Havertown’s hometown quarterback | Inquirer Haverford
Plus, local billionaire Jeffrey Yass is backing Trump’s ballroom.
Hello, Haverford!
Bryce Young may sport an opponent’s colors, but the NFL quarterback has roots in Havertown. This is his story. Also this week, Haverford resident Jeffrey Yass is contributing to the White House ballroom project, plus Haverford College has named its next president.
— Lisa Dukart (haverford@inquirer.com)
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Bryce Young’s return to Philadelphia, where the quarterback helped lead the Carolina Panthers to victory over the Eagles on Sunday, was a homecoming of sorts.
Young spent the first six months of his life in Havertown, after which his family moved to California. Despite his short tenure in the township, it’s become an important place for him. Every time the family returns to the area, they revisit their old haunts, driving past their one-time home on Hillcrest Avenue and seeing what’s changed in the neighborhood.
Young’s mom even likes pointing out his former favorite spots, including Paddock Park.
💡 Community news
Haverford resident Jeff Yass, who cofounded Bala Cynwyd-based Susquehanna International Group, is among those who donated to President Donald Trump’s White House ballroom project, committing $5 million, according to documents obtained by The Washington Post.
Haverford College has hired Tulane University dean Brian T. Edwards as its next president. The Middle East and North African studies scholar, who starts July 1, will succeed Wendy Raymond. Raymond’s tenure was riddled with controversy over how the school handled pro-Palestinian activism on campus.
Delaware County nurse Monica Ryadi faced her first Immigration and Customs Enforcement check-in last week after being detained on her way to Disneyland in September. Ryadi — who is in the country legally after fleeing religious persecution in Indonesia with her parents two decades ago — is being tracked by ankle monitor.
Attention commuters: SEPTA made changes to some of its Regional Rail schedules as of Sunday, so be sure to check times before heading out the door this week.
Last week, Gov. Josh Shapiro visited Manoa Fire Company, where he heard from members about the importance of grant funding for local fire houses. The fire house recently used grants to buy new equipment.
Penn Valley resident Charles Weiner, who previously owned popular North Philadelphia sandwich shop Max’s Steaks & Eagle Bar, has been indicted on tax fraud charges.
Tomorrow is the deadline to submit an application through the online lottery for the township’s Shade Tree Commission giveaway of 120 trees.
Tuesday is the last day to request a mail ballot for the November primary election. Check out The Inquirer’s guide to the 2026 midterms here.
🗺️ Other nearby news
Ardmore resident and Beth Chaim Reform Congregation’s longtime rabbi Michelle Denker Pearlman died last month of leiomyosarcoma, a rare soft tissue cancer. Outside of her work at the Malvern congregation, Pearlman, 56, was a social justice activist, musical stage performer, and mentor.
Looking to go pumpkin picking this season? The Inquirer has rounded up 19 farms in the region, many of which also have hayrides, corn mazes, and apple cider doughnuts.
🏫 Schools briefing
As measles cases continue to climb throughout the state, The Inquirer has put together a guide about what to know. You can also check the vaccination rates of your local schools here.
🍽️ On our plate
Popular Havertown eatery Sophie’s BBQ has ended its bar collaboration with Four Birds Distilling. While it’s not ready to announce who’s taking over, the restaurant says it’s working “on a massive new partnership” and will be operating as a BYOB for up to eight weeks.
Spicebox Indian Kitchen has opened at 20 E. Eagle Rd. in Havertown, serving popular Indian dishes such as samosas, kababs, tandoori-style meats, and curry.
Battle Royale Brewing Co., a new brewery and arcade complete with nostalgic games like pinball and Pac-Man, opened this week in Springfield.
🎳 Things to do
🖼️ Arts Equity: The Big Works Show: It’s your last chance to see the exhibition, featuring a range of artistic works. ⏰ Through Saturday, Oct. 24 💵 Free 📍 Main Line Art Center
🍎 Heirloom Apple Tasting: Sample heirloom apples, apple-based treats, and more at this annual event. ⏰ Saturday, Oct. 24, 2-4 p.m. 💵 $5.04-$12.51 📍 Harriton House
🎶 Barry Harris, Jeremy Galyon, and Hugo Vera: Local singer/songwriter Barry Harris will host the event, which features wide-ranging performances. ⏰ Saturday, Oct. 24, 7:30-10 p.m. 💵 $19.36-$26.50 📍 Kelly Center
👑 Marie Antoinette: Catch a screening of the 2006 Sofia Coppola film starring Kirsten Dunst as the controversial former queen of France. ⏰ Tuesday, Oct. 27, 7:15 p.m. 💵 $11.75-$16.25 📍 Bryn Mawr Film Institute
🏡 On the market
This century-old Havertown home has been fully renovated and expanded. It has an open-concept first floor, including a living area with a fireplace, a dining room, and a kitchen with a large island. There are five bedrooms upstairs, three of them with ensuite bathrooms, including the primary suite, which has a large walk-in closet and a soaking tub. There’s additional living space in the finished basement, which has a full bathroom. Outside, there’s a deck overlooking the yard and a detached two-car garage.
See more photos of the home here.
Price: $1.375M | Size: 4,625 SF | Acreage: 0.31
Each week we feature an interesting local listing in or around the township. Have one we should consider? Email us at haverford@inquirer.com.
📈 Haverford market report
Median listing price: $575,000 (down $20,000 from August) 📉
Median sold price: $455,000 (down $127,500 from August) 📉
Median days on the market: 21 (down 11 days from August) 📉
This Haverford market report is published on a monthly basis. Above is data for September from realtor.com.
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