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Hi Pennsauken! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Pennsauken keeps losing power and what PSE&G is fixing
  • What prompted the armed police standoff on Bethel Avenue?
  • Why SWAT brought a robot dog to Bethel Avenue

Also on today's calendar: Thursday Afternoon Yoga and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid with a shower in places, with a high of 84 and low of 69 degrees.
  • Friday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 83, low: 59.
  • Saturday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 76 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Township Shares Update From PSE&G Regarding Outages (allaroundpennsauken.com) — Pennsauken Township is pressing PSE&G after several recent power outages affecting local neighborhoods, which were traced to vegetation problems on a circuit, a failed transformer, and underground equipment issues. The township says the utility has begun repairs and promises to keep advocating for more reliable electric service for residents frustrated by repeated brief and extended outages.
   

2. Police involved in apparent standoff after shooting reported in Pennsauken, New Jersey (6abc.com) — Police were involved in an apparent standoff Wednesday morning after a shooting was reported around 9:15 a.m. near the 4400 block of Bethel Avenue in Pennsauken. Officers were seen crouching with weapons drawn near a white home, and authorities had not yet released details on injuries or what led to the incident.
   

3. Police deploy robot dog during reported barricade situation at home in Pennsauken (fox29.com) — Police and SWAT responded Wednesday morning to a reported shooting and barricade situation at a home on the 4400 block of Bethel Avenue in Pennsauken, deploying a robotic dog to enter the property. Authorities now say the situation is over, no injuries or arrests have been reported, and there is currently no threat to the public.
   

4. Man fatally shot sister before turning gun on himself at N.J. home, investigators say (nj.com subscription) — A tragic murder-suicide on Bethel Avenue in Pennsauken left 59-year-old resident Janet Camacho dead and her brother, 60-year-old Daniel Lopez, dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, officials said. Police responded just after 9 a.m., established a perimeter with county tactical teams, and continue to investigate while urging anyone in crisis to seek immediate mental health support.
   

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Ok Pennsauken! 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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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