🌱 What investigators revealed about the deadly multi-car crash on West Chester Pike.

Hello Havertown! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• What investigators revealed about the deadly multi-car crash on West Chester Pike.
• How a pickup went airborne in Havertown's 14-vehicle crash.

Also on today's calendar: Kelly Center - Jeffery Gaines Returns to Havertown and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 62 and low of 43 degrees.
• Wednesday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 70, low: 52.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Driver Killed In Havertown Crash Had License Revoked For Medical Reasons: Reports (patch.com) — A Havertown man was killed and eight people were injured Saturday in a multi-vehicle crash along West Chester Pike between Darby and Eagle roads, possibly triggered by a medical emergency. Police say the driver, whose license had been revoked for medical reasons, struck numerous cars before overturning into a U-Haul, as officers already nearby for Haverford Township Day responded.
   

• 1 dead 8 injured in 14-vehicle crash in Pennsylvania, which includes truck going airborne (oregonlive.com) — A serious 14-vehicle crash in Havertown left one man dead and eight people injured after a pickup, believed driven by someone suffering a medical emergency, hit cars for about two miles and went airborne into a U-Haul. Security footage from Havertown Cafe captured the dramatic moment, while police continue piecing together how the chain-reaction collision unfolded on local roads.
   

📸 Around Havertown

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Havertown

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 10
• Kelly Center - Jeffery Gaines Returns to Havertown →
  Kelly Center, 4 E Eagle Rd, Havertown
  7:30 pm
Saturday October 17
• Ardmore Day 2026! →
  Schauffele Plaza, Cricket Ave, Ardmore
  11:00 am
Sunday October 18
• An Afternoon of Beautiful Music presented by NSPC's Community Concert Series →
  Newtown Square Presbyterian Church, 3600 Goshen Rd, Newtown Square
  4:00 pm
Saturday October 24
• Pennsylvania Chocolate and Coffee Festival →
  The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center & Fairgrounds, 100 Station Ave, Oaks
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Tuesday October 6
• Bluegrass Jam →
  The Kelly Center, 4 E Eagle Rd, Havertown
  7:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
• WP - Family Literacy Night
  Westbrook Park Elem School, 199 Westbrook Dr, Clifton Heights
  6:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• Haverford at Spring-Ford →
  200 Mill Road, Havertown
  10:00 am
Thursday October 15
• SH - Fall Festival (Pumpkin Decorating)
  Stonehurst Hills Elementary School, 7051 Ruskin Ln, Upper Darby
  5:00 pm
Friday October 16
• Haverford Township Historical Society: Oktoberfest →
  1682 Karakung Drive, Havertown
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 17
• Haverford at Perkiomen Valley →
  Havertown PA
  10:00 am
• Red White & Cue Meat Smoking Master Class →
  Harriton House, 500 Harriton Rd, Bryn Mawr
  2:00 pm
Sunday October 25
• Pennsylvania Chocolate and Coffee Festival →
  The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center & Fairgrounds, 100 Station Ave, Oaks
  10:00 am

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🗞 Nearby News

Haverford

• Driver Killed In Havertown Crash Had License Revoked For Medical Reasons: Reports (patch.com)

Broomall

• Sixers fans pack arena for first look at LeBron James and new roster (nbcphiladelphia.com)

Lansdowne

• Evelyn A. Beggs (tworivertimes.com)

Ok Havertown! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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