🌱 Patch AM: How Springfield volleyball powered a clean sweep over Ridley this week

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In today's newsletter:

• How Springfield volleyball powered a clean sweep over Ridley this week

Also on today's calendar: Kelly Center - Imagine Lennon LIVE Returns. Music of John Lennon and the Beatles and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Breezy with variable clouds, with a high of 73 and low of 56 degrees.
• Saturday: Breezy; a little p.m. rain, temps: high: 66, low: 54.
• Sunday: A little rain; brisk and cool, with a high of 64 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• High Schools: Engle leads Radnor girls soccer over Marple Newtown (delcotimes.com) — Springfield High's volleyball team swept Ridley 3–0 behind strong serving from Cassi Solt and Emily DePetris, keeping the Cougars rolling in Central League play. The roundup also highlights wins and standout performances from nearby schools in girls soccer, boys soccer, volleyball, and cross country, giving local fans a quick look at how neighboring teams are faring.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Springfield

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 26
• Kelly Center - Imagine Lennon LIVE Returns. Music of John Lennon and the Beatles →
  Kelly Center, 4 E Eagle Rd, Havertown
  7:30 pm
Wednesday September 30
• Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music! →
  Rosemont College, 1400 Montgomery Ave, Bryn Mawr
  7:00 pm
Thursday October 1
• Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music! →
  Penn Wood High School, 100 Green Ave, Lansdowne
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday September 26
• Mums Pickup
  Springfield Literacy Center Springfield, PA 19064
• Fall Fest 2026 →
  Smedley Park, 20 Paper Mill Road, Springfield
  9:00 am
• Autumn Yoga and Sound Bath
  Scott Outdoor Amphitheater, 500 College Ave., Swarthmore
  10:00 am
• Hidden Gardens: A Fall Celebration
  Martin Hall, 500 College Ave., Swarthmore
  4:00 pm
• Mt. Pisgah State Park Night Hike →
  Mount Pisgah State Park, 28 Entrance Rd, Troy
  7:00 pm
Monday September 28
• Entangled Life: Book Discussion Group
  Scott Horticultural Library, 500 College Ave., Swarthmore
  6:00 pm
Thursday October 1
• Accessible Mushroom Tour
  Scott Arboretum Offices, 500 College Ave., Swarthmore
  3:00 pm
• Fungi Fest: Entangled Life: A Conversation with Merlin Sheldrake
  Science Center 101, 500 College Ave., Swarthmore
  6:00 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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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• It's crazy how one tiny inconvenience can completely ruin your mood when you're already tired.
  Like I was fine five minutes ago, what happened? (Nextdoor Springfield Downtown)
• There is a loose dog running around on Providence Road near the train tracks, we didn't get a good look at it, but it looked like a pit bull.
  It just jumped in front of a school bus and narrowly escaped. https://neighbors.ring.com/n/ON8g4YouGV (Nextdoor Crowell Park West)

• Shake Shack posted a job opening for Restaurant Team Member in Springfield. Apply here.
• Planned Companies posted a job opening for Evening Housekeepers (M-F 5:30pm-9:30pm) in Broomall. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Springfield here.

🗞 Nearby News

Media

• Guest column: When costs rise, Delco residents adapt, work with less (delcotimes.com)
• Data centers generate buzz across the midterm landscape (delcotimes.com)
• Route 252 Closure Could Frustrate Media Drivers for Months (mychesco.com)

Swarthmore

• Swarthmore Announces New Tuition Guarantee for Families Earning $200,000 Or Less With 'Typical' Assets (swarthmorephoenix.com)

Ardmore

• Local Pharmacy In Lower Merion Sells Million-Dollar Lottery Ticket (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: I for 1. (Thank you Bill L. for sending it in!)
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