🌱 How a small horseshoe league became a big Upper Darby tradition

What's up Darby! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How a small horseshoe league became a big Upper Darby tradition
• Upper Darby man faces jury over disturbing rape allegations in county court

Also on today's calendar: Corey Holcomb and 7 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 91 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Humid with a stray t-shower, temps: high: 88, low: 67.
• Saturday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 82 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Sands of Secane started with a horseshoe fan 12 years ago (delcotimes.com) — An annual horseshoe tournament at the Upper Darby Detachment of the Marine Corps League has grown into a key local fundraiser, drawing players from around the region and honoring late supporters. Held the Saturday before Labor Day, it raises money for veterans' programs, offers cash prizes, and is already scheduled to return in 2027.
   

• Testimony in rape case gets underway in Delaware County Court (delcotimes.com) — A 21-year-old Upper Darby man is on trial in Delaware County Court, accused of raping a woman during an August 2025 encounter at his home. Jurors heard detailed testimony from the alleged victim and a friend, along with text messages between the two, as the case continues Thursday.
   

📸 Around Darby

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Darby

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 19
• Corey Holcomb →
  Lansdowne Theater, 31 N Lansdowne Ave, Lansdowne
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday September 3
• Policy Committee Meeting
  William Penn SD Primos, PA 19018
  6:30 pm
Friday September 4
• Labor Day Holiday - School Closed
  Southeast Delco SD Darby, PA 19023
• Half-Day Early Dismissal for Students
  William Penn SD Primos, PA 19018
• Kindergarten Orientation
  William Penn SD Primos, PA 19018
Monday September 7
• Labor Day - Schools & Admin Office Closed
  William Penn SD Primos, PA 19018
• No School-Labor Day
  Southeast Delco SD Darby, PA 19023
Tuesday September 8
• First Day of Kindergarten
  William Penn SD Primos, PA 19018
• Back to School Night
  Southeast Delco SD Darby, PA 19023
  6:00 pm
Friday September 11
• 25th Anniversary of 911 →
  4955 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square
  8:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday September 3
• American Communities 1776-2026
  Swarthmore College - Featured Events McCabe Library Atrium Exhibits
  8:30 am
• 9th Grade Orientation
  Interboro SD Interboro High School
  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

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Kentucky Fried Chicken posted a job opening for Team Member in Clifton Heights. Apply here.
• Chipotle posted a job opening for Crew Member in Broomall. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Darby here.

🗞 Nearby News

Collingdale

• Appeals Court Affirms Conviction In Kidnapping Execution (firststateupdate.com)

Lansdowne

• Tyler Arboretum announces sculpture exhibit by renowned artist (delcotimes.com)

Ardmore

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

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A shirt (Thank you Dianna H. for sending it in!)
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