Marple FRIENDS & NEIGHBORS
Accounting & Tax Preparation
Jack Del Pizzo, CPA
Del Pizzo & Associates
2098 W Chester Pike #101, Broomall 610-356-2590 • JRD@DelPizzo.com DelPizzo.com
Carpeting & Floor Covering
Eric Fante Fante Flooring
39 South Newtown Street Rd, Newtown Square 610-232-708 • Info@FanteFloors.com FanteFloors.com
Chiropractic Care Rehabilitation
Dr. Marc Belitsky, D.C., D.A.C.R.B. Broomall Total Health Center 2633 West Chester Pike, Broomall 610-353-2220 BroomallTH@gmail.com SpineDr.org
Electric Service, Residential/Commercial
Andrew Martella, Sr. Martella Electric Company 484-997-3097 MartellaElectric@rcn.com MartellaElectric.com
Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
Dr. Georges P. Martin, D.M.D. Marple Dental 2004 Sproul Road, Suite 304, Broomall 610-359-8181 • Office@MarpleDental.com MarpleDental.com
Family Law Trial Attorney
Deborah M. Truscello, Esq. Law Office of Deborah M. Truscello 610-892-4940 • DmtofLaw@gmail.com TruscelloLaw.com
Fireplace Products
Scott Magness
Scott’s Fireplace Products 3137 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square 484-422-8334 • SFP@ScottsFireplaceProducts.com ScottsFireplaceProducts.com
Funeral Home
Robert L. D’Anjolell, Jr., F.D. DANJOLELL Memorial Homes 2811 West Chester Pike, Broomall 610-356-4200 • RobJr@DANJOLELL.com DANJOLELL.com
Retirement & Financial Planning
Charles Welde, CPA, CFP®
The CP Welde Group 610-388-7705 • Charles@CPWeldeGroup.com CPWeldeGroup.com
Roofing, Siding & Carpentry Kevin O’Donnell O’Donnell Roofing Co. 610-624-8112
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Dear Friends & Neighbors,
Here comes October with its comfortable weather and weekends filled with local events. This wonderful month offers many choices to get out of the house. (Start with your review of our Calendar of Local Events on page 16.) I’m pinning my October hopes on attending a Phillies game on the way to the World Series, lots of fun fall weather and a month of the trees changing color, I know will jumpstart my thoughts of holidays on the way.
October is more than just one month among twelve. It’s an annual experience, perhaps best described by that anonymous quote: “My favorite color is October.” Or better still, as Anne Shirley, the character in the book Anne of Green Gables by LM Montgomery admirably declares: “I'm so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.”
I am glad my Octobers are spent in my community where I’m privileged to serve as Publisher of the hometown magazine. And this October we celebrate a special 75th issue of Marple Friends & Neighbors by showcasing all past 75 covers on the cover of this issue. How many past covers do you recall? How many of the several hundred people on this month’s cover do you know?
While Marple Friends & Neighbors (MarpleMag.com), celebrates its 75th issue, so too is its sister publication: Newtown Square Friends & Neighbors. Visit NewtownSquareMag. com to see how many others you recognize on the past 75 covers of that nearby magazine. And check out the youngest sibling: Newtown Edgmont Friends & Neighbors at TheNEMag.com, which is also celebrating with a 2nd Year Anniversary cover similarly showcasing all past 24 covers. Combined, all three magazines have now published 174 issues with unique covers, are mailed monthly to over 12,000 homes in Marple, Newtown, Edgmont and Willistown townships, published online, and read monthly by tens of thousands of fans of hometown pride.
Longtime readers know our advertising Sponsors make it all possible – business owners who know a hometown magazine is important to the community that is important to the success of their business. Yes, it’s business, but they chose us. And their loyalty to us makes our hometown magazine possible.
As you enjoy this 75th issue, consider returning the loyalty of our advertising Sponsors when possible, by choosing to do business with them first for Bringing People Together with every new issue of Marple Friends & Neighbors.
Bob Blaisse
Publisher
Marple FRIENDS & NEIGHBORS
Dear Residents,
It is officially fall, which means cozy apparel, your favorite chilly weather recipes and beautiful foliage. Before the holidays are upon us, we have something else to celebrate: 75 Issues of Bringing People Together in Marple!
This festive fall issue is filled with great stories and community news. First, join us as we look back at the past 75 issues of Marple Friends & Neighbors. We have grown so much and look forward to many more years of sharing meaningful stories. Our Business Profile features many of our valued Sponsors, who are here to share their thoughts on our hometown magazine and wish us a happy anniversary! Our calendar of events is full of fun, including a few fall festivals and Halloween gatherings.
We are always looking for more Marple families, individuals and organizations to feature in our magazine. If you’d like to nominate someone, please email me at HStupak@BestVersionMedia.com.
Holly Stupak
Content Coordinator
Aby Scott Magness Scott‘s Fireplace Products
Gas Fireplace Ready for Winter Now
s the colder months and winter season approach, it’s essential to start preparing your gas fireplace. For many homeowners, it’s all too easy to neglect their fireplaces until the weather turns frigid and the need for warmth becomes urgent. Although gas fireplaces offer a delightful ambiance and serve as excellent supplementary heat sources during power outages, they have a tendency to fail precisely when they are most needed, leaving you in an uncomfortable situation.
When issues arise, the typical response is to contact the service provider for your gas fireplace. Unfortunately, this often results in discovering a lengthy wait time for appointments, as most homeowners only think about maintenance when their fireplace stops working. This problem frequently surfaces right in the middle of winter if the fireplace has not been adequately maintained, potentially leaving you without a reliable source of heat.
Preventive maintenance is crucial in avoiding such scenarios. To ensure you’re not left in the cold with a malfunctioning
fireplace, it’s wise to schedule a cleaning and service appointment in the fall. A qualified technician will conduct a thorough cleaning of your gas fireplace, checking all components for wear and tear and ensuring that everything is functioning properly. They will also inspect and adjust the alignment of the logs and make any necessary repairs to optimize performance. The recommended frequency for service can vary depending on factors such as the manufacturer, model and type of fireplace, so consulting your user manual or a professional for specific guidelines is advisable.
While the warm weather and sunny days come to a close, don’t let your gas fireplace slip your mind entirely. Planning ahead by arranging a service appointment before the late fall and winter months will help you avoid the inconvenience of a malfunctioning fireplace and the stress of extended wait times for repairs. By taking these proactive steps, you can ensure that your fireplace will be in top condition, ready to provide comfort and warmth throughout the cold season, and you’ll be able to enjoy your winter months without any added stress. M
by Lisa Jeffries
Emily Kwon
OCTOBER STUDENT OF THE MONTH
The October Casey’s Student of the Month is Emily Kwon, a Junior at Marple Newtown High School (MNHS). Emily has been honored with a Certificate of Achievement and a Gift Card from Casey’s Public House, the Sponsor of this award.
