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  • What will Media look like in 2035? | Inquirer Greater Media

    What will Media look like in 2035? | Inquirer Greater Media

    Hi, Greater Media! 👋

    Wonder what Media might look like in a decade? A new comprehensive plan lays out goals for the borough through 2035. Also this week, filming for the second season of Task — which just scored a handful of Emmy nods — gets underway, local coaches and players reflect on the significance of seeing Auston Trusty play in the World Cup, plus we round up area farmers markets to check out this season.

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    Media’s new comprehensive plan plots the next decade

    Media recently adopted a comprehensive plan that looks ahead to 2035. Alejandro A. Alvarez / Staff Photographer

    Media has adopted a new comprehensive plan designed to help shape the next decade of local land use, housing, economic development, traffic planning, and environmental decision making.

    Based on feedback from several hundred residents, “Media 2035” reflects the community’s desire to protect the borough’s “small-town feel” as well as concerns about housing affordability, parking, and traffic.

    The Inquirer’s Denali Sagner delves into the four key takeaways intended to preserve the character of “Everybody’s Hometown.”

    💡 Community News

    • Good news for Task fans: The Delco-set HBO drama was scheduled to begin filming Season 2 this week, with shots planned around Manayunk. The filming comes around the same time the show and members of its cast scored a combined six Emmy Award nominations, including Mark Ruffalo’s “lead actor” nod.
    • Team USA’s World Cup hopes may have come to an end Monday night, but seeing Media native Auston Trusty on the field throughout this year’s tournament has meant a lot to those who played with or coached him back in the day. The Inquirer’s Alex Coffey spoke with some of them about how surreal it was to see Trusty compete on the global stage.
    • Heads up for drivers: A six-month Aqua Pennsylvania utility project is slated to get underway Monday on Providence Road in Nether Providence Township. Through the end of the year, expect weekday road closures from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. between West Rose Valley Road and Providence Road’s intersection with Chester Road. Work will also take place on Leslie Lane. Other roadwork includes lane closures on Route 1 between Pennell and Middletown Roads in Middletown Township for resurfacing. Work is slated to start today and continue through next Friday, taking place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. on weekdays.
    • Delaware County is investigating a hack of its network last month that resulted in service disruptions. Here’s what we know.
    • A new “outdoor lifestyle store” is opening in Media, taking over the space formerly occupied by Homesewn, which recently moved two blocks. Media Mercantile is targeting a late summer opening at 21 E. State St.
    • The pool at Timberwyck Swim Club in Upper Providence Township has reopened after undergoing an extensive renovation.
    • Middletown Township buried a time capsule last week to capture a snapshot of what the community looks like in 2026. It includes documents, photos, and memorabilia and is slated to be opened in 2061, when the township will mark its 375th anniversary.

    đŸ« Schools Briefing

    • Rose Tree Media School District will present plans for its proposed K-1 Early Learning Center at the Middletown Township planning commission meeting Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at Penn State Brandywine’s student union building to accommodate an anticipated increase in attendees.

    đŸœïž On our Plate

    🎳 Things to Do

    đŸŽ¶ Rose Tree Summer Festival: The upcoming lineup features performances from local eight-piece band Four Lean Hounds tonight, Carlos Santana-inspired outfit Rumbaile tomorrow, Taylor Swift tribute Jexxa and the Antiheroes on Saturday, and event band Chico’s Vibe on Sunday. On Wednesday, Bon Jovi tribute Bad Medicine will take the stage. ⏰ Thursday, July 9-Wednesday, July 15, 7:30 p.m. đŸ’” Free 📍 Rose Tree Park, Media

    🍿 Movie Night: This month’s featured film is the Nicholas Cage classic National Treasure. ⏰ Friday, July 10, 8 p.m. đŸ’” Free 📍 Media Borough Hall lawn

    đŸ« Blueberry Festival: Pick your own fruit, try your hand at a pie-eating contest, and get your face painted at this annual event. ⏰ Saturday, July 11, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. (Rain date: July 12) đŸ’” Pay as you go 📍 Linvilla Orchards, Media

    🐉 Dragons Love Tacos: This kid-friendly show, adapted from the picture book of the same name, explores what dragons do and don’t like to eat. ⏰ Saturdays and Sundays, July 11-19, 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. đŸ’” $13.50-$18.50 📍 PCS Theater, Swarthmore

