🌱 Patch AM: How a Springfield family turned Momma Wiggles’ final days into memories

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In today's newsletter:

• How a Springfield family turned Momma Wiggles’ final days into memories
• How are Springfield drivers coping with $50,000 new car prices?
• How Springfield’s boys basketball dominated Ridley in a balanced scoring night

Also on today's calendar: Winter Admissions Open House and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the hammer say after getting an A on a test? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Windy with clouds and sun, with a high of 52 and low of 34 degrees.
• Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 51, low: 36.
• Friday: Periods of rain, with a high of 59 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Delaware County family says goodbye to "Momma Wiggles" with end-of-life photo shoot (channel3000.com) — In Springfield, Shelby Crowding and her husband are saying a tender goodbye to their beloved dog, Momma Wiggles, with an end-of-life photo shoot at home. The Springfield family’s story highlights the growing trend of end-of-life pet photography and how local photographer Matt Gruber and national group The Tilly Project help families preserve final memories with aging pets.
   

• Higher Car Prices Drive Delaware County Buyers to Longer Loans and Leases (delco.today) — Springfield drivers are feeling the pinch of soaring new car prices, with at least one resident turning to a 42‑month lease to keep payments manageable. Dealers in nearby Glen Mills say six‑year or longer loans are now common across Delaware County, as average new car costs top $50,000 and monthly payments approach $800.
   

• Boys Basketball: Brown's clutch foul shooting helps Haverford conquer Radnor (delcotimes.com) — Springfield boys basketball cruised past Ridley, 58-29, with nine different Cougars getting on the scoresheet and Tom Toomey leading with 10 points. The roundup also highlights other Central League and Del Val results, including Haverford’s overtime win over Radnor and Penncrest’s big victory over Conestoga, giving Springfield fans a clear picture of how neighboring teams are faring.
   

📸 Around Springfield

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Springfield

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday January 10

• Winter Admissions Open House
  The Walden School, 901 N Providence Rd, Media
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Friday January 9

• Friday Tech Help
  Sayre Public Library , 122 S Elmer Ave , Sayre
  10:00 am
• Nature Nook: Winter Session
  Wister Center – Gillespie Room , 500 College Avenue , Swarthmore
  10:00 am

Saturday January 10

• Award-Winning Bees Deluxe play Jamey's House of Music
  Jamey's House of Music , 32 S Lansdowne Ave , Lansdowne
  8:00 pm

Monday January 12

• The Ink Drinkers Book Club
  Sayre Public Library , 122 S Elmer Ave , Sayre
  5:00 pm

Wednesday January 14

• Guitar For Beginners
  Community Arts Center , 414 Plush Mill Rd
  1:00 pm

Thursday January 15

• Next Chapter Book Club
  Sayre Public Library , 122 S Elmer Ave , Sayre
  11:00 am

Friday January 23

• Friday Tech Help
  Sayre Public Library , 122 S Elmer Ave , Sayre
  10:00 am

📣 Springfield Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday January 7

• Weekday Bird Walk
  Tyler Arboretum , 515 Painter Road , Media
  8:00 am
• Zoning Hearing Board (Dec meeting)
  Media Borough, PA Calendar , 301 N Jackson Street , Media
  7:00 pm

Thursday January 8

• Game Night
  Media Borough, PA Calendar , 301 N Jackson Street , Media
• Nature Connection Hike
  Tyler Arboretum , 515 Painter Road , Media
  9:30 am
• Transportation Committee
  Media Borough, PA Calendar , 301 N Jackson Street Second Floor , Media
  5:00 pm

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Thank you 👏👏👏 to the local businesses for making Springfield PatchAM possible:

• Ruggs Home Renovations — (610) 256-5547
  Handyman & renovation services
• Mindsee.it — (646) 663-8317
  Teach your kids they can achieve the impossible!
• Veterans Chapel CDC — (610) 931-7182
  Chaplain Justin Cohen
• Delco Guitar Studios — 6102059461
  I offer guitar lessons in the Springfield/Swarthmore area.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Goodwin Recruiting posted a job opening for Restaurant Manager in Springfield. Apply here.
• Macy's posted a job opening for Retail Clothing Brand Ambassador - Tailored Clothing, Springfield - PA - Full Time in Springfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Springfield here.

🗞 Nearby News

Media

• Media-based painter Rinal Parikh is redefining Indian folk art with contemporary themes and local imagery (inquirer.com)
• Money Magazine Names This Delaware County Town Among 50 Best Places to Live in US (delco.today)

Swarthmore

• Area College Endowments Surge in 2025 with Bond, Equity Investments Up (montco.today)

Ardmore

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-- The Patch AM Team

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