Category: Upper Darby
International Festival!
You are invited to join Upper Darby Township and Upper Darby Multicultural Commission for our 2nd Annual International Festival tomorrow, Saturday, September 22nd, from 1-7pm along 69th street from Market through Chestnut. There will be music, dancing, children’s activities, food and merchandise vendors representing the many diverse African, Asian, European, South and North American cultures that Read More …

NY-PHL (the NYT takes note)
This is indeed a “noted with pleasure” item from the New York Times. We know that this is a great place to live and work, and others are discovering it also. We are what New York is missing — an affordable, diverse place full of possibilities. (And Upper Darby is the hidden treasure in the Read More …

Bazaar of All Nations
Some will remember, others will discover. This is a trailer for an hour long documentary. From the press release: The film features interviews with many long time Bazaar shop owners, employees, and customers. Also included are interviews with local athletes and entertainers such as Vince Papale, Big Daddy Graham, Joe Conklin, Casey Foster, and Captain Read More …

Gala 2018
Last Saturday afternoon at the performing arts center the 20th anniversary Gala was held. The amazing talent of our kids was on display again, and as happens every year there were a few extraordinary talents. What really stands out though is the level of musicianship and vocal mastery of all the kids. Its a tribute Read More …

Upper Darby’s Own Henry Tirfe playing with the Roots!
Upper Darby’s Own Henry Tirfe playing with the Roots! NPR tiny desk concerts.

Local auto clinic offers unique experience for women
FOX 29 News POSTED: AUG 28 2017 02:27PM EDT UPDATED: AUG 28 2017 02:27PM EDT UPPER DARBY, PA (WTXF) – Upper Darby is the home of a garage for women, by women. It’s a unique experience, and the owner wants her clinic to become a household name. The owner added she wants women everywhere to Read More …

Gelato and Ices!
Lansdowne has been working for years on making their main street a walkable, attractive area. The classic theater, the restoration of the “20th Century Club” a Saturday morning farmers market and some quality restaurants have made a huge difference. We visited “The Icery” for some home made Gelato and Ices. Really good!

Food: Bona Cucina
Bona Cucina 66 Sherbrook Boulevard, Upper Darby, PA | 610-623-8811 (Sadly, now closed, 8, 2020) This Saturday evening we called, got a reservation for two and walked over with our bottle of wine to a neighborhood classic, Bona Cucina. It is “good food” as the name suggests! Small, family owned and cozy, its a fantastic Read More …