    đŸŽ” Tribute to Fleetwood Mac: The Listeso String Quartet will perform some of the band’s greatest hits. ⏰ Saturday, July 11, 8:45 p.m. đŸ’” $42-$76 📍 The Media Theatre

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  • 5 area Fourth of July events | Inquirer Greater Media

    5 area Fourth of July events | Inquirer Greater Media

    Hi, Greater Media! 👋

    Communities throughout the region are pulling out the stops to mark the nation’s 250th anniversary this weekend. We’ve rounded up spots to catch the festivities. Also this week, the so-called Swarthmore 9 pleaded no-contest to noise violations, a local woman has been charged with the years-old execution-style killing of her parents, plus the battle over an area liquid natural gas facility continues.

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    Five Fourth of July events to check out in and around Media

    Media is celebrating the Fourth of July with festivities at Barrall Field.Jenn Metzger/Media Borough

    Celebrate the nation’s Semiquincentennial at one of these festive events, which are replete with parades, games, food, and music.

    • Lion’s Club Independence Eve 2.5-Mile Walk and 8K Run: Celebrate the holiday by hitting the pavement for a 2.5-mile walk or an 8K run. The run/walk may be postponed to Sunday in the event of extreme heat. ⏰ Friday, July 3, 7-8:30 p.m. đŸ’” $32.80 📍 Swarthmore town center
    • Swarthmore Fourth of July Festivities, SRA Bike Races, and Parade: The day kicks off with a bike race, followed by a children’s parade and then the community parade, with other activities to follow. ⏰ Saturday, July 4, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. đŸ’” Free 📍 Swarthmore town center
    • Media Borough Fourth of July Celebration: There will be yard games, live music, food, and kids’ activities like water slides and face painting, in addition to a bike decorating contest. ⏰ Saturday, July 4, 10 a.m.-noon đŸ’” Free 📍 Barrall Field, Media
    • Rose Valley Borough Fourth of July Parade: The annual parade, complete with decorated bikes and wagons, will start at the Moylan-Rose Valley SEPTA station and end at Rose Valley Swimming Pool, where there will be a flag raising ceremony. ⏰ Saturday, July 4, 2 p.m. đŸ’” Free 📍 Moylan-Rose Valley SEPTA station and Rose Valley Swimming Pool
    • America’s 250th Birthday Celebration: To mark the Semiquincentennial, Upper Providence Township is hosting a Fourth of July event complete with games, contests, music, and food trucks. RSVPs are encouraged. ⏰ Saturday, July 4, 1-4 p.m. đŸ’” Free 📍 Rose Tree Park, Media

    🎇 See more area festivities here.

    đŸ‡ș🇾 Looking for other ways to celebrate the Semiquincentennial? Here’s what Delaware County has in store.

    💡 Community News

    • The so-called Swarthmore 9, a group of protestors charged with trespassing after refusing to leave a pro-Palestinian encampment at Swarthmore College last year, entered no-contest pleas on Monday to summary noise-violation offenses. As part of the deal, they’ll each undertake community service.
    • Last week, 33-year-old Michelle Zajko was charged with the first-degree murder of her parents, who the Delaware County district attorney says she killed execution-style inside their Chester Heights home in December 2022. Zajko, a member of the cultlike Zizians, has been a person of interest in the case for years, but maintains her innocence. The DA doesn’t believe she acted alone and is continuing to investigate. The Inquirer’s Vinny Vella explains how new information led to the charges.
    • A pair of environmental groups are readying to oppose a planned liquefied natural gas export facility in Eddystone. Local communities, including Media and Swarthmore, have stated their opposition to the nearby terminal.
    • Pepper Lee Boutique and Gina the Jewelry Lady are reopening today at their new storefront at 1176 N. Middletown Rd. in Edgmont Township, above the Country Deli. The boutique will be hosting a grand reopening celebration today from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pepper Lee will be open Wednesdays to Sundays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Gina the Jewelry Lady will operate Thursdays to Sundays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
    • The Delaware County Health Department identified this year’s first pool of mosquitoes positive for West Nile virus. The pool was tested on June 16 at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Collingdale. No infections among people have been reported. The department suggests taking steps to reduce the spread of mosquito-borne illnesses by eliminating standing water, using appropriate repellents, and wearing protective clothing.

