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Plus, how the county helped lay local veterans to rest.
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A new Phanatic-themed smoothie is the latest element of a Wawa-Phillies partnership. Hereβs what it (unexpectedly) tastes like. Also this week, Wallingford residents helped lay to rest fellow veterans, a Strath Haven alum and former standout lacrosse player returned to Delco, plus, a wine tasting room marks its one-year anniversary in Media.
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Itβs a big week for Wawa and Wawa fans as the locally rooted convenience chain rolls out a new element of its partnership with the Philadelphia Phillies β a sweet treat that βtastes like the tears of our rivals,β Inquirer columnist Stephanie Farr says.
On Monday, the beloved store introduced the limited-edition Phanatic Caramel Curveball Cream Smoothie, a vanilla ice cream-based drink thatβs βsweet, salty, and delicious,β according to Farr.
As part of the rollout, mascot Wally Goose will throw the first pitch at tomorrowβs Phillies game.
The new sip, in a limited-edition cup featuring the Phanaticβs eyes and the tip of his snout, comes just a couple of months after Wawa became the teamβs official hoagie sponsor and has begun upping its presence at Citizens Bank Park.
Hereβs what to know about the new smoothie and the brandsβ growing partnership.
π₯ See Farrβs video from the unveiling earlier this week.
π‘ Community News
Fifteen local individuals with no known next of kin were laid to rest Friday after Delaware County officials helped identify them as military veterans. Among the volunteers were Wallingford residents and veterans LuAnn Jahnke and retired Army Col. Jeffery Jahnke.
The Philadelphia Unionβs Subaru Park hosted the Womenβs Lacrosse League inaugural championship last weekend and there were plenty of athletes and coaches with local ties, including Strath Haven High School alum and Philly Lacrosseβs 2009 Girlsβ Player of the Year Emily Parros (formerly Emily Garrity). She may now be coaching the Maryland Charms, but sheβs still a βDelco girl.β
The Delaware County District Attorneyβs office is working to extradite Michelle Zajko, a member of extremist group the Zizians, from Maryland to prosecute her in the deaths of her parents, according to the Daily Times. In June, the DA charged Zajko with the 2022 execution-style deaths of her parents in their Chester Heights home after a yearslong investigation.
Swarthmore has launched its fall tree sale and borough residents can purchase one to be planted along their public curbs.
π« Schools Briefing
Rose Tree Media School District has been awarded over $2.5 million from the state to realign Rose Tree Road as part of its proposed K-1 Early Learning Center. The road alignment alone is expected to cost north of $3.3 million, according to the district.
Penncrest High School recently made updates to its track, which, along with the stadium, will be closed through Tuesday. The track will again close next Saturday and Sunday.
π½οΈ On our Plate
Urban winery John Robert Cellars is marking the first anniversary of its tasting room on West State Street in Media with a celebration this Saturday from noon to 11 p.m., including live music, sweet treats, and a complimentary flight glass pour.
π³ Things to Do
βοΈ The Winterβs Tale: See the William Shakespeare comedy performed live. β° Select days from Friday, Aug. 21-Sunday, Aug. 30, times vary π΅ $13.50-$18.50 π Players Club of Swarthmore
π Philadelphia Book Crawl: Two local bookstores β Celia Bookshop in Swarthmore and Bookish Notions in Media β are participating in the region-wide event. β° Saturday, Aug. 22, times vary π΅ Pay as you go π Locations vary
πΆ Tribute to Queen and The Beatles: Hear covers of some of both bandsβ most iconic songs. β° Saturday, Aug. 22, 8:45 p.m. π΅ $43.20-$84.24 π Media Theatre
ποΈ Swarthmore Showcase: The annual event welcomes newcomers, including Swarthmore College students and their families, to the borough, which will turn into an open-air market. β° Tuesday, Aug. 25, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. π΅ Pay as you go π Swarthmore town center
π Greater Media market report
Median listing price: $699,900 (down $7,600 from June) π
Median sold price: $620,000 (down $25,000 from June) π
Median days on the market: 27 (same as June)
Median listing price: $375,000 (down $160,000 from June) π
Median sold price: $365,000 (down $75,000 from June) π
Median days on the market: 42 (up 15 days from June) π
Median listing price: $525,000 (down $57,500 from June) π
Median sold price: $366,500 (down $26,000 from June) π
Median days on the market: 25 (down two days from June) π
This Greater Media market report is published on a monthly basis. Above is data for July from realtor.com.
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