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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Upper Darby Native Battling Cancer Realizes Super Bowl Dream
Wayne Baird, 62, a native of Upper Darby who is currently battling cancer, had his dream come true when he attended Super Bowl LII, according…
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Upper Darby Native, Veteran Math Teacher Views Her Subject as a Puzzle to Be Solved
Upper Darby native Nancy Romain, a math teacher and department chair at Daniel Boone High School in Berks County, views her subject as a big…
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New Course in Upper Darby Middle Schools Puts Students in Charge of Restorative Justice
Beverly Hills and Drexel Hill middle schools in Upper Darby have added a year-long elective course on youth court where students serve in various roles…
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Proprietor of Girls Auto Clinic in Upper Darby Talks Shop with NPR
Phoenixville native Patrice Banks, owner of the successful Girls Auto Clinic in Upper Darby, didn’t always know her way around fixing a car, writes Terry…
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Prosecutor of ‘High-Profile Drug Cases’ Sworn In as County’s New District Attorney
Katayoun “Kat” Copeland has officially been sworn in as the Delaware County District Attorney, writes Erin McCarthy for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Copeland, 50, a Republican…
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Llanerch Diner Reopens After Summer Fire
Eager customers were delighted to see the revitalized Llanerch Diner in Upper Darby open its doors once again after being closed for five months due…
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Clyde’s Home Supplies in Upper Darby to Close After Four Decades of Operations
After nearly four decades, Clyde’s Home Supplies in Upper Darby will close its doors early next year, writes Kevin Tustin for the Daily Times. The…
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Upper Darby Native Coaches Multiple Generations on Villanova Women’s Basketball Team
Four decades as head coach of the Villanova women’s basketball team has put Harry Perretta in the unique position of coaching the daughters of some…
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Upper Darby Gives Super Wawa Project the Green Light
Upper Darby officials have given the green light for the construction of Super Wawa at the corner of Baltimore Pike and Oak Avenue, writes Linda…
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Upper Darby Native Tina Fey Turns Her Hit Movie into Broadway Musical
Fans of the hit movie Mean Girls will soon get the chance to enjoy it as a Broadway musical, thanks to the efforts of its…
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Bridge Connecting Upper Darby, Springfield Townships Reopens Ahead of Schedule
Delaware County Council recently joined township officials from Upper Darby and Springfield to announce the reopening of Addingham Bridge, also known as Rosemont Avenue Bridge,…
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Upper Darby’s Thomas Garrett Helped Thousands of Slaves Escape to Freedom
Thomas Garrett, a Quaker from Upper Darby, helped thousands of slaves escape to freedom as one of the leading stationmasters of the Underground Railroad, writes…
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Upper Darby Native the Only Penn State Player to Win College Football’s Heisman Trophy
Upper Darby native John Cappelletti is the proud owner of two football distinctions at Penn State. He’s the only player whose number has been retired,…
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Upper Darby Native, Senior NCO with 40th Engineer Battalion in El Paso Leads by Example
Command Sgt. Maj. Sean McGlensey of Upper Darby found himself on his way to the National Training Center in Fort Irwin, Calif., just days after…
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Inaugural Upper Darby International Festival Draws Thousands to 69th Street
The inaugural Upper Darby International Festival drew thousands of people to the 69th Street Corridor to celebrate diversity, writes Kenneth Hilario for the Philadelphia Business…
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Professional Boxer from Upper Darby Signs Exclusive Promotional Contract
Upper Darby native Brandon Robinson, a 29-year-old super middleweight with a professional boxing record of 7-1 with six knockouts, has signed an exclusive promotional contract…
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ESPN Takes Notice of Patrice Banks and Her Girls Auto Clinic in Upper Darby
Patrice Banks of Upper Darby’s Girls Auto Clinic is making a career in car mechanics more attainable for women with her free monthly workshops at…
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Upper Darby Announces Inaugural International Festival to Celebrate Its Cultural Diversity
Mayor Tom Micozzie has announced that the inaugural Upper Darby International Festival will be held Saturday, Sept. 23 from 12-7 PM in the 69th Street…
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