Community Corner
🌱 What investigators revealed about the deadly multi-car crash on West Chester Pike.
You won't want to miss Kelly Center - Jeffery Gaines Returns to Havertown on the Havertown Patch calendar

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!)
- 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 Police say the driver, whose license had been revoked for medical reasons, struck numerous cars before overturning into a U-Haul, as officers already nearby for Haverford Township Day responded.
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• 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.
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📸 Around Havertown
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Havertown
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★ Featured events ★
- Kelly Center - Jeffery Gaines Returns to Havertown →
Kelly Center, 4 E Eagle Rd, Havertown
7:30 pm - Ardmore Day 2026! →
Schauffele Plaza, Cricket Ave, Ardmore
11:00 am - An Afternoon of Beautiful Music presented by NSPC's Community Concert Series →
Newtown Square Presbyterian Church, 3600 Goshen Rd, Newtown Square
4:00 pm - Pennsylvania Chocolate and Coffee Festival →
The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center & Fairgrounds, 100 Station Ave, Oaks
9:00 am
Saturday October 10
Saturday October 17
Sunday October 18
Saturday October 24
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Other local events
- Bluegrass Jam →
The Kelly Center, 4 E Eagle Rd, Havertown
7:00 pm - WP - Family Literacy Night
Westbrook Park Elem School, 199 Westbrook Dr, Clifton Heights
6:00 pm - Haverford at Spring-Ford →
200 Mill Road, Havertown
10:00 am - SH - Fall Festival (Pumpkin Decorating)
Stonehurst Hills Elementary School, 7051 Ruskin Ln, Upper Darby
5:00 pm - Haverford Township Historical Society: Oktoberfest →
1682 Karakung Drive, Havertown
7:00 pm - Haverford at Perkiomen Valley →
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10:00 am - Red White & Cue Meat Smoking Master Class →
Harriton House, 500 Harriton Rd, Bryn Mawr
2:00 pm - Pennsylvania Chocolate and Coffee Festival →
The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center & Fairgrounds, 100 Station Ave, Oaks
10:00 am
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
Saturday October 10
Thursday October 15
Friday October 16
Saturday October 17
Sunday October 25
📣 Havertown Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
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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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