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New York Times: Delaware County Homeowners Pay More These Days for Insurance
The average Delaware County homeowner paid a lower premium last year, $1,969, to insure their homes than the average U.S. households paid, which was $2,530. Delaware County insurance premiums cost about .6 percent of a typical home’s value. Even so, Delaware County insurance premiums were 29 percent higher than...
Ready for Some Pickleball? Here’s Some Delaware County Places to Play
Hannah Rose Nussbaum of Haverford reports the latest pickleball news via a pickleball Facebook group. The Philadelphia region has 88 places to play pickleball, including 12 locations in Delaware County. It’s a testament to pickleball being one of the fastest growing sports in the country, writes Laura Brzyski for Philadelphia...
This Small Pennsylvania Town is Among the Most Dangerous in the Country.
Pennsylvania may be the 11th safest state in the United States, but it also has some of the most dangerous cities in the country. While Philadelphia, the largest and most well-known city in PA, has its share of crime, it is not the most violent. In fact, many of the most violent cities in Pennsylvania are small, sparsely populated, and unassuming.
FBI Data Reveals the 3 Most Dangerous Cities in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania, often celebrated for its rich history, picturesque landscapes, and thriving cities, is not immune to the scourge of crime. According to the latest FBI data, three cities in the Keystone State have emerged as the most dangerous, with alarmingly high rates of violent and property crimes that threaten the safety and well-being of their residents.
Coyote Snatches Dog Belonging to Marple Woman’s Daughter
Coyote sightings are becoming more common in Delaware County. A coyote grabbed a tiny terrier in its jaws and ran away with it Thursday afternoon in a Marple backyard, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. A Marple woman witnessed the coyote snatch her daughter’s dog, according to a police...
Keith Lockhart’s History Mystery for July 14, 2024
Delaware County historian Keith Lockhart is working his way through quite a few postcards and photos from about a century ago that are confounding him in one way or another regarding the exact locations and directions. Keith could use your help. Keith tells the Daily Times, “This picture is going...
Delaware County Community College Student Awarded Full Tuition Transfer Scholarship to Neumann University
Erisa Murati, a recent graduate of Delaware County Community College (DCCC), has been awarded the Neumann University Full-Ride Scholarship. Erisa Murati of Media, a recent graduate of Delaware County Community College (DCCC), has been awarded the Neumann University Full-Ride Scholarship. The scholarship will cover the full cost of tuition for two years at Neumann for Murati to complete her bachelor’s degree.
Despite community backlash, Shelly the tortoise removed from ecology center in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Pa. (CBS) — It was an emotional day at Scenic Hills Elementary School in Springfield as a beloved tortoise was removed from his home.Shelly the African spurred tortoise has lived at the ecology center, located in the school's courtyard, for 24 years, but the school board decided to remove him last month, saying it's not safe for children to be exposed to animal waste.On Thursday, the 75-lb. reptile was loaded into a dog crate at the school and driven to his new home, the backyard of retired second-grade teacher Donna Storti."What I feel sad about is the children," Storti...
A Delco Icon Continues to Make Best Burger Lists in the Region
It’s always burger season and three food and restaurant columnists from The Philadelphia Inquirer have come up with the 17 best places to get burgers in the region. One Delaware County spot continues to make their list. Regional knowledge and local experts were used to draw up the list,...
Shelly the tortoise removed from Springfield ecology center in Delaware County despite opposition
In a follow-up on the story of a tortoise that has captured the hearts of a community in Delaware County, officials in Springfield decided to remove it from the grounds of a school because of health risks. Madeleine Wright reports about Shelly's big sendoff.
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