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🌱 How Ridley Park’s marina became a go-to waterfront dining spot
Make time for 25th Anniversary of 911 on the Ridley Park Patch calendar

Good morning Ridley Park! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Ridley Park's marina became a go-to waterfront dining spot
Also on today's calendar: 25th Anniversary of 911 and 10 more events.
Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 84 and low of 66 degrees.
- Wednesday: Very warm with periods of sun, temps: high: 88, low: 70. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: A t-storm possible; very warm, with a high of 86 and low of 68 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Inside Stinger's Waterfront, Ridley Park's Marina Restaurant on Darby Creek (delco.today) — Ridley Park diners can enjoy waterfront views close to home at Stinger's Waterfront, the marina restaurant at Ridley Township Municipal Marina on Darby Creek. The piece traces how the township redeveloped the old Morrow's Marina, then partnered with local restaurateurs to create a seafood-focused spot that draws praise for its portions, views, and family-friendly atmosphere, despite occasional parking and comfort complaints.
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📸 Around Ridley Park
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Ridley Park
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★ Featured events ★
- 25th Anniversary of 911 →
4955 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square
8:00 am
Friday September 11
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Other local events
- Core Fusion with Dania Green
Matchbox Tarble Commons Upper Level
7:30 am - Exhibit: The Hidden World of Fungi
McCabe Library Ad Hoc Exhibit 1
10:00 am - Pilates with Cathy Raymond
Matchbox Tarble Commons Upper Level
12:00 pm - Arabic Language Table
Dining Center 208 - Martin Low '40 Dining Room
12:30 pm - German Studies Language Table
Dining Center 207 - Lewis H. Lazarus '78 Dining Room
12:30 pm - Tax Collector Office Hours →
Borough Hall- second floor, 105 E Ward St, Ridley Park
5:00 pm - Interboro Field Hockey Fundraiser
Glenolden Library
6:00 pm - Bingo Meeting →
Borough Hall-Community Room, 105 E Ward St, Ridley Park
10:30 am - Recreation Board Meeting →
Borough Hall-Community Room, 105 E Ward St, Ridley Park
7:00 pm - Ridley Park Library Shredding Fundraiser →
Ridley Park Maintenance Garage, 200 W Ridley Ave, Ridley Park
9:00 am - Tax Collector Office Hours →
Borough Hall- second floor, 105 E Ward St, Ridley Park
10:00 am - Bingo →
Borough Hall-Community Room, 105 E Ward St, Ridley Park
5:00 pm
Wednesday September 9
Thursday September 10
Saturday September 12
Monday September 14
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- All clear after manhunt prompts lockdown at Villanova University in Pennsylvania. Suspect in custody.
6:44PM on Sep 6: Reports indicate the lockdown has been lifted. The suspect is reportedly in custody. There is no indication of any active threat. No… (Nextdoor )
- Servpro posted a job opening for Cleaning Technician in Folsom. Apply here.
- Trinity Health posted a job opening for Medical Receptionist - Cardiology in Darby. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ridley Park here.
🗞 Nearby News
Prospect Park
- Police courtesy rides under scrutiny following Aldan police-involved fatal shooting (delcotimes.com)
Swarthmore
- 10 former Phillips Academy athletes on college rosters for week ending Sept. 6 (northbostonnews.com)
Chester
- Widening 'the Pike' (newtownsquaremag.com)
- September 7 - Weekly PA Environment Digest Now Available (blogspot.com)
- Delaware County restaurant inspections: Restaurant ordered closed, then OK'd to open next day (delcotimes.com)
Ok Ridley Park! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: She had mittens! (Thank you April M. for sending it in!)
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