworks are ready to take off this week. Here are a few good spots to check out this year, according to the 6abc…
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Kyj’s Bakery Closing in Chester, Brookhaven After a 70-Year Run
You have until Aug. 3 and 4 to visit Kyj’s Bakery before its doors close forever, writes Colin Ainsworth for the Daily Times. The 70-year-old…
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Upper Chichester’s Dr. Anna E. Broomall: Maternity Clinic Pioneer
Anna E Broomall was a trailblazer for women medical practitioners, opening one of the nation’s first out-patient maternity clinics, writes Ali Davis for Pennsylvania Heritage.…
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Floodwater Rescue Tests Delaware County Tech and Crews
A Delaware County floodwater rescue saved Joel Bryant, who was hanging on for life after climbing a tree to escape rising flood waters that swept…
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It’s a Pothole Nightmare in Delaware County, but Help Is Coming
PennDOT crews are out and about this week repairing potholes on 40 highways in Delaware, Chester, Montgomery, Bucks, and Philadelphia Counties, reports Dan Stamm and…
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Boxing Competition in Upper Chichester Will Be Lucrative for Delco
Former heavyweight fighter Dan Mullarkey from Darby announced this week that Upper Chichester has won a bid to host the 2023 national Golden Gloves of…
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Wawa Opens Newest Delaware County Store in Boothwyn
Wawa opened its third new store in Delaware County Friday at 2608 Chichester Ave. in Boothwyn, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. The new…
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Does the Delco Bubble Exist? It’s a Matter of Perspective
There is, some say, a Delco Bubble, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. Urban Dictionary defines it as “a fictional bubble that some believe surrounds Delaware…
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Day of Remembrance Honors Fallen Police Officers
Dozens of police officers who died in the line of duty were honored May 8, with some recognized more than 100 years after their end…
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Conchester Highway Finally Ready to Revive Upper Chichester
The lifeblood of the Upper Chichester economy has slowly drained away while waiting for answers about the future of the Route 322 corridor, but now…
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How Did Your Town Vote in the 2016 Presidential Election? Click Here to Find Out
Hillary Clinton won Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Bucks counties by 179,000 votes, an improvement of more than 50,000 votes over President Obama’s totals in 2012,…
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Upper Chichester Planning Commission Delays Decision on Development Proposal by CSX
After listening to a presentation by CSX and comments from residents, the Upper Chichester Planning Commission voted unanimously to delay a vote on the proposal…
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Royal Farms Opens Store in Upper Chichester, Is Ready to Compete with Wawa
The latest addition to Royal Farms in Delaware County has officially opened its doors to customers with a recent ribbon-cutting ceremony, writes Peg DeGrassa for the…
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