As a child, Emily was quite shy and struggled with making new friends. However, as she settled into school and developed a passion for learning, she grew more confident and outgoing.
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Emily holds several leadership roles: she is the President and Student Advisory Member of the Best Buddies Club, a Junior Representative on the Student Council Executive Board and a member of the Mini-Thon Decoration Committee. Additionally, she is a member of the National Honor Society, a Tiger Guide and an Executive Member of the Marple Civic Youth Organization.
With a love for history, Emily enjoys exploring the events that have shaped our world. She has played in the Percussion section of the school band for three years and is eager to join the school’s BOCCE team this year, drawn by its connection to the Special Olympics.
This past summer, Emily, who teaches Korean School at her church, traveled to Korea. There, she worked with children, learning about traditional Korean music and customs. She also volunteers at the Marple Library, assisting with kids’ craft activities.
Looking ahead, Emily aspires to be a positive and caring influence in the lives of others. Her goal is to become a speech pathologist, focusing on helping students with intellectual disabilities. What a wonderful testament you are Emily, to young people doing amazing things for the good of others! M
Here’s what we look for - Students from grades 7 to 12 who demonstrate excellence in service to school, friendship, community or area groups, and reside within the geographical borders of the Marple, Newtown Square or Edgmont (no matter what school they attend, or if they are homeschooled). Submit your nomination, highlighting what makes them so amazing, to LJeffries@ BestVersionMedia.com. Academic or athletic excellence is not required.
Emily with Casey’s Manager Steve Jordan
Photo courtesy of Anna Park
by Holly Stupak
Celebrating Our 75th Issue!
This month, Marple Friends & Neighbors proudly releases its 75th issue! It’s more than just a number— it’s a celebration of Bringing People Together. From our inaugural issue in 2018 as a Best Version Media publication, to becoming a cherished local publication, we've inspired hometown pride and become a vital monthly source of valuable information for our thousands of readers.
Thanks to our dedicated Publisher, Bob Blaisse, we’ve been able to bring you stories that we hope inform, inspire and connect you to the Marple community. To celebrate this milestone issue, we’re reflecting on what it’s been like to fulfill our mission.
Bob’s dedication to this mission was recognized in 2020 when he was named Best Version Media’s #1 Publisher among publishers of more than 1,200 hometown magazines accross North America. “Our hometown magazine and our sister publication, Newtown Square Friends & Neighbors, combined for a remarkable top honor among all of Best Version Media magazines,” Bob said proudly. “That honor brings me to how all our magazines came to be: It’s our advertising Sponsors who make this magazine possible.”
Bob explained that our advertising Sponsors willingly choose to use their limited marketing budgets to show how much Marple means to their business and how much we mean to them. “Their advertising in our magazine is not only how we pay the expense of mailing your hometown magazine to you for free every month; it also pays for our writers, designers, graphics, ink and paper, which you know from the quality of our magazine, is not inexpensive, nor is also publishing our magazines online.” We thank our loyal Sponsors and look forward to hearing from them in our A Word From Our Sponsors feature on page 12.
As your Content Coordinator for the past four years, I’m excited to take a look back at some of the Marple residents featured on our covers who quietly make a difference. Since the first issue was mailed to homes, we’ve consistently highlighted the unsung heroes of the community—those who work tirelessly behind the scenes to make our town a better place to live. From educators to first responders, these families and individuals remind us of the importance of community and shared responsibility.
Marple FRIENDS & NEIGHBORS
The Gicking Family was on the cover of our September 2021 issue. “At first we were a bit nervous to take part in the magazine because we live pretty simple lives and were not sure what to share,” said Donna. “But when the article came out, we realized that the magazine is just a way for people to connect with other community members and most people can relate to a Delco family just trying to do the best they can daily.”
As Marple Newtown High School’s (MNHS) Athletic Director, Chris Gicking is still building Marple sports brick by brick. Chris said that he’s proud of the fact that last year MNHS had three District Champions (Softball, Baseball and Boys’ Lacrosse), the first time it has ever happened in Delco history for spring sports. Under Head Coach and MNHS alumni Kevin Merchant, the boys’ lacrosse team won back-toback state championships in both 2023 and 2024.
The Gicking Family in 2024
Photo courtesy of Donna Gicking
Content Coordinator MF&N Magazine, Holly Stupak
Publisher, Bob Blaisse
her Empowered Fitness classes. She’s grown her group from 15 members to 45! The Gickings’ children: Olivia, Christopher and Nolan, are at three different schools in the Marple Newtown community where they take part in a variety of sports. The family also rescued a 75-lb pit bull named Duke from Providence Animal Shelter last August.
Back when the September 2021 issue came out, the Gicking family received a lot of positive feedback and reactions from friends and family. “For starters, they were not surprised that we were in black and orange or that we did the interview on the football field,” joked Donna. “Our friends did not let us live this down for a while!” Donna’s and Chris’s parents were also excited to see their grandchildren in the publication and read about them in print. “I am pretty sure they asked everyone they knew for their copy of the magazine,” she added.
The Gicking Family said they are always excited to receive this publication monthly and look forward to the new featured family. “It is just nice to read about people who we see on fields, at swim clubs and in Dunkin Donuts,” said Donna. “We realize how much more we have in common with these families.”
The Wrights are another proud Marple family who were featured back in April 2021. Kim and Wil-liam lived in several different states including Hawaii, Texas, Oregon and Maryland, before settling in our community in 2017. They’re raising their four boys : Aidan (15); twins Jack and Brady (13); and Charlie (8). Their life is full of adventure and entrepreneurial spirit.
In 2018 Kim and William bought their first Nothing Bundt Cakes franchise and they now own five locations: Ardmore, Springfield, Wayne, Collegeville and Warrington. They’re even working to open two more locations this coming year and even more after that! Last year, Kim had the honor of being named one of Main Line Today’s Power Women.
The Wright Family loved being featured in Marple Friends & Neighbors. “Brady and Jack, my twins, especially enjoyed going to school and seeing the magazine at the office desk,” said Kim. “They felt like local celebrities.”
As the owner of Nothing Bundt Cakes, Kim loved being able to share the fact that they are a local, family-owned business. “Since the issue was published we have been able to connect with so many schools and organizations to provide raffle prizes and other donations,” she added. “Seeing an uptick in sales was, of course, a great benefit, but we were able to give back to this incredible community even more than before and that was my favorite thing about being a cover family!”
Our 2022 Friend & Neighbor of the Year, Fred Hilliard, continues to make a difference in our community since he was featured. As one of MNHS’s security officers, Fred embodies our mission of Bringing People Together. A dad, grandfather and mentor to countless MNHS students, Fred’s kindness and generosity have a positive impact on anyone he meets.
Since he started his job at MNHS 16 years ago, Fred has been one of the most popular staff members at the high school, known for his friendly demeanor, delicious snacks and fatherly advice. For Fred, the best part of his job is meeting all of the nice people. “I love seeing the students come in as freshmen and see how much they mature over four years,” he said. “My motto is to be kind to everyone and they’ll be kind to you.”
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The Wright Family Photo courtesy of Kim Wright
kindergarten and is at school with two of his older sisters and one of his older brothers.
When that issue of the magazine came out in 2022, Fred said he was humbled by the compliments and attention he received. “People came up to me at local events to say they saw me in the magazine,” he explained. “It’s definitely hard to miss me in that yellow shirt!”
While many of our Resident Features have been longtime or even lifelong Marple residents, some of our cover families have been new to the community. When we met the De Maio family back in March 2021, they had just settled in Broomall. Tricia and Pete De Maio are high school sweethearts from South Jersey who lived in several places before moving here. After living in Phoenixville and then Havertown for many years, Tricia and Pete began looking for more space for their large family of nine. In August 2019, they found the perfect house in Broomall. “The yard is perfect and the location is central to everything. We think Broomall is one of the best-kept secrets,” said Tricia.
The De Maios said they really enjoyed being featured in the magazine. “It was such a fun experience and so cool to pull it out now and see how the kids have all changed,” Tricia said. Their oldest two boys are now both in college together at Dominican University in New York, where they both play baseball. The youngest De Maio, Giovanni, just started
Pete and Tricia’s oldest daughter just started her junior year at Villa Maria. Tricia now works as a school Nurse and Enrollment Coordinator at Regina Luminis Academy in Berwyn, where four of their children attend school. Since they were featured in our magazine, Pete and Tricia also started a new business called Mission Love and Life, a Catholic non-profit. Now that they’ve spent nearly five years as Marple residents, the De Maios said they are very happy with their decision to move here. “We love Broomall!” said Tricia.
One of the greatest rewards of seeing these stories about our neighbors in print (and online), is the feedback we get from our readers. Whether it’s a social media comment or an in-person compliment, these interactions remind us that our work has an impact. Readers tell us how reading the local features in our magazine is like meeting new neighbors in the community they did not know well, including local business leaders. “Having grown up in Broomall and now working here, it has been a pleasure to be a part of a community with a great mix of people who are very genuine,” said Dan Malley, PGA Professional at Paxon Hollow Golf Club.
Each monthly issue is the product of careful planning and collaboration, ensuring high-quality content is consistently delivered to readers. As we celebrate our 75th issue, we want to acknowledge our publication team, who build our magazines each month. Together with Bob, we all care deeply about creating beautiful magazines filled with local content and inspiring stories.
It is thanks to Sheila Turner-Hilliard, Content Coordinator for our sister magazines Newtown Square and Edgmont Friends & Neighbors, and the other members of our publication team that we are able to build our magazines each month. The Friends & Neighbors team consists of many driven professionals who take pride in creating something special for our local community. Our talented writers, Executive Assistant Lisa Jeffries, our Graphic Designer Kim Cesati and Photographer
The De Maio Family on a recent beach vacation
Photo courtesy of Tricia De Maio
Crissy Everhart care deeply about creating a beautiful magazine filled with local content and inspiring stories. We also have our own Expert Historian, Doug Humes.
I asked Doug to share a few words about his experience writing for the magazines. “I recently came across my New Year’s Resolutions from 1995, and one of them was to look for ways to find outlets for my writing,” Doug recalled. “Be careful what you wish for! Since 2018, I have been writing first two, and now three, local history articles a month for the Friends and Neighbors magazines. It’s a labor of love, and I am so thankful that I connected with Bob Blaisse and his staff to make this particular dream of mine come true.”
This Friends & Neighbors team not only works well together, but we also take time to enjoy each other’s company outside of the “office.” We attend local shows and events together, gather to celebrate holidays and special milestones and host parties for our Sponsors to say thank you for their loyalty. Working
together has certainly been a rewarding experience, and I am excited to see what the future holds for our hometown magazine.
What makes the 75th issue particularly special is not just the number, but the ongoing relevance it maintains in a digital age. As many print publications have faded, Marple Friends & Neighbors lets readers sit back and enjoy a moment of leisure. Here’s to many more issues filled with the stories, events and people who make our hometown so special!
Do you know a Marple family, individual or nonprofit group who should become known by our community? Make your nominations for upcoming feature articles by emailing your ideas to Holly Stupak at HStupak@BestVersionMedia.com. M
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October becomes more than just a time for Halloween and fall festivities. It’s also Fire Prevention Month— a crucial period dedicated to raising awareness about fire safety and prevention. Sponsored by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and other organizations, this month-long observance is designed to educate the public about the importance of fire safety and to encourage proactive measures to prevent fires.
Fire Prevention Month is observed annually in October, chosen to coincide with the anniversary of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. This devastating blaze, which lasted from October 8th to 10th, resulted in significant loss of life and property, emphasizing the urgent need for fire safety awareness and prevention.
The goal of Fire Prevention Month is simple: to reduce the number of fire-related incidents and fatalities through education and preparedness. Each year, the NFPA selects a theme that focuses on specific aspects of fire safety. For 2024, the theme is “Fire Won’t Wait. Plan Your Escape.” This theme underscores the critical importance of having a wellthought-out escape plan in case of a fire emergency.
Key Safety Tips and Strategies
1. Develop and Practice a Fire Escape Plan Every household should have a fire escape plan. This plan should include two ways out of every room, an agreed-upon meeting place outside the home and specific roles for family members, such as how to assist children or elderly individuals. Practice this plan regularly to ensure everyone knows what to do when the alarm sounds.
2. Install and Maintain Smoke Alarms Smoke alarms are your first line of defense against fire. Ensure that smoke alarms are installed in every bedroom, outside each sleeping area and on every level of your home. Test them monthly and change the batteries at least once a year. If your smoke alarms are over 10 years old, consider replacing them.
3. Use Fire Extinguishers Properly Having a fire extinguisher in key areas of your home—like the kitchen, garage and workshop—is essential. Learn how to use it by following the PASS technique: Pull the pin, Aim the nozzle, Squeeze the handle and Sweep from side to side. Regularly check your extinguisher to ensure it’s fully charged and accessible.
4. Practice Safe Cooking Habits Cooking is a leading cause of home fires. Never leave cooking food unattended, especially when using oil or high heat. Keep flammable materials, like towels and paper, away from the stovetop, and keep an eye on cooking times to avoid overheating.
