Community Corner

🌱 Patch AM: Can Springfield’s Cougars turn last year’s historic run into a dynasty?

And on the Springfield Patch calendar - Garage Sale - rescheduling to 8/29 due to expected rain on original date.

Patch AM Team's profile picture
Patch AM Team, Patch StaffVerified Patch Staff Badge
Friday August 28th Patch AM
Friday August 28th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Hey there, Springfield! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Can Springfield's Cougars turn last year's historic run into a dynasty?

Also on today's calendar: Garage Sale - rescheduling to 8/29 due to expected rain on original date. and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 82 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 84, low: 63.
  • Sunday: Sun and some clouds, with a high of 85 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Central League Football Preview: Springfield aims for another run after historic season (delcotimes.com) — Springfield High's football team kicks off its new season Friday night, looking to build on last year's district title and state semifinal run. With a powerful offensive line, returning quarterback Johnny Hopkins, and hard-hitting captain TJ Valletti, the Cougars aim to "reload" rather than rebuild. The preview also sizes up Central League rivals like Garnet Valley, Ridley, and Strath Haven.
   

📸 Around Springfield

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

🗓 Upcoming Events in Springfield

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

★ Featured events ★

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

Other local events
    Saturday August 29
  • New Student Orientation
    Swarthmore College - Featured Events Swarthmore, PA 19081
  • SAM Drop-In for Academic Questions
    Swarthmore College - Featured Events Singer First Floor Commons
    10:00 am
  • Fine My Classroom Tours
    Swarthmore College - Featured Events Shane Student Lounge, Parrish Hall
    10:00 am
  • Class of 2030 Walk in the Woods
    Swarthmore College - Featured Events Swarthmore, PA 19081
    1:30 pm
  • 2030 Class Tree Planting
    Swarthmore College - Featured Events Swarthmore, PA 19081
    4:00 pm
    • Sunday August 30
  • New Student Orientation
    Swarthmore College - Featured Events Swarthmore, PA 19081
  • Meal plan starts at dinner
    Swarthmore College - Featured Events Swarthmore, PA 19081
    • Monday August 31
  • Classes begin
    Swarthmore College - Featured Events Swarthmore, PA 19081
    • Friday September 11
  • 25th Anniversary of 911 →
    4955 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square
    8:00 am
    • Saturday September 12
  • Garden Club Of Springfield Harvest Celebration →
    Old Central School, Saxer Ave & Powell Rd, Springfield, PA, 19064
    10:00 am

📣 Springfield Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

 

Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Springfield PatchAM possible:

Click here to show your appreciation! 💚

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • FOUND!
    Thank you to all who helped! Much appreciated! MISSING CAT! If anyone has seen our cat, his name is Clark, PLEASE contact us ASAP! He's been missing… (Nextdoor Colonial Park)
  • PetSmart, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate Part Time in Springfield. Apply here.
  • Urban Air Adventure Parks posted a job opening for Sanitation Team Member in Springfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Springfield here.

🗞 Nearby News

Media

  • Media reconsiders joining proposed central Delco EMS authority (delcotimes.com)
  • Media Politician 'Forced To Resign' After Becoming Delco's Public Defender (patch.com)

Swarthmore

  • Swarthmore College First-Year Bikes Cross-Country from Colorado to Delaware County (delco.today)

Ardmore

  • After School Director's Felony Charges, Here's How Lower Merion's Board Will Replace Her (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: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

More from Springfield