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Good morning, Delaware County! Welcome to Hey Delco, the newsletter whose timing is as predictable as Nick Castellanos hitting homers during major news events.

If you’re unfamiliar with this reference, the coincidence started in 2021 when he hit a home run as a broadcaster was discussing the passing of a WWII veteran, and it has since become an internet meme. While it's purely coincidental, the pattern has occurred enough times that it’s taken on a life of its own in the baseball community. Here’s a 5-minute compilation video of Nick Castellanos hitting a home run during tragic news days (which doesn’t include his home run this past Wednesday on 9/11 🤯).

In today’s edition:

• Swarthmore gets national love 🏆

• Delco elementary schools make the grade 🎓

• Community Events, Fall Festivals, & Oktoberfests are here 🍻

• Live music schedule 🎶

• And much more…

Let’s get to it.

— Clint & Jennifer Losch

⚠️ We have lots of news and events happening this weekend. If you use Gmail and the content gets cut off, check out the full post on our website at HeyDelco.com. ⚠️

THE DIGEST

Swarthmore Getting Some National Love as One of the Best Suburbs in the US🏆

Swarthmore getting the love it deserves! In addition to Media, Swarthmore just earned national praise by making Stacker’s list of the best suburbs in the U.S., landing at 13th. Known for its charm, strong community, and a rich history dating back to the Quakers, Swarthmore has always been a gem in Delco. So, let’s give a round of applause to a town that’s officially getting the recognition we’ve always known it deserves! Check out the full rankings in Stacker!

Garnet Valley’s Sarah Wood Scores Bronze at U19 Beach Volleyball World Championships 🏐

Sarah Wood, a junior from Garnet Valley High School, just kicked off her school year in style—with a bronze medal from the U19 Beach Volleyball World Championships in China. ($$) Teaming up with UCLA freshman Sally Perez, the duo snagged third place for Team USA. Wood’s no stranger to the spotlight; at just 14, she became the youngest player to make the main draw in a professional beach volleyball tournament. Her next goal? The Olympics. Keep an eye on this rising star from Delco!

Delco Shines in Top PA Elementary Schools Ranking 🎓

Four elementary schools in Delaware County just made the grade in Niche's rankings of the top 25 in Pennsylvania! Radnor School District led the charge with Ithan Elementary taking the #1 spot, followed by Radnor Elementary at #5 and Wayne Elementary at #9. Wallingford Elementary from the Wallingford-Swarthmore district also secured a spot at #25. Check out the full rankings in the Daily Times!. ($$)

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LOCAL BUSINESS

Delco Beads Hosts Special Event to Honor Missing Mother, Amanda DeGuio ❤️

Delco Beads, a charitable business started by Ava Marie and Sophia DeGuio in honor of their missing mother, Amanda, is hosting a special event on Friday, September 13th, at The Yard Pub. The sisters have been creating and selling bracelets, donating proceeds to local charities like Grands Stepping Up and The Domestic Abuse Project. At the event, they will distribute purple bracelets—Amanda’s favorite color—to raise awareness and honor her memory. It's a beautiful way to support a great cause and remember Amanda's legacy.

Springfield Cub Scout Sign Up Day 🏕️

Hey Springfield families! Springfield Pack 503 is inviting boys and girls in grades K-5 to join Cub Scouts! Sign up on September 15th from 1 - 4 PM at St. Matt’s in Springfield.

Pack 503 recruits from Scenic Hills, but all are welcome! Have questions? Reach out at [email protected].

Local Vendor Events for Business Owners 🎫

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

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

• Community Day Street Fair in Folcroft Borough on Sept 28

• Delco Irish Weekend at The Yard Pub on Sept 21 and 22.

• Craft Out Cancer Fundraising Event on October 4-6

• 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’

Ready for some fall fun, Delco? 🍂 As we roll into mid-September, the season of Oktoberfests, haunted hayrides, and fall festivals is officially here. From seasonal brews to spooky hayrides, there’s no shortage of autumn vibes to get into. So grab your favorite sweater, mark those calendars, and check out the latest lineup of fall events in our What’s Happenin’ section below!

Community Events This Weekend 📆

The final four community days are here this weekend! These events are the perfect way to soak up those final summer vibes before fall takes over. Grab your calendar, because these are the can't-miss days you’ll want to be at!

