🌱 Patch AM: How Springfield’s undefeated Cougars crushed Upper Darby under Friday night lights

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• How Springfield's undefeated Cougars crushed Upper Darby under Friday night lights

Also on today's calendar: Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music! and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two favorite words for a shark to hear? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Rain, heavy at times, with a high of 62 and low of 58 degrees.
• Monday: A little morning rain; cloudy, temps: high: 65, low: 59.
• Tuesday: Rather cloudy and warmer, with a high of 72 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• H.S. Football: Valletti, Springfield run over Upper Darby (centredaily.com) — Springfield High's football team steamrolled Upper Darby 43-0 Friday, staying undefeated at 5-0 and continuing a dominant defensive streak with three straight shutouts. Senior running back TJ Valletti led the way with 160 rushing yards, two touchdowns, and a pick-six, while a powerful offensive line and deep supporting cast showed Springfield looks ready to defend its District 1 Class 5A title.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Springfield

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★ Featured events ★

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
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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Other local events

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
Friday October 2
• SubstiToothFairy Presents: A Night To Remember- Celebration For A Cause →
  Springfield Country Club, 400 West Sproul Road, Springfield
• Nature Nook Fall Session
  Wister Center, 500 College Ave., Swarthmore
  10:00 am
• Prof. Leon Jay - SCJ East Coast Camp Philadelphia →
  MKA Karate, 151 S State Rd., Springfield
  2:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
• Old Timers Panel - DELCO →
  Springfield Friends Meeting, 1001 Old Sproul Rd, Springfield
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• Good Gardening Saturday: Preparing Your Soil for Winter →
  Smedley Park, 20 Paper Mill Road, Springfield
  10:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Sunday September 27
• UD Rec: Bird Walk with Birding Club of Delco →
  Gillespie Park, Clifton Heights
  8:00 am
• 3rd Annual Brunch Honoring the 2025 Class of Philadelphia Eagles Cheerleader Alumni →
  The Towne House, 117 Veterans Square, Media
  10:00 am
• Media Farmers Market →
  East State Street, Media
  10:00 am
• UD Rec: Community Walk with K-9 Radar →
  Gillespie Park, Clifton Heights
  10:00 am

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🗞 Nearby News

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• Delco Downhill Derby was a drive in the driving rain (delcotimes.com)
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Swarthmore

• Cambria County commissioners hire former Blair County clerk (altoonamirror.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "MAN OVERBOARD!" (Thank you M J. for sending it in!)
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