    đŸœïž On our Plate

    • Miller’s Ale House has closed its Springfield location at 18 Baltimore Pike, but continues to operate an outpost at 1119 W. Baltimore Pike at the Promenade at Granite Run.

    🎳 Things to Do

    đŸŽ¶ Rose Tree Summer Concert Festival: Tonight, Big Band from the Valley takes the stage, followed by Steve Pullara and His Cool Beans Band, which is performing a morning show tomorrow, and Smoke’s Ebonys and Raising Kane Band on Saturday. On Wednesday, Jimmy and the Parrots will perform, sampling from Jimmy Buffett, The Beach Boys, and Bob Marley, among others. There’s no show on July 4. ⏰ Thursday, July 2-Wednesday, July 8, 7:30 p.m., except July 3, which is at 10 a.m. đŸ’” Free 📍 Rose Tree Park, Media

    🍿 Family Movie and Craft: Catch a screening of Moana and make a tiki-themed craft. ⏰ Friday, July 3, 10:15 a.m.-noon đŸ’” Free 📍 Media-Upper Providence Free Library, Media

    🩋 Nature at Night: Pollinators: Learn about native pollinators at this after-hours event. ⏰ Tuesday, July 7, 6-7:30 p.m. đŸ’” Free 📍 Tyler Arboretum, Media

    🏡 On the Market

    A Springton Reservoir home with a pool and spa

    The home is located near Springton Reservoir in Upper Providence Township.Courtesy of Meghan Chorin/Compass RE

    Located near Springton Reservoir in Upper Providence Township, this home can accommodate multi-generational living thanks to a two-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bathroom main floor suite with its own kitchen. The rest of the main floor has living and dining rooms, a family room with a brick fireplace, and an updated kitchen with marble countertops and an island with a beverage refrigerator. There are three bedrooms upstairs, including a primary suite with a walk-in closet and dressing room. Out back, a deck overlooks a heated pool and spa. There’s an open house Sunday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

    See more photos of the property here.

    Price: $1.395M | Size: 5,356 SF | Acreage: 0.8

    📈 Greater Media market report

    Media

    • Median listing price: $812,500 (up $62,500 from April) 📈
    • Median sold price: $713,800 (up $238,800 from April) 📈
    • Median days on the market: 24 (up three days from April) 📈

    Swarthmore

    • Median listing price: $425,000 (up $55,100 from April) 📈
    • Median sold price: $370,000 (same as April)
    • Median days on the market: 37 (up nine days from April) 📈

    Wallingford

    • Median listing price: $425,000 (down $202,500 from April) 📉
    • Median sold price: $448,000 (same as April)
    • Median days on the market: 27 (up six days from April) 📈

    This Greater Media market report is published on a monthly basis. Above is data for May from realtor.com.

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  • Media’s homegrown World Cup star | Inquirer Greater Media

    Media’s homegrown World Cup star | Inquirer Greater Media

    Hi, Greater Media! 👋

    Delaware County-born Auston Trusty is living it up on the U.S. Men’s National Team. Ahead of the World Cup match against Turkey tonight, learn more about the Media native’s local soccer roots. Also this week, a judge denied a motion to dismiss trespassing charges against the so-called Swarthmore 9, measles was detected in area wastewater samples, plus the county announced its cooling center locations amid summer heat.

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    ‘It’s just all meant to be’

    Media’s Auston Trusty (right) embraces Wayne’s Matt Freese after the U.S.’ win over Australia on Friday.Manu Fernandez

    Delco is on the international stage, thanks to some homegrown soccer talent.

    USMNT’s Auston Trusty was born in Media and played with the Nether United Soccer Club in Wallingford in his youth. He attended Penncrest High School, trained at the Philadelphia Union’s youth academy, and began his pro career with the Union.

    “When you’re a little kid, dreaming about the stadiums you play in and the atmospheres and everything involved, to play in a home turf World Cup, get minutes, it’s a dream come true,” the 27-year-old said after Friday’s shutout.

    Read Inquirer reporter Jonathan Tannenwald‘s dispatch to learn how Trusty and a fellow “Delco-head,” Wayne-born Matt Freese, are helping the USMNT make World Cup history.

