What does Delco sound like? | Inquirer Greater Media
Plus, the Delco 10 Miler is back with an updated route.
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A Media record shop set out to capture the nuanced noises that make Delco, well, Delco. Also this week, registration is now open for the second-annual Delco 10 Miler, a nearby park will get an ADA-accessible loop trail, plus, where to dine outdoors now that the warm weather is here.
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Media’s Greatest Hits Records & Books is gearing up to debut its first independent release, a 92-track album paying homage to Delaware County.
Sounds of Delco, which will release digitally on May 1 and on vinyl about a week later, features 92 short tracks that capture the essence of Delco, including its distinctive accent.
Some of the catchy tunes on the record? “Guy Stuck Holding Door at Wawa,” “Delco Man Looks For His Vape (Vape’s Not Here, Man),” and “Eagles Fan Realizing Cris Collinsworth is the Commentator.”
Think of it as “an audio time capsule or a collection of small scenes,” said Dom Glisson, a producer on the album.
The Inquirer’s Emily Bloch explores how the album came to be and what else listeners can expect.
The Delco 10 Miler is returning for a second year this fall with an updated course and more runners for the Oct. 4 event.
Registration is open and runners will be capped at 2,500 this year, more than twice as many as the inaugural event’s 1,200-person capacity.
The race course, which begins at Rose Tree Park and finishes at Subaru Park, has also been tweaked. Organizers said they’ll be more proactive about letting residents know about road closures, a sticking point during last year’s event.
The Inquirer’s Torin Sweeney has the details.
💡 Community News
Peco is expected to begin work in Middletown and Upper Providence Townships this month that may cause some temporary service interruptions. The work is part of the utility company’s electrical distribution system upgrades, intended to reduce weather-related outages. Work will take place along Barren, Camby Chase, North Ridley Creek, and Providence Roads, Country Village Way, and Cove Lane from mid-April to July.
Work to improve Myers Avenue in Swarthmore could get underway as early as October 2027 after the Swarthmore Centennial Foundation secured $2.1 million in grant funding. Updated plans, presented to council last month, call for putting up SEPTA-approved fencing along the railroad tracks, adding a walking and biking trail, a wide sidewalk, enhanced lighting, and ADA-accessible ramps. (The Swarthmorean)
Delaware County is moving forward with its plans to install a paved half-mile ADA-accessible loop trail at the Delco Woods park in Broomall thanks to a $300,000 state grant. The rest of the project will be funded by matching Act 13 funds, also from the state. At 213 acres, Delco Woods is the largest undeveloped forest in the county. Plans also call for paving the existing gravel parking lot and building ADA-accessible bathrooms.
Media-Upper Providence Free Library is hosting its spring book sale this Saturday through Monday, where you can browse over 30,000 books, as well as music, puzzles, and board games.
🏫 Schools Briefing
In the Rose Tree Media School District, Indian Lane Elementary School is hosting its art show today. Tomorrow, Indian Lane fifth graders will take their playground picture, and tomorrow night is the Springton Lake Middle School dance. Tuesday is Penncrest High School’s spring band concert. See RTMSD’s full calendar here.
In the Wallingford-Swarthmore School District, there are several events tonight, including Strath Haven High School’s varsity arts awards and art exhibition, as well as Strath Haven Middle School’s home-school association meeting. Saturday is the junior prom, and next week, there’s PSSA testing for select students. See WSSD’s full calendar here.
🍽️ On our Plate
Warm weather have you looking for a spot with outdoor dining? The Inquirer’s Hira Qureshi put together a guide to outdoor dining in the suburbs, including Azie in Media. The State Street spot has a roof deck where you can order from its full menu.
🎳 Things to Do
🎭 The 39 Steps: The Josh Buchan book-turned-Alfred Hitchcock movie gets the stage treatment. ⏰ Select days from Friday, April 17 to Saturday, April 25, times vary 💵 $13.50-$23.50 📍 Players Club of Swarthmore
🪻 Spring Fling: Celebrate the season at this family-friendly event that will have music, crafts, games, and food trucks. ⏰ Saturday, April 18, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 💵 Pay as you go 📍 Park Avenue Community Center, Swarthmore
🖼️ Media Spring Arts Show: Now in its third year, this event will showcase over 140 artists. ⏰ Sunday, April 19, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 💵 Pay as you go 📍 State Street, Media
🌮 Swarthmore Food Truckathon: Grab a bite from 20 vendors serving everything from lobster rolls to tacos. There will also be live music. ⏰ Sunday, April 19, 2-7 p.m. 💵 Pay as you go 📍 Downtown Swarthmore
🏡 On the Market
Built in 1895, this folk Victorian farmhouse is a blend of past and present. The first floor features a living room, a dining room, an updated eat-in kitchen with granite countertops, as well as a primary suite with direct access to the back patio. There are four bedrooms upstairs, one of which has stairs to the walk-up attic. Outside, the home has two screened porches, grounds with specimen plantings, and a heated one-room cottage. A former barn has been converted into a three-car garage, complete with a temperature-controlled upper-level yoga studio. The home, which recently hit the market, is under contract.
See more photos of the property here.
Price: $875,000 | Size: 3,336 SF | Acreage: 1.54
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