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🌱 Patch AM: Springfield man killed after Tesla crosses median on Route 55
Happening soon: Garage Sale - rescheduling to 8/29 due to expected rain on original date. on the Springfield Patch calendar
Good morning Springfield! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Springfield man killed after Tesla crosses median on Route 55
- See which Springfield runners made this year's All-Delco track list
Also on today's calendar: Garage Sale - rescheduling to 8/29 due to expected rain on original date. and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: How fast is milk when you pour it? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Mostly sunny; low humidity, with a high of 80 and low of 61 degrees.
- Tuesday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 81, low: 63.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 85 and low of 68 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• PA Man Killed, 2 Injured In South Jersey Crash, Police Say (patch.com) — A 68-year-old man from Springfield died after his SUV was struck by a Tesla that crossed the median on Route 55 in Vineland, New Jersey. His passenger and the Tesla driver suffered moderate injuries and were hospitalized, while state police continue to investigate the crash. 
• Boys Track and Field: The 2026 All-Delco Team (delcotimes.com) — Springfield track athletes earned All-Delco recognition, with Will Lampe, Liam Lavery, and Tyler McAnally named among the county's honorable mentions. The extensive list highlights standout boys track and field performers and relay teams from schools across Delaware County for the 2026 season.
📸 Around Springfield
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Springfield
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- Sabold Community Event
Sabold El Sch Springfield, PA 19064
6:00 pm - Residence halls open for new students
Swarthmore College - Featured Events Swarthmore, PA 19081 - New Student Orientation
Swarthmore College - Featured Events Swarthmore, PA 19081 - American Communities 1776-2026
Swarthmore College - Featured Events McCabe Library Atrium Exhibits
8:30 am - Zoning Hearing Board Meeting →
Swarthmore Borough-Main Calendar - Swarthmore PA 19081
7:00 pm - EAC Meeting →
Swarthmore Borough-Main Calendar - Swarthmore PA 19081
7:00 pm - New Student Orientation
Swarthmore College - Featured Events Swarthmore, PA 19081 - American Communities 1776-2026
Swarthmore College - Featured Events McCabe Library Atrium Exhibits
8:30 am - Garage Sale - rescheduling to 8/29 due to expected rain on original date. →
2321 Anthony Ave, Broomall
9:00 am - 25th Anniversary of 911 →
4955 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square
8:00 am - Garden Club Of Springfield Harvest Celebration →
Old Central School, Saxer Ave & Powell Rd, Springfield, PA, 19064
10:00 am
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
Saturday August 29
Friday September 11
Saturday September 12
📣 Springfield Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- SSJI Program
Swarthmore College - Featured Events Intercultural Center Big Room - ICC
8:00 am - 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 - FLI-POP Movement Workshop
Swarthmore College - Featured Events Matchbox Tarble Commons Upper Level
10:30 am
Monday August 24
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Monarch Staffing posted a job opening for Bakery Assistant Manager in Springfield. Apply here.
- The Stepping Stones Group, LLC posted a job opening for Paraprofessional / Educator in Morton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Springfield here.
🗞 Nearby News
Media
- At 100, Media woman's love of art brings a year of extraordinary honors (delcotimes.com)
- Keith Lockhart's History Mystery for Aug. 23, 2026 (delcotimes.com)
- Is the way Gen Z consumes news changing? (whyy.org)
Broomall
- Delaware County shaves $18 million off capital budget (delcotimes.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: It's "Pasturized" before you know it! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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