    âšœ Plus: See Trusty’s sweet tribute to his local upbringing and career journey on Instagram.

    💡 Community News

    • A Delco judge on Monday denied a motion to dismiss trespassing charges filed against nine people for refusing to leave a pro-Palestinian encampment on Swarthmore College’s campus last spring. The decision sets the stage for the so-called Swarthmore 9 to face trial next week.
    • Main Line Health and UnitedHealthcare reached an “agreement in principle” on a new contract, Main Line Health said Wednesday. Their current contract was set to expire Tuesday, potentially disrupting service for 32,000 people who rely on the health system’s doctors and have insurance through United. Main Line Health owns Riddle Hospital in Middletown Township.
    • Measles was detected in wastewater samples taken in Delaware County on two days earlier this month, health officials said last week, though no one in the county had been officially diagnosed with the disease. Health reporter Aubrey Whelan has more.
    • Middletown Township’s manager, John McMullan, is leaving at the end of August for a new position with another municipality. McMullan shared the news at last week’s council meeting.
    • Roland Walter Bailey, a 64-year-old Media man, has been charged with possession and distribution of child sexual abuse material and is scheduled for a preliminary hearing today. (Daily Times)
    • The county announced its 2026 heat plan to bring relief to residents during periods of extreme heat. As part of the plan, 30 cooling centers will be open across Delco, including at the Swarthmore Public Library and at Helen Kate Furness Free Library in Wallingford.
    • Springfield Mall’s valuation continues to drop and had an appraisal value of $30 million recently, down 73% from when owners PREIT and Simon Property Group took out a loan for it in 2015. At the time, the mall was valued at $112 million. (Bisnow)

    đŸœïž On our Plate

    • It’s not hard to find a quality hoagie in Delaware County. Delco.Today rounded up nine sandwich shops worth traveling for in the region, including A Cut Above Deli in Newtown Square and Boccella’s Deli in Havertown.

    🎳 Things to Do

    đŸŽ¶ Rose Tree Summer Concert Festival: The upcoming lineup features performances from Doobie Brothers tribute band Minute by Minute tonight, blues band Three Fourteen tomorrow, ‘80s tribute band Class of ‘84 on Saturday, and the Blackbird Society Orchestra on Sunday. Next Wednesday, the Chester County Concert Band takes the stage. ⏰ Thursday, June 25-Wednesday, July 1, 7:30 p.m. đŸ’” Free 📍 Rose Tree Park, Media

    đŸŽ„ Death on the Brandywine: Catch a screening of this political murder mystery set in the Brandywine Valley. ⏰ Friday, June 26, 8-10 p.m. đŸ’” $19.50 📍 The Media Theatre

    đŸ‡ș🇾 A Celebration of Patriotic Sports Movies: Radio personalities Ray Didinger and Glen Macnow are teaming up to host this event looking at iconic U.S. sports movies. ⏰ Saturday, June 27, 7:30 p.m. đŸ’” $39 📍 PCS Theater, Swarthmore

    ✹ Nature at Night: Learn about fireflies while exploring the arboretum after dark. ⏰ Tuesday, June 30, 8-9:30 p.m. đŸ’” $10-$25 📍 Tyler Arboretum, Media

    🎂 Swarthmore’s 250th Birthday: The library is throwing a birthday party party in the lead up to the nation’s 250th birthday. ⏰ Wednesday, July 1, 2-4 p.m. đŸ’” Free 📍 Swarthmore Public Library

    🏡 On the Market

    An updated three-bedroom Colonial in Swarthmore

    The home has undergone a number of updates, inside and out.Courtesy of Brian Tuner/Coldwell Banker Realty

    Located less than a mile from the Swarthmore town center, this 1950 Colonial has been extensively updated for modern living. The home features a living room with a fireplace, a three-season room, and an eat-in kitchen with white cabinetry and stainless steel appliances. There are three bedrooms upstairs, including a primary suite and a bonus room. In addition to interior renovations, the home’s systems have also been updated, as have the roof and windows.

    See more photos of the home here.

