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The state’s long-awaited $50.1 billion budget, signed last week, includes $3 million in supplemental payments for Riddle Hospital, which has seen an increase in patients since Crozer-Chester Medical Center closed earlier this year. There was no additional funding for mass transit, however.

Meanwhile, Delaware County last week reported that during the state budget impasse — which began after a missed July 1 deadline — it had spent about $12 million monthly through October from its reserves to backfill for state funding. The county expects to be reimbursed by the state, but it’s unclear when.

SEPTA has finished inspecting all 223 of its Silverliner IV Regional Rail cars, but normal service on the commuter system may not return until at least mid-December.

Staff members arrived at the Delaware County Republican Party headquarters in Media yesterday morning to find the building’s glass door shattered — the second such incident in 13 months. “It’s just a sign of the times unfortunately,” said party chair Frank Agovino, who also said police are investigating the apparent vandalism.

In Philly and Delco, listings and sales of luxury homes are down from last year while prices have grown. In the combined market of both counties, 285 luxury homes sold between July and September of this year — down 16% from the same period in 2024, according to a Redfin analysis.

A Delaware County Overdose Response Team was recently added to Riddle Hospital in Media. The partnership between paramedics and a certified recovery specialist team is intended to reduce some of the burden on emergency services. Through the program, a Main Line Health certified recovery specialist will follow ambulances to certain 911 calls and provide additional support to those who have overdosed. (Daily Times)

Delaware County libraries have been impacted by the impending closure of one of the largest library book distributors in the country. The county’s 28 libraries used Baker & Taylor to varying degrees, but its abrupt shutdown has meant many librarians are having to do extra work, like applying a protective layer to book covers.

When shopping at the Promenade at Granite Run recently, Inquirer columnist Stephanie Farr came across what she believes to be the most offensively Pennsylvanian outfit: matching camouflage sweat suits. “Here were outfits that managed to do what no state legislature or psychological expert ever has: They married rural and urban Pennsylvania," she writes.

A reminder that the Thanksgiving holiday will impact your trash and recycling pickup next week. Not sure when your holiday collection will be? Check the Media or Swarthmore websites. If you live in Nether Providence Township, check with your private trash collector.

Nether Providence Township is hosting a bulk trash drop-off event on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., or until the bins are full, at Hepford Park and the South Media Fire Station.

Saturday is the last day of the Swarthmore Farmers Market for 2025.

Wallingford-Swarthmore School District is headed for a $2.6 million budget deficit that officials blame on a “spending problem.” Without implementing a “cultural shift” around spending, the district is staring down major fiscal problems for the 2027-28 school year, said business administrator DeJuana Mosley.

Book fairs continue at a couple RMTSD schools through Tuesday, and there are parent-teacher conferences at several schools on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday next week. There are no classes for kindergarten through eighth grade students starting Tuesday, and the high school has an early dismissal Wednesday. The district is closed next Thursday and Friday for Thanksgiving. See the full calendar here.

Tara Irey, a Wallingford-Swarthmore School District first grade teacher who brings “learning to life every day,” was recently named the winner of Welch’s Fruit Snacks and Crayola’s “Thank You Teacher Sweepstakes.” Her prize? A $10,000 classroom makeover.

Wallingford Elementary’s book fair continues through tomorrow, and Saturday and Sunday are fall drama performances. There will be no classes next Wednesday, and the district is closed next Thursday and Friday for Thanksgiving. See the full calendar here.

Tomorrow is the last day to place takeout Thanksgiving orders from White Dog Cafe. The popular eatery, which has a location in Glen Mills, is offering a feast to feed eight or à la carte options.

Speaking of Thanksgiving, if you’re still in search of a fresh turkey, we’ve rounded up where you can buy them locally, including at Linvilla Orchards, which has whole birds or breasts. Preorders for turkeys are due today.

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