5. Maintain Electrical Safety
Check your electrical cords and appliances for damage and avoid overloading outlets. Hire a licensed electrician to inspect your home’s wiring and address any concerns. Also, be mindful of the use of extension cords, and avoid running them under rugs or through doorways.
6. Make Sure your Heating Source Is Well Maintained
Cooler weather calls for comfort, and there is no better place to be on a chilly night than snuggled up in your favorite chair, basking in the warmth of a cozy fireplace. However, according to the NFPA, the upcoming winter months will see an increase in home fires, deaths and injuries. While we need to keep our homes warm, there are steps we should take to prevent a fire.
Whether it’s a fireplace, wood stove, furnace or electric heat, check the equipment before using it and have it serviced by a licensed company. Our Marple Friends & Neighbors Experts are Scott and Ray Magness with Scott’s Fireplace Products. They have been our trusted source for installing, evaluating and servicing gas fireplaces for over 35 years. When asked what advice he has for us as we head into winter, Ray said, “Always treat gas and wood-burning fireplaces and even fire pits with the respect they deserve while keeping them properly maintained.”
We are very fortunate to have a strong community partner in our Broomall Fire Company (BFC). Many of these volunteers are our neighbors, friends, coworkers or relatives. Our residents know that when there is a call for help, they can always rely on BFC’s highly trained team of firefighters and fire police to respond quickly. With a primary response area from Marple to part of Radnor township, as well as a large stretch of the Blue route, the BFC covers 11 square miles.
In addition to serving our community in an emergency, the fire company is dedicated to educating residents about fire prevention and planning. During this month, the Broomall Fire Company often hosts events, such as educational presentations, and demonstrations. Throughout the month, our local Firefighters from Engine 53 take the time to visit the schools in our area to teach the students about fire safety.
In honor of National Fire Prevention Month, we take this opportunity to thank our first responders, elected officers and all the volunteers who help keep our homes, businesses and community safe all year long. Your service is appreciated! M
by David Linn Cook Weatherproofing Plus
Humidity’s Effect on Air Quality
Maintaining great air quality in your home is possible in every season if you keep in mind two key strategies: simple home maintenance and a waterproofed basement.
A recent TV report stated that Americans spend a high percentage of their time indoors. Yet, indoor air quality is typically three to four times more polluted than outdoor air, due to insufficient ventilation and excessive moisture content throughout the house.
Two areas in your home that absolutely require ventilation are the attic and the basement (or crawlspace). Other recommended areas are the kitchen and bathroom, by using exhaust fans. If your kitchen and bathroom have windows, open and close them as often as possible (something homeowners seem to rarely do these days).
Maintaining moderate moisture levels in your home is primarily accomplished by rainwater and melted snow and ice running off your roof and down the rain gutters and siding.
We have three seasons for humidity control: 4 months of the heating season (Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb); 4 months cooling season (May, Jun, Jul, Aug); and 4 months venting season (Mar, Apr, Sep, Oct), when little heat or A/C is used.
During heating season, the best way to maintain comfortable relative humidity is Passive Moisture Generation through showers, dishes, laundry, houseplants, etc. Setting a central
heating system’s mechanical humidifier above +25% ambient can cause excessive condensation (dew drops) in pre-1970s empty side walls and under-insulated attics.
To control humidity in the spring and fall venting months, keep windows open, and ensure your rain gutters aren’t clogged.
Portable basement dehumidifiers are ineffective, according to the manufacturer, unless the exterior temperature is above 65° and the unit is set in the center of the room. Moisture is only an issue at above 60% relative. Dehumidifiers set lower than 50% use excessive energy and may run continuously, causing heat build up or even a fire.
Most basement air ducts are not foil-taped and mastic-sealed. This causes, on average, 20% to 35% of the duct air to leak into the basement. During the heating and A/C seasons, this actually helps control humidity.
Foundation leaks that cause a wet basement make the humidity go off the scale in any season. French drains and sump pumps only work when they are mud-free and flowing.
So what’s the best way to have great air quality? By keeping basements dry and vented, using kitchen and bathroom fans, and fully functioning rain gutters. M
by Holly Stupak
As a Charter Sponsor of Friends & Neighbors magazines, our business has deep roots in this community; that’s why we support the hometown magazine as a sponsor.
Scott Magness
MHometown pride is as important to us as it is in this magazine! We’re thrilled to be living and working in our community.
~ Emily Speer
We usually don’t advertise, but Friends and Neighbors is a unique magazine. When asked to write expert features, we are happy to contribute to the community.
Charles Welde
We’re thrilled to be a part of this community magazine, congratulations on reaching 75 fantastic issues!
Andrew Martella
…AND NOW a WORD from OUR SPONSORS!
arple Friends & Neighbors is always proud to support and recognize our loyal Sponsors, especially when they continuously strive to provide meaningful community connections that promote our magazine’s mission of Bringing People Together. This month, to celebrate our 75th issue, we are pleased to share special words from our hometown Sponsors.
Sponsors Scott and Ray Magness of Scott’s Fireplace Products understand the importance of our mission. “As a Charter Sponsor of Friends & Neighbors magazines, our business has deep roots in this community, that’s why we support the hometown magazine as a sponsor.” Marple resident and owner of Speer Swim School Emily Speer shared the same sentiment.“Hometown pride is as important to us as it is in this magazine!” she said. “We’re thrilled to be living and working in our community.”
Our Expert Contributor articles offer valuable insight and advice on a wide range of topics. Our Expert in financial planning, Charles Welde, CPA, CFA of The CP Welde Group said, “We usually don’t advertise but Friends and Neighbors is a unique magazine. When asked to write expert features, we are happy to contribute to the community.” Kevin O’Donnell with O’Donnell Roofing Co. appreciates the opportunity to lend his expertise. “Congrats on 75 issues! We appreciate your efforts in bringing the community together.”
Our free monthly publication is made possible only by the funding from our advertising Sponsors, whose decision to advertise in our hometown magazine reveals just how vital Marple residents are to the success of their business.
Congratulations on 75 incredible issues!
Michelle McFadden and Emily Walmsley
Congrats on 75 issues! We appreciate your efforts in bringing the community together.
Kevin O’Donnell
The magazines really help build and strengthen our community.
Dr. Marc Belitsky
We rightfully show our gratitude to our Sponsors by showing our loyalty to them and choosing to do business with them first. Sponsors like Andrew Martella of Martella Electric. “We’re thrilled to be a part of this community magazine,” he said. “Congratulations on reaching 75 fantastic issues!” Seth Pancoast with S. Pancoast Topsoil & Mulches agreed. “We love being a part of the community, and we love your magazines. Congratulations on creating 75 amazing issues.”
