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Coffee in hand, Springfield? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Springfield leaders turned out for Media’s farewell to Mayor McMahon
  • How Springfield’s Cougars held off Constitution in a tight finish

Also on today's calendar: Friday Tech Help and 5 more events.

Find out what's happening in Springfieldfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: What did the windowsill say to the glass? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Springfieldfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Monday: Sun giving way to clouds, with a high of 40 and low of 32 degrees.
  • Tuesday: A little morning rain; cloudy, temps: high: 42, low: 35.
  • Wednesday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 46 and low of 32 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Media Mayor Bob McMahon celebrated with parade down State Street (delcotimes.com) — Springfield residents were part of honoring longtime Media Mayor Bob McMahon, with state Rep. Jennifer O’Mara of Springfield attending his State Street send-off and McMahon recently recognized at Springfield Country Club. The story recounts his decades of bipartisan service, business growth efforts, veterans advocacy, and the transition to mayor‑elect Joi Washington.
   

• H.S. Basketball: Gamble, Graham help Haverford School light up scoreboard (delcotimes.com) — Springfield High’s boys basketball team pulled out a 50-44 win over Constitution, led by TJ Valletti’s 16 points and Dan Meakin’s 12. The roundup also spotlights strong performances from nearby schools like Haverford School, Bonner & Prendergast, Chichester, and Penncrest in nonleague boys and girls action.
   

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Other local events
    Tuesday December 23
  • Take & Make Craft Kits
    Sellers Memorial Branch Children's Room, Upper Darby Township/Sellers Library –
  • Track & Build Day @ MFL
    Middletown Free Library Community Collaboration Space, Second Floor,
    10:00 am
  • Indoor Story Time @ MFL
    Middletown Free Library Children's Room,
    10:00 am
  • Morning Movie for Seniors
    Sharon Hill Public Library
    10:30 am
  • Coloring for Grown-Ups
    Helen Kate Furness Free Library Bonnell Community Meeting Room,
    1:00 pm
    • Friday December 26
  • Friday Tech Help
    Sayre Public Library , 122 S Elmer Ave , Sayre
    10:00 am
    • Wednesday December 31
  • Children's Story Time
    Sayre Public Library , 122 S Elmer Ave , Sayre
    10:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Just want to give a shout out to Liz and Kevin Farren who once again produced the Holiday Luminaria in our Springfield neighborhood.
    A lot of planning and work went into this beautiful, magical tradition. So grateful to have neighbors who take such pride in our community. You are… (Nextdoor Sproul)
  • Hi… just a FYI.
    I went to the MAC machine in Wawa on Sproul Rd by Freddie’s last week. My last transaction. This weekend Im getting all these charges in Miami… (Nextdoor Old Marple)
  • Pennsylvania Staffing posted a job opening for (USA) Overnight Stocking Coach in Springfield. Apply here.
  • Omaha Steaks posted a job opening for Temporary Retail Bagger/Stocker in Springfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Springfield here.

🗞 Nearby News

Media

  • Springfield JWC volunteers provide helping hands at Toys for Tots warehouse (delcotimes.com)
  • Retiring Deputy DA Stephanie Wills honored for service of community (delcotimes.com)
  • 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' launches with $88M domestically, $345M worldwide (nbcphiladelphia.com)

Swarthmore

  • Mathematician Teddy Einstein, Who Taught at Swarthmore College, Remembered (delco.today)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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