🌱 Patch AM: How Springfield teams fared in this week’s packed local sports slate

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In today's newsletter:

• How Springfield teams fared in this week's packed local sports slate

Also on today's calendar: Pennsylvania Chocolate and Coffee Festival and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: A little afternoon rain, with a high of 64 and low of 57 degrees.
• Monday: Lots of sun; breezy, warmer, temps: high: 71, low: 47.
• Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 65 and low of 44 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• High Schools: Senkow's OT corner lifts Ridley over Strath Haven (delcotimes.com) — Springfield High athletes had a busy week, with field hockey falling 1-0 to first-place Conestoga despite strong defense and goalkeeping, and girls volleyball sweeping Haverford 3-0 behind balanced hitting. The roundup also notes other Central League and Catholic League results that local fans may follow, including Ridley, Strath Haven, and Cardinal O'Hara performances.
   

📸 Around Springfield

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Springfield

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 24
• Pennsylvania Chocolate and Coffee Festival →
  The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center & Fairgrounds, 100 Station Ave, Oaks
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Monday October 5
• UDHS - Special Education Transition Night
  Upper Darby School District Performing Arts Center, 601 N Lansdow, Springfield
  6:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
• Barksdale Fall School Portrait Day
  Richardson MS Springfield, PA 19064
• CHMS Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
  Clifton Heights Middle School, 201 North Springfield Road, Clifton Heights
  5:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
• WP - Family Literacy Night
  Westbrook Park Elem School, 199 Westbrook Dr, Clifton Heights
  6:00 pm
• Archives Long Timer Panel: Delaware County →
  Havertown Springfield, 1001 Old Sproul Road, Springfield
  7:00 pm
• Old Timers Panel - DELCO →
  Springfield Friends Meeting, 1001 Old Sproul Rd, Springfield
  7:00 pm
Thursday October 8
• KCTR - Homework Night
  Upper Darby Kindergarten Center, 3200 State Rd, Drexel Hill
  5:00 pm
Friday October 9
• Fall Picture Day
  Scenic Hills El Sch Springfield, PA 19064
• Nature Nook Fall Session
  Wister Center, 500 College Ave., Swarthmore
  10:00 am
• Hope 4 Hallie - HOCO Football Game
  Ridley High School Folsom, PA 19033
  6:00 pm
Friday October 23
• Merchants of Swarthmore Night Market →
  Park Ave., Park Ave
  5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

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🗞 Nearby News

Media

• Turning pain into purpose and policy: Our push for gun safety legislation (pahouse.com)
• Keith Lockhart's History Mystery for Oct. 4, 2026 (delcotimes.com)
• Trump says he's sending $90 checks to 20 million seniors: What to know (fox29.com)

Swarthmore

• Philly area mom hosting event to raise awareness for rare disease (audacy.com)

Haverford

• 1 Dead, Multiple People Hurt After Pickup Driver In Medical Emergency Sideswipes 7 Vehicles In PA: Report (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: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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