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🌱 Meet the Folcroft graduate in Penn State Brandywine’s newest class

Folcroft, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 3 min read

Hey there, Folcroft! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Meet the Folcroft graduate in Penn State Brandywine’s newest class

Also on today's calendar: Free Senior Wills Clinic in Chester, with Legal Aid, Rep. Krueger & Sen. Kane.

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Breezy; an afternoon shower, with a high of 75 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Thursday: Breezy with a shower, temps: high: 67, low: 52.
  • Friday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 72 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Penn State Brandywine graduates 142 after ‘incredible journey' (delcotimes.com) — A Folcroft resident, Munachiso Ceasar Ugwuanyi, is among 142 students who just earned degrees from Penn State Brandywine, highlighting local pride in this year’s graduating class. The ceremony in Middletown Township celebrated students from across Delaware County, with speakers reflecting on personal growth, community connections, and the transformative impact of their time on campus.
   


📸 Around Folcroft

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Folcroft

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday May 13
  • American Communities 1776-2026
    Swarthmore College - Featured Events McCabe Library Atrium Exhibits
    8:30 am
  • Algebra Keystone
    Ridley Middle School Ridley Park, PA 19078
    8:30 am
  • Merchant Meeting
    Swarthmore Borough - Swarthmore PA 19081
    12:00 pm
  • Staff Summer Reading info session
    Swarthmore College - Featured Events McCabe Library 100 Atrium
    3:00 pm
  • T&F Practice
    Swarthmore College - Featured Events Clothier Stadium Walter T. Skallerup Jr. Track
    4:30 pm
  • Tax Collector Office Hours
    Ridley Park Borough Borough Hall- second floor, 105 E Ward St, Ridley Park, PA, 19078, United States
    5:00 pm
  • Spring Concert and Art Show
    Lynnewood Elementary School, 1400 Lawrence Rd., Havertown
    6:00 pm
  • UDHS - Spring Instrumental Concert
    Upper Darby School District Performing Arts Center, 601 N Lansdow
    7:00 pm
  • Senior Awards
    Woodlyn Elementary School 901 Morton Ave, Folsom, PA 19033, USA
    7:00 pm
  • Madagascar: A Musical Adventure Jr.
    Holy Child Academy, 475 Shadeland Ave, Drexel Hill
    7:00 pm
  • Thursday May 14
  • Spring MAP Testing - Reading
    Richardson MS Springfield, PA 19064
  • Scenic Showcase
    Scenic Hills El Sch Springfield, PA 19064

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Sam's Club posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Glenolden. Apply here.
  • Kentucky Fried Chicken posted a job opening for Team Member in Clifton Heights. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Folcroft here.

🗞 Nearby News

Sharon Hill

  • 6 displaced after house fire in Sharon Hill (delcotimes.com)
  • I Ran 31 Miles In Smart Glasses. Here's What Actually Works (forbes.com)

Darby

  • Amazon looks to redefine a need for speed with 30-minute deliveries (delcotimes.com)
  • Philly man gets 3-6 years in Upper Darby road rage gunfire (delcotimes.com)
  • Delco Council President Womack failed to list six-figure tax debts on ethics forms (broadandliberty.com)

Media

  • Man Robbed Delco Supermarket, Left His ID At Wawa He Stole From: Police (patch.com)
  • Media 2026 Primary Election Voter Guides: Who's Running, Where To Vote (patch.com)

Ok Folcroft! 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: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Folcroft

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Folcroft

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.