Good morning, Delaware County. This is Hey Delco, the newsletter that’s as dependable as the US winning gold medal in gymnastics. 🥇

In today’s edition:

• An Emmy nomination for Joe Holden 🏆

• Delco takes gold in Paris 🥇

• We got a shirt 👕

• Vote for the best Delco town 🗳️

• (Updated) Weekend Event/Music Schedule 🎶

• And much more…

Let’s get to it.

— Clint & Jennifer Losch

THE DIGEST

Delco's Own Joe Holden Nabs an Emmy Nomination—and We’ve Got Just the Shirt for His Big Night!

Congratulations to Joe Holden, CBS Philadelphia reporter and proud Upper Darby native, who just scored a regional Emmy nomination for his stellar work covering the Danelo Cavalcante manhunt and exposing the unfair funding in some Pennsylvania school districts.

I actually had the chance to meet Joe a few years back at the St. Laurence Hall of Fame ceremony at Drexelbrook, and I can tell you—he’s as genuine as they come.

His matter-of-fact reporting style and commitment to accuracy make Delco proud!

Now, about that Emmy night… Joe, we’ve got the perfect wardrobe suggestion:

Because what better way to show off some Delco pride on the red carpet?

Btw, you don’t have to be nominated for an Emmy to get this shirt. The “Just a kid from Delco” shirt is now officially for sale in our shop.

All kidding aside, Joe, thank you for always proudly representing our area with your outstanding investigative reporting.

We hope you bring home the Emmy, you deserve it!

Episcopal Academy’s Nick Mead Secures Rowing Gold

In Monday's edition of the Hey Delco newsletter, we highlighted all of the amazing local athletes competing in the Olympics.

One of those Delco athletes just won gold!

Congrats to Nick Mead, Episcopal Academy graduate, and the US Men's Rowing team for securing Gold in the 4-man event.

To highlight what an amazing accomplishment this is (besides winning gold of course), this is the first U.S. rowing gold medal in 64 years, and the first men's rowing Olympic title of any kind since 2004.

Up Next: Allie Wilson, Strath Haven grad, is competing in the 800 meters at 1:45 PM on August 2. Instead of sitting at home, you can cheer her on at the watch party at Strath Haven Middle School. Gates open at 1 PM.

Tour de Delco: What’s the Best Delco Town?

We know that Delco is the best county, but what is the best TOWN in Delco? That’s what 94WIP wants to know.

They are taking their show on the road with the "Tour de Delco," a journey through Delaware County to celebrate sports, traditions, and all things Delco pride.

Do you think your town is the top spot in the county? Prove it!

Submit your town’s story, rally your neighbors, and show WIP why your community deserves to be the ultimate stop on their tour.

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Kelce Brothers Chase a $100M Payday

Jason Kelce may not be making his millions on the football field anymore, but his biggest payday may still be coming.

The Kelce brothers, Jason and Travis, are ready to cash in on more than just touchdowns—aiming for a cool $100 million deal for their hit podcast "New Heights." Wondery is in talks to make it happen, and honestly, who wouldn’t want a piece of the Kelce magic? From NFL insights to Disney movie debates, these two have turned sibling banter into a business empire. Get the full scoop from People.com.

LOCAL BUSINESS

Grand Opening: GameDay Men’s Health in Media

Yesterday, GameDay Men’s Health officially opened a new location in Media. Men, this is the new fresh spot to get your mojo back. Gameday Men’s Health offers a man-cave vibe with flat-screen TVs, leather chairs, and a game plan to tackle Low T and ED. It’s like upgrading from benchwarmer to MVP—all in the comfort of a clinic that feels more like your favorite hangout.

Welcome to Delco, GameDay!

Local Vendor Events for Business Owners

Looking for opportunities to promote your business? These local events are looking for vendors:

• Folcroft Borough is looking for vendors for their Community Day Street Fair in September

• Annual Fall Craft Fest at Prospect Park Square on Sept 21

• Delco Has Your 6 Community Event May 17, 2025 (spots are going fast)

_{Nothing in this section is sponsored. They're just the things you need to know. I'll always let you know when something's sponsored.}

WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

Sure, the Olympics are cool, but the DVR has you covered—here’s the real gold medal lineup happening in Delco this weekend!

