🌱 Patch AM: How does Springfield stack up in Delco’s changing housing market?

Hey hey Springfield! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How does Springfield stack up in Delco's changing housing market?

Also on today's calendar: Newtown Square Farmers Market and 7 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 79 and low of 65 degrees.
• Friday: Some sun, then turning cloudy, temps: high: 81, low: 68.
• Saturday: Humid with a few showers, with a high of 77 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Why Delaware County Is One of the Philadelphia Suburbs' Most Versatile Places to Live (delco.today) — Homebuyers in Springfield are highlighted as enjoying mid-range home prices and a well-regarded school district within Delaware County's diverse housing market. The piece compares Springfield with nearby towns, outlines price ranges, and showcases Delco's mix of walkable downtowns, parks, shopping, and easy commutes into Philadelphia.
   

📸 Around Springfield

Subscribe

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

🗓 Upcoming Events in Springfield

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

★ Featured events ★

Friday August 21
• Newtown Square Farmers Market →
  395 Bishop Hollow Rd, Newtown Square
  4:00 pm
Saturday August 22
• Earthquake and Kym Whitley →
  Lansdowne Theater, 31 N Lansdowne Ave, Lansdowne
  7:00 pm

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

Other local events

Thursday August 20
• FLI-POP Welcome Celebration
  Swarthmore College - Featured Events Matchbox Tarble Commons Upper Level
  6:00 pm
• Committee of the Whole
  Southeast Delco SD Darby, PA 19023
  6:00 pm
• Planning and Zoning Committee Meeting →
  Swarthmore Borough-Main Calendar - Swarthmore PA 19081
  7:00 pm
Friday August 21
• International Student Orientation
  Swarthmore College - Featured Events Swarthmore, PA 19081
• FLI-POP Workshops
  Swarthmore College - Featured Events Singer Hall Room 346 - Classroom
  8:00 am
• American Communities 1776-2026
  Swarthmore College - Featured Events McCabe Library Atrium Exhibits
  8:30 am
• Sayre Business Association Farmers Market in Howard Elmer Park →
  Sayre Public Library, 122 S Elmer Ave, Sayre
  10:00 am
Saturday August 22
• International Student Orientation
  Swarthmore College - Featured Events Swarthmore, PA 19081

📣 Springfield Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

🗓 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
• CHS Open House
  Chester-Upland SD Chester High School
  10:00 am
• Community Lifesaver Day
  City of Chester Chester Fire Department Station 2, 320 E 14th Street, Chester, PA, 19013, United States
  12:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

 

Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Springfield PatchAM possible:

• Grundy Museum — 2157889432
• Ruggs Home Renovations — (610) 256-5547
• Delco Guitar Studios — 6102059461
• Veterans Chapel CDC — (610) 931-7182

Click here to show your appreciation! 💚

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Olive Garden Italian Kitchen posted a job opening for Restaurant Manager in Springfield. Apply here.
• The GIANT Company posted a job opening for PT Overnight Associate Center Store Replenishment - 6464 in Springfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Springfield here.

🗞 Nearby News

Media

• Brick & Brew Review: Top-Notch New American Eats & Cocktails in Media, (phillybite.com)
• Mr Noodle Cafe Review: Flavorful Ramen & Crepe Cakes in Media, PA (phillybite.com)

Swarthmore

• Local authors find hope for today from 19th century women's movement (connectionnewspapers.com)

Ardmore

• Women's Boutique Expanding Main Line Presence With New Store Opening Next Week (patch.com)

Ok Springfield! 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!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

• Help us grow by suggesting local news sources.
• Shape this newsletter with your feedback.
• List items for sale or services offered

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook