Senior Center News
Women's History Month Presentation: Fashion Through The Decades
Fashion Through the Decades
A Women's History Month Presentation
When: Thursday, March 5, 2026, 10AM
Where: Upper Darby Senior Center
326 Watkins Ave, Upper Darby, Pa 19082
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Code Blue Shelter Alert in Upper Darby Through March 3, 2026, 7am
Updated/ Extended Code Blue Alert Shelter Coverage
Upper Darby, PA- Delaware County has issued a Code Blue notification for excessive cold temperatures through March 3, 2026.
In response, Upper Darby Mayor Ed Brown announces that the Township, in partnership with Breaking Bread Community Shelter of Upper Darby, will provide shelter, Thursday, February 26, 2026, through Monday, Tuesday, March 3, 2026. Hours of operation will for individuals for the following times and dates:
- Thursday, 2/26 @ 7 pm to Friday, 2/27 @ 7 am
- Friday, 2/27 @ 7 pm to Saturday, 2/28 @ 7 am
- Saturday, 2/28 @ 7 pm to Sunday, 3/1 @ 7 am
- Sunday, 3/1 @ 7 pm to Monday, 3/2 @ 7 am
- Monday, 3/2 @ 7 pm to Tuesday, 3/3 @ 7 am
Watkins will be a code blue shelter until Tuesday, March 3rd, at 7:00 am.
Location: Watkins Center
326 Watkins Ave
Upper Darby, PA 19082
Capacity for the shelter is 30 individuals per night.
Upper Darby Township remains committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of residents throughout the winter season.
Upper Darby Township Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Action Plan
Upper Darby Township Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Action Plan
https://upper-darby-safe-streets-for-all-baker.hub.arcgis.com/
Upper Darby Township is continuing its work on the Safe Streets for All Action Plan to reduce serious crashes and injuries and improve safety for people walking, biking, driving, and taking transit.
How did we get here?
Late last year, the Township gathered community input on safety issues through a survey and feedback session, and reviewed PennDOT crash data to identify its “high injury network.” The high-injury networks are roads where most serious and fatal crashes occur. Using this data and community feedback, the Township selected several key corridors and areas to develop safety improvement concept plans where changes can most effectively reduce serious crashes. The Township is developing concept plans to illustrate safety improvements that can be made to key areas along the high-injury network. The Township will be integrating the final concept plans, along with system-wide safety improvement recommendations and policy and process recommendations, into the Safe Streets for All Action Plan.
How You Can Get Involved
We are inviting all community members to share their experiences and priorities through several upcoming engagement opportunities:
Survey – https://bit.ly/UDSS4A Closes on March 20th.
Pop-Up Event – Thursday, February 26, 2026, 4PM-6PM, 69th Street Terminal
Feedback Session – March 12 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. at the Township Municipal Building
Plan Open House – April 13 from 5:30 – 7 pm at the Township Municipal Building
Learn more and get involved: https://bit.ly/UDSS4A
Thank you for helping make Upper Darby’s streets safer for everyone.
Upper Darby Representatives Host Black History Month Panel Discussion
Upper Darby Representatives Host Black History Month Panel Discussion
Upper Darby, Pa- Wednesday, February 11th, an esteem panel of dignitaries took part in a panel discussion on Black History Month.
Upper Darby Mayor Ed Brown, Pennsylvania State Representative, Gina Curry, and Upper Darby Police Lieutenant, Laina Stevens gathered at the Watkins Senior Center in front of a packed house.
The event was hosted by Raya Fagg, Program Supervisor for the Upper Darby Senior Center.
The discussion centered around Black History Month, achievements of African Americans, influences, how African American history is American history, and how the media impacts the way we view our world.
The panelists shared their background and what impacted and motivated them to pursue their career courses. There was also a question-and-answer session with the attendees.
Mayor Brown is Upper Darby Township’s first African American mayor. Stevens in Upper Darby Police Department’s first female African American Lieutenant. State Rep Curry has served as the 164th Legislative District in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives since 2021.
Property Tax Rent Rebate Clinic
What: Property Tax Rebate Clinic
When: Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 10a-1p
Where: Upper Darby Township Municipal Library
510 Bywood Avenue, Upper Darby, Pa 19082
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Volunteers Needed at Upper Darby Senior Center
Volunteers Needed at Upper Darby Senior Center
A Matter of Balance
Are you age 60 or over and afraid of falling?
Join COSA at Upper Darby Senior Center for A Matter of Balance to learn to prevent falls.
A Matter of Balance is an evidence-based program proven to reduce the risk of falls among older adults. The Delaware County Office of Services for the Aging (COSA) in collaboration with the PA Department of Aging and Upper Darby Township is offering the program FREE to PA residents age 60 and older this winter at the Upper Darby Senior Center, 326 Watkins Avenue, Upper Darby, PA 19082 on Fridays from January 23rd through March 13th from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Every 20 minutes an older adult in the U.S. dies from a fall and that falls are the most common cause of traumatic brain injury. Many people do not know that fear of falling can become a self-fulfilling prophecy, putting us at an increased risk for falls. The good news is that participants can face their fears and learn what they can do to increase their physical strength, flexibility and balance and decrease their risk of falling by attending A Matter of Balance.
This once weekly, 8-session evidence-based program has been proven to help reduce the risk of falls among older adults. Registration is a must as space is limited to attend the program at Upper Darby Senior Center on Fridays from January 23rd through March 13th from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Contact COSA at 610-872-1383 or email williamse@co.delaware.pa.us. Please provide your name, address, and phone number to register.
Snow Clearance Reminder
Property Snow Clearance
Upper Darby Township would like to remind residents about the clearing of snow from their property in a timely fashion.
Per Township Code, the owner, the owner’s agent, or tenant’s property manager of any building or premises shall, not later than 24 hours after snow has ceased to fall, clear a path on the sidewalk of said property or premises. Such path shall be not less than 36 inches in width and shall be thoroughly clear of snow and ice.
Clearing sidewalks is critical for pedestrian safety, particularly for seniors and children who rely on safe and passable walkways.
If residents would like to report locations where snow and ice have not been removed, they may inform Upper Darby Township's L&I (License and Inspection Department) through the One Center at 610-734-7625 or via email at One@UpperDarby.org.
Thank you for your cooperation. Stay safe.
