Sat Sep 14 01:55:47 UTC 2024: ## Delco Times Announces New Obituary Policy and Mets Rout Phillies

**Media, PA** – The Delco Times has announced new policies for submitting obituaries, including a switch to email submissions as the primary method.

Effective immediately, obituaries can be submitted online to Obit@delcotimes.com, with the paper no longer accepting submissions by phone during weekend and holiday hours. While phone submissions are still accepted Monday-Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, email is now the preferred method.

The newspaper has also relaxed restrictions on obituary content. Families can now list as many members as they wish, and phrases like “Went to rest with the Lord” are now acceptable.

**Cost and Deadlines:**

– Obituaries are subject to a fee, with pricing available from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM Monday-Friday.
– Submissions received after the deadline will not be published in the following edition of the paper.
– New accounts, out-of-state funeral homes, and private parties must prepay upon obituary approval.
– Weekend and holiday submissions will be priced on the next business day, with prepayment required.

**Mets Dominate Phillies in Philadelphia:**

In a dominant performance at Citizens Bank Park, the New York Mets defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 11-3, securing their 12th win in 14 games.

Francisco Alvarez and Brandon Nimmo both launched three-run home runs in the fifth inning against Phillies pitcher Aaron Nola. Harrison Bader added another three-run homer in the eighth, while Pete Alonso hit a solo shot in the ninth.

The Mets’ pitching staff, led by Jose Quintana’s seven shutout innings, held the Phillies to just three hits. The victory pulled the Mets closer to the Phillies in the NL East standings, who remain in first place by a seven-game margin.

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