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Communities throughout the region are pulling out the stops to mark the nationās 250th anniversary this weekend. Weāve rounded up spots to catch the festivities. Also this week, the so-called Swarthmore 9 pleaded no-contest to noise violations, a local woman has been charged with the years-old execution-style killing of her parents, plus the battle over an area liquid natural gas facility continues.
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Five Fourth of July events to check out in and around Media
Celebrate the nationās Semiquincentennial at one of these festive events, which are replete with parades, games, food, and music.
Lionās Club Independence Eve 2.5-Mile Walk and 8K Run: Celebrate the holiday by hitting the pavement for a 2.5-mile walk or an 8K run. The run/walk may be postponed to Sunday in the event of extreme heat. ā° Friday, July 3, 7-8:30 p.m. šµ $32.80 š Swarthmore town center
Swarthmore Fourth of July Festivities, SRA Bike Races, and Parade: The day kicks off with a bike race, followed by a childrenās parade and then the community parade, with other activities to follow. ā° Saturday, July 4, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. šµ Free š Swarthmore town center
Media Borough Fourth of July Celebration: There will be yard games, live music, food, and kidsā activities like water slides and face painting, in addition to a bike decorating contest. ā° Saturday, July 4, 10 a.m.-noon šµ Free š Barrall Field, Media
Rose Valley Borough Fourth of July Parade: The annual parade, complete with decorated bikes and wagons, will start at the Moylan-Rose Valley SEPTA station and end at Rose Valley Swimming Pool, where there will be a flag raising ceremony. ā° Saturday, July 4, 2 p.m. šµ Free š Moylan-Rose Valley SEPTA station and Rose Valley Swimming Pool
Americaās 250th Birthday Celebration: To mark the Semiquincentennial, Upper Providence Township is hosting a Fourth of July event complete with games, contests, music, and food trucks. RSVPs are encouraged. ā° Saturday, July 4, 1-4 p.m. šµ Free š Rose Tree Park, Media
š See more area festivities here.
šŗšø Looking for other ways to celebrate the Semiquincentennial? Hereās what Delaware County has in store.
š” Community News
The so-called Swarthmore 9, a group of protestors charged with trespassing after refusing to leave a pro-Palestinian encampment at Swarthmore College last year, entered no-contest pleas on Monday to summary noise-violation offenses. As part of the deal, theyāll each undertake community service.
Last week, 33-year-old Michelle Zajko was charged with the first-degree murder of her parents, who the Delaware County district attorney says she killed execution-style inside their Chester Heights home in December 2022. Zajko, a member of the cultlike Zizians, has been a person of interest in the case for years, but maintains her innocence. The DA doesnāt believe she acted alone and is continuing to investigate. The Inquirerās Vinny Vella explains how new information led to the charges.
A pair of environmental groups are readying to oppose a planned liquefied natural gas export facility in Eddystone. Local communities, including Media and Swarthmore, have stated their opposition to the nearby terminal.
Pepper Lee Boutique and Gina the Jewelry Lady are reopening today at their new storefront at 1176 N. Middletown Rd. in Edgmont Township, above the Country Deli. The boutique will be hosting a grand reopening celebration today from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pepper Lee will be open Wednesdays to Sundays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Gina the Jewelry Lady will operate Thursdays to Sundays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Delaware County Health Department identified this yearās first pool of mosquitoes . The pool was tested on June 16 at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Collingdale. No infections among people have been reported. The department suggests taking steps to reduce the spread of mosquito-borne illnesses by eliminating standing water, using appropriate repellents, and wearing protective clothing.
š½ļø On our Plate
Millerās Ale House has closed its Springfield location at 18 Baltimore Pike, but continues to operate an outpost at 1119 W. Baltimore Pike at the Promenade at Granite Run.
š³ Things to Do
š¶ Rose Tree Summer Concert Festival: Tonight, Big Band from the Valley takes the stage, followed by Steve Pullara and His Cool Beans Band, which is performing a morning show tomorrow, and Smokeās Ebonys and Raising Kane Band on Saturday. On Wednesday, Jimmy and the Parrots will perform, sampling from Jimmy Buffett, The Beach Boys, and Bob Marley, among others. Thereās no show on July 4. ā° Thursday, July 2-Wednesday, July 8, 7:30 p.m., except July 3, which is at 10 a.m. šµ Free š Rose Tree Park, Media
šæ Family Movie and Craft: Catch a screening of Moana and make a tiki-themed craft. ā° Friday, July 3, 10:15 a.m.-noon šµ Free š Media-Upper Providence Free Library, Media
š¦ Nature at Night: Pollinators: Learn about native pollinators at this after-hours event. ā° Tuesday, July 7, 6-7:30 p.m. šµ Free š Tyler Arboretum, Media
š” On the Market
A Springton Reservoir home with a pool and spa
Located near Springton Reservoir in Upper Providence Township, this home can accommodate multi-generational living thanks to a two-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bathroom main floor suite with its own kitchen. The rest of the main floor has living and dining rooms, a family room with a brick fireplace, and an updated kitchen with marble countertops and an island with a beverage refrigerator. There are three bedrooms upstairs, including a primary suite with a walk-in closet and dressing room. Out back, a deck overlooks a heated pool and spa. Thereās an open house Sunday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
See more photos of the property here.
Price: $1.395M | Size: 5,356 SF | Acreage: 0.8
š Greater Media market report
Media
Median listing price: $812,500 (up $62,500 from April) š
Median sold price: $713,800 (up $238,800 from April) š
Median days on the market: 24 (up three days from April) š
Swarthmore
Median listing price: $425,000 (up $55,100 from April) š
Median sold price: $370,000 (same as April)
Median days on the market: 37 (up nine days from April) š
Wallingford
Median listing price: $425,000 (down $202,500 from April) š
Median sold price: $448,000 (same as April)
Median days on the market: 27 (up six days from April) š
This Greater Media market report is published on a monthly basis. Above is data for May from realtor.com.
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