Another community partner and Sponsor of our magazine is First Class Auto Tags and Service, who are thrilled to be a part of this community magazine. “Congratulations on 75 incredible issues,” said owners Michelle McFadden and her daughter Emily Walmsley. Dr. Marc Belitsky, owner of Broomall Total Health is thankful for our continued support. “The magazines really help build and strengthen our community,” he said. And David Linn Cook of Weatherproofing Plus appreciates how easy our staff makes it to get their stories out. “It’s nice to work with friendly, helpful coworkers,” said David. “Nice job on 75 issues and keep them coming!”
Pete Crisanti is the co-owner of Casey’s, a staple in Marple Newtown for nearly four decades. “We’re happy to be part of such an outstanding publication that serves our wonderful community,” he said, fondly. And our financial Expert, Jack DelPizzo, had this to say: “Congratulations on publishing 75 issues! We look forward to serving and educating the Friends and Neighbors community on all their accounting and tax issues into the future!”
Deborah Truscello from the Law Office of Deborah M. Truscello knows that there is no other magazine out there quite like ours. “Congratulations on 75 great issues. The magazine is great. There is nothing else like it, and our customers really enjoy reading every issue.” Mackenzie Farrelly from D&K Appliances said they value and appreciate our mission: “The community is what’s important to us and we know your magazine shares those same values. Congrats!”
Looking back at the past 74 issues of Marple Friends & Neighbors has been an enjoyable trip down memory lane. It has also been a rewarding experience to see just how much we have grown, not just in page count, but in business owners who value our work and our mission. Cheers to 75 issues of Bringing People Together! M
S. PANCOAST
Topsoil & Mulches
We love being a part of the community, and we love your magazines. Congratulations on creating 75 amazing issues.
Seth Pancoast
It’s nice to work with friendly, helpful coworkers, nice job on 75 issues and keep them coming!
David Linn Cook
The community is what‘s important to us, and we know your magazine shares those same values. Congrats! Mackenzie Farrelly
Congratulations on 75 great issues. The magazine is great. There is nothing else like it, and our customers really enjoy reading every issue.
~ Deborah M. Truscello
We’re happy to be part of such an outstanding publication that serves our wonderful community.
~ Pete Crisanti
Congratulations on publishing 75 issues! We look forward to serving and educating the Friends and Neighbors community on all their accounting and tax issues into the future.
Jack Del Pizzo
BRINGING PEOPLE TOGETHER
by Bob Blaisse, Founding Publisher of Marple Friends & Neighbors
You Know Who To Thank for Our Hometown Magazine
(I call them Hometown Heroes)
In my Dear Freinds & Neighbors Letter on page 3, I mentioned that this issue of Marple Friends & Neighbors is our 75th issue. It’s also our 75th effort to deliever hometown pride. And our 75th mission to be Bringing People Together through our brand of social-media-in-print (also online at MarpleMag.com.) My hometown pride has me sharing it again, with this same necessary qualifier: This free monthly hometown pride magazine would never have been able to continue going so strong at 75 issues without the support of business leaders who value the residents of Marple as being vital to the success of their business.
After 75 issues, your hometown magazine is proof of social-media-inprint. We’re all here at The Party (as I like to call it), that has been a monthly happening now for six years, and the party theme is Hometown Pride. And the proof is how we are rewarding our hometown Sponsors who make it all possible. Of course we are because they deserve the reward of our loyalty returned to these hometown heroes for the invest ment they make in our community every month that makes every new issue of our hometown magazine possibe. They deserve our choosing them first when choosing who to give our business to because they chose us first. And these business owners choose us every month by choosing to use a portion of their limited marketing budgets to advertise in our hometown magazine. That tells us we are important to them. And their monthly investment in us funds the production costs our monthly (free) hometown magazine in print and online.
You see the ads of our Sponsors on these pages every month. Are you sur prised I call these business owners “Hometown Heroes.” Yes, they are business owners, advertising their business with hopes of gain. But there is valor here too, for investing in a community without an absolute guar antee of gaining new business. So this month, while we celebrate our 75 issue of our hometown magazine, may I ask you to review the names of the businesses on the Honor Roll of our magazine Sponsors to the right. Some are well-known to you. Some less so. But you can learn more about all of them from their ads on the pages of this issue. And you can trust them with your business. M
Bob Blaisse
Publisher Marple Friends & Neighbors
~ HONOR ROLL ~
Broomall Eye Care
Broomall Total Health Center
Casey’s Public House
Crissy Everhart Photography
D&K Appliances
DANJOLELL Memorial Homes
Del Pizzo & Associates
Fante Flooring
First Class Auto Tags and Service
Jacquette’s Bakery
Law Office of Deborah M. Truscello
Marple Dental
Martella Electric
Media Line Collision
O’Donnell Roofing Co.
S. Pancoast Topsoil & Mulches
Scott’s Fireplace Products
Speer Swim School
Stars & Stripes Tactical
The CP Welde Group
Weatherproofing Plus
Weinstein Bath & Kitchen Showroom
Our Community
by Holly Stupak
ICelebrating National Pumpkin Day!
f you’re a frequent reader of our Marple Friends & Neighbors magazine, you know we love a good party! From our magazine’s 6-year anniversary to National Dog Day to Grandparents’ Day, we’re your source for finding an excuse to celebrate every month of the year!
October means the leaves are falling, our nights are longer and the air is filled with the spicy-sweet scent of pumpkin. In fact, no food symbolizes the fall season quite like the pumpkin. And although October 26th is the only day officially dedicated to National Pumpkin Day, we give you permission to celebrate all month long.
Many of you have already started the pumpkin party. After all, the grocery stores are jam-packed with “limited edition” pumpkin-infused cereals, ice cream, coffee and cookies. In recent years we’ve seen questionable pumpkin-spiced items like ramen noodles, hummus, potato chips and even dog treats.
So, what is so special about these plentiful, plump members of the gourd family? Pumpkins, it turns out, are very symbolic in American culture. Harvested in October, this nutritious and versatile fruit features seeds and flesh that are edible and rich in vitamins. Pumpkins were one of the first crops planted by colonists, and to this day, they hold a nostalgic place in our hearts, on our tables and on our doorsteps.
Pumpkins are not only delicious, they’re also an amazingly versatile fruit that can be used in sweet and salty recipes. You can bake, boil, steam, puree and even fry them. With so many ways to serve pumpkin, and so many flavors you can add, there’s sure to be a way to please even the pickiest in your pumpkin patch.