📆 (Sept 14) Norwood Community Day at Norwood Lower Park | Norwood » Details
📆 (Sept 14) Upper Providence Community Day at Rose Tree Park | Media » Details
📆 (Sept 14) Aston Community Day at the Community Center | Aston » Details
📆 (Sept 14) Community Picnic at Smedley Park | Springfield » Details

Save the Date For These Upcoming Events

(Sept 21) Fall Down Funny: Joe Conklin and more at The Kelly Center » Details
(Sept 21) Delco Arts Week » Details
(Sept 21) Media’s Porchfest, the Borough’s first neighborhood music festival » Details
(Sept 30) 8th Annual Delco Golf Outing at Bluestone Country Club » Details
(October 10-17) Haunted Hayride Combo Night at Duffers | Glen Mills » Details
(October 14) 11th Annual Celebrity Golf Outing by the Darren Daulton Foundation | Huntingdon Valley Country Club » Details
(October 14) Girls Night Out - Boots & Bling at Springfield Country Club | Springfield » Details

Friday, September 13

(8:00 AM) Pumpkinland at Linvilla Orchards » Details
(9:00 AM) Booths Corner Farmers Market | Garnet Valley » Details
(4:00 PM) Tired Hands Summer Beer Park | Newtown Square » Details
(4:00 PM) Newtown Square Food & Makers Market at St. Alban’s Episcopal | Newtown Square » Detail
(6:00 PM) The Most Delco Quizzo at Dolan’s | Ridley Park » Details
(6:00 PM) Trivia Night at Grace Winery | Glen Mills » Details
(6:00 PM) Fire Pit Friday’s at the Y in Media | Media » Details

Saturday, September 14

(8:00 AM) Pumpkinland at Linvilla Orchards » Details
(9:00 AM) Swarthmore Farmers Market | Swarthmore » Details
(9:00 AM) R-Thon Fundraiser Car Wash & Clothing Drive at Ridley High School | Folsom » Details
(9:00 AM) Booths Corner Farmers Market | Garnet Valley » Details
(10:00 AM) Arts and Crafts Festival at Linvilla Orchards | Aston » Details
(12:00 PM) Ship Bottom Brewery at Linvilla Orchards | Media » Details
(12:00 PM) Oktoberfest at Ship Bottom Brewery | Swarthmore » Details
(12:00 PM) Tired Hands Summer Beer Park | Newtown Square » Details
(12:00 PM) DelcoFest at 2SP Brewing | Aston » Details
(1:00 PM) Community Health Fair at Havertown Seventh-day Adventist Church » Details
(1:00 PM) Rollin Phatties BBQ Smokeshack Food Truck at 2SP Brewing | Aston » Detail
(8:00 PM) Music Bingo at Pappou’s Pub | Morton » Details

Sunday, September 15

(8:00 AM) Pumpkinland at Linvilla Orchards » Details
(10:00 AM) Arts and Crafts Festival at Linvilla Orchards | Aston » Details
(12:00 PM) Tired Hands Summer Beer Park | Newtown Square » Details
(12:00 PM) Radnor Fall Festival on North Wayne Ave | Wayne » Details
(12:00 PM) Ship Bottom Brewery at Linvilla Orchards | Media » Details
(1:00 PM) Sunday Funday at The Hangout Snack Bar | Morton » Details
(2:00 PM) The Drowsy Chaperone at PCS Theater | Swarthmore » Details
(4:00 PM) Poker at Pappou’s Pub | Morton » Details

LIVE MUSIC LOWDOWN

Here’s your first look at your weekend music scene!

Upcoming Concerts

🎶 Delco’s, The Mary Veils, Set to Open for Rock Legends The Hives at the Fillmore on Sept 29.

