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Here’s are some of the new and exciting improvements that will be happening soon in Upper Darby Township


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UDTV - Upper Darby Television - Comcast Cable Ch. 5 & 1073

Upper Darby Township is proud to announce the launch of its first-ever PEG Channel (Public, Education, and Government). 
The channel, UDTV (Upper Darby Television), is dedicated to informing, entertaining, and shining a spotlight on all that makes Upper Darby Township special. 
Our programming highlights residents who are making a positive impact in the community—whether through charitable or philanthropic efforts, volunteerism, or simply lending a helping hand to their neighbors. UDTV will also feature local businesses and organizations throughout Upper Darby Township. 
UDTV premiered on Monday, December 15, 2025, and can be found on Comcast Cable channels 5 and 1073. Programming is also available to stream on our YouTube channel at Upper Darby – YouTube. 
From an informational standpoint, UDTV will provide updates on trash and recycling schedules, township council meeting dates, and replays of previous township meetings. Viewers can also enjoy our “Get to Know Us” segments, which feature the dedicated employees who serve Upper Darby Township. 
If you know a resident, organization, or business in Upper Darby Township that you believe should be featured, please email us at UDTV@upperdarby.org

 

Parks and Facilities

Watkins Gym Renovation

  • Replace gym floor, install new bleachers and basketball backboards.

 69th Street Recreation Area Pavilion and Plaza Renovation Project

  • Removal of the baseball field and installation of a pavilion with benches, trashcans, and a new plaza with landscaping. Includes moving and replacing playground equipment.

Observatory Hill Recreation Area Rehabilitation Project

  • Funded by DCNR and Delco Green Ways includes new playground equipment, pathway, pavilion, landscaping, and all-abilities skatepark.


Bill Paying

We’d like to share with our residents who may not know that you can pay your tax, sewer, and or trash bill online (www.upperdarby.org) and that service is available 24 hours, 7 days a week. It is the fastest, most efficient way to pay your bills. After payment, you will get an email confirmation, and you cannot accidentally overpay or underpay. Of course, you can also mail your payments or pay in person at our One Center, located at the Township Building (100 Garret Rd, Upper Darby, Pa 19082).


Community and Economic Development

Upper Darby Township relaunched the First-Time Homebuyer Program with significant enhancements to better support low- and moderate-income residents in achieving homeownership. Maximum down payment assistance has doubled from $10,000 to $20,000, and forgiveness period has been reduced from 10 to 5 years, allowing buyers to build equity faster.

www.upperdarby.org/FirstTimeHomebuyerProgram 

We welcomed a Technical Assistance Panel from the Urban Land Institute to engage stakeholders with the goal of providing action items to revitalize Downtown Upper Darby, with a focus on developing entertainment, restaurants, and public spaces to better serve residents and attract visitors.

Upper Darby Township has contributed $800,000 in ARPA funds to the Upper Darby Arts & Entertainment Foundation for the Barclay Square Arts & Education Center, now known as "SPARC", opening in 2026. 

We engaged Rise Up Towers, LLC to erect a cell tower monopole at 0 69th Street, which will bring significantly improved cell phone and emergency response service to an underserved area and a new revenue stream to the township in 2026.  

-Creation and implementation of "Smoke Shop" Ordinance No. 3155, improving how a smoke shop is defined, changing the measurement for determining smoke shops, revising the number of zoning districts that allow smoke shops, adding stricter signage requirements, and creation of a database of conforming and non-conforming smoke shops and convenience stores. 

https://www.upperdarby.org/departments/communityandeconomicdevelopments/SmokeShopInformationPage