It’s easy to find recipes galore online, but if you would rather leave the pumpkin preparation to the professionals, visit our Sponsor, Jacquette’s, for delicious baked goods. Dennis Jacquette said that from October through Thanksgiving, their shelves are stocked with festive fall treats like pumpkin roll, pumpkin loaf, apple cider doughnuts, pumpkin donuts, pumpkin pie, cinnamon apple fruit bars and other goodies. “We make everything from pumpkin bread to pumpkin chocolate chip cookies. Some of our customers’ favorites are pumpkin donuts, cream cheesefilled pumpkin rolls, pumpkin muffins and pumpkin-shaped decorated cookies,” he said.
Aside from praising the pumpkin for its prowess in the kitchen, pumpkins of all shapes and sizes make fantastic seasonal decorations for our homes. We’re not just talking about your typical kid-carved jack-o’-lanterns. Grab some gourds and paint them your favorite seasonal colors or stencil on your family monogram. Place pumpkins along your walkway or decorate your entryway with a display of pumpkins, mums and bales of hay.
For chic gold pumpkins all you need are some small real or faux pumpkins, gold paint, and a paintbrush. Start by making sure your space is clean and you have your table lined with newspaper to avoid any mess. Clean the pumpkins with water and mild soap and get to painting! Coat the entire pumpkin in gold but you can also play around with patterns or stencils.
Summer may be long gone, and cold winter days are on the horizon, but for now, let’s just stop to smell the pumpkins! M
Jacquette’s Bakery’s delicious pumpkin pie
Photo courtesy of Jacquette’s Bakery
Pumpkin Cookies for fall
Photo courtesy of Jacquette’s Bakery
Calendar of Events
October 2024
Saturdays in October Art at The Square Tavern
@Goshen & Newtown Street Roads
A variety of rotating art displays by local artists, exhibitions and activities.
Time: 11am–5pm
Cost: FREE (donations accepted!) NSHistory.org
Saturdays in October Paper Mill House & Museum
@3 Paper Mill Rd, Newtown Square
Visit this museum of local history, a place filled with the ghosts and footprints of the millworkers who once lived there.
Time: 1–4 pm
Cost: FREE (donations accepted!) NSHistory.org
Tues. October 1 – Tues. November 5 Pumpkinland and Farm Market
@Linvilla Orchards
137 W Knowlton Rd, Media
Larger-than-life figures and scarecrows illustrate the legends and lore of the harvest season. Choose from piles of pumpkins in all colors, shapes and sizes — over 100 tons on display! Find a huge selection of straw bales, corn shocks, toys and fall decorations of all kinds. Tickets required for daytime activities as well as the evening Autumn Moon, Harvest, and Witch’s Hayrides to help better accommodate the number of visitors throughout the day. Tickets are required for ages 1 and older.
Time: Sun. – Thurs. 8am–8pm; Fri. – Sat. 8am–9pm
Cost: See website for info. on prices for activities Linvilla.com/family-fun/pumpkinland
Fri. October 4 – Sun. October 6
Friends of the Newtown Public Library Book Sale
@Newtown Public Library
201 Bishop Hollow Rd, Newtown Square
Join the Friends of Newtown Public Library as they host their Annual Book Sale. Stop by to check out a wide variety of non-fiction and fiction books for all ages with science fiction to poetry, biographies to cookbooks, romance to thrillers, DVDs, CDs and more. The event will be held in the Community Room at the Newtown Township building, right across from the library.
Time: Friday and Saturday 10am–5pm; Sunday 1–4pm NewtownLibrary.org
Sat. October 5
Bandarama
@Marple Newtown High School
120 Media Line Rd, Newtown Square
Come support Marple Newtown and a dozen local high school bands as they compete in an energetic display of music and marching ability. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.
Time: First Performance 6pm; MN performance around 9pm
Sat. October 5
Newtown Railroad Museum
@Drexel Lodge
4140 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square
Full-size train engines, rolling stock and a museum full of artifacts from the trains and trolleys that once served Newtown Square. Great for children!
Time: 1–4 pm
Cost: FREE (donations accepted!) NSHistory.org
Sat. October 5
Marple Township Ambulance Corp (MTAC) Drive Thru Flu Vaccine Clinic
@MTAC 8 N Malin Rd, Broomall
Flu and Covid vaccines will be available. Bring your insurance card.
Time:10am-12pm
Sat. October 5
Run-A-Muck
@On Point Farm
6114 Goshen Rd, Newtown Square
Run the 5K or muck (walk) the cross-country trail over Crum Creek and through the woods. Enjo food, beer, wine, bonfire and live music. Leashed dogs welcome! T-shirts, lawn games, mechanical bull rides, face painting, prizes and more. Proceeds support the preservation of the Willistown countryside. Time: 2:30 –8pm
Cost: 5K $50 for ages 16+; $25 for ages 6–15; FREE for ages 5 and under WCTrust.org/run-a-muck
Sun. October 6 (Rain Date: Sun. October 13)
Media Fall Festival
@State Street
The Media Business Authority (MBA) is happy to announce that it will be hosting a Fall Festival. State Street in downtown Media will be alive with a mix of food, music, artists, crafters, nonprofits and family fun.
Time: 11am–5pm VisitMediaPA.com
Fri. October 11
Newtown Square Food and Makers Market
@St. Alban’s Episcopal Church
3625 Chapel Rd, Newtown Square
Newtown Square Food and Makers Market will feature local growers, producers and artisans. Fresh produce will be for sale as well as artisan breads, coffee, pickles, flowers, plants and candles. Time: 4–7pm
Sat. October 12 – Sun. October 13
St. John Neumann Garage Sale
@St. John Neumann
380 Highland Ln, Bryn Mawr
Wed. October 16
Marple Library’s Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
Cost: $15 Adults / $10 Students & Seniors
Tickets available at the door
The annual gigantic St. John Neumann Garage Sale is here! You will find wonderful treasures at bargain prices, all donated by parishioners. There are housewares, lamps, small kitchen appliances, clothing, furniture, area rugs, outdoor items, art, books and more!
Time: Sat. 9am–3pm; Sun. 8:30am–1:30pm Cost: FREE 610-353-1875
@Marple Library
Sproul Rd, Broomall Teens (ages 13 to 18) can join Marple Library’s Teen Volunteer Board (TAB). Earn volunteer time, help with projects, learn of future opportunities, and share ideas of how to make our library even better. Email mateen@delcolibraries.org for more information and to be signed up for future volunteer opportunities.
Time: 7:00–7:45pm
Cost: FREE
Sat. October 19
Harvest Festival
@Garrett Williamson
395 Bishop Hollow Rd, Newtown Square
Fun for the whole family! Enjoy hayrides, pumpkin decorating, barn tours, children’s activities, garden tours, nature hikes and select seasonal vendors.
