Community Corner
🌱 How close is Upland’s former Crozer-Chester hospital to reopening?
Also, don't miss PBIS Dance Party on the Upland Patch calendar

Morning Upland! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️
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In today's newsletter:
- How close is Upland's former Crozer-Chester hospital to reopening?
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: More clouds than sun, with a high of 73 and low of 58 degrees.
- Wednesday: Beautiful with clouds and sun, temps: high: 76, low: 61.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and more humid, with a high of 82 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Crozer-Chester Reopening Faces Long Road, Advocates and Officials Say (delco.today) — Healthcare advocates and local officials are pushing to restore services at Crozer-Chester Medical Center's Upland campus, but say reopening is still a long way off. New owners have bought the property and are seeking an operator while community groups, state leaders, and Delaware County officials press for 24/7 emergency and specialty care to return for Upland and Chester residents.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Upland
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- PBIS Dance Party
Chester-Upland SD CUSA
2:00 pm - Breast Cancer Awareness Kickoff
Chester-Upland SD STEM - "Sounds of Freedom" Musical Instrument Petting Zoo
Delaware County Arts Consortium Ridley Township Library, 100 E Macdade Blvd, Folsom, PA, 19033, United States
1:00 pm - Build Your Own Adventure with Cas
Delaware County Arts Consortium Nimble Craft
5:00 pm - PBIS Assembly
Chester-Upland SD ESA - Gator of the Month Assembly
Chester-Upland SD Stetser
9:30 am - Acrylic Painting Workshop: Homage to "The Florida Highwaymen"
Delaware County Arts Consortium Park Avenue Community Center, 129 Park Avenue, Swarthmore, PA, 19081, United States
6:30 pm - Your Friend's Band - Live Band Karaoke/Instruments →
Delaware County Arts Consortium The Mill at Rockdale, 3100 Mount Road, Aston, PA, 19014, United States
7:00 pm - Duck Variations, a play by David Mamet
Delaware County Arts Consortium Park Avenue Community Center, 129 Park Avenue, Swarthmore, PA, 19081, United States
7:00 pm - Lend Me A Tenor
Delaware County Arts Consortium Colonial Playhouse, 522 W. Magnolia Ave., Aldan, PA, 19018, United States
7:30 pm - Little Artists Hour
Delaware County Arts Consortium Rockdale Art Center, 799 Mount Rd, Aston, PA, United States
9:45 am - Jazz and Art in the Park
Delaware County Arts Consortium Sharon Hill Memorial Park, 1201 Chester Pike, Sharon Hill, PA, 19079, United States
10:00 am
Wednesday September 30
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
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🗞 Nearby News
Chester
- Mental health stabilization center opens in Upper Darby (delcotimes.com)
- Freedom Village at Brandywine Hosts 14 Senior Living Communities for CCRC Council Meeting (vista.today)
- Daily Times marks 150 years of being a 'mirror' (delcotimes.com)
Brookhaven
- 5200 Hilltop Dr Unit 414 / U-9, Brookhaven, PA 19015 (redfin.com)
- Surrey opens new location in Middletown Township (delcotimes.com)
Media
- 6 Bedroom, 9 Bathroom Estate Sold In Media: See All Recently Sold Homes In Town (patch.com)
- Media Santa Parade Revived After The Holiday Tradition Was Set To Come To An End (patch.com)
Ok Upland! 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: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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