"I also dislike the times traffic lights. The traffic lights are state controlled by PennDot as Swarthmore and Chester Pike are PA state highways. Traffic light prescriptions are issued for each light. Repairs must follow the PennDot…"
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John Graf posted a blog postTraffic Lights
Does anyone know why the lights at Dupont and Swarthmore and Hetzel and Chester Pike are now on timers?They used to be trip lights and there were no problems. Why the change?See More
tim devabey commented on tim devabey's blog post Is Your School District Hoarding Cash?"Ken Harper,
I have some top-secret info to send you. It didn't go through on your old email address. I guess it would be secure to post it on RPOL since no one will see it anyway. What do you think?
Regards, Tim "
J posted a status"A code enforcement guy gave me a form telling me to do what a neighbor wanted. Cost me $3000 before I realized it was a bogus code. Now what"
"I noticed this problem when I moved here eleven years ago. Then Council President Joe Yorke asked PennDot to monitor the situation, but the best they could offer were the words "STOP" painted in the street and warning signs…"
tim devabey commented on RidleyParkOnline's blog post Miccarelli withdraws from Pennsylvania primary - not seeking re-election"Mary Hopper is running on the Republican Party ticket to fill our State Representative seat vacated by Nick Miccarelli. I have received several campaign fliers from the State Republican Party in Harrisburg bragging that Mary…"
tim devabey commented on tim devabey's blog post Does it matter how I vote? I think so!"Pennsylvania Taxpayers Cyber Coalition
There is more than enough stupidity to go around on both major party candidates....
Delaware County Senator Tom McGarrigle is now echoing State Representative hopeful Mary Hopper in stating their position to…"
tim devabey posted a blog postDoes it matter how I vote? I think so!
https://www.protectmainstreetpa.org/the-vote.html?fbclid=IwAR0d0dOk_9essnMttlMs8MLpbGVOxOxl2-VK5oHR9xoV7w3SMqaS0dT78N0If you want to completely eliminate school property taxes then you are urged to vote for the PRO 76 Candidates indicated below. Take notice none of the candidates have political party labels. That's because the issue of school property taxation is…See More
tim devabey replied to tim devabey's discussion BOROUGH TALL TREES DISAPPEARING"Greg, Do you mean that you "assume" the public property was sold off?"
"I I think most people would assume they were part of the tree removal deal. "
tim devabey replied to tim devabey's discussion BOROUGH TALL TREES DISAPPEARING"Greg, How about an answer to the question "who benefitted from the more than a dozen mature trees harvested from Eastlake Park a few years ago?""
tim devabey commented on RidleyParkOnline's blog post Ridley Park Real Estate Home Values"August 18, 2018...Just looking through the RPOL "archives." Found this interesting article on RP property values. Do you know Delco is currently re-assessing all of the properties in Delaware County, and the project is…"
"When I moved into the borough ten years ago, firewood, from fallen trees, was readily available at the highway dept. parking lot. Why not anymore?"
Beckanna757 posted a discussionHome Cleaning & Maid Service accepting New Clients
Horizon Home Cleaning, based in Delaware County, is accepting new clients! We are an outstanding home cleaning service and offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Visit our website to book online in 60 seconds! Or you can text or call 484-441-3024A discount will be given to members of Ridley Park OnlineFound our website here: www.horizonhomecleaningservices.comThank you!See More
Kenneth Harper commented on tim devabey's blog post Is Your School District Hoarding Cash?"Tim,
School districts need to have some funds set aside. I am not saying it needs to be a hoard of cash."
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Traffic Lights
Posted by John Graf on May 2, 2019 at 11:56am 1 Comment 0 Likes
Does anyone know why the lights at Dupont and Swarthmore and Hetzel and Chester Pike are now on timers?
They used to be trip lights and there were no problems. Why the change?
Does it matter how I vote? I think so!
Posted by tim devabey on October 13, 2018 at 3:15pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
If you want to completely eliminate school property taxes then you are urged to vote for the PRO 76 Candidates indicated below. Take notice none of the candidates have political party labels. That's because…
Continue Is Your School District Hoarding Cash?
Posted by tim devabey on July 16, 2018 at 2:29pm 4 Comments 2 Likes
Does your School District maintain a "slush fund" in addition to operating expenses?
Can anyone recommend a HS math tutor for the summer?
Posted by Inna Leonov-Kenny on June 12, 2018 at 1:25pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
Hi guys! My friend, who lives near Leedom elementary, has a son who is going into 10th grade, and would appreciate some extra math help over the summer. Any suggestions? Thank you in advance!
Inna
Parking lot in RP Business district is posted
Posted by Kenneth Harper on June 1, 2018 at 10:08am 0 Comments 0 Likes
The parking lot on the corner of Swarthmore ave. & Hinckley Ave is now posted. This parking lot is private parking for tenants of Center Park Apartments & office tenants & their clients using the Harper Building. Illegal parked cars will be towed. The lot is posted with signs.
Ridley Park Air Quality Monitoring
Posted by Howard McCoy on April 23, 2018 at 4:00pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
We’re attuned to hearing stories about polluted water, land, and air when someone sounds the alarm about visible pollution we can see with our naked eyes. Like smog, an oil spill, or smoke from a fire when we see it we know it there. For others, it's more dramatic and visual pollution isn't always needed for a harmful to health reaction. Insidious pollutants and unseen…
Miccarelli withdraws from Pennsylvania primary - not seeking re-election
Posted by RidleyParkOnline on April 18, 2018 at 9:29am 7 Comments 1 Like
Five-term incumbent State Rep. Nick Miccarelli, R-162 of Ridley Park announced he is withdrawing from the Pennsylvania primary race and not seeking re-election to the House. (see full story)
“After much personal reflection and consultation with my family, staff and legislative colleagues, I have decided today to remove my name from the ballot for re-election to the…
ContinueThank You Voters of Ridley Park
Posted by Michael S. Taddei on November 9, 2017 at 11:30am 0 Comments 1 Like
Thank you to everyone that came out to vote in the election on Tuesday. What started out as a beautiful fall day in our borough turned to truly nasty weather by the time the polls closed. (Special thanks to my sister, shown below, who braved the worst of the weather with me.)
While the result wasn't a win myself or most of democrat team, I am deeply grateful to each of the 950 people that voted for me. I wish my opponent, Jim Glenn, great success in his new role on council. I…
Continue2017 Ridley Park General Election Results
Posted by RidleyParkOnline on November 8, 2017 at 7:00am 4 Comments 0 Likes
| Tax Collector 4 Year Term | Ridley Park Borough | ||
| Democrat | A22 | NO CANDIDATE | |
| Republican | B22 | Richard SNYDER… | |
Ridley Park Residents Petition State Representative and County Sheriff for Explanations
Posted by Parkergirl on November 5, 2017 at 12:00pm 4 Comments 2 Likes
On Friday, November 3rd, a political attack ad was sent to residents of Ridley Park Borough accusing candidate Dane Collins of being an “Alt-Right Republican.” This attack included pictures of the candidates young daughter in multiple locations.
We are calling for an immediate explanation of this unfortunate decision by PA State Representative Nick Miccarelli (162nd Legislative District) and Sheriff Mary McFall Hopper (Delaware County, PA). In addition to her role as Sheriff,…
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