    Price: $850,000 | Size: 2,262 SF | Acreage: 0.24

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  • Media is home to this iconic dish | Inquirer Greater Media

    Media is home to this iconic dish | Inquirer Greater Media

    Hi, Greater Media! 👋

    Media is home to one of the most iconic dishes in the region, according to our food reporters. Here’s what makes the cut. Also this week, we investigate the Springfield High School alum accused of defrauding investors in his local startup, a Media restaurant was damaged in a fire, plus we peek inside a 19th-century farmhouse.

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    Media is home to some of the region’s most iconic dishes

    Santucci’s is known for its “upside-down” square pies. Tim Tail / Staff Photographer

    Last week, The Inquirer dropped its list of the 76 most iconic dishes in the region, and there are several local ties.

    Ranking at No. 61 is Santucci’s upside-down pizza, a pie so distinctive reporter Michael Klein said it helps give the region its own pizza identity. You can snag your own slice of the square pie with its sauce on the top at the outpost on East Baltimore Avenue in Media.

    It’s followed at No. 60 by the junior hot fudge sundae at Franklin Fountain. While not in the area, the Old City Philadelphia staple is owned by Media natives and brothers Ryan and Eric Berley, according to reporter Beatrice Forman. Don’t miss the sundae served with a single scoop of ice cream topped with whipped cream, hot fudge, and a cherry.

    And clocking in at No. 11 is none other than a Wawa shorti. Sure, you can find it at any Wawa, but given the company is rooted here, we’ll claim this one, too.

    Check out the full list here. But be warned: You’ll be hungry after you finish reading it.

    💡 Community News

    • A Springfield High School alum who founded a West Chester tech startup is facing accusations of fraud, including misspending funds on Philadelphia sports stadium advertising deals and pocketing millions to pay for an extravagant lifestyle. Inquirer reporter Max Marin delves into how LifeBrand went from a $137 million valuation to being sold for pennies on the dollar.
    • PennDot released a draft of its Planning and Environmental Linkages study for its Routes 352 and 1 improvements project in Middletown Township. The goal of the project is to reduce congestion at the cloverleaf intersection and improve safety in the area. Community members can provide feedback and comments on the plans through July 17.
    • A 19th-century farmhouse-style Springfield home is The Inquirer’s “House of the Week.” The five-bedroom home is a seven-minute drive to Media and is on the market for $475,000. Take a peek inside.
    • A black bear was spotted in Media last week, marking the latest such sighting in the region. (6abc)
    • A movie paying homage to Delaware County is being released on DVD next week. Delco: The Movie premiered at the Media Theatre last January. The independent film follows three teens circa 2004 spending a day living “the Delco way.”

    đŸœïž On our Plate

    • Peking Media Restaurant has been closed since Friday after a fire broke out in the 6 W. State St. eatery’s kitchen. It’s unclear what started the fire or when the restaurant will reopen. (Daily Times)

    🎳 Things to Do

    đŸŽ¶ Rose Tree Summer Concert Festival: The upcoming lineup features performances from the Fabulous Greaseband tonight, Philly Gumbo tomorrow, the Rose Tree Pops on Saturday, and the Jersey Beach Boys on Sunday. ⏰ Thursday, June 18-Wednesday, June 24, 7:30 p.m. đŸ’” Free 📍 Rose Tree Park, Media

    đŸŽ” Amped Up Outdoor Concert: Hear local ukulele orchestra Swukestra perform. ⏰ Thursday, June 18, 6-8 p.m. đŸ’” Free 📍 Swarthmore amphitheater

    đŸ—“ïž Juneteenth Celebration: Now in its fifth year, the county’s annual event will feature food trucks, vendors, performances, and student artwork. ⏰ Friday, June 19, 4-7 p.m. đŸ’” Free 📍 Rose Tree Park, Media

    🍔 Food Truck Frenzy: About two dozen food trucks will be at Linvilla Orchards over the course of two days, dishing up everything from burgers and barbecue to waffles and water ice. ⏰ Saturday, June 20 and Sunday, June 21, 11 a.m-5 p.m. đŸ’” Pay as you go 📍 Linvilla Orchards, Media

    đŸȘ¶ Meet a Bird of Prey: Kids ages 6 and up can get up close to a hawk at this educational Audubon Society event. ⏰ Tuesday, June 23, 3-3:45 p.m. đŸ’” Free 📍 Swarthmore Public Library

