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🌱 How a ‘traveling crime circus’ targeted Broomall’s Reed Road Home Depot

Also, don't miss Kelly Center Presents DREW SHANEFIELD'S VERNON PAPERS with CubiZm on the Broomall Patch calendar

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Hello Broomall! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a 'traveling crime circus' targeted Broomall's Reed Road Home Depot
  • Why Delco Axe House suddenly closed its doors in Broomall
  • Coroner clarifies cause of death for Broomall man in Sproul Road crash

Also on today's calendar: Kelly Center Presents DREW SHANEFIELD'S VERNON PAPERS with CubiZm and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What has 2 arms and a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 87 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Humid with a stray t-shower, temps: high: 85, low: 64.
  • Saturday: Less humid with sunshine, with a high of 81 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Second of 3 'traveling crime circus' defendants pleads (delcotimes.com) — Police and prosecutors have resolved another case tied to thefts at the Home Depot on Reed Road in Broomall, where three men were accused of repeatedly stealing tools and fleeing officers. One defendant has now pleaded guilty and received a sentence including time served, probation, restitution, and a stay-away order from the Broomall store.
   

• 1 Of Delco's Only Dedicated Axe-Throwing Businesses Has Permanently Closed In Broomall (patch.com) — Residents in Broomall are losing Delco Axe House, which has permanently closed its Reed Road venue after two years, citing personal circumstances and economic challenges. The owners are directing local axe-throwing fans and league members to The Hatchet House in Claymont, Delaware, which plans to open Nov. 1 and continue the community they built.
   

• Cause of death in Marple multi-vehicle accident determined (delcotimes.com) — A 72-year-old Broomall man who crashed on Sproul Road near Cardinal O'Hara High School last week died from multiple blunt force injuries caused by the collision, according to the Montgomery County Coroner. Officials say his vehicle crossed into oncoming traffic, striking several vehicles, and while a prior medical issue is still being evaluated, trauma from the crash is listed as the cause of death.
   

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    Friday September 4
  • Schools Closed
    Marple Newtown SD Broomall, PA 19008
    • Monday September 7
  • Schools & Offices Closed
    Marple Newtown SD Broomall, PA 19008
    • Friday September 11
  • 25th Anniversary of 911 →
    4955 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square
    8:00 am
    • Saturday September 12
  • SAT Testing
    Marple Newtown SD Broomall, PA 19008

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday September 3
  • American Communities 1776-2026
    Swarthmore College - Featured Events McCabe Library Atrium Exhibits
    8:30 am
  • Exhibit: The Hidden World of Fungi
    Swarthmore College - Featured Events McCabe Library Ad Hoc Exhibit 1
    10:00 am
  • Welcome Back Plant Bash
    Swarthmore College - Featured Events Swarthmore, PA 19081
    3:00 pm
  • Great Valley Girls JV Soccer @ Marple Newtown →
    Marple Newtown High School, 120 Media Line Rd, Newtown Square
    3:45 pm
  • Hatha Yoga with Stacy Bomento
    Swarthmore College - Featured Events Matchbox Tarble Commons Upper Level
    4:45 pm
  • Shade Tree Commission →
    Media Borough, PA Calendar, 301 N Jackson Street Second Floor, Media
    5:30 pm
  • Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) Meeting →
    Newtown Township, PA Calendar, 209 Bishop Hollow Road, Newtown Square
    5:30 pm
  • Walk Fit to Music (Thursday) →
    Media Borough, PA Calendar, 301 N Jackson Street, Media
    6:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Marple

  • Restaurant, Food Inspections In Newtown Twp.: See Results For August (patch.com)
  • Boys Lacrosse: The 2026 All-Delco Team (delcotimes.com)
  • Guest column: Don't let utilities write Pennsylvania's energy future (delcotimes.com)

Havertown

Ardmore

  • 5 New Restaurants, Businesses Coming Soon To Ardmore: Here's What (patch.com)

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