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Good day New Port Richey! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Why a New Port Richey mom says Meta's $18B deal isn't enough

Also on today's calendar: The Mighty Van Halen Sound Returns to New Port Richey and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 89 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 90, low: 75.
• Saturday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 89 and low of 76 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Meta settlement rejection: Florida mother calls $18B payout not enough (fox13news.com) — A New Port Richey mother who lost her teenage son is backing Florida's decision to reject Meta's proposed $18 billion settlement over youth social media harm, calling it too small for such a large company. Her ongoing lawsuit and the state's push for a jury trial could shape future protections for kids online.
   

📸 Around New Port Richey

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🗓 Upcoming Events in New Port Richey

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★ Featured events ★

Friday August 28
• JPG - Parent's Night Out for ages 5-12 - New Port Richey, FL 2026 →
  James P. Gills Family YMCA, 8411 Photonics Dr, New Port Richey
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday August 28
• The Mighty Van Halen Sound Returns to New Port Richey →
  Richey Suncoast Theatre, 6237 Grand Blvd, New Port Richey
  8:00 pm
Saturday September 5
• The Social NPR →
  The Social NPR, 5650 Main St, New Port Richey
  9:00 pm
Friday September 11
• Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory The New Musical →
  Richey Suncoast Theatre, 6237 Grand Blvd, New Port Richey
  7:00 pm
Saturday September 12
• Nature Coast Orchid Society September Meeting: Winterize your Orchids →
  Homosassa Lions Club, 3705 S Indiana Ave, Homosassa
  12:00 pm
• Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory The New Musical →
  Richey Suncoast Theatre, 6237 Grand Blvd, New Port Richey
  7:00 pm
Tuesday September 15
• BLS CPR Training New Port Richey Tuesday September 15th 11:00 am →
  In-Pulse CPR, 7115 US-19, New Port Richey
  11:00 am
• BLS CPR Training New Port Richey Tuesday September... →
  In-Pulse CPR, 7115 US-19, New Port Richey
  11:00 am
Thursday September 24
• New Port Richey Business Exchange →
  Seafire Grill, 4927 US-19, New Port Richey
  11:30 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 27
• Thursday Open Studio →
  West Pasco Art Guild Inc, 6206 Jefferson St, New Port Richey
  10:00 am
Saturday August 29
• 50's Diner Weekly Cruise-In Car Show →
  Americana 50's Diner, 1730 US-19, Holiday
  4:00 pm
• 5 Person Baker Team Challenge →
  Lane Glo North, 6935 Ridge Rd, Port Richey
  8:00 pm
Friday September 11
• GPCC YPG Social →
  Dented Keg Ale Works - Brewery & Craft Kitchen, 5500 Main St, New Port Richey
  6:00 pm

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Arby's Restaurant posted a job opening for Team Member in New Port Richey. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

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• Exceptional Waterfront Apartments in Tarpon Springs, FL (blogspot.com)
• Family remembers father of 2 killed in an industrial accident in Tarpon Springs (tampabay28.com)
• Covid on the rise, vaccine options and common sense – Dr Harvey tackles another AMA Monday (wmnf.org)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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