Upper Darby
Upper Darby is a home rule township in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It is the sixth‑most populous municipality in the state. It is highly diverse, showcasing thriving cultural, business, and transportation hubs around 69th Street. It is known for its historic venues and vibrant multi‑ethnic community.
Address: 100 Garrett Road, Upper Darby, PA 19082
Phone: (610) 734-7625
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New Delaware County Community Center Focuses on LGBTQ Youth
A new LGBTQ Delaware County community center in Upper Darby opened Feb. 10 that focuses on LGBTQ youth and the BIPOC communities, writes Nate File…
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Housing Coalition Urges Solutions as Delaware County Counts 300 Homeless
The Delaware County Housing Coalition is confronting a critical challenge–Delaware County counts 300 homeless people here, with 20 renter households facing eviction notices daily. Families…
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Jim Croce’s Legacy Is Rekindled Through His Son A.J.
A.J. Croce barely knew his father, Upper Darby native Jim Croce, before he lost him in a plane crash back on Sept. 20, 1973. Now…
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Hike Among the Treetops in Darby Creek Trail’s Proposed Addition
Delaware County hikers will one day be able to walk among the treetops on the Darby Creek Trail, writes Justin Udo for KYW Newsradio. The…
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David Hoefner Remembered as an Energy Exec, Sculptor and Loving Caregiver
David Hoefner wore many hats. He was a retired executive for Ogden, Covanta, PECO, and Exelon energy companies. The former Springfield and Glen Mills resident…
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Tina Fey Stars in New Series Based on 1981 ‘Four Seasons’ Film
Upper Darby’ actress and comedian Tina Fey has co-created and will star in a Netflix comedy series based on the 1981 film “The Four Seasons,”…
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Meet the Real ‘Mean Girls’ Glen Coco. He’s From Upper Darby
Tina Fey’s favorite line from her 2004 movie “Mean Girls” uses the name of someone she grew up with in Upper Darby. That line? “You…
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A Year in and Upper Darby’s Pet-Friendly Homeless Shelter Remains Vital as Ever
The bond between a pet and its owner can go quite deep, so what happens when that same owner suddenly finds him or herself homeless…
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Crozer Health’s New EMS Delivery Approach Won’t Affect Service
Crozer Health is changing how it delivers emergency medical services, but there are no plans to reduce any advanced life-saving or basic life-saving services in…
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PIAA Rules Devon Nelson Ineligible to Play, so He and Mom Seek Other Options
Christine Clark and her son, Devon Nelson, are considering their options after a PIAA appeal hearing ruled the 16-year-old is ineligible to play basketball at…
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Upper Darby Teen Sabriyaah Hines’ Press-on Nail Business Keeps Growing
In Upper Darby, a young entrepreneur is providing Couture press-on nails, and her business, Nail Couture by Bri, is thriving, reports Wakisha Bailey for CBS…
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Drexel Hill’s Zoe Erianna, 6, Performs on ‘America’s Got Talent’
Zoe Erianna kicked her singing career up a notch when she auditioned Tuesday evening for “America’s Got Talent”, writes Deb Kiner for Penn Live. Zoe…
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Former Delaware County DA Katayoun Copeland, a Candidate for PA Attorney General
Katayoun “Kat” Copeland, an Upper Darby native who has a history with the Delaware County District Attorney’s office, is a Republican candidate for Pennsylvania Attorney…
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‘Last Call’, a Movie Based on Growing Up in Upper Darby, Gets Released on Friday
You could say that Greg Lingo’s life lessons make up the script for his movie, “Last Call” being released Friday, March 19, writes Peg DeGrassa…
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Upper Darby Mayor Proposes an Earned Income Tax. Not Everyone’s Keen on It
A proposed 1 percent earned income tax in Upper Darby that’s supposed to raise up to $9 million in revenue and potentially freeze property taxes…
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Susan Noles Shares Chicken Picante Recipe That Was a Golden Bachelor Hit
Susan Noles of Golden Bachelor fame has a heart bigger than her personality and, in true Italian fashion, loves to feed guests that come to…
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Val Shively’s Upper Darby Treasure of Sound Numbers in the Millions
Val Shively of Upper Darby has four million records, mostly 45s, that he’s collected over his lifetime. Four million. “Or maybe it’s five million, I…
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Best Delaware County Eats Shared by Those Who Should Know
Hanging out in Delaware County means conversations will eventually turn to food and the best places to eat. Reddit users on R/PhiladelphiaEats pages were happy…
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