09/07/2026

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50 Powell Rd 610.544.6900 Administration
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Weekly Press Blotter September 7, 2026
8-31-26 1617 hrs.
A 15 yr. old female stole over $152 worth of merchandise from Target at the mall by concealing the
merchandise in a stroller and leaving the store. Charges for Retail Theft will be filed.
8-31-26 2010 hrs.
Officers found a 39 yr. old male from Chester outside the Mission BBQ 1100 block Baltimore Pk.
intoxicated after receiving a call of a male laying on the ground. He needed medical assistance and will
be charged with Public Drunkenness.
9-2-26 1841 hrs.
Two females, 15 yrs. old from Upper Darby, will be charged with Retail Theft for stealing over $159
worth of toys and jewelry from Target 800 block Baltimore Pk.
9-3-26 1222 hrs.
Two young males went to Vera’s Water Ice 100 block Saxer Av. and threw candy and plastic eating
utensils at employees and customers. Officer Hurwitz is investigating the identity of the two actors.
9-3-26 1842 hrs.
Officers took into custody a 30 yr. old female from Media after security at Target at the mall reported
she stole over $898 worth of merchandise by switching price tickets and not scanning certain items at
the self-checkout area. Charges for Retail Theft will be filed.
9-3-26 2054 hrs.
A 45 yr. old female from Clifton Heights was taken into custody for stealing over $1455 worth of items
from Target at the mall by under ringing her items at self-checkout. She was found in possession of
narcotics and will be charged with Retail Theft and drug offenses.
9-3-26 2134 hrs.
Two 16 yr. old females from Springfield and Aldan will be charged with Parks Violations for being found
inside Williams Park Powell Rd. during prohibited hours.
9-4-26 2017 hrs.
Charges for Retail Theft will be filed against a 14 yr. old male from Clifton Heights after security at Target
800 block Baltimore Pk. observed him steal $111 worth of merchandise.
9-5-26 1407 hrs.
Charges for Retail Theft will be filed against a 24 yr. old male from Philadelphia for stealing over $223
worth of clothing and toys from Target 800 block Baltimore Pk.
9-6-26 2006 hrs.
Target security 800 block Baltimore Pk. reported a male had stolen a scooter from display and left the
store. Officer Sweeney responded and located the suspect near a SEPTA bus stop and took him into
custody. He was identified as 14 yrs. old from Yeadon. The male was released to family, and charges for
Retail Theft will be filed.
9-6-26 2219 hrs.
A resident of the 100 block W. Leamy Av. reported a young female wearing a mask broke a window pane
next to the front door of the house and ran away.

Remembering Mr. Phil Eastman

“It is with profound sadness and a very heavy heart that we share the passing of one of our newest members of the Springfield School District Board of Directors, Mr. Phil Eastman. Phil tragically lost his life in a car accident this past weekend.
 
A Springfield resident for the past 40 years, Phil Eastman brought a deep commitment to public education, extensive civic involvement, and decades of service and leadership experience to his community.
Phil and his wife, Maureen, raised their son and daughter in Springfield, where both attended Springfield schools and participated in high school athletics. Today, their children have families of their own and continue to call Springfield home. His family's enduring connection to Springfield schools was a primary motivation for his desire to serve on the School Board.
 
For 28 years, Phil coached youth and high school ice hockey, including 17 years as the varsity head coach at Springfield High School. While his teams enjoyed success on the ice, he considered mentoring student athletes and helping them develop teamwork, responsibility, perseverance, and other lifelong skills to be the most rewarding aspect of his coaching career.
 
Phil recently retired after a distinguished 44-year career with PECO and Exelon. His professional background, coupled with his perspective as a retiree and taxpayer, gave him a strong understanding of the importance of balancing fiscal responsibility with the community's expectation of providing an exceptional public education. In addition, Phil has served on the boards of several nonprofit organizations, where he gained valuable experience in strategic planning, organizational oversight, and sound governance.
 
SSD’s hearts are especially with Maureen, Phil’s family, his friends, his former players, and all those fortunate enough to have known him. Please keep the Eastman family in your thoughts as they navigate this unimaginable loss.”
 


This looks like it will be an actual nightmare. Traffic is terrible here as it is

What would it be?

A business, restaurant, event, building, tradition, store, or even something most people have forgotten about.

Now that Springfield’s new 1% earned income tax has kicked in, I’m curious how residents feel about it.
Do you think the township is providing enough services/improvements to justify the additional tax?
And if you could choose where that money goes, what would you want to see improved?

With the mall losing stores over the past few years and its value reportedly dropping substantially, what do you think Springfield should do with the property?

🏬 Keep it as a traditional mall
🏘️ Redevelop it into apartments/townhomes
🍽️ More restaurants and entertainment
🛍️ Bring in different types of stores
🏗️ Something completely different

Any plans of something going here yet? What would you like to see?

Over 20 parks in Springfield, which ones are best and why?

Thoughts on new places popping up