🌱 What scams and crimes are showing up just outside Drexel Hill?
Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 4 min readGreetings Drexel Hill! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What scams and crimes are showing up just outside Drexel Hill?
- How a Drexel Hill native became a Hall of Fame coach.
Also on today's calendar: Newtown Square Farmers Market.
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 90 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 89, low: 73.
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 89 and low of 73 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Haverford police reports: Identity theft results in $27,000 in unpaid rent (delcotimes.com) — Haverford police recently handled a long list of incidents, including scams, thefts from unlocked cars, and a serious assault case involving a 23-year-old man whose address is listed on Rosemont Avenue in Drexel Hill. The reports highlight how easily residents can be targeted by phone and online fraudsters, and how often small but costly crimes occur close to home. 
• Former SU coach Ange Bradley inducted into NFHCA Hall of Fame (dailyorange.com) — A Drexel Hill native is earning national recognition: former Syracuse field hockey coach Ange Bradley will enter the National Field Hockey Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 2027. Bradley, a former Delaware goalkeeper, ranks among the winningest Division I coaches, leading Syracuse to multiple Final Fours and the school’s first women’s national championship.
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Newtown Square Farmers Market →
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Friday August 7
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Madagascar: A Musical Adventure Jr. →
Holy Child Academy, 475 Shadeland Ave, Drexel Hill
7:00 pm
Friday August 14
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🗓 Events Nearby
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American Communities 1776-2026
Swarthmore College - Featured Events McCabe Library Atrium Exhibits
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Zumba Gold (Thursday) →
Media Borough, PA Calendar, 301 N Jackson Street, Media
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Finance Committee Meeting →
Swarthmore Borough-Main Calendar - Swarthmore PA 19081
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Shade Tree Commission →
Media Borough, PA Calendar, 301 N Jackson Street Second Floor, Media
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Recreation Board Meeting →
Upper Providence Twp - Upper Providence Township 935 N. Providence Road Media PA 19063
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Borough Council Workshop Meeting →
Media Borough, PA Calendar, 301 N Jackson Street, Second Floor Second Floor, Media
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Weekend Warm-up Hike
Tyler Arboretum 515 Painter Road, Media, PA 19063
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Yoga (Friday) →
Media Borough, PA Calendar, 301 N Jackson Street, Media
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Newtown Square Farmers Market →
Garrett Williamson, 395 Bishop Hollow Rd, Newtown Square
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Rain Date Glenolden Fireworks
Interboro SD South Ave Field
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Gentle Flow Yoga Single Class
Tyler Arboretum 515 Painter Road, Media, PA 19063
9:15 am
Thursday August 6
Friday August 7
Saturday August 8
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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🗞 Nearby News
Clifton Heights
- Pa. man jailed after Walmart shooting, a ‘remarkable act of violence' (pennlive.com)
Lansdowne
- 4th suspect arrested in robbery at Delco Wawa; 3 others still sought (6abc.com)
- Lansdowne police reports: stolen car found stripped of parts; porch pirates on video (delcotimes.com)
Havertown
- Former PU Men's Golf Star Fantinelli Makes U.S. Amateur, Viewing Event as Important Test in his Pursuit of Pro Career (towntopics.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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