Time: 11am–3pm
Cost: $15 per person that includes a hayride. Food/drinks and the cost of a pumpkin for decorating are an additional cost. 610-353-7690 GarrettWilliamson.org
Sat. October 19
Octofair Fall Extravaganza
@White Horse Village
535 Gradyville Rd, Newtown Square
The active residents at White Horse Village will host the 33rd annual Octofair. This free event brings together community and creativity for a day of fun festivities for the entire family. All proceeds benefit the Residents Association, a nonprofit organization that supports programs to enhance the living experience for residents.
Time: 9:00am–2:30pm
Cost: FREE admission
WhiteHorseVillage.org/octofair
Sat. October 26
Monster Dash 5K
@Arasapha Farms
1835 Middletown Rd, Glen Mills
Join the family-friendly Monster Dash 5K at The Bates Motel. New to 2024 they are offering 5K Run/Walk, 1-Mile Run/Walk and Lil’ Monster Dashes! Come dressed in your Halloween Costume for an extra dash of holiday spirit! Runners of all ages are welcome, all terrain strollers only please. All proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit the Edgmont Township Fire Company No.1.
Time: 8:30am
Cost: 5K Run/Walk $35; 1-Mile Run/Walk $35; Lil’ Monsters 75-yard dash (ages 4-5) $20; Lil’ Monsters 50-yard dash (ages 2-3) $20 RunSignUp.com/monsterdash5kbatesmotel
Sat. October 26
Bark in the Park 5k and Fall Festival
@Rose Tree Park
1671 N Providence Rd, Media
Walk or run in this unique dog-friendly 5K with your four-legged best friend or a shelter dog. Dogs are welcome but not required. Proceeds support Providence Animal Center. After the walk, enjoy a Fall Festival that includes a vaccine & microchipping clinic, dog contests, food trucks, pet portraits, local business vendors, raffle baskets, music and more!
Time: 5K at 10am; registration at 9am. 1-mile walk at 11am; registration at 10am.
Cost: Walker $25; Walker with dog $30; Runner $35; Runner with dog $40 610-566-4575 ProvidenceAC.org
Sat. October 26
Pumpkin Festival
@Culbertson Elementary School
3530 Goshen Rd, Newtown Square
A fun day for the whole family! Games, food trucks, raffles and big prizes in store for Culbertson’s biggest fundraiser of the year.
Time: 11am–3pm
Cost: Wristbands $30 each; Pre-K and under $10 each
Sat. October 26
(Rain date Sun. October 27)
Marple Township
Community Days: Fall Festival
@Veterans Memorial Park
Lawrence Rd, Broomall
Shop local retail and food vendors. There will also be plenty of activities for the kids.
Time: 11am-4pm MarpleTwp.com
Sat. October 26
Trick or Treat with the Newtown Square Fire Company
@Newtown Square Fire Company
2 Charles Ellis Dr, Newtown Square
Join us for an evening full of trick-or-treating, fire prevention demonstrations, food trucks, family and fun! Local businesses will be giving out candy and non-candy goodies. There will also be a quiet sensory area.
Time: 4–7pm
Cost: FREE to attend (food purchased separately) NSFC.org
Sat. October 26
Marple Township Trunk or Treat
@Marple Township Building
227 S. Sproul Road, Broomall
Join Marple Township for its 3rd Annual Trunk or Treat. Registration is ONLY required for residents who will be handing out candy. Individuals or businesses who would like to set up a car to distribute candy can email Maria Tucker at Tuckerm218@gmail.com.
Time: 5:30–7pm (Set up at 4:30 for trunkers)
Cost: FREE
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by Eric Fante Fante Flooring
One Expert’s Opinion of His Hometown Magazine
This month, in honor of our 75th issue, I stepped in for a Q&A with Expert Contributor Eric Fante to share with readers how he came to be one of our hometown Sponsors and our Expert in Flooring. As the owner of Fante Flooring, Eric has been providing quality service here in Marple Newtown since 2016. His 4,000-square-foot showroom, located where Route 3 and 252 intersect, has a large selection of designer floors that aren’t always found in large retail stores. Fante Flooring offers a variety of flooring types from decorator fine hardwoods, the latest carpeting or tile and a vast array of modern engineered solutions that can turn houses into dream homes.
Holly Stupak, Content Coordinator, Marple Friends & Neighbors
What initially drew you to advertise in our hometown magazines?
Shortly after I moved Fante Flooring from Philadelphia to Marple Newtown, my family moved out here to Marple. We really enjoyed reading about our friends and families in the Friends & Neighbors magazine and admired these hard-working families and people. Our community is filled with people who are making a difference. I knew the publications would be a great platform to highlight Fante Flooring and reach the right audience.
How does being a Sponsor of our Friends & Neighbors magazines benefit your business?
Being a sponsor helps build brand awareness in a very targeted way. I am able to reach local families, professionals and residents who are part of our community. It’s not just about selling our products—it’s about reinforcing our place as a business that locals can count on.
What do you think sets Friends & Neighbors apart from other advertising options?
I love how personal the magazine feels. It’s nice to know that every person reading the magazine is someone who lives nearby and could become a regular customer. Being a Sponsor is more than just promoting my business, it's about supporting the community spirit. It’s nice to be part of a network of local businesses that keep the town thriving.
Have you received feedback from your friends and neighbors? Absolutely! I’ve had new customers come in and mention seeing our ad in the magazine. I also hear from friends who enjoy reading the Expert Contributor articles and Business Profiles.
What’s it like to live and work in the same community?
My wife Vera and I and our three children had been living in Ridley Park before we found our forever home here in Broomall. We admired the family-friendly neighborhoods here in Marple Newtown and our street has more than 30 kids. There are so many hard-working families and it’s so nice that many of our friends and neighbors support each other’s local businesses. I love to live and work here, and I am always happy to sponsor our school’s fundraising events like designer bag bingo and various social events.
Thank you, Eric, for sharing a behind-the-scenes look at being a Sponsor of Friends & Neighbors. If you are ready to upgrade one or more rooms throughout your home, Fante Flooring has you covered. Visit their website at FanteFloors.com, call them at 610 -232-7080 or visit the showroom at 39 South Newtown Street Road in Newtown Square. The showroom is open Monday–Friday 9:30am–6pm and Saturday 10am–4pm. M
Our Community
by Holly Stupak
Add These Fall Festivities to Your Calendar!
ACommunity members showed off their creativity at last year’s Trunk or Treat
Photo courtesy of Maria Tucker
s the warm summer breezes give way to the cool air of autumn, Marple Township celebrates the arrival of fall with an array of festivals and events. From Community Days to Pumpkin Festivals, there’s something for everyone to enjoy during this season. Take a look at some of the fall festivities our community has to offer.
