A new emergency radio system comes to Delco | Inquirer Greater Media
Plus, fraudsters are making phone calls pretending to be Media’s chief of police.
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The county has an upgraded $36 million emergency radio system. Here’s what it means for residents. Also this week, Media law enforcement have issued a warning about fraudsters pretending to be the chief of police, the community is mourning the death of a longtime former police officer, plus a pizza joint has reopened after a renovation and ownership change.
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Delaware County’s new $36 million emergency radio system is now up and running, five and a half years after efforts to modernize its emergency response infrastructure began. Officials call it a vast improvement compared to the aging infrastructure first responders previously relied on.
The system is the “single most important thing for all of law enforcement and fire service” in the county, one police chief previously said.
County commissioners approved purchasing the upgraded system in 2022 after the old one was regularly hit with false alarms, poor connections, and even hacks from civilians, The Inquirer’s Denali Sagner reports.
Thanks to the new system, departments have the ability to create a real-time map of officers’ locations, helping agencies better dispatch backup as needed.
💡 Community News
Media police are warning residents about fraudulent phone calls in which the caller is pretending to be the chief of police. Here’s what you need to know.
The community is mourning the death of Media resident and longtime Upper Providence Township police officer Robert “Bill” Haines, who died Sunday at the age of 62 from cancer. Haines, a Penncrest High School alum, spent 35 years in law enforcement, including as patrolman, corporal, criminal investigator, and sergeant, according to his obituary. There will be a celebration of life next Saturday at Reformation Lutheran Church in Media.
Heads up for drivers: Peco is scheduled to begin gas main work on Providence Road between East Third Street and the five points intersection at State Road on Monday. The utility company is also continuing its underground electrical work on West Baltimore Avenue, causing detours and possible delays. Also expect roadwork on North Lemon Street and throughout the Hickory Valley townhome community starting Monday as Aqua Pennsylvania begins a monthslong water main project there. Construction will take place weekdays from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and is expected to be completed this summer.
HiLo House is hosting a grand opening this Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to mark the debut of its new location at the Promenade at Granite Run. The event includes a ribbon cutting, discounted classes, and raffles. HiLo specializes in Lagree Megaformer and VersaClimber classes.
The Sally Beauty at the Promenade at Granite Run is winding down, with plans to close the location on April 15. There’s another Sally Beauty in the Marple Crossroads shopping center in Springfield.
In case you missed it, Swarthmore is among the best places to live in the U.S., according to Niche’s 2026 rankings, which put the borough at No. 28 in the nation.
Three people from Aston have been charged with stealing metal cable wires and child endangerment after a report was made last week about suspicious activity on the 3100 block of Meetinghouse Road. When Upper Chichester police went to investigate, they found a sleeping infant in a vehicle, along with lengths of cable wire. All three suspects were arrested as of this weekend. (Daily Times)
🏫 Schools Briefing
In Rose Tree Media School District, Penncrest High School has its spring choral concert Tuesday. On Wednesday, Media Elementary School is hosting its art show. See the district’s full calendar here.
In Wallingford-Swarthmore School District, today is the fifth- and sixth-grade “String Fest.” There’s a school board committee meeting Tuesday evening. See WSSD’s full calendar here.
🍽️ On our Plate
Lima Pizza reopened in Media yesterday after a monthslong renovation following a change in ownership last fall. The 1165 W. Baltimore Pike joint is dishing up pizza, wings, cheesesteaks, salads, sandwiches, chicken bowls, quesadillas, and a selection of desserts Tuesdays through Saturdays.
In case you missed it, Ryan’s Rise Up Café launched with a soft opening on Monday that will continue through this month. Located at 5 Evergreen Dr. in the Concordville Town Centre, the nonprofit provides employment and training for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Its menu includes coffees, teas, smoothies, and food items such as avocado toast, breakfast sandwiches, and pastries.
🎳 Things to Do
🍻 MPRCS Old School Beer Bash: Relive your college days at Mother of Providence Regional Catholic School’s spring fundraiser. ⏰ Saturday, April 11, 7- 11 p.m. 💵 $75 📍 Mother of Providence Regional Catholic School, Wallingford
🎻 Brahms and Beethoven: The Park Avenue Chamber Ensemble will perform a Beethoven duet and a Brahms sextet. ⏰ Sunday, April 12, 7-8 p.m. 💵 $15.75-$26.25 📍 Park Avenue Community Center, Swarthmore
🧘 Candlelight Yoga: This 75-minute yoga class will take place in the barn loft. ⏰ Wednesday, April 15, 6:45-8 p.m. 💵 $21.25 for members, $25 for non-members 📍 Tyler Arboretum, Media
🏡 On the Market
This Middletown Township Colonial has plenty of living space thanks to its square footage and a self-contained suite. Its first floor features a living room with a fireplace, an office, a dining room, an eat-in kitchen with two-tone cabinetry, and a family room with a fireplace, vaulted ceilings, skylights, and access to two decks. There are four bedrooms upstairs, including the primary suite, which has a walk-in closet and a fireplace. There are two additional bedrooms in the home’s lower level in-law suite, which has its own kitchen, living room, bathroom, and laundry area. Other features include a fenced backyard, a three-car garage, and a whole-house backup generator. There’s an open house Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m.
See more photos of the home here.
Price: $1.3M | Size: 7,182 SF | Acreage: 1.67
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