    🏡 On the Market

    A Rose Valley home with a massive 19th century barn

    The property includes a 21st-century home and a 19th-century bridge barn.Brenden Steiner | Courtesy of J. Scott Laughlin/Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

    Situated on private lane in Rose Valley, this nearly one-acre property has a decidedly unique feature: a four-story bridge barn that dates back to 1872. The giant space, which could be converted into many uses, includes original stalls on the ground level, in addition to 2,700 square feet of storage space and a two-bedroom apartment. A new home was built on the property in 2003, in part of another barn’s ruins. It has three bedrooms, a three-season room, and a deck built within part of the original stone that looks out on the grounds.

    See more photos of the property here.

    Price: $1,279,900 | Size: 2,824 SF | Acreage: 0.99

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  • Swarthmore 9 ask DA to drop ‘absurd’ charges | Inquirer Greater Media

    Swarthmore 9 ask DA to drop ‘absurd’ charges | Inquirer Greater Media

    Hi, Greater Media! 👋

    A group of pro-Palestinian protesters arrested at Swarthmore College last year asked the Delaware County district attorney to drop the “absurd” trespassing charges this week. Here’s what to know ahead of the potential trial. In other local news, fans of HBO’s Task can buy items used on the show, an area medical logistics company is shutting down, plus additional teacher layoffs could hit Wallingford-Swarthmore School District.

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    Delco DA moving ahead with ‘Swarthmore 9’ trespassing charges

    Swarthmore College student Jace Boland, one of nine protesters facing charges, speaks at a news conference Tuesday outside the Delaware County Courthouse. Alejandro A. Alvarez / Staff Photographer

    The Delaware County district attorney plans to maintain charges brought against nine pro-Palestinian protesters arrested last spring on Swarthmore College’s campus.

    The protesters, mostly unaffiliated with the school save for a current and former student, called the charges “absurd” at a press conference earlier this week, asking the DA to drop the charges.

    District Attorney Tanner Rouse said the group had been offered the chance to plead to a lesser, summary offense, which they refused.

    A lawyer for the protesters has filed for a motion to dismiss, which will be argued on June 22, ahead of what could be their trial if it moves forward.

    The Inquirer’s Vinny Vella explains why the DA pressed charges and why the protesters didn’t agree to a plea.

    💡 Community News

    • Fans of the Delaware County-set HBO crime drama Task can now own a small piece of the show thanks to Thrift & Thrive. The Drexel Hill shop, previously known as Nana’s Attic, received a truckload of items last week including furniture and apparel used on set.
    • Upper Providence Township-based healthcare and life sciences on-demand delivery company American Expediting Logistics is laying off all 86 of its employees after ceasing operations last week. The company cited reduced spending in the industry and “ongoing pressures across the transportation sector.”
    • Swarthmore is hiring for an assistant borough manager. It also continues hiring a full-time manager after the previous one was terminated in March.
    • Some 32,000 Main Line Health patients insured by UnitedHealthcare could face service interruptions and providers going out of network if the insurer and the health system, which owns Riddle Hospital in Middletown Township, don’t reach a deal by June 30. The two organizations are currently in negotiations.
    • Delaware County launched a new mobile health initiative last week known as Wellness on Wheels. The 33-foot-long RV will offer healthcare services such as vaccines, blood pressure readings, and prostate cancer screenings at county health events. Organizations will also be able to request it for other community events.
    • Heads up for drivers: Aqua Pennsylvania is scheduled to begin monthslong construction on a $1.2 million water main project Tuesday on North Orange Street between Kirk Lane and West 5th Street in Media and Upper Providence Township. Work will take place weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with the project slated for completion in November.
    • Speaking of road closures, the Media 5 Mile Race returns tomorrow and will cause closures on impacted roads from about 4 to 9 p.m., including parking restrictions. The sold-out race kicks off at 7 p.m.
    • Sunday is the last day for Pepper Lee Boutique and Gina the Jewelry Lady at their Glen Mills location at 818 Baltimore Pike. The stores will reopen above the Country Deli at 1176 N. Middletown Rd. in Media on July 2.