_{Note: This may not be every event happening this week. If we missed something. Yell at us in an email. Just hit reply and let us know about upcoming events that you want to see featured.}

Save the Date

(Aug 10) Baseball Night at Dolan’s Bar » Details
(Sept 30) 8th Annual Delco Golf Outing at Bluestone Country Club » Details

Friday, August 2

(All Day) Delco Week Drink Specials at Marple Public House | Broomall
(4:00 PM) Meet Minnie Mouse & BYO at Charming Star Playroom | Newtown Square
(4:00 PM) Tired Hands Summer Beer Park | Newtown Square
(6:00 PM) The Wedding Singer at Sun Valley High School | Aston » Tickets
(6:00 PM) The Most Delco Quizzo @ Dolan’s | Ridley Park
(6:00 PM) Goshen Country Fair | West Chester
(6:30 PM) DIY wood workshop | Glen Mills » Tickets
(7:00 PM) Ship Bottom Brewery at Linvilla Orchards | Media
(7:30 PM) Newsies at Upper Darby Summer Stage | Upper Darby

Saturday, August 3

(All Day) Delco Week Drink Specials at Marple Public House | Broomall
(All Day - Outside Delco)Ardmore Restaurant Week | Ardmore
(9:00 AM) Swarthmore Farmers Market | Swarthmore
(10:00 AM) Mural Unveiling Ceremony at Upper Darby FD | Upper Darby
(12:00 PM) Tired Hands Summer Beer Park | Newtown Square
(1:00 PM) The Wedding Singer at Sun Valley High School | Aston » Tickets
(1:30 PM) Newsies at Upper Darby Summer Stage | Upper Darby »Tickets
(3:00 PM) Back Country Bites Food Truck at Ship Bottom Brewery | Swarthmore
(5:00 PM) The Wedding Singer at Sun Valley High School | Aston » Tickets
(6:00 PM - Outside Delco) Goshen Country Fair | West Chester
(7:30 PM) Art at the Square Tavern | Newtown Square
(8:00 PM) Crawford v Madrimov at Media’s Towne House | Media

Sunday, August 4

(All Day) Delco Week Drink Specials at Marple Public House | Broomall
(9:30 AM) Free First Sunday at Brandywine Museum | Chadds Ford
(10:00 AM) 5th Annual Car, Truck, Tractor, Big Rig & Motorcycle Show at Arasapha Farms | Glen Mills
(10:00 AM) Car Wash Fundraiser for Chichester High School Cheer at Reliance Hook & Ladder Co | Boothwyn
(11:00 AM) Movie Friday - The Boy and the Heron at Aston Public Library | Aston
(12:00 PM) Tired Hands Summer Beer Park | Newtown Square
(1:00 PM) Sunday Funday at the Hangout | Morton
(3:00 PM) Hawaiian Luau Pig Roast | Norwood » Details
(6:00 PM) Goshen Country Fair | West Chester

LIVE MUSIC

Delco might have more live music this week than your Spotify playlist. Here’s what’s on the docket.

Upcoming Concerts

Delco’s, The Mary Veils, Set to Open for Rock Legends The Hives at the Fillmore on Sept 29: The fuzzed-out riffs of The Mary Veils will set the stage for what’s sure to be an unforgettable night with The Hives and their insane live show (many consider The Hives to be the best live performers). This is a can’t-miss gig—tickets are flying, so snag yours ASAP.

The Screaming Orphans at the Kelly Center: Tickets went on sale last week for the Screaming Orphans. They are a chart-topping all-sister Celtic folk and pop band from Donegal. They will be at the Kelly Center in Havertown on September 8. Seating is very limited and tickets will not last long.

Here’s the upcoming live music lineup around Delco:

Friday, August 2

(2:00 PM) Ashley Sweetman at Pennswood Winery | Chadds Ford
(4:00 PM) JJ Rupp at Tom N Jerry’s | Folsom
(4:00 PM) Joe Kenney at 118 North | Wayne » Tickets
(5:00 PM) Mike Greto at The Fainting Goat | Glenolden
(5:00 PM) Acoustic Happy Hour w/ Matt Carney at McGillicuddy’s | Havertown
(5:00 PM) Adam McCue at Ashley’s Restaurant and Bar | Glen Mills
(5:00 PM) Two of Us Duo at O’Connell’s Tavern | Springfield
(6:00 PM) DJ Schaffer Sounds at Stephens on State | Media
(6:00 PM) Anthony Della Barba at Tavola | Springfield
(6:00 PM) Acoustic on the Deck at Barnaby’s | West Chester
(6:00 PM) Mark Colvin at JT Brewksi’s Pub | Primos
(6:00 PM) Eve Still at Off the Rail | Media
(7:00 PM) Karaoke at Not Just a Crab | Springfield
(7:00 PM) Rick Choat at Ship Bottom Brewery | Swarthmore
(7:00 PM) Curtis Jr at Gridiron Pub | Aston
(7:00 PM) Lobster Tot Martini Band at The Yarad Pub | Havertown
(7:30 PM) Rose Tree Park Summer Concert - Reggae Thunder | Media
(8:00 PM) Seven Teller at Shere-E-Punjab | Media
(8:00 PM) The Organization at Jamey’s House of Music | Lansdowne » Tickets
(9:00 PM) I Yahn I Arkestra + The Tabernacle Reggae Band at 118 North | Wayne » Tickets
(9:00 PM) DJ Jacky T at McGillicuddy’s | Havertown
(9:00 PM) Anger Management at The Fainting Goat | Glenolden
(9:00 PM) Buzz-Kill at Tom N Jerry’s | Folsom
(9:00 PM) John O’Callaghan at Marty Magee’s | Prospect Park

