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A year after Crozerâs closure, six area communities are looking to form a regional EMS service. Hereâs what it could look like. Also this week, Swarthmore got a Hollywood moment thanks to a surprise visit from Ben Affleck, a new fitness studio has opened at the Promenade, plus, cyclists remember a former Swarthmore College professor killed in December.
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Six area communities are looking to create a regional emergency medical services authority after being left to fund their own services in the wake of Crozer-Chester Medical Centerâs closure last year.
The new authority, Delco Emergency Services Authority, or Delco ESA, would cover about 40,000 residents in Media, Nether Providence, Upper Providence, Rose Valley, Rutledge, and Swarthmore.
The concept is being modeled after an ESA in Lancaster County where property owners are billed an annual fee â itâs currently $87 there â with the EMS service billing a patientâs insurance for ambulance rides, avoiding residual fees for residents. Itâs not clear yet if Delco ESA will adopt that exact model.
The model would be a departure from the current structure, where residents pay for EMS services through property taxes.
The group is expected to present its proposal to residents later this month.
The Inquirerâs Torin Sweeney has the details.
Could Ben Affleck soon be a regular in Swarthmore? While the verdict is still out on that one, the borough got a surprise visit from the Oscar-winning actor last Friday when he was in town to tour Swarthmore College with his 17-year-old, Fin.
After exploring the campus, the two stopped for lunch at Lunaâs Mexican Grill, much to the surprise of the restaurantâs owner, servers, and patrons. After, they hit the neighboring Dunkinâ.
âItâs pretty amazing,â said Lunaâs owner Cristina Luna Ramirez, who raced to the restaurant to get a selfie with Affleck when she heard he was there. âIâm just hoping his kid will go to Swarthmore, and then maybe weâll see more of them both.â
The Inquirerâs Earl Hopkins has more details on their visit.
đĄ Community News
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Several weeks after Swarthmoreâs borough manager was terminated from the job, the borough has put out an open call to replace him. Applications are due April 27.
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Demonstrators marched through Media to the Delaware County Courthouse on Saturday as part of the latest No Kings protests, a nationwide movement denouncing President Donald Trumpâs policies. See Penn Liveâs photos from the event here.
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Several bicycling groups gathered over the weekend for a memorial ride in honor of former Swarthmore College professor Eduard âTeddyâ Einstein, who was killed in December while biking to his home in Philadelphia. Riders departed from Swarthmore and West Philadelphia, converging in Upper Darby, where the 38-year-old was struck. There, they held a ghost bike dedication to the beloved husband and father. (Daily Times)
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After months in the works, a new fitness studio is now open at the Promenade at Granite Run. Delaware-based HiLo House opened its second location over the weekend in the ground-floor retail space of luxury apartment building Eleven33. HiLo specializes in Lagree Megaformer and VersaClimber classes. Megaformer is a spring-loaded machine that uses resistance and counter-resistance, while VersaClimber is a vertical cardio climber.
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Registration for Nether Providence Townshipâs summer camp opens Monday. The five-week program will run Mondays through Thursdays from June 22 to July 23, 8:30 a.m. to noon. The camp is open to students in kindergarten through sixth grade. Learn more here.
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Delaware Countyâs population dropped slightly last year, according to the latest U.S. Census data. The county lost about 500 residents in 2025, or about 0.1% of its population. It was one of two collar counties to lose residents, while others saw slight upticks.
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Delaware County was one of only two local counties that saw a drop in hospital jobs between 2015 and 2025, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data. The county lost 57.3% of its hospital workers during what was a tumultuous period for local healthcare. While Delco lost hospital jobs, it saw a 25% gain in outpatient care jobs, part of a regional surge.
đŤ Schools Briefing
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Spring break continues today and tomorrow for Wallingford-Swarthmore School District students, with classes resuming Monday. On Tuesday, thereâs a school board policy committee meeting, and on Wednesday, fifth graders will pose for their class photo. See WSSDâs full calendar here.
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Rose Tree Media School Districtâs spring break continues through Monday, with classes resuming Tuesday. There are fifth-grade parent meetings on Tuesday evening and Wednesday is Rose Tree Elementaryâs spring concert. See RTMSDâs full calendar here.
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RTMSDâs school board recognized paraprofessional Tina Sigismondi last week for helping an elementary student who was choking during lunch.
đ˝ď¸ On our Plate
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A new cafe focused on inclusivity is opening in Glen Mills. Ryanâs Rise Up CafĂŠ is slated to debut Monday at 5 Evergreen Dr. in the Concordville Town Centre. The nonprofit will provide employment and training for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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Fox 29âs Bob Kelly recently dropped by Mediaâs newest cheesesteak shop, Jackson St. Steaks, which opened in February at 110 S. Jackson St. He caught up with the owners and sampled some of their menu items, including cheesesteaks and beer from Meyers Brewing Company. See the segment here.
đł Things to Do
đ¸ The Reality Check Experiment: Hear the four-piece, experimental jam band perform. â° Friday, April 3, 8 p.m. đľ Free đ Shere-E-Punjab, Media
đââĄď¸ 10K Trail Run: Test your stamina and take in the scenery during this USATF Mid-Atlantic Off-Road Grand Prix Series-sanctioned event. â° Saturday, April 4, 9 a.m.-noon đľ $50 đ Tyler Arboretum, Media
đ° Easter at the Rocky Run YMCA: This community event includes an Easter egg hunt, games, music, and an appearance by the Easter Bunny. â° Saturday, April 4, 10 a.m.-noon đľ Free đ Rocky Run YMCA, Media
đĄ On the Market
Located in the Mount Alverno area, this Middletown Township home boasts a large backyard thanks to its sizable acreage. The homeâs first floor features an open-concept living area and eat-in kitchen, as well as a formal dining room with a fireplace and chandelier. There are four bedrooms upstairs, including one with a walk-in closet. Thereâs potential for additional living space in the unfinished walk-out basement, which has a half-bathroom. Other features include a covered front porch, an attached garage, and a detached two-car garage.
See more photos of the home here.
Price: $675,000 | Size: 2,366 SF | Acreage: 2.45
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