Good morning Delaware County! This is Hey Delco, the local newsletter that’s like an espresso shot for your inbox on a Monday.

In today’s edition:

• Delco’s priciest towns 🏠

• National Merit Scholarship semi-finalists announced🎓

• Delaware County clears up voting ballot rumors 🗳️

• Event and live music schedule 🎶

• And much more…

Let’s get to it.

— Clint & Jennifer Losch

THE DIGEST

Delco's Pricey Properties: Garnet Valley, Glen Mills, and Media Make Top 30 🏠

Three Delaware County communities have landed on the list of Pennsylvania's 30 most expensive places to buy a home. Garnet Valley ranks 12th, with a typical home costing $666,218, Glen Mills takes 13th at $664,407, and Media Borough comes in 22nd with homes averaging $592,258. Prices in these areas have surged over the past five years, with increases ranging from 44% to 48%. If you're house-hunting in these parts of Delco, brace yourself for a hefty price tag!

Check out Stacker for the list of the top 30 priciest towns in PA.

Harvest Supermoon and Lunar Eclipse Set to Light Up the Sky 🌕

Get ready for a sky show, Delco! The Harvest Supermoon will light up the night on Sept. 17-18, appearing bigger and brighter than usual as it marks the second of four consecutive supermoons. Even cooler? A partial lunar eclipse will be visible starting around 10 p.m. on the 18th, so grab your blankets and find a good spot. This one's worth staying up for. Check out the eclipse tracker for more deets.

Celebrating Delco’s Best and Brightest: National Merit Semifinalists Announced 🎓

Congrats to the Delaware County students who have been named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists! From Radnor, Haverford, and Newtown Square, these academically stellar students are now in the running for prestigious scholarships. It's an incredible achievement for them. Check out each article to see who made the cut:

• Radnor area students

• Haverford-Havertown students

• Newtown Square students

LOCAL BUSINESS

Eagles Game Day Specials 🦅🍻

The Eagles play the Falcons tonight on Monday Night Football. As of 7 AM this morning, these are the only locations who have game day specials lists.

Streetlight Kitchen & Bar: Drink Specials - Late night happy hour from 9-11 PM

Westgate Pub: Food/Drink Specials + Giveaways - Mille Lite Specials, $5 Nachos, $8 wings

Here’s our list of bars/restaurants who had specials for last week’s game. So be sure to check out these links later in the day to see if one of your favorite spots has a special for tonight’s game.

_{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.}

CIVIC NEWS

Delaware County Clarifies Ballot Mailing Timeline Amid Court Delays 🗳️

Delaware County election officials have clarified that while Sep. 16 marks the deadline for counties to process ballot applications, it is NOT the mailing deadline. Mail ballots are expected to go out by early October, pending court rulings and certification of candidates. Drop boxes will be available starting Oct. 14, with one at the Government Center in Media opening earlier when mailings begin. For all election-related info and updates, visit the Delco Votes! website at DelcoPA.gov/Vote.

Delco Honors Air Force Anniversary with Flag-Raising Ceremony 🇺🇸

Delaware County will commemorate the U.S. Air Force's anniversary with a flag-raising ceremony on Wednesday, September 18, at 1:30 p.m. at the Courthouse in Media. Veterans and active Air Force members are invited to attend as the flag is raised to mark the branch’s establishment in 1947. The flag will fly throughout the week, and later this year, similar ceremonies will honor the Navy and Marine Corps. Delaware County Council extends its gratitude to all who serve in the military.

Roadwork and Lane Closures This Week 🚧

476 has lane closures overnight, ongoing work continues and West Chester Pike, and we have new road projects that can cause some backups on 95 and 202 this week. Here are the roads you need to avoid this week.

WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

Save the Date For These Upcoming Events

(Sept 21) Fall Down Funny: Joe Conklin and more at The Kelly Center » Details
(Sept 21-22) Delco Irish Festival at The Yard Pub » 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

Monday, September 16

(8:00 AM) Pumpkinland at Linvilla Orchards » Details
(6:30 PM) Musical Bingo at Tavola | Springfield » Details
(6:45 PM) Weekly Walk/Run Group at The Running Place | Newtown Square » Details
(7:00 PM) Poker and Line Dancing at Gatsby’s | Aston » Details

Tuesday, September 17

(8:00 AM) Pumpkinland at Linvilla Orchards » Details
(6:30 PM) Quizzo Night at Artillery Brewing | Drexel Hill » Details
(7:30 PM) General Trivia at Marple Public House | Broomall » Details
(8:00 PM) The Most Delco Quizzo @ Dolan’s | Ridley Park » Details
(8:00 PM) Quizzo at Barnaby’s | Aston » Details

Wednesday, September 18

(8:00 AM) Pumpkinland at Linvilla Orchards » Details
(2:30 PM) Oakmont Famers Market | Havertown » Details
(5:30 PM) Dining Under the Stars on State Street | Media » Details
(6:00 PM) Western Wednesday BBQ, Music, and Dancing at Tavola | Springfield » Details
(7:00 PM) Dancing and Dance Lessons at Gatsby’s | Aston » Details
(7:00 PM) Quizzo at The Yard Pub | Havertown » Details
(7:00 PM) Quizzo Night at Ship Bottom Brewery | Swarthmore » Details

LIVE MUSIC LOWDOWN

Here’s our early week live music schedule. The rest of the schedule through the weekend will be released in Wednesday’s edition.

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:

Monday, September 16

(8:00 PM) Karaoke at Rams Pizza Tavern | Clifton Heights » Details

Tuesday, September 17

(6:30 PM) Bluegrass Slow Jam at The Kelly Center | Havertown » Details
(7:00 PM) Open Mic Music Night at Gatsby’s | Aston » Details
(7:30 PM) Tiki Karaoke at Romarco’s | Clifton Heights » Details
(7:30 PM) The Rumble ft. Chief Joseph Boudreaux Jr at 118 North | Wayne » Details
(9:00 PM) Karaoke at The Red Lantern | Glenolden » Details

Wednesday, September 18

(6:00 PM) Acoustic on the Deck at Barnaby’s | Aston » Details
(7:00 PM) Karaoke Night at Liberty Tavern | Woodlyn » Details
(7:00 PM) Karaoke at Marple Public House | Broomall » Details
(7:30 PM) *SOLD OUT Alain Johannes w/ The Great Dying at 118 North | Wayne » Details
(7:30 PM) Open Mic at Tom N Jerry’s | Folsom » Details
(9:00 PM) Karaoke at Barnaby’s | Aston » Details

SPORTS

Jason Kelce To Be On Air For Eagles Monday Night Football Matchup 🏈

Jason Kelce may have retired, but he’s still bringing that signature energy to Monday Night Countdown before the Eagles take on the Falcons in Week 2. After hosting his first show in a too-tight mall-bought shirt (classic Kelce), he’s back to welcome his old team to the national stage. As the Eagles look to stay hot after their South American opener, Kelce’s presence should keep fans hyped. Let's just hope he remembers his suit this time! Game kicks off at 8:15 p.m., with Kelce starting at 6 p.m.

Philadelphia Phillies (90-59)

After taking 2 of 3 from the Mets this weekend, the Phillies are now the first team to 90 wins, they hold a 9 game lead in the NL East standings, and their magic number to clinch the NL East title is down to 6.

Latest Series

9/15: Mets 1 @ Philadelphia 2
9/14: Mets 4 @ Philadelphia 6
9/13: Mets 11 @ Philadelphia 3

Upcoming Series

9/16-9/18: @ Brewers

Philadelphia Union (7-9-12)

Lionel Messi marked his return to action with 2 goals against the Union.

(Sept 14) Miami 3 Philadelphia 1

Next Game:

(Sept 18) NYCFC @ Philadelphia

Local Sports

Week 4 High School Football Scoreboard

Here are the high school scores from the week 4 games around Delco, courtesy of @delco_football on Instagram.

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