🌱 Patch AM: What this WARN Act ruling could mean for Springfield Hospital’s future

Hello Springfield! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• What this WARN Act ruling could mean for Springfield Hospital’s future
• How Springfield’s wrestlers clawed back to win the Franny Lutz Duals

Also on today's calendar: Hiring Event at The Quadrangle and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Jimmy, did you crash on your bike again? You’ve lost a tooth! 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Colder; a.m. snow, up to 1", with a high of 32 and low of 14 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
• Monday: Very cold with clouds and sun, temps: high: 31, low: 20.
• Tuesday: Partly sunny and cold, with a high of 34 and low of 25 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Judge estimates $1.5 million to settle Crozer Health WARN Act violations (delcotimes.com) — A federal bankruptcy judge has tentatively capped WARN Act claims tied to Crozer Health’s rapid hospital closures at $1.5 million, far below what former employees sought. For Springfield residents, the ruling comes as Springfield Hospital remains in limbo, with a potential $3 million sale pending amid broader efforts to sell or repurpose the former Crozer facilities.
   

• Wrestling: Springfield pulls out tight wins to claim Franny Lutz Duals (delcotimes.com) — Springfield High’s wrestling team pulled out a string of nail-biting, one-bout victories to capture the Franny Lutz Holiday Duals title at Upper Merion, highlighted by big performances from Alex McGinnis and Maverick Plummer. The story also recaps strong showings from nearby programs like Ridley, Interboro, Strath Haven, and Sun Valley at other weekend tournaments.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Springfield

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday December 16

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

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Other local events

Sunday December 14

• Special Christmas Music Service - Choir and Classical Guitar
  Covenant United Methodist Church , 212 W Springfield Rd , Springfield
  10:00 am
• Lunch with Santa
  Springfield Country Club , 400 W Sproul Rd , Springfield
  12:00 pm

Monday December 15

• Take & Make Craft Kits
  Upper Darby Township/Sellers Library – Sellers Memorial Branch Children's Room, Upper Darby Township/Sellers Library – Sellers Memorial Branch
• State Representative Anthony H. Williams
  Yeadon Public Library Community Small Meeting,
  10:00 am
• StoryCraft Preschool Storytime
  Norwood Public Library Children's Room,
  10:30 am
• Childrenâs Story Hour
  Sharon Hill Public Library
  10:30 am
• Mystery Mondays
  Swarthmore Public Library Council Room,
  1:00 pm
• FROM OLD SWEATERS TO NEW HATS
  Aston Public Library
  1:00 pm
• BOOKS, BUDDIES, & FUN!
  Upper Darby Township/Sellers Library – Municipal Branch Programming Room, Upper Darby Township/Sellers Library – Municipal Branch
  4:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• Breakfast with Santa
  First Presbyterian Church of Springfield , 356 Summit Rd , Springfield
  8:30 am
• Parents Day Out
  First Presbyterian Church of Springfield , 356 Summit Rd , Springfield
  12:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I used an integral pewter dye in this concrete, put stone face molds on the steps and then used a black antique to stain em;
  then I hit it with a sealer to lock in the color. The rest of the work was also dyed a pewter grey, but that was done with a simple broom finish, per… (Nextdoor Veteran's Memorial Park)
• SEPTA reports service delays on T4 due to fire department activity at Powell and Main Streets, which has now cleared, with residual delays expected.
  5:17PM on Dec 12: SEPTA reports T4 service delays in both directions at Powell and Main Streets due to fire department activity blocking the rails. (Nextdoor )

• Wal-Mart posted a job opening for (USA) Overnight Stocking Coach in Springfield. Apply here.
• Cherry Hill Programs posted a job opening for Seasonal Holiday Shift Lead- Springfield Mall in Springfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Springfield here.

🗞 Nearby News

Media

• This Delaware County Hospital Makes 2026 US News List for Best Maternity Care (montco.today)
• Blackbird Health Expands Footprint With New Delaware County Clinic Amid Rising Youth Demand (mychesco.com)
• Penn State's Vega Ioane opts out of bowl, declares for the NFL draft (delcotimes.com)

Swarthmore

• Delco College Professor Killed In Bike-Vehicle Crash (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: I didn’t lose a tooth, Mom. It’s right here in my pocket.
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