Good morning Delaware County! This is Hey Delco, the Monday remedy for winding down after an Eagles game rollercoaster.

In today’s edition:

• Gaudreau Brothers funeral and livestream today 🏒

• We remember a Drexel Hill cheesesteak legend 🥖

• Haverford Police vs High School football game 🏈

• Historic Eagles’ performances 🦅

• Event and live music schedule 🎶

• And much more…

Let’s get to it.

— Clint & Jennifer Losch

THE DIGEST

Funeral for Gaudreau Brothers Set for Today at St. Mary Magdalen Church

The hockey community will gather today to honor Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, who tragically lost their lives in a cycling accident last week. The joint funeral service will be held at noon at St. Mary Magdalen Church in Media, with a livestream available on the Columbus Blue Jackets website. The Gaudreau family has received an overwhelming show of support, with over $627,000 raised through a GoFundMe campaign to help with funeral expenses and support Matthew's wife, Madeline, who is expecting their first child in December.

Johnny, a seven-time NHL All-Star, and Matthew, a former pro and coach, were beloved in the hockey world, as evidenced by the candlelight vigils held in their honor.

Remembering Rick Olivieri, Cheesesteak Royalty from Drexel Hill

Rick Olivieri, grandson of cheesesteak legend Pat Olivieri (Pat’s King of Steaks), passed away at 57 after a decade-long battle with early-onset dementia. A Drexel Hill native, Rick was the force behind Rick’s Steaks at Reading Terminal ($$) and expanded his family’s cheesesteak empire to Citizens Bank Park, Lincoln Financial Field, and even a festival in France. Remembered as a kind man and devoted father, Rick leaves behind his wife, Debi, and two daughters, Kristin and Chelsie, along with a lasting legacy in Philly’s cheesesteak history.

Badges vs. Backpacks: Haverford Police Gear Up to Take on High School Football Team

Get excited for the ultimate local showdown: the Haverford Police are going head-to-head with the Haverford High School football team in their fourth annual clash! This Tuesday at 7 p.m. at A.G. Cornog Stadium, watch as local officers trade their badges for football helmets in a fun-filled game designed to strengthen ties between the police and the youth of our community. It will be exciting to see who comes out on top this year. Either way, it’s a win for community spirit and an evening of great entertainment you won’t want to miss!

LOCAL BUSINESS

ChristianaCare coming to Aston

Big news for Aston: ChristianaCare just announced one of its two new micro hospitals is set to pop up across from IceWorks, bringing more accessible healthcare to Delco. These “neighborhood hospitals” are small but mighty, offering 24/7 emergency services, 10 inpatient beds, and high-tech diagnostics like CT scans and X-rays. Slated to open in 2025 (fingers crossed), the facility will cater to less severe medical needs at a lower cost. Looks like getting quality care in the neighborhood is about to be a whole lot easier.

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Local Vendor Events for Business Owners 🎫

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• 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)

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CIVIC NEWS

Join Delco’s Green Team 🌱

Delaware County is on the hunt for eco-warriors to join the Sustainability Commission. With four spots up for grabs, they’re looking for:

• 2 folks with a background in environmental justice or experience from historically marginalized communities

• 1 green building guru or energy efficiency expert

• 1 enthusiastic general public member

Think you’ve got what it takes to shape Delco’s sustainable future? Shoot your resume and a letter of interest to [email protected] by September 27. Time to go green, Delco! Get involved at DelcoPA.Gov/Board-Vacancies!

Upper Darby Passes 1% Income Tax, Tightens Meeting Rules 💸

In a busy meeting, Upper Darby Council approved a 1% earned income tax set to kick in by 2025, projected to bring in $18 million to tackle the township’s looming budget deficit. The move didn’t come without pushback, as some residents voiced concerns about the new tax and a newly imposed 5-minute speaking limit during public comment sessions. Despite the debate, the measure passed, with council members citing financial stability as the driving force behind the decision.

Roadwork and Lane Closures This Week 🚧

It’s Monday, and we still need to keep an eye on avoiding 476 and West Chester Pike. Here are the roads you need to avoid this week.

WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

Mark Your Calendar For These Upcoming Community Days 📆

With two Community Days in the books, we have 3 more set for this Saturday. 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

Save the Date For These Upcoming Events

(Sept 12) Grand Reopening of Veteran’s Memorial Park | Broomall » Details
(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 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 9

(8:00 AM) Pumpkinland at Linvilla Orchards » Details
(12:00 PM) Family & Friends Labor Day Event at Nile Swim Club | Yeadon » 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 10

(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 1

(8:00 AM) Pumpkinland at Linvilla Orchards » Details
(8:00 AM) Patriots Day - 9/11 Remembrance at Delaware County Veterans Memorial | Newtown Square » 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
(6:00 PM) Battle of the Brandywine Remembrance Day at Brandywine Battlefield Par | Chadds Ford » 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 9

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

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Tuesday, September 10

(6:30 PM) Django and Friends Open Swing 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 11

(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) Nicole Atkins 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

Eagles Kick Off the Season with a Win in Brazil! 🇧🇷🏈

The Eagles showed they’ve got some serious fight, pulling off a thrilling 34-29 victory over the Green Bay Packers in their season opener. It wasn’t a smooth ride (let’s erase that 1st quarter from our brains), but they got the job done with some historic performances:

Saquon Barkley’s Debut: The new Eagle made a splash with 109 rushing yards and three touchdowns (2 rushing, 1 receiving). This was the most touchdowns by an Eagle in their debut since Terrell Owens in 2004. Barkley also became the first Eagle since Wilbert Montgomery in 1982 to pull off two rushing and one receiving touchdown in a season opener.

Kellen Moore’s Impact: The new offensive coordinator brought creativity back to the Eagles' playbook. With motion on 65.8% of plays (highest since 2020), the offense looked refreshed and dynamic. Jalen Hurts thrived with motion, going 15 for 21 for 212 yards and 2 TDs, compared to 5 of 13 for 66 yards without it.

Zack Baun’s Career Night: The linebacker stepped up big time with a career-high 15 tackles and two sacks. Baun played every single defensive snap, showing why the Eagles signed him this offseason.

So, despite a rocky start, the Eagles showed they’re ready to soar. Here's to a promising season ahead! 🦅

Up Next: The Eagles are at home vs the Falcons for Monday Night Football

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Local Sports

Week 2 High School Football Scoreboard

Here are the high school scores from the week 3 games around Delco, courtesy of @delco_football on Instagram.

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