    đŸ« Schools Briefing

    • Wallingford-Swarthmore School District is weighing additional layoffs amid its budget crunch, in addition to reevaluating class sizes, Superintendent Russell Johnston said Tuesday at a school board finance committee meeting. The Inquirer’s Maddie Hanna has the latest on WSSD’s financial woes.
    • Also in WSSD, tomorrow is the last day of school. There’s an eighth-grade bridge crossing this morning and a school board meeting Monday evening. See the district’s full calendar here.
    • In Rose Tree Media School District, today is the last day of afternoon kindergarten for Media Elementary. It’s also the eighth-grade recognition ceremony at Springton Lake. Tomorrow is the last day of school, when there will be early dismissals and fifth-grade clap-outs. There’s a school board meeting this evening. See the district’s full calendar here.
    • Tomorrow is the deadline for RTMSD families to complete the 2026-27 transportation survey, letting the district know what students will or won’t ride the bus next school year.

    đŸœïž On our Plate

    • Looking for a place to dine with your pup this summer? White Dog Cafe and Terrain Cafe, both in Glen Mills, offer dog-friendly dining. (Main Line Today)

    🎳 Things to Do

    🍩 Ice Cream Social: Grab a scoop of ice cream and a bite to eat from food trucks in celebration of the last day of school. There will also be live music and face painting. ⏰ Thursday, June 11, 5-9 p.m. đŸ’” Pay as you go 📍 Swarthmore town center

    đŸŽ¶ Rose Tree Summer Concert Festival: This year’s concert series kicks off with a performance by the Delaware County Symphony on Wednesday, followed by the Fabulous Greaseband next Thursday, Philly Gumbo next Friday, the Rose Tree Pops next Saturday, and the Jersey Beach Boys next Sunday. ⏰ Wednesday, June 17-Sunday, June 21, 7:30 p.m. đŸ’” Free 📍 Rose Tree Park, Media

    🏡 On the Market

    A stately five-bedroom Media home with beautiful grounds

    The home was built in 1904 and spans just over 4,000 square feet.Radiq Corporation | Courtesy of Gary Scheivert/BHHS Fox & Roach-Media

    Built in the early 20th century, this stately Colonial in Upper Providence Township blends historic and modern elements like a stone exterior and portico that harken to the past, while a renovated kitchen is thoroughly 21st century. It features quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances and looks onto a family room with rounded windows and a fireplace. The home has five bedrooms, with the third floor dedicated to the primary suite, complete with a walk-in closet and dressing room. Outside, there are multiple slate patios as well as a meandering water feature that ends in a small pond. There’s an open house Sunday from noon to 2 p.m.

    See more photos of the property here.

    Price: $1.65M | Size: 4,020 SF | Acreage: 0.9

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  • Delco-based medical logistics company American Expediting is closing and laying off 86 workers

    Delco-based medical logistics company American Expediting is closing and laying off 86 workers

    An Upper Providence-based medical logistics company that arranged transport for specialized items including organs, blood, and drugs ceased operations last week, eliminating dozens of jobs in Delaware County.

    American Expediting Logistics is permanently closing its facility at 1400 N. Providence Rd., north of Media. It is also laying off all employees, including 86 who work in or report to its Media location, according to a layoff notice filed last week to the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry, as is required by the federal WARN Act. The company expects all layoffs to occur between June 4 and June 30. All employees were notified of the layoff on June 3.

    American Expediting was founded in 1983 by Wharton graduate Victor Finnegan as a one-man courier operation, growing to more than 300 employees across over 40 locations.

    American Expediting partnered with independent contract drivers, many of whom carried specialized certifications to transport medical and life science materials, including pharmaceuticals, animals, and organ, blood, and tissue shipments. The company also provided air services, distribution and warehousing, facilities and fleet management, and logistics services.

    American Expediting was purchased by private equity firm AEA Investors in 2019.

    Under the WARN Act, companies are required to give 60 days’ notice before closing or laying off staff. Companies can, however, sidestep the 60-day notification requirement in specific cases, including unforeseeable business circumstances, a caveat cited by American Expediting.

    The company has been “operating in a challenging environment” with “reduced healthcare spending and ongoing pressures across the transportation sector,” Katie Petrie, American Expediting’s vice president of human resources, wrote in the notice to the state.