Marple’s Community Days Fall Festival
On Saturday, October 26 from 11am-4pm visitors can come to Veterans Memorial Park to enjoy music, games, bounce houses, arts and crafts stations. A portion of Lawrence Rd will be closed so that shoppers can enjoy plenty of food trucks and vendors.
Marple Township will work with JoLina events again, as well as community members, local business owners and first responders to bring this event to life. There will be something for all ages to enjoy on Lawrence Rd here in Broomall. Local craft vendors will have their handmade jewelry, bags, seasonal decorations and candles.
Delicious drinks like assorted fresh fruit lemonades and high quality artisan coffee and good eats like tacos and pizza will be available from the area’s top food trucks and restaurants. A DJ as well as a local string band will make the mood fun and festive with some great music. Guests will also be entertained with dance numbers from Broomall’s Art in Motion Dance Studio.
The mission of Marple Township Community Days is to bring together the community, businesses and township staff to foster a deeper sense of community pride. “It’s a full day of family fun supporting the local small businesses,” said Lauren DeFelice, owner of JoLina Events. Come shop and eat all day and enjoy the music! Thank you to JoLina Events, Marple Township and our local businesses for Bringing People Together with an event the whole family can enjoy.
There were plenty of fall activities at the 2023 Culbertson Pumpkin Festival
Photo courtesy of Sheila Turner-Hilliard
Marple Township’s 3rd Annual Trunk or Treat
After community day, check out Marple Township’s 3rd Annual Trunk or Treat held at the Township Building from 5:30-7pm. Registration is ONLY required for residents who will be handing out candy and information will be located on the township website and Facebook. Come in your best costume and see all the creatively decorated cars and trucks. Teen volunteers from the Marple Library will also be on hand in costumes to hand out candy.
Culbertson Pumpkin Festival
Culbertson Elementary School’s Pumpkin Festival is the school’s biggest event of the year. Thanks to generations of parents, teachers and principals, it’s been a tradition since 1962. Families in the community are welcome to come by from 11am-3pm on October 26. There will be food trucks, inflatables, games, music and more.
Mark your calendars, grab your friends and family and get ready to experience what fall in Marple has to offer. Enjoy your fun fall activities! M
That’s So Delco!
by Doug Humes
Photos courtesy of the Marple Historical Society
Growing up in the 1960s, you did not refer to Delaware County as “Delco.” It was an abbreviation, useful for newspaper headlines and occasionally in the name of local sports teams and businesses. But in the last 20 years, the term has gained acceptance as a shorthand for the region, just like Philadelphia is now “Philly.”
This increase was perhaps fueled by social media, and pop culture references, particularly the TV series ‘Mare of Easttown,’ where “Delco” became synonymous with the county’s unique accent, culture and identity as a series of tight-knit communities with working-class roots. It’s a term now used with pride, and occasionally with back-handed disdain: “That’s so Delco!”
What is Delco today? It is not the Delco of ‘Mare of Easttown’ –differing from Radnor in the north, to Marcus Hook in the south, Upper Darby and the river towns to the east and Chadds Ford to the west.
In the beginning, Delaware County did not exist. It was created in 1789 when the easternmost townships of Chester County divorced the western townships, and created a new county, with the City of Chester as its county seat. Chester was too far away from so many places in the original Chester County, and also too far to travel for county business in the 19th century, and so in 1850 a new county seat was chosen: Media.
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Today, Delaware County has 49 separate “municipalities” consisting of one city (Chester), 21 townships, and 27 boroughs,
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The Townships of Delaware County as they existed when the county was created in 1789
The Chester Courthouse, built in 1724, was the Chester County courthouse from 1724 to 1789, the Delaware County courthouse from 1789 to 1850. Now the oldest public building still standing in the United States
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along with 11 census-designated places (as designated by the U.S. Census Bureau) and 12 unincorporated communities. The county contains 191 square miles, the third smallest county in the state by area. The population of the county in the first census taken in 1790 was 9,469. One hundred years later in 1890 it was 74,683. It continued its double-digit growth rate, with the largest jump occurring between 1920 and 1930, when the population increased by 61.9%. In 2020, the population was 576,830, making it the 5th most populous among the 67 Pennsylvania counties.
Most of the townships were created when William Penn was planning his colony. Today, the largest township is Upper Darby, with 85,681 people in 2020. The smallest is Lower Chichester, with just 3,425 people. Marple comes in 6th of the 21 townships with 24,214 residents.
I am hard-pressed to identify a unifying theme in such disparate communities, other than today we are all “Delco.”
For more on the history of Marple, visit the Marple Historical Society website and Facebook page, and join the Society to keep up to date on coming events: MarpleHistoricalSociety.org. M
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The original courthouse for Delaware County, opened in 1851.
the clock tower, later removed when the courthouse was renovated in 1913
The Classical Revival style Courthouse today, renovated in 1913
by Deborah M. Truscello, Esq. Law Office of Deborah M. Truscello
Use Your Phone to Document and Save Crucial Evidence
In today’s digital age, our phones are brimming with photos and videos. Many of us rely on them as virtual notebooks for jotting down ideas and observations. We also rely on them to do our work. Have you considered how beneficial this ‘virtual history’ could be in a legal context or when you need to provide evidence in court?
It’s crucial to remember to document events as they happen, whether they are positive or negative. Just like keeping a traditional journal or diary, capturing evidence in real time can be invaluable in legal situations. Photographs, videos, emails, text messages and notes taken at the moment can serve as compelling evidence in court, often more persuasive than recollections made long after the fact.
Legal issues often arise from situations that have been
developing over time before you even consult an attorney or take formal legal action. Attorneys greatly appreciate when clients provide clear, time-stamped proof, such as photos or videos, that directly relate to the case.
Such immediate evidence can be crucial in proving your case. That’s why insurance companies and lawyers search the venue of an event for surveillance footage from security cameras.
Social media presents a double-edged sword. On one hand, it can serve as a valuable tool for gathering evidence; on the other, it can be detrimental if not used carefully. Social media posts can be used as evidence by both sides of a case or scammers, so it’s essential to exercise caution when sharing information online.
If you encounter any relevant information related to your case on social media or other online platforms, take a screenshot and send it to your attorney via text or email. These digital records also can be powerful pieces of evidence in court. Attorneys advise their clients about it and have successfully used social media screenshots and printouts of text messages to support their clients’ cases.
Our phones and computers have the capability to document and timestamp events, capturing statements and activities as they occur. To safeguard your position, it’s always wise to take a photo, screenshot, video or notes when in doubt, and then send it to someone for safekeeping. Missing the opportunity to record potential evidence can result in losing crucial support for your case. By keeping thorough and accurate records, you can ensure that you have the necessary evidence if and when legal issues arise. M
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