🌱 Thinking of staying in Delco? See how Newtown Square stacks up.

Hello Newtown Square! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Thinking of staying in Delco? See how Newtown Square stacks up.

Also on today's calendar: Explore Your Creative Potential and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 77 and low of 65 degrees.
• Friday: Some sun, then turning cloudy, temps: high: 79, low: 66.
• Saturday: Humid with a few showers, with a high of 77 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Why Delaware County Is One of the Philadelphia Suburbs' Most Versatile Places to Live (delco.today) — If you live in or near Newtown Square, this guide explains how the town fits into Delaware County's mix of walkable downtowns, newer subdivisions, and wooded properties. It highlights Newtown Square's newer construction, nearby shopping corridors, strong school districts like Marple Newtown, and easy access to parks, trails, and Center City Philadelphia, helping residents and buyers compare local lifestyle options.
   

📸 Around Newtown Square

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Newtown Square

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday August 20
• Explore Your Creative Potential →
  Wayne Art Center, 413 Maplewood Ave, Wayne
  10:00 am
Friday August 21
• Newtown Square Farmers Market →
  395 Bishop Hollow Rd, Newtown Square
  4:00 pm
Tuesday August 25
• A Fall Full of Art, Creativity & Fun at Wayne Art Center →
  413 Maplewood Ave, Wayne
  9:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday August 20
• Zoning Hearing Board Meeting →
  Newtown Township, PA Calendar, 209 Bishop Hollow Road, Newtown Square
  7:00 pm
Friday August 21
• Newtown Square Farmers Market →
  Garrett Williamson, 395 Bishop Hollow Rd, Newtown Square
  4:00 pm
Saturday August 22
• Spanish Conversation Table
  Newtown Public Library Adult Library,
  10:00 am
Wednesday August 26
• Recycling - Zone #2 →
  Newtown Township, PA Calendar
  7:00 am
Thursday August 27
• Historic Preservation Commission →
  Newtown Township, PA Calendar, 209 Bishop Hollow Road, Newtown Square
  5:30 pm
• Planning Commission Meeting →
  Newtown Township, PA Calendar, 209 Bishop Hollow Road, Newtown Square
  7:00 pm
Thursday September 3
• Great Valley Girls JV Soccer @ Marple Newtown →
  Marple Newtown High School, 120 Media Line Rd, Newtown Square
  3:45 pm
• Parks and Recreation Board Meeting →
  Newtown Township, 209 Bishop Hollow Rd, Newtown Square
  7:00 pm

📣 Newtown Square Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 20
• American Communities 1776-2026
  Swarthmore College - Featured Events McCabe Library Atrium Exhibits
  8:30 am
• Zumba Gold (Thursday) →
  Media Borough, PA Calendar, 301 N Jackson Street, Media
  9:30 am
• Committee of the Whole
  Southeast Delco SD Darby, PA 19023
  6:00 pm
• FLI-POP Welcome Celebration
  Swarthmore College - Featured Events Matchbox Tarble Commons Upper Level
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• looking for reliable person to board my dog in your home.
  must not have other pets or small children. Nutmeg is a sweetheart. (Nextdoor Newtown Square)

• Chimney Cricket posted a job opening for Certified Chimney Sweep in Media. Apply here.
• Watermark Retirement Communities posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Media. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Newtown Square here.

🗞 Nearby News

Marple

• More Delaware County communities address data center zoning (delcotimes.com)
• Philly man pleads to 5 cases, including theft, possessing a shiv (delcotimes.com)

Broomall

• Philadelphia's Best Commercial AV Integrators in 2026 (exeleonmagazine.com)
• Republican Gail Scott enters race for Delco's 26th District state Senate seat (broadandliberty.com)

Radnor

• After $100 million in renovations, Villanova opens new Cabrini campus in Radnor (mainlinemedianews.com)
• Radnor Police Embedded Social Worker Strengthens Crisis Response and Officer Wellness (vista.today)

Ok Newtown Square! 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: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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