Here’s the upcoming live music lineup around Delco:

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Friday, September 13

(3:00 PM) The Jollies at Off the Rail | Media » Details
(4:00 PM) Brian Seymour at 118 North | Wayne » Details
(5:00 PM) Matt’s Machine at Tom N Jerry’s | Folsom » Details
(5:00 PM) Kevin Moran at O’Connell’s Tavern | Springfield » Details
(5:00 PM) Connor Kaufman at The Fainting Goat | Glenolden » Details
(5:00 PM) Katelyn Christine at Pennswoods Winery | Chadds Ford » Details
(6:00 PM) Ryan Shubert at Ashley’s Restaurant and Bar | Glen Mills » Details
(6:00 PM) Rick Choate at Tavola | Springfield » Details
(7:00 PM) Karaoke at Not Just a Crab | Springfield » Details
(7:00 PM) Live Music at Gridiron Pub | Aston » Details
(7:00 PM) Mighty Joe Castro & The Gravamen w/ The Falling Out at Warehouse3 | Swarthmore » Details
(7:00 PM) Sons of Thunder at State Street Pub | Media » Details
(8:00 PM) Meghan Cary Trio/Dan Zlotnick at Jamey’s House of Music | Lansdowne » Tickets
(8:00 PM) Patrick Spence at Marty Magee’s | Prospect Park » Details
(8:30 PM) Deal (Grateful Dead Tribute) at Shere-E-Punjab | Media » Details
(9:00 PM) Basic Cable (Tribute to Golden Age of MTV at 118 North | Wayne » Tickets
(9:00 PM) Jerry Corrado at The Fainting Goat | Glenolden » Details
(9:00 PM) Offline at Tom N Jerry’s | Folsom » Details

Saturday, September 14

(12:00 PM) Back to School of Rock at State Street Pub | Media » Details
(2:00 PM) Greg Jones at Pennswoods Winery | Chadds Ford » Details
(4:00 PM) Chris Day at 118 North | Wayne » Details
(5:00 PM) Super Unledded (Led Zeppelin Tribute) at Tom N Jerry’s | Folsom » Details
(5:00 PM) The Newspaper Taxis at The Fainting Goat | Glenolden » Details
(5:00 PM) Jerry Lee Watkins at Ashley’s Restaurant and Bar | Glen Mills » Details
(6:00 PM) Anthony Della Barba at Tavola | Springfield ».Details
(6:00 PM) Future Stars Showcase at Marty Magees | Prospect Park » Details
(6:00 PM) James Cleare at Ashley’s Restaurant and Bar | Glen Mills » Details
(7:30 PM) Deuces Wild at Legend’s Bar & Grill | Boothwyn » Details
(7:00 PM) Mike Ferrari at Brick and Brew | Havertown » Details
(7:30 PM) Tiki Karaoke at Romarco’s Tiki Bar | Clifton Heights » Details
(8:00 PM) Garry Cogdell at Jamey’s House of Music | Lansdowne » Tickets
(8:00 PM) Brian Harris at O’Connell’s Tavern | Springfield » Details
(8:30 PM) Lobster Tot Martini at Shere-E-Punjab | Media » Details
(9:00 PM) Chris Day’s Stairway to Evermore (Led Zeppelin Tribute) at 118 North | Wayne » Tickets
(9:00 PM) Wrecking Ball at The Fainting Goat | Glenolden » Details
(9:00 PM) DJ Eddie Stank at Marty Magees | Prospect Park » Details
(9:00 PM) Mysterious Ways (U2 Tribute) at Tom N Jerry’s | Folsom » Details

Sunday, September 15

(2:00 PM) Paul Wilkinson at Pennswoods Winery | Chadds Ford » Details
(3:00 PM) Rich Angelucci at Tavola | Springfield » Details
(3:00 PM) Anthony Della Barba at Romarco’s Tiki Bar | Clifton Heights » Details
(3:00 PM) Kenny Kearns & Friends at 118 North | Wayne » Tickets
(4:00 PM) Acoustic on the Deck Barnaby’s | Aston » Details
(4:00 PM) 3 Hour Tour at Tom N Jerry’s | Folsom » Details
(5:00 PM) Beg, Borrow & Steel at The Fainting Goat | Glenolden » Details
(7:00 PM) Karaoke at Pappou’s Pub | Morton » Details
(7:30 PM) Lennon Live (Tribute) at 118 North | Wayne » Tickets
(8:30 PM) Karaoke at The Fainting Goat | Glenolden » Details

SPORTS

Philadelphia Phillies (88-58)

The Phillies are holding onto the best record in the MLB over the Dodgers (87-59) and have an 8 game lead over the Mets (not the Braves) in the NL East.

Upcoming Series
9/13-15: Home vs Mets

Philadelphia Eagles (1-0)

Monday Night Football @ Home vs Falcons

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