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PennDOT scheduled roadwork in Delaware County, week of Feb. 25, 2024

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February 25, 2024

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PennDOT scheduled roadwork in Delaware County, week of Feb. 25, 2024

Pothole patching

Roving pothole patching can occur during daylight and nighttime hours:

• U.S. 1 (Media Bypass), Marple, Upper Providence, and Middletown townships.

• U.S. 202, Chadds Ford and Concord townships.

• U.S. 322 (Conchester Highway), Concord, Bethel, and Upper Chichester townships.

• Route 3 (West Chester Pike), Upper Darby Township.

• Route 252 (Providence Road), Media.

• Route 291 (Industrial Highway), Ridley and Tinicum townships.

• Route 352 (Middletown Road), Middletown and Brookhaven townships and Parkside.

• Chelsea Road, Bethel and Upper Chichester townships.

• Baltimore Pike, Media.

• Bishop Avenue, Springfield Township.

• Bryn Mawr Avenue, Radnor Township.

• Haverford Road, Haverford Township.

• Karakung Drive, Haverford Township.

• Concord Road, Concord and Aston townships.

• Dutton Mill Road, Aston and Middletown townships.

• Orange Street, Media.

• Garnett Mine Road, Bethel Township.

U.S. 30 (Lancaster Avenue)

Feb. 26 through April 5: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., a weekday lane closure westbound between Church and Argyle roads, Lower Merion Township, PECO Energy utility construction.

Interstate 476

Feb. 26 through March 1: 8 p.m. to 5 the following morning, a lane closure on various sections both directions between the I-76 (Philadelphia/Valley Forge) and I-95 (Philadelphia/Chester) interchanges for bridge, inlet and pothole repair operations

Route 420

The PennDOT $35.8 million project to replace the bridges that carry the highway over Darby Creek in Prospect Park and Tinicum Township.

Into 2027: One southbound lane of the Route 420 bridge over the Darby Creek to be closed 24/7 as a four-year project to refurbish and replace that span begins.

Newtown Township

Route 3 (West Chester Pike): Through March 29, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 6 the following morning, a lane closure in both directions between Boot Road and Bryn Mawr Avenue, Newtown Township, safety improvement project.

Thornbury Township

Station Road bridge 234: closed around the clock

Delaware County said this recently: “The bridge remains closed while the county continues to work with PennDOT and the consulting parties to comply with Section 106. The bridge has met certain requirements to be classified as historical, and consequently there are additional steps and meetings the County and PennDOT must do in order to transition to bridge design.” There was no timetable to reopen.

Concord Township

Smithbridge Road: over Webb Creek closed through April in Concord Township from bridge replacement.

Ridley Park

Sellers Avenue: at East Hinckley Avenue through early May. Periodic weekday lane closures from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on for utility work ahead of the replacement of the Sellers Avenue Bridge.

Near Delaware County

Through April 30: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., a weekday lane closure on westbound U.S. 30 (Lancaster Avenue) between Old Wynnewood Road and Wynnewood Road, Montgomery County.

Ongoing PECO work

Delchester Road: Through March 30, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lane closure including weekends between Route 3 (West Chester Pike) and Gradyville Road in Edgmont Township.

Gradyville Road: Through March 30, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lane closure including weekends between Route 352 (Middletown Road) and Delchester Road in Edgmont Township.

Ongoing Aqua Pa. work

Brookhaven Road/Turner Road: Through Aug. 30, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Closed and detoured between Route 252 (Providence Road) and Plush Mill Road in Nether Providence Township.

Rose Valley Road: Through March 29, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. A lane closure with flagging between Thornpath Lane and Prices Lane in Rose Valley and Nether Providence Township.

Route 252 (Providence Road): Through March 29, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., a lane closure between Allen Lane and Pritchard Lane for utility construction in Media and Nether Providence Township.

Conestoga Road: Through June 28. Weekday closure between Lowrys Lane and Glenbrook Avenue in Radnor Township. Local access will be maintained up to the work zone.

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Done Deal: 695 Delaware Avenue – Buffalo Rising

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December 12, 2025

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Done Deal: 695 Delaware Avenue – Buffalo Rising

Ellicott Development has expanded it local property portfolio. Ellicott’s 4628 Group Inc. purchased 695 Delaware Avenue on Wednesday for $1.025 million. Fred Kaplan Living Trust was the seller. The 8,454 sq.ft., three-story barn-like structure with mansard roofed addition is occupied by media production and marketing firm Crosswater Digital Media. It was the home of WKBW radio for a number of years. The property totals 0.4 acres in size with a large parking lot fronting Delaware Avenue.

The property is bookended by the Westbrook Apartments and Wilcox House apartment buildings, both ten-story structures. It sits across the street from 700 Delaware, the former Computer Task Group Building Ellicott purchased in 2018 and is now occupied by the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation.

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Man, 77, dies after collision with teen driver near Hartly, police say

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December 11, 2025

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Man, 77, dies after collision with teen driver near Hartly, police say

A 77-year-old man died following a two-car crash near Hartly on the morning of Dec. 10, Delaware State Police said.

The man, from the Dover area, has not been identified by police pending family notification.

According to police reports, the man was driving a Honda Accord east on Judith Road approaching Hartly Road about 9 a.m., as an 18-year-old woman was driving a Ford Focus south on Hartly Road approaching Judith Road.

Police reported that a preliminary investigation shows the Honda moved from the stop sign into the Ford’s path, causing a collision.

The man was pronounced dead at the scene. The woman, from Hartly, was treated at the scene. Police said she refused to be taken to a hospital.

Send tips or story ideas to Esteban Parra at (302) 324-2299 or eparra@delawareonline.com.

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Delaware County approves 19% property tax hike in 4-1 vote

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December 11, 2025

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Delaware County approves 19% property tax hike in 4-1 vote

MEDIA, Pa. (WPVI) — Delaware County Council voted 4-1 Wednesday night to approve a budget that includes a 19% property tax increase, despite objections from residents.

Property owners with a home assessed at $255,000 will pay about $188 more annually under the new budget, which takes effect next month.

Before the vote, some residents urged council to reconsider.

“I ask council to revisit the proposed budget, forgo voting tonight, avoid solving the entire deficit on the back of the hardworking taxpayers,” said Cynthia Sabitini of Upper Providence Township.

One councilmember agreed, but most did not.

“Simply put, I feel that the increase is too drastic,” said Councilmember Elaine Paul Schaefer.

“This needs to occur. I don’t like it, but it’s what has to occur,” said Councilmember Kevin Madden.

The hike follows a 23% increase last year and a 5% increase the year before. County officials say tax hikes were minimal for a decade, forcing steep increases now.

The current all-Democratic council argues they’re righting the financial ship after past Republican leaders didn’t do enough.

“For the first time in more than a decade, this budget puts Delaware County on track to have a truly balanced budget,” said Council Chair Dr. Monica Taylor.

County leaders say the increase addresses a structural deficit, but opponents blame spending on projects such as de-privatizing George Hill Correctional Center and creating a health department.

“How do you justify coming in with a deficit and then saying you’re repairing it after you grew it?” said Michael Straw of Media Borough Republicans.

Officials say future hikes should be minimal if the county makes any request at all, but some remain skeptical.

“I have my doubts that we won’t be seeing increases in the future,” Straw said.

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