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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County’s Vision of Having a ‘Ribbon of Green’ Furthered with Phase 1 of Darby Creek Trail
Delaware County Council recently joined Upper Darby Mayor Tom Micozzie and Director of Delaware County Parks and Rec Marc Manfre to visit the site and…
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Upper Darby Peace Activist Not Slowing Down at 72
Alice Elle Rader, 72, of Upper Darby, has spent decades campaigning for peace and she has no intention of slowing down any time soon, writes…
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New Street Lamps, Brighter Lights to Illuminate Upper Darby
Upper Darby will shine brighter after the $3.9 million plan to upgrade its 4,600 streetlights to LED lighting is implemented, writes Linda Reilly for the…
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Delaware County Leadership – Bill Hieb, President & CEO of DNB Financial
Bill Hieb, President and CEO of DNB Financial, parent company of DNB First, the oldest nationally chartered community bank serving the Greater Philadelphia region, recently…
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Retiring President of Delaware County Community College Recognized for 40 Years of Service
Since Delaware County Community College first opened its doors in 1967, with 300 students, Delaware County residents have been afforded the chance to pursue opportunities…
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Quadriplegic Priest, Legendary Monsignor Bonner Teacher Considered for Sainthood
A local community of believers already considers him a saint, but now the Catholic Church has officially opened the book on the Rev. William Atkinson’s…
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Conservative Columnist Discusses Her Havertown Heritage
She’s an immigration attorney who writes much more than legal opinions in her syndicated columns, but you can’t draw too many conclusions about Christine Flowers just…
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Penn Professor from Upper Darby Earns National Teaching Award
The American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese has named Upper Darby native Maria Paredes Fernandez as the 2016 Teacher of the Year at…
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Upper Darby Resident, Ex-Con Achieves the Dream at Delaware County Community College
More than 1,400 degrees and certificates will be conferred to students at Delaware County Community College’s commencement on Thursday morning at The Pavilion at Villanova…
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Upper Darby Readies for Marijuana Dispensary
A dispensary for medical marijuana is sprouting in Upper Darby, but it’s still too early to tell whether the state will deem its soil fertile…
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Upper Darby Native Champions Cannabis Culture
A rallying of support in difficult times lit the match for one of Philadelphia’s leading cannabis activists, and the city’s cannabis culture has been riding…
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Fitness Advocate, Doctor-in-Training from Upper Darby Enters Local Bodybuilding Competition
Upper Darby native Brittany Williams, a fitness advocate and aspiring doctor, will be going for the crown at this year’s Ms. Natural Philly bodybuilding competition, writes…
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Delco Leads State in Lives Saved with Anti-Overdose Drug
As drug overdoses surge in the state, Delaware County stands first in the line of defense against the spreading epidemic. Police throughout the county have…
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Worth the Wait: Drexelbrook Officially Breaks Ground on New Holiday Inn
Drexel Hill’s popular Drexelbrook apartment community and event center is getting hitched to a brand new Holiday Inn, and the “engagement” gift was a groundbreaking…
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For Upper Darby Tattoo Parlor, Steady Business Spills from the El
The El may only “tickle the ‘burbs” with its end-of-the-line stop in Upper Darby, but it spills big business through the doors of shops like…
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The El Brings Growth to Upper Darby
A brighter future for Upper Darby is coming down the tracks. New analysis of the Philadelphia area’s biggest growth factors now finds the El as…
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Crozer-Keystone Community Foundation Announces First Board Members
The Crozer-Keystone Community Foundation has announced the appointment of new officers to its Board of Directors. The following community leaders have been elected to lead…
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With Pair of New Hotels in the Works, Upper Darby Gaining Traction as Overnight Destination
Upper Darby seems to be gaining traction as an overnight destination, with two major brands announcing their entrance into the area this year, writes Kenneth…




































