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Good morning Delaware County! This is Hey Delco, the local newsletter thats fired up for Phillies playoff baseball. Let's go!

In today’s edition:

• Phillies Red October rally bus makes its rounds 🚌

• Mike Schmidt’s former mansion hits market again 🏡

• New cheesesteak spot opens in Springfield 🥖

• And much more…

Let’s get to it.

— Clint & Jennifer Losch

THE DIGEST

Phillies Fans, It’s Rally Bus Time! ⚾ 🚌

The Phillies are charging into the playoffs with home-field advantage, and we’ve got two big things to get pumped about! First up, mark your calendars for Saturday, October 5, when the Phils start their National League Division Series (NLDS) showdown. They’ll face the Wild Card winner, and it’s sure to be a packed Citizens Bank Park as we kick off Red October.

But before that, let’s take over the streets of Media! The Rally for Red October Bus T our rolls into town this Wednesday at 5:00 PM, setting up at Veterans Square (between State St. & Baltimore Ave.). It’s your chance to show some love, wave the red flags, and give the Phillies the boost they need for another epic playoff run. 🧢⚾ Let's pack the square, bring the energy, and send the Fightins' off in true Delco style!

Mike Schmidt’s Former Delco Mansion Sees Price Drop—Now Listed at $3.15M 🏡

Heads up, Phillies fans: Mike Schmidt’s former Media home is back on the market, but this time it’s going for a cool $3.15 million. The sprawling 12,000-square-foot French country-style estate, which once had a price tag of $4.9 million, offers seven bedrooms, six-and-a-half baths, a pool, and plenty of entertainment space for any MVP-worthy parties.

Check it out on Zillow

Schmidt snagged the house for just $490,000 back in 1979—just before leading the Phils to their 1980 World Series win and scooping up two MVP awards along the way. Now’s your chance to own a piece of local and baseball history, complete with marble floors, chandeliers, and three wet bars (Schmidt knew how to entertain).

If you’ve got $3.15 million burning a hole in your pocket, you could live like a Hall of Famer—minus the home runs.

Delco's Safest Towns Make the List—Again! 🏆

Heads up, Delco! Five local spots have made the cut as some of Pennsylvania's safest towns, according to a new ranking by ElitePersonalFinance. Leading the pack is Marple Township, ranked 25th with just four reported crimes in 2024. Other Delco contenders include Aston, Newtown, Upper Providence, and Haverford, all making it into the top 100.

In a separate list of towns with populations over 30K, Haverford Township took the #8 spot as the safest in Delco.

LOCAL BUSINESS

PhastBreak Cheesesteaks is Open for Business in Springfield!

Delco’s newest cheesesteak contender, PhastBreak Cheesesteaks, just opened its doors at Cutler Plaza on Baltimore Pike (in the former Slack’s Hoagie and Pizza Shack location). Co-owners Bill McKee and Tom Shivers are bringing top-tier cheesesteaks and their “Crossover Inside Out” pizza to Springfield, with a grand opening that featured family fun, giveaways, and food samples. If you’re in the area, grab their signature cheesesteak, crafted with top-grade ribeye and Dietz & Watson meats. Word on the street is, these Delco guys are already planning to franchise!

Read more at the Delco Times ($$).

The AC Hotel Newtown Square is Now Open!

Delco just got a little more luxurious! The brand-new AC Hotel Newtown Square has officially opened its doors, bringing modern elegance and first-class amenities to the area. Whether you’re here for business or a weekend escape, this stylish spot offers everything you need—from chic accommodations to impeccable service, all in a prime location.

Local Vendor Events for Business Owners 🎫

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

• Craft Out Cancer Fundraising Event on October 4-6

• Fair Acres Fall Fest on October 10

• Annual Craft Fair at Holy Cross on November 2nd

• AFTH Fall Fest at Rose Tree Park on Nov 3rd

• 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.}

CIVIC NEWS

Roadwork and Lane Closures This Week 🚧

Good news. No new road work, so a little more freedom on the highways this week. Here are the roads you need to avoid this week.

WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

Save the Date For These Upcoming Events

(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 30

(8:00 AM) Pumpkinland at Linvilla Orchards » Details
(5:00 PM) Hayride to the Witches House at Linvilla Orchards | Media » 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, October 1

(8:00 AM) Pumpkinland at Linvilla Orchards » Details
(5:00 PM) Hayride to the Witches House at Linvilla Orchards | Media » 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, October 2

(8:00 AM) Pumpkinland at Linvilla Orchards » Details
(2:30 PM) Oakmont Famers Market | Havertown » Details
(5:00 PM) Hayride to the Witches House at Linvilla Orchards | 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.

Here’s the upcoming live music lineup around Delco:

Monday, September 30

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

Tuesday, October 1

(7:00 PM) Bluegrass 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
(9:00 PM) Karaoke at The Red Lantern | Glenolden » Details

Wednesday, October 2

(6:00 PM) Acoustic on the Deck at Barnaby’s | Aston » Details
(6:30 PM) Musician’s Open Mic Night at The Kelly Center | Havertown » Details
(7:00 PM) Karaoke Night at Liberty Tavern | Woodlyn » Details
(7:00 PM) Karaoke at Marple Public House | Broomall » Details
(7:00 PM) Open Mic with Hezekia Jones & Special Guest James Margolis 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

Red October is Here: Phillies Ready for Playoff Run ⚾

The regular season is a wrap, and Red October kicks off this Saturday! The Phillies closed things out with a 6-3 win over the Nationals, locking in the NL East crown for the first time since 2011. With a 95-67 record, the Phils secured the second seed in the NL and a first-round bye.

While they didn’t nab the top spot in baseball (that honor goes to the Dodgers), the Phillies did finish ahead of the Yankees, meaning home-field advantage is theirs if they reach the World Series.

But first—who’s on deck? They’ll face the winner of the Wild Card Series between the Brewers and either the Mets or Diamondbacks. Thanks to Hurricane Helene messing with the Braves-Mets schedule, we'll know after Monday’s doubleheader.

Philadelphia Eagles (2-2)

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(Sept 29) Eagles 16 @ Buccaneers 33

Next Week: Bye
Next Game: Oct 13 vs Browns

Philadelphia Union (9-9-12)

Next Game:

(Oct 2) Orlando @ Philadelphia

Local Sports

Week 6 High School Football Scoreboard

Here are the high school scores from the week 6 games around Delco, courtesy of @delco_football on Instagram.

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