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And on the Media Patch calendar - Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza

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In today's newsletter:

  • Stolen car suspect search briefly alters school day near Media
  • Which Media restaurants were flagged in this week's health inspections?
  • How a Springfield couple turned a Media courthouse start into magic

Also on today's calendar: Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Sun mixing with clouds, with a high of 75 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 80, low: 61.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 85 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Suspect Search Puts 3 Delco Schools Under Safety Protocols: Police (patch.com) — Parents in the Media area may want to know that three Wallingford-Swarthmore schools near Strath Haven High briefly went into a lower-level "teach-in-place" protocol while Nether Providence police searched for a suspect tied to a stolen car. Authorities say there was no specific threat to students or staff, and normal activities resumed after video showed the suspect leaving the area in another vehicle.
   

• Delaware County restaurant inspections: Ice machine not clean machine (delcotimes.com) — Several Media restaurants, including La Padella, Off The Rail, and Pinocchio's Pizza, were cited for relatively minor food-safety issues like dirty equipment, expired sanitizer test kits, and improper storage. Most violations were corrected on the spot, and the county reports that other inspected establishments, including some nearby, received clean bills of health.
   

• This Springfield Couple's Terrain Wedding Featured 1,000 Paper Cranes and 80 Silk Lanterns (delco.today) — A Springfield couple with deep Vietnamese, Korean, and Japanese roots quietly wed at the Media courthouse before hosting a vibrant, tradition-filled celebration at Terrain at Styer's in Glen Mills. Their ceremony featured 1,000 paper cranes, 80 silk lanterns, and decor that honored multiple Asian cultures while creating a whimsical, storybook setting just a short drive from Media.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Springfield

  • Springfield police reports: Woman charged with under-ringing $1,400 at self-checkout (delcotimes.com)
  • PennDOT road projects for the week of Sept. 13, 2026 (delcotimes.com)

Swarthmore

  • When Your Town Needs a Bookstore... Why Not Open One Yourself? (lithub.com)
  • Three Wallingford-Swarthmore schools locked down Monday during a police search outside (inquirer.com)
  • No. 14 Volleyball Sweeps Aside WPI and Plymouth State to Remain Unbeaten (wesleyan.edu)

Marple

  • DCIU celebrates expansion, renovation of Marple Education Center (upperdarbynow.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: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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