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In today's newsletter:

  • How HBO's 'Task' filming could snarl traffic near Saxer Avenue

Also on today's calendar: Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music! and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Clouds breaking and humid, with a high of 81 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Friday: An afternoon shower in spots, temps: high: 85, low: 58.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 71 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Mark Ruffalo's HBO Series 'Task' Returns to Delco for Springfield Shoot (delco.today) — Filming for HBO's crime drama "Task" is taking over a home on Saxer Avenue in Springfield this week, bringing temporary traffic and parking restrictions near two local schools through Friday. Township officials coordinated with the production to minimize disruptions, while the all-Delco shoot is expected to pump money and jobs into southeastern Pennsylvania and keep familiar Springfield landmarks on screen.
   

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    Science Center 101, 500 College Ave., Swarthmore
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  • SubstiToothFairy Presents: A Night To Remember- Celebration For A Cause →
    Springfield Country Club, 400 West Sproul Road, Springfield
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    Sabold El Sch Springfield, PA 19064
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    Ridley High School Folsom, PA 19033
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    Upper Darby School District Performing Arts Center, 601 N Lansdow, Springfield
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    Clifton Heights Middle School, 201 North Springfield Road, Clifton Heights
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    Westbrook Park Elem School, 199 Westbrook Dr, Clifton Heights
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