Located in Smedley Park, today we are taking a look at the Paper Mill Rd Trolley Stop. Paper Mill Rd is a local stop on the SEPTA Route 101 Trolley line running from the 69th Street Terminal out to State Street in Media.  It has frequent service 7 days a week and multiple stops throughout its line.  The Paper Mill Rd stop is located in Smedley Park adjacent to the I476/ Blue Route Corridor.  The stop is just one block north of Baltimore Pike at this point and Paper Mill Rd is the first intersection east of the Blue Route.     Smedley Park is a Delaware County Park that was named after the founder of the County's Parks & Recreation Board: Samuel L Smedley.  The park contains approximately 120 acres of land and is located just north of Baltimore Pike and runs under the Blue Route.  The pa... 06/22/2009

Hello Everyone; I would like to introduce myself. My name is Jeff Dugan, I am 45 years old and new to Real Estate. I have been a plumber of the last 27 years, last 15 years a Union Plumber out of Philadelphia local 690. I have always want to Real Estate . I am married 18 years and have 2 children 17 and 15. As my kids where growing up I coached baseball, softball, basketball and was involved with starting youth groups for loacal kids. My children have grown and I thought to myself it's time for me to take the steps and do what I always wanted to do. I have always tried my best at everything I i wanted to do. I have had my share of ups and downs . The ups and downs in life i look at learning experinces in order to suceed in life. I am taking the steps now to learn and grow as a Agent. I ... 06/17/2009

Spring is on its way and now is the time to plan and prepare for the new season! Whether it is for your garden, yard, or another property, there are many resources at your fingertips in Delaware County PA.  If you are considering a sale of your property this year, preparation of the exterior space is an incredibly important but often overlooked step in getting your home ready to place on the market. The Delaware County Penn State Cooperative Extension offers many resources at no or minimal cost.  The extension office is located off Paper Mill Road just east of the Blue Route at the Baltimore Pike exit in Springfield.  The main office is in the original Lewis House but there is also an adjacent newer Environmental Center to the left of the parking lot. The Delaware County office has adap... 02/18/2009

Following the eternal quest to answer the question "What's there?", I have found many of the questions have centered around the various transit stops throughout the area. People are interested in mass transit but aren't ready to commit until they have a better understanding of the areas and "What's there". Toward that end, over the next few months, I will periodically add videos to the site both to document the various stops and provide you with some additional information on the surrounding areas. In due course, I should be able to cover all the various rail lines that continue through the county into Philadelphia. I will also cover the adjacent areas in Montgomery County and New Castle County, DE. Hopefully, this will provide you with a better feel for the options available as you loo... 01/10/2009

"Don't Let Your Dryer Start a Fire, Keep Your Home Safe & Sound" are part of Dryer Vent Wizard's ongoing campaign promoting dryer vent safety & fire protection   Philadelphia, PA -- According to the US Fire Administration, dryer fires account for an average of $15,000 dryer fires annually.  Chris Zoto, owner of Dryer Vent Wizard of Pensylvania said, "Failure to properly maintain dryer vents is a major contributor to clothes dryer fires."  Chris is franchise owner/operator of Dryer Vent Wizard (DVW), Dry Clothes, Safe Homes, serving Philadelphia, Bucks, Montgomery, Lehigh and neighboring counties.   In support of the NFPA and with October being fire prevention month, Dryer Vent Wizard is providing advice to consumers to minimize the risk of dryer fires.  They advise consumers to be sure ... 10/19/2008

One concept I have continually confided in is work ethic. Hard work serves as the essence for personal prosperity - a dream that will be attained working at Century 21 Absolute. It is within this notion that has led me to where I am today, and will guide me to my accomplished future.I am privileged to affiliate with remarkable individuals of the company with the intent of learning as well as serving as an inspiration to others. I have been a resident of Springfield, Delaware County for over 9 years, and I am knowledgeable about the surrounding communities.Buying or selling a home is an exhilarating and devoted matter, and occasionally it can be exceedingly overwhelming. Assisting others in real estate is the reason why I am in the business. I will provide you with financial information ... 09/19/2008

It really is amazing what it out there, just beyond your own back yard.Today, my wife, Cecile, and I joined a friend of ours, Jeff, on a hike with the Sierra Club. We met at Smedley Park, a county park in Springfield, Delaware County, right off of Baltimore Pike between Interstate 476 (the Blue Route) and the Springfield Mall.  There were about 20 in our group, ranging in age from 27 to probably 85.Cecile and I have been to the park numerous times in the past.  Usually hiking the same set of trails that run underneath the interstate and along the trolley tracks towards Media.  But today we headed east along a trail that we did not even know existed.  We were told by the hike leader that the land is owned by Swarthmore College, and leased to the county.  It contains some of the oldest tr... 03/23/2008