🌱 Patch AM: How a new star is fueling Cardinal O’Hara’s dominant 4-0 start

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

In today's newsletter:

• How a new star is fueling Cardinal O'Hara's dominant 4-0 start
• Where Springfield drivers will face water-main work and detours this fall

Also on today's calendar: Run For The Hills...& Trees! Newtown Square 5K to Support Local Open Space on 10/3 and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call advice from a cow ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Cloudy, a shower in the p.m., with a high of 70 and low of 58 degrees.
• Tuesday: Cloudy, a little rain; cool, temps: high: 65, low: 54.
• Wednesday: Brisk and cool, with a high of 64 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Morris Donzo finds a second chance for surging Cardinal O'Hara (easternpafootball.com) — Springfield's Cardinal O'Hara football team is off to a dominant 4-0 start, powered by transfer running back Morris Donzo's three-touchdown performance in a 38-0 win over West Catholic. With a stifling defense and returning talent, the Lions are positioning themselves for another deep PIAA Class 4A playoff run and renewed excitement around high school football in Springfield.
   

• PennDOT road projects for the week of Sept. 20, 2026 (delcotimes.com) — Springfield Township drivers should prepare for Aqua PA crews replacing 4,600 feet of water main on West Rolling Road and Ridge Lane, with work occurring weekdays and restoration expected by fall. The broader PennDOT update also lists nearby lane closures, detours, and long-term bridge projects across Delaware County that could affect your commute beyond Springfield.
   

📸 Around Springfield

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Springfield

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday September 24
• Next Chapter Book Club →
  Sayre Public Library, 122 S Elmer Ave, Sayre
  11:00 am

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Other local events

Tuesday September 22
• Scholastic Book Fair Week
  Southeast Delco SD Darby, PA 19023
Wednesday September 23
• Back to School Night @ 6:00 PM
  Southeast Delco SD Darby, PA 19023
Saturday September 26
• Mums Pickup
  Springfield Literacy Center Springfield, PA 19064
• Fall Fest 2026 →
  Smedley Park, 20 Paper Mill Road, Springfield
  9:00 am
• Mt. Pisgah State Park Night Hike →
  Mount Pisgah State Park, 28 Entrance Rd, Troy
  7:00 pm
Friday October 2
• SubstiToothFairy Presents: A Night To Remember- Celebration For A Cause →
  Springfield Country Club, 400 West Sproul Road, Springfield
• Prof. Leon Jay - SCJ East Coast Camp Philadelphia →
  MKA Karate, 151 S State Rd., Springfield
  2:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• 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

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday September 21
• Total Body Bands with Julie McHugh
  Matchbox Tarble Commons Upper Level
  7:30 am
• Free Prostate Screenings →
  Government Center Courtyard, 201 W. Front St, Media
  10:00 am
• Exhibit: The Hidden World of Fungi
  McCabe Library Ad Hoc Exhibit 1
  10:00 am
• Hatha Yoga with Stacy Bomento
  Matchbox Tarble Commons Upper Level
  12:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Whats the best way to dispose of a gas lawn mower?
  Do scrapers take them? Schedule Bulk trash? Thank you. (Nextdoor Springfield)

• Wawa posted a job opening for Customer Service Supervisor in Broomall. Apply here.
• Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate in Broomall. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Springfield here.

🗞 Nearby News

Media

• Media Porchfest showcases 70 musicians at 30 locations (delcotimes.com)
• Ghostbusters-Inspired Ecto Ghouler IPA Returning This Halloween (ghostbustersnews.com)
• Media man takes a spin on 'Wheel of Fortune'; show airs Thursday (delcotimes.com)

Swarthmore

• Delaware County elections director speaks of election security (delcotimes.com)
• Wendy Chmielewski on the Campbell Conversations (wrvo.org)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Beef Tips (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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