🌱 Patch AM: Planning Saturday in Delco? See why Media tops this day-trip list

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In today's newsletter:

• Planning Saturday in Delco? See why Media tops this day-trip list
• What did ex-Delco emergency chief Boyce say on the witness stand?

Also on today's calendar: Yard Sale and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Clouds breaking and humid, with a high of 79 and low of 62 degrees.
• Friday: A p.m. shower in places, temps: high: 84, low: 57.
• Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 71 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 6 Delaware County Towns Perfect for a Saturday Day Trip (montco.today) — Media takes center stage in this Delaware County day-trip guide, with suggestions for riding the trolley into town, grabbing coffee, shopping State Street, exploring Glen Providence Park, and catching a show at the Media Theatre. The piece also highlights nearby towns like Swarthmore, Wayne, and Newtown Square, giving Media residents plenty of close-to-home Saturday ideas.
   

• Former Delco emergency services head Boyce testifies in his sexual harassment trial, maintains innocence (audacy.com) — In a trial underway in Media, former Delaware County emergency services director Timothy Boyce has taken the stand to deny sexual harassment and assault allegations from two former subordinates. He and a series of character witnesses described his emotional struggles and claimed the case is politically motivated, while prosecutors say he inappropriately touched and threatened the women; a verdict could bring a lengthy prison term.
   

📸 Around Media

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Media

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 3
• Yard Sale →
  314 Echo Valley Ln, Newtown Square
  9:00 am
• Family Fun Day at Newtown Square's Train and Trolley Museum →
  Drexel Lodge Park, West Chester Pike, Newtown Square
  10:00 am
• Run For The Hills...& Trees! Newtown Square 5K to Support Local Open Space on 10/3 →
  On Point Farm, 6114 Goshen Rd, Newtown Square
  3:00 pm
• Pick Your Perfect Kitten! →
  The Black Cat Cafe, 42 Berkley Rd, Devon
  4:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday October 1
• Walk Fit to Music (Thursday) →
  Media Borough, PA Calendar, 301 N Jackson Street, Media
  6:00 pm
• John Bickel's Hammond Organ Trio ~ Funk Soul Blue Jazz →
  Shere-E-Punjab Indian Restaurant, 208-210 West State St, Media
  7:00 pm
• John Bickel's Hammond Organ Trio →
  Shere-E-Punjab Indian Restaurant, 210 W. State Street, Media
  7:00 pm
Friday October 2
• Bums in the Attic →
  Hedgerow Theatre, 64 Rose Valley Rd, Media
  7:00 pm
• Jovi's Journey Tribute Band →
  Shere-E-Punjab Indian Restaurant, 208-210 West State St, Media
  8:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• Penn State Brandywine Preview →
  Media PA
• Oct. 3 Media CPR/AED/First Aid Blended Learning →
  Headroom Media, 24 Veterans Square, Media
  9:00 am
Saturday October 10
• Kids Music Day Craft & Sale →
  Vinyl Revival, 19 N Lansdowne Ave, Lansdowne
  1:00 pm

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• Empirical Embrace Counseling — (215) 278-9320
• Worthington Foundation Authority — (610) 280-7775
• Veterans Chapel CDC — (610) 931-7182
• Eclipse Exterior Cleaning — 8446009274
• PhillyHired.com — (215) 975-5257
• Call on Cara...Buying Vintage and Antiques. Items — (484) 356-3123
• Delco Guitar Studios — 6102059461
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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• POWERPOINT —Susan Evans Read on Patch

• SBH Health System posted a job opening for 10745 Color Consultant in Media. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Springfield

• Mark Ruffalo's HBO Series 'Task' Returns to Delco for Springfield Shoot (delco.today)
• High Schools: Haney scores twice, leads Interboro over Chichester (delcotimes.com)
• Springfield police reports: Drexel Hill man charged with DUI on nitrous oxide, road rage over mall parking spot (delcotimes.com)

Swarthmore

• Swarthmore College Dedicates Academic Building to Two Black Scholars (jbhe.com)
• Delaware County Archives (delco.today)

Haverford

• Popular Ice Cream Shop Expands To Havertown; Grand Opening Set (patch.com)

Ok Media! 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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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