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🌱 Patch AM: How does Springfield stack up against other Delaware County hot spots?

Coming up: Newtown Square Farmers Market on the Springfield Patch calendar

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Hi there, Springfield! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How does Springfield stack up against other Delaware County hot spots?

Also on today's calendar: Newtown Square Farmers Market and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Some sun, then turning cloudy, with a high of 80 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Saturday: Humid with rain and a t-storm, temps: high: 74, low: 68.
  • Sunday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 84 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Why Delaware County Is One of the Philadelphia Suburbs' Most Versatile Places to Live (delco.today) — If you live in Springfield, you're part of one of Delaware County's most in-demand, versatile areas, with home prices typically in the $400,000s to $500,000s and a well-regarded school district. The piece compares Springfield with nearby towns, outlining housing options, school strengths, shopping like Springfield Mall, and easy access to parks and Center City Philadelphia.
   

📸 Around Springfield

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Springfield

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★ Featured events ★

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Other local events
    Saturday August 22
  • International Student Orientation
    Swarthmore College - Featured Events Swarthmore, PA 19081
  • SSJI Program
    Swarthmore College - Featured Events Intercultural Center Big Room - ICC
    8:00 am
  • FLI-POP Workshops
    Swarthmore College - Featured Events Singer Hall Room 346 - Classroom
    8:00 am
    • Sunday August 23
  • International Student Orientation
    Swarthmore College - Featured Events Swarthmore, PA 19081
  • Swarthmore at the Dodgers
    Swarthmore College - Featured Events Swarthmore, PA 19081
    1:00 pm
    • Monday August 24
  • International Student Orientation
    Swarthmore College - Featured Events Swarthmore, PA 19081
  • SSJI Program
    Swarthmore College - Featured Events Intercultural Center Big Room - ICC
    8:00 am
  • FLI-POP Workshops
    Swarthmore College - Featured Events Singer Hall Room 346 - Classroom
    8:00 am
    • Saturday August 29
  • Garage Sale - rescheduling to 8/29 due to expected rain on original date. →
    2321 Anthony Ave, Broomall
    9:00 am

📣 Springfield Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Friday August 21
  • FLI-POP Workshops
    Swarthmore College - Featured Events Singer Hall Room 346 - Classroom
    8:00 am
  • Weekend Warm-up Hike
    Tyler Arboretum 515 Painter Road, Media, PA 19063
    8:00 am
  • American Communities 1776-2026
    Swarthmore College - Featured Events McCabe Library Atrium Exhibits
    8:30 am
  • Yoga (Friday) →
    Media Borough, PA Calendar, 301 N Jackson Street, Media
    9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Miller's Ale House Restaurant & Sports Bar posted a job opening for Expeditor in Springfield. Apply here.
  • Dunkin' posted a job opening for Crew Member-Part Time/Weekends in Springfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Springfield here.

🗞 Nearby News

Media

Swarthmore

  • Media's Plum Street Plaza gets recognized as 2026 Great Place in PA (delcotimes.com)

Chesterbrook

  • Roadway Partially Collapses In Tredyffrin (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: A sponge (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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