    The company in recent months attempted unsuccessfully to secure funding from an outside investor or lender. American Expediting believed there was a “realistic opportunity” to secure financing and that providing WARN notices while it was seeking funding would have hurt the effort to secure financing, according to the WARN notice.

    Representatives from American Expediting did not respond to a phone and email message left on Wednesday.

    A notice on American Expediting’s website says the company will complete shipments in its possession as of June 3 and will no longer accept new shipments. Customers were expected to transfer shipments to a different logistics provider, and warehouse customers were asked to contact American Expediting and arrange to pick up inventory immediately, according to the company’s website.

    “Our thoughts are with the employees, drivers, agents, customers, and partners who have been part of this company and this community. For many, this announcement brings uncertainty, disappointment, and difficult conversations about what comes next,” a post from American Expediting on LinkedIn read.

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  • The Delco 10 Miler is back with a new course and twice as many runners

    The Delco 10 Miler is back with a new course and twice as many runners

    The Delco 10 Miler race is back for what organizers hope will be a bigger and better second lap. Changes for 2026 include a revised course, more than twice the number of runners, and a faster pace requirement.

    The race will take place on Oct. 4. Registration is open. This year’s race will be capped at 2,500 runners, up from 1,200 last year. About 700 runners registered in the first 24 hours, race director Kevin Nolan said.

    While the inaugural race was largely seen as a success by race organizers and runners, Nolan said, there were still some issues to address, particularly along the route.

    Some residents and drivers passing through the area were unhappy with road closures, which cut a long swath across the county. The course‘s adjustments should mean fewer closures along main roads.

    “Logistically with all this traffic, it’s a tough race to manage,” Nolan said. “It’s tougher than the Philadelphia ones … because I’ve talked to all the race directors and they don’t have the issues that we have to deal with, with all this traffic.”

    Course changes

    The race will again start at Rose Tree Park in Upper Providence and end at Subaru Park in Chester. Last year, the race shut down parts of Route 252 and Route 320, as well as portions of Third, Fourth, and Fifth Streets in Chester, including a loop that took runners past Subaru Park before returning.

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    This year, runners will turn west on Rose Valley Road in Nether Providence and travel through residential streets before crossing Route 320 and heading into Chester and Widener University’s campus. The course crosses I-95 on the Melrose Avenue bridge again before heading south toward Subaru Park. The loop at the end has been eliminated.

    The new course:

    • Starts at Rose Tree Park South on Providence Road/Route 252 
    • Right on West Rose Valley Road 
    • Left on Bickmore Drive 
    • Left on Sheffield Drive 
    • Left on Georgetown Road (becomes Media Parkway) 
    • Left on Chestnut Parkway (becomes Chestnut Street) 
    • Right on East 18th Street 
    • Left on Walnut Street 
    • Left on East 14th Street 
    • Right on Melrose Avenue 
    • Right on Morton Avenue 
    • Right on East Fifth Street 
    • Left on Penn Street 
    • Right on West Third Street 
    • Right on Tillman Street 
    • Left on West Fourth Street 
    • Left on Rainey Street 
    • Ends at Union Yards at Subaru Park 

    Getting the word out

    Some residents complained to race organizers that they weren’t told ahead of time that their streets were being closed.

    “As much as you try to get the word out, there are people that don’t know,” Nolan said. “So you have to do more.”

    This year, volunteers will walk some sections of the route ahead of time to let residents know about the race and road closures, Nolan said.

    St. John Chrysostom Catholic Church in Nether Providence told the Delco Times last year that the parish was not consulted about the race, which took place on a Sunday and impacted their Mass schedule. This year’s route avoids St. John’s, as well as St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Church in Chester and some fire departments.

    Faster pace

    In another change this year, the race will have a faster pace requirement. Runners will have to maintain a minimum pace of 13 minutes, 30 seconds per mile. Last year’s minimum pace was 15 minutes per mile.

    “Police are after us to open the course up. They were pretty aggravated last year with all the walkers,” Nolan said. “You hate to kick someone off the course.”

    A few more quality-of-life improvements include more bathrooms at the start and at water stops. There will also be four staggered starts based on runner speeds.

    The race will benefit The HEADstrong Foundation, Elwyn, The Riddle HealthCare Foundation, and Delco Volunteers.

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