🌱 Why Collingdale ranks among the most affordable Philly suburbs now

Good morning to you Collingdale! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Why Collingdale ranks among the most affordable Philly suburbs now
• How Collingdale investigators helped secure justice in the Wawa shooting
• What a Collingdale woman’s health scare reveals about missed screenings

Also on today's calendar: Hiring Event at The Quadrangle.

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Cold with clouds and sun, with a high of 32 and low of 25 degrees.
• Wednesday: Clouds and sun; not as cold, temps: high: 43, low: 25.
• Thursday: Some sun, then turning cloudy, with a high of 48 and low of 43 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Delaware County Is Home to 4 of Top 5 Most Affordable Philadelphia Suburbs (delco.today) — Collingdale is highlighted as one of the most affordable Philadelphia suburbs, noted for its historic cemeteries including Eden Cemetery, the oldest still-existing Black-owned cemetery in the country. The piece compares nearby boroughs’ costs of living and attractions, positioning Collingdale, Glenolden, Upland, and Chester as budget-friendly options with green spaces, historic sites, and low-cost dining for both residents and visitors.
   

• Woman who killed pregnant mother in Wawa parking lot gets 10-20 years in prison (delcotimes.com) — A Collingdale criminal case has ended with a 10–20 year state prison sentence for the woman who fatally shot a pregnant mother outside the Wawa on MacDade Boulevard. Investigators from Collingdale detailed surveillance footage and witness accounts, while heartbreaking letters from the victim’s family described the lasting impact on her children and partner. The judge said the punishment is meant to support the family’s healing process.
   

• Younger women not sharing in decline in cervical cancer (6abc.com) — A Collingdale woman’s painful ovarian mass scare underscores how easily busy residents can fall behind on cervical and gynecologic screenings. Her story, shared from Collingdale, backs doctors’ reminders that HPV vaccines, Pap and HPV tests, and regular exams can prevent most cervical cancers, despite overall declines not reaching younger women.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Collingdale

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday December 16

• Hiring Event at The Quadrangle
  3300 Darby Rd, Haverford
  1:00 pm

Sunday December 21

• Soul Holiday, A tribute to Earth, Wind & Fire, Philly Soul, Prince, The Whispers, Motown, 80s Funk
  City Winery Philadelphia, 990 Filbert St, Philadelphia
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 16

• Public Safety Committee Meeting - Cancelled
  Swarthmore Borough, PA Calendar Swarthmore, PA 19081
  9:00 am
• All Ages Storytime
  Swarthmore Public Library
  9:30 am
• Track & Build Day @ MFL
  Middletown Free Library Community Collaboration Space, Second Floor,
  10:00 am
• Toddle on Over Storytime - Ages 2 to 3
  Newtown Public Library Community Large Meeting,
  10:00 am
• Morning Movie for Seniors
  Sharon Hill Public Library
  10:30 am
• Crochet & Craft Group
  Aston Public Library
  11:00 am
• Babies & Books Storytime I
  Haverford Township Free Library
  11:00 am
• Indoor Story Time @ MFL
  Middletown Free Library Children's Room,
  11:00 am
• Little Learners Storytime
  J. Lewis Crozer Library Community Room,
  11:00 am
• Babies & Books Storytime II
  Haverford Township Free Library
  11:30 am
• Baby Social
  Haverford Township Free Library
  12:00 pm
• Coloring for Grown-Ups
  Helen Kate Furness Free Library Bonnell Community Meeting Room,
  1:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Darby

• Maggie Doogan's Rise in Women's College Basketball Started at Cardinal O'Hara (delco.today)
• Ghostbusters and more fun at U.D. Winter-Fest and Winter-Con (delcotimes.com)
• Delaware County road projects, week of Dec. 14, 2025 (delcotimes.com)

Lansdowne

• Man shot in Lansdowne during weekend remains ‘critical' (delcotimes.com)
• See Delaware County Snowfall Totals From Weekend Storm Here (patch.com)

Ardmore

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-- The Patch AM Team

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