Saturday, August 3

(12:00 PM) Short Film Festival at Marty Magees | Prospect Park
(1:00 PM) Shades Music Event on Highland Ave | Wayne
(4:00 PM) Max Davey at 118 North | Wayne » Tickets
(4:00 PM) AM Radio Tribute Band at Tom N Jerry’s | Folsom
(5:00 PM) Low Totem at The Fainting Goat | Glenolden
(6:00 PM) Bobby Jones at Tavola | Springfield
(6:00 PM) The Ol’ Skool DJ-Bobby D at Stephens on State | Media
(6:00 PM) Side Hustle at Ashley’s Restaurant and Bar | Glen Mills
(7:00 PM) Frank Cervantes at Ship Bottom Brewery | Swarthmore
(7:00 PM) Tongue n Groove at Legends | Boothwyn
(7:00 PM) Shut Up Donny at Gatsby’s Bar and Grill | Aston
(7:00 PM) Vehicle at State Street Pub | Media
(7:00 PM) Whiskey High at Liberty Tavern | Woodlyn
(7:00 PM) Wes Johnson at Brick and Brew | Havertown
(7:30 PM) Rose Tree Park Summer Concert - Boat House Row | Media
(7:30 PM) Tiki Karaoke at Romarco’s Tiki Bar | Clifton Heights
(8:00 PM) Third Man In at O’Connell’s Tavern | Springfield
(8:00 PM) The Big Trip at Shere-E-Punjab | Media
(8:00 PM) Music Bingo at Pappou’s Pub | Morton
(8:00 PM) Laura Cheadle at Jamey’s House of Music | Lansdowne » Tickets
(9:00 PM) Legends of Rock by Remedy at Tom N Jerry’s | Folsom
(9:00 PM) DJ Albi at The Fainting Goat | Glenolden
(9:00 PM) Dance Party/w DJ Tommy T at McGillicuddy’s | Havertown
(9:00 PM) Shaman: The Santana Experience at 118 North | Wayne » Tickets
(9:00 PM) DJ Eddie Stank at Marty Magee’s | Prospect Park

Sunday, August 4

(3:00 PM) Rich Angelucci at Tavola | Springfield
(3:00 PM) Curtis Jr at Saxer’s Pub | Springfield
(3:00 PM) Lisa Chavous w/ Joe Stafferri at Romarcos | Clifton Heights
(4:00 PM) Acoustic on the Deck Barnaby’s | Aston
(4:00 PM) 3 Hour Tour at Tom N Jerry’s | Folsom
(4:00 PM) Paddy O’Sullivan at JT Brewksi’s Pub | Primos
(4:00 PM) Jovi’s Journey: Bon Jovi + Journey Tribute at 118 North | Wayne » Tickets
(5:00 PM) Slim & The Perkolators at The Fainting Goat | Glenolden
(6:00 PM) Daniel Hilferty at Dolan’s Bar | Ridley
(7:30 PM) Rose Tree Park Summer Concert - Jamison Celtic Rock | Media
(8:30 PM) Karaoke at The Fainting Goat | Glenolden

SPORTS

Fans Pack the Stadium for Eagles’ Public Practice

Well, the Eagles couldn’t have picked a hotter day for their public practice, but that didn’t stop 50,000+ fans from coming out to support the team.

Only in Philly will a stadium be sold out on a 94 degree day for a practice. I mean, we’re talkin’ about practice! Not a game.

For deeper insights and observations about what happened on the field, check out this article from Dave Zangaro at Yahoo Sports.

Philly Packs the Linc: Liverpool Wins, and the World Cup Dress Rehearsal Scores Big!

Philly just got a taste of World Cup fever as a sellout crowd of 69,879 packed the Linc to watch Liverpool edge out Arsenal 2-1 in a thrilling exhibition match. The sea of red in the stands was a preview of the soccer mania set to hit in 2026, when the World Cup comes to town. With passionate local support and a record-breaking turnout, it’s clear that Philly’s ready to play on the global stage.

For more details on the game, check out the full scoop here.

⚾ Philadelphia Phillies (65-43)

Well, the Phillies just got swept by the Yankees, and they are now 20-24 in their last 44 games. They now go on a 10 game road stretch. Let’s pray that the change of scenery snaps them out of this summer slump and they get back to their winning ways.

Next Series

8/2-8/4: @ Mariners

Previous Series:

7/31: Yankees 6 Phillies 5
7/30: Yankees 7 Phillies 6
7/29: Yankees 14 Phillies 4

Olympic Medal Count

The US is doing pretty, pretty, good.

WEATHER

Wednesday

91 🌡️ 72 | 🌦️ | 70% | 💨 S 9 mph

Thursday

89 🌡️ 71 | 🌦️ | 61% | 💨 SW 7 mph

Wednesday

88🌡️ 70 | 🌦️ | 57% | 💨 WSW 6 mph

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