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Also on today's calendar: 97th Juried Art Show at Phillips' Mill and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Where To Pick Pumpkins Near Abington Township This Fall (patch.com) — Abington Township residents looking for the perfect pumpkin have several nearby farms to choose from, many offering hayrides, corn mazes, and kid-friendly activities. The piece also explains the difference between carving and baking pumpkins and walks readers through practical, step-by-step tips for creating a standout jack-o'-lantern at home.
2. Abington police charge 3 juveniles for offensive graffiti found at Weldon Park (glensidelocal.com) — Abington Township Police have charged three juveniles with criminal mischief and ethnic intimidation after antisemitic and anti-Black graffiti was found across Weldon Park's playground in Glenside. Officers say the hateful messages targeted community members by race and religion, and emphasize they are committed to addressing bias incidents and protecting everyone's safety and dignity in Abington Township.
3. Upper Dublin School District makes top 20 in Niche's latest rankings, Lower Moreland, Springfield, Abington follow (glensidelocal.com) — Abington families can see how their school district stacks up this year, with Niche ranking Abington School District 29th among 66 Philadelphia-area districts. Nearby districts like Upper Dublin, Lower Moreland, and Springfield Township also made the list, offering a useful comparison for parents considering school quality, test performance, and graduation rates.
4. GIRLS SOCCER: Plymouth Whitemarsh beats Upper Dublin, creates tie atop SOL Liberty standings (pottsmerc.com subscription) — Local soccer fans will see Abington girls face both Plymouth Whitemarsh and Upper Dublin soon, as the teams battle for the Suburban One Liberty title. Plymouth Whitemarsh just beat Upper Dublin 4–1 to create a tie atop the standings, setting up a crucial stretch that includes PW traveling to Abington and Upper Dublin hosting Abington before playoffs.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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