Road closures and more to know for Delco 10 Miler | Inquirer Greater Media
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The Delco 10 Miler returns Sunday, bringing with it a slew of runners as well as road closures. Meet some of the most notable participants and check out how the race could impact your neighborhood. Also this week, we take a peek inside a Wallingford Colonial on the market, Pennsylvania farms are turning to alternative revenue streams like short-term rentals and Halloween displays, plus the second season of Task is filming nearby.
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More than 2,000 runners will hit the pavement Sunday for the second annual Delco 10 Miler, traversing a slightly altered course from Upper Providence Township to the Philadelphia Union’s stadium in Chester.
Among those running this year are the Getty family, who will be joined on the course by teachers from Wallingford Elementary School. They’ll take turns pushing 8-year-old Will Getty, who has cerebral palsy, to the finish line as part of an effort to raise funds for an accessible playground at the school.
They’ll race alongside 2024 Team USA Olympian Allie Wilson, a 30-year-old Wallingford native and Strath Haven alum who runs 800-meter events, and Zach Miller, who won the inaugural race last year.
👟 Here are all the racecourse details to know, including road closures.
💡 Community news
A three-bedroom Wallingford Colonial is on the market for $545,000. The couple who bought it seven years ago are relocating so husband Mike Gentile can run his family’s multigenerational Ohio bakery. Take a look inside The Inquirer’s House of the Week.
Former Swarthmore resident, literary scholar, and Temple University professor Rachel Blau DuPlessis died last month of respiratory failure at the age of 84. An eclectic experimental poet, she wrote hundreds of poems about feminism, modernism, connectivity, imagery, and consciousness.
A group of Swarthmore College alums signed an open letter calling on Haverford College to “preserve the rights to free speech and academic freedom” after the neighboring school settled a lawsuit alleging it allowed antisemitic speech on campus.
Airbnb is looking to add more farm stays to its platform and is targeting Pennsylvania farmers. It’s one of the creative ways local farmers are finding alternate revenue sources, something Arasapha Farm has tapped into with its annual Halloween attractions.
Kevin Boyer was named to Media’s borough council last month, filling a vacancy through Jan. 1, 2028. Boyer previously served on council from 2014 to 2025.
Swarthmore borough is hosting an information session Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the Park Avenue Community Center. The meeting includes an overview of 2027 budget issues.
Media resident and county employee Anthony “Tony” Oriente made it to the bonus round on an episode of Wheel of Fortune last week, ultimately winning over $25,000, as well as a trip to Vancouver Island. Oriente has previously appeared on The Price is Right and Deal or No Deal. Catch the episode here.
Today, Media borough launched its “Fall Frenzy” app challenge, which runs through the end of the month. Participants can take on challenges to better acquaint themselves with the community, with the winning individual or team scoring gift cards.
Starting Tuesday and continuing through February, Providence Road will be closed weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. between Cherry Street and the State Road intersection for utility work.
🗺️ Other nearby news
Tim Boyce, the county’s former director of emergency services, stood trial this week for assaulting his executive assistant in 2024. Boyce was fired following the incident.
The second season of HBO show Task will continue its local filming today on part of Saxer Avenue in Springfield.
🏫 Schools briefing
Wallingford-Swarthmore School District is hosting two community conversations next week, one on Wednesday from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. and another next Friday from 9 to 10 a.m., at Strath Haven Middle School.
🍽️ On our plate
6abc recently featured the Media Farmers Market in a segment of FYI Philly. The North Edgmont Street spot is a producer- and culinary-focused market that’s seen attendance grow as more people focus on where their food comes from. It’s open Sundays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Looking for other farmers markets? Check out The Inquirer’s guide to area outposts.
🎳 Things to do
🗡️ Murder for Two: This musical comedy puts a twist on the classic whodunit. ⏰ Select days from Thursday, Oct. 1-Sunday, Oct. 18, times vary 💵 $27-$47 📍 Media Theatre
🎨 Delco Arts Week: The annual countywide event pays homage to the region’s varied art scene. ⏰ Saturday, Oct. 3-Sunday, Oct. 11, times vary 💵 Prices vary 📍 Throughout Delaware County
🍿 Monsters, Inc.: As spooky season officially gets underway, catch a screening of the Disney Pixar classic under the stars. ⏰ Saturday, Oct. 3, 7 p.m. 💵 Free 📍 Media Borough Hall lawn
🍁 State Street Fall Festival: Kick off fall with this harvest stroll-inspired event, complete with over 150 vendors, live entertainment, and kids activities. ⏰ Sunday, Oct. 4, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 💵 Pay as you go 📍 State Street, Media
🍻 Craft Beer Fest: Sample a selection of local beers and wines while listening to live music. ⏰ Thursday, Oct. 8, 6-9 p.m. 💵 $60 📍 Middletown Free Library, Media
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