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Upper Darby, Pennsylvania

Located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, Upper Darby was founded in 1681. Tina Fey grew up in Upper Darby. Tower Theater is a legendary music venue.
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Founded 1681 | Population 85,000 | Peak 85,000 (2024) | County Delaware County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Upper Darby, Pennsylvania

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1681 Welsh Settlement: One of oldest PA communities.
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1731 Economic Development: Upper Darby grew through the automobile industry.
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1927 Tower Theater: Iconic music venue.
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2010 Modern Era: Upper Darby continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Latest News in Upper Darby

Jan 1, 1970
Reeses Peanut Butter Cups Seasonal Candy Becomes Epic Fail
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Jan 1, 1970
Anti Trade Message Trump Targets Reagan Democrats
Washington, D.C. – In the thick of the 2016 presidential race, Donald Trump zeroed in on a key group of voters with his shar…
Jan 1, 1970
Pennsylvania Cop Shoots 12 Year Old Girl While Serving Eviction Notice
PITTSBURGH, Pa. — On a tense April 17, 2016, a police officer shot a 12-year-old girl during a routine eviction notice delivery,…
Jan 1, 1970
Trump and Clinton Leading Super Tuesday Polls
Washington, April 6, 2016 – As the 2016 presidential primaries rolled on, recent polls painted a clear picture of Donald Trump a…
Jan 1, 1970
Man Threatens Congressman Backing Hillary Clinton
Washington, DC – On March 28, 2016, a man was arrested after making explicit threats against a congressman who had publicly endo…
Jan 1, 1970
Man Assumes he Just Shot Buck Then Gets Closer Look and Realizes what it
RURAL PENNSYLVANIA — It was supposed to be a routine hunting trip, but what started as excitement quickly turned into a nightmar…

Complete Historical Timeline

1681 Culture
Welsh Settlement
1731 Industry
Economic Development
1927 Culture
Tower Theater
2010 Culture
Modern Era

Did You Know?

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Tina Fey grew up in Upper Darby.
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Tower Theater is a legendary music venue.
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One of the most diverse Philly suburbs.
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Upper Darby is located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
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Upper Darby was founded in 1681.

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Famous People from Upper Darby, Pennsylvania

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Bnyx
Record Producer · Born Apr 23, 1995 · Age 30
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Charles B. Curtis
Lawyer · Born Apr 27, 1940 · Age 85
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Margo L. Davidson
Politician · Born Sep 27, 1962 · Age 63
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Pat Meehan
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Mark Alburger
Composer, Conductor · Born Apr 2, 1957 · Died Jun 20, 2023 (age 66)
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