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🌱 Patch AM: How does Springfield stack up in Delco’s changing housing market?

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

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Hey hey Springfield! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How does Springfield stack up in Delco's changing housing market?

Also on today's calendar: Newtown Square Farmers Market and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 79 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Friday: Some sun, then turning cloudy, temps: high: 81, low: 68.
  • Saturday: Humid with a few showers, with a high of 77 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Why Delaware County Is One of the Philadelphia Suburbs' Most Versatile Places to Live (delco.today) — Homebuyers in Springfield are highlighted as enjoying mid-range home prices and a well-regarded school district within Delaware County's diverse housing market. The piece compares Springfield with nearby towns, outlines price ranges, and showcases Delco's mix of walkable downtowns, parks, shopping, and easy commutes into Philadelphia.
   

📸 Around Springfield

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Springfield

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Other local events
    Thursday August 20
  • FLI-POP Welcome Celebration
    Swarthmore College - Featured Events Matchbox Tarble Commons Upper Level
    6:00 pm
  • Committee of the Whole
    Southeast Delco SD Darby, PA 19023
    6:00 pm
  • Planning and Zoning Committee Meeting →
    Swarthmore Borough-Main Calendar - Swarthmore PA 19081
    7:00 pm
    • Friday August 21
  • International Student Orientation
    Swarthmore College - Featured Events Swarthmore, PA 19081
  • FLI-POP Workshops
    Swarthmore College - Featured Events Singer Hall Room 346 - Classroom
    8:00 am
  • American Communities 1776-2026
    Swarthmore College - Featured Events McCabe Library Atrium Exhibits
    8:30 am
  • Sayre Business Association Farmers Market in Howard Elmer Park →
    Sayre Public Library, 122 S Elmer Ave, Sayre
    10:00 am
    • Saturday August 22
  • International Student Orientation
    Swarthmore College - Featured Events Swarthmore, PA 19081

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday August 20
  • American Communities 1776-2026
    Swarthmore College - Featured Events McCabe Library Atrium Exhibits
    8:30 am
  • Zumba Gold (Thursday) →
    Media Borough, PA Calendar, 301 N Jackson Street, Media
    9:30 am
  • CHS Open House
    Chester-Upland SD Chester High School
    10:00 am
  • Community Lifesaver Day
    City of Chester Chester Fire Department Station 2, 320 E 14th Street, Chester, PA, 19013, United States
    12:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Olive Garden Italian Kitchen posted a job opening for Restaurant Manager in Springfield. Apply here.
  • The GIANT Company posted a job opening for PT Overnight Associate Center Store Replenishment - 6464 in Springfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Springfield here.

🗞 Nearby News

Media

  • Brick & Brew Review: Top-Notch New American Eats & Cocktails in Media, (phillybite.com)
  • Mr Noodle Cafe Review: Flavorful Ramen & Crepe Cakes in Media, PA (phillybite.com)

Swarthmore

Ardmore

  • Women's Boutique Expanding Main Line Presence With New Store Opening Next Week (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: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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