🌱 How Aldan’s own Kevin McGonigle earned his first All-Star nod

Cheers Aldan! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How Aldan’s own Kevin McGonigle earned his first All-Star nod

Also on today's calendar: Merchant of Swarthmore Summer Night Market.

Today's riddle: Why did the new employee hide from his boss? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Monday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 78 and low of 67 degrees.
• Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, showers around, temps: high: 76, low: 69.
• Wednesday: Mostly cloudy and warmer, with a high of 83 and low of 69 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Kevin McGonigle, Riley Greene and Dillon Dingler named to AL All-Star team as Tigers representatives (wxyz.com) — Aldan native Kevin McGonigle has been selected as an American League All-Star reserve, giving local fans a hometown connection to this year’s Midsummer Classic in Philadelphia. He’ll join Tigers teammates Riley Greene and Dillon Dingler at Citizens Bank Park on July 14 after a standout first half leading off for Detroit.
   

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📸 Around Aldan

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Aldan

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Friday July 17

• Merchant of Swarthmore Summer Night Market →
  Park Ave, Park Ave
  5:00 pm

Saturday July 18

• Purcellville Wine and Food Festival →
  Fireman's Field Complex, 250 S. Nursery Ave., Purcellville, VA, 20132
  2:00 pm

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📣 Aldan Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday July 6

• American Communities 1776-2026
  Swarthmore College - Featured Events McCabe Library Atrium Exhibits
  8:30 am
• TLC Summer of Learning Drawing Foundations Workshop
  Swarthmore College - Featured Events Beardsley Room 308 - Painting Studio
  12:00 pm
• Group Circuit Training with Chris
  Swarthmore College - Featured Events Matchbox Lower Level Lewis Reynolds Performance Center
  12:15 pm
• Storytime: Family Fun →
  Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Brookline, 708 Brookline Blvd, Pittsburgh
  6:30 pm
• Borough Council Work Session →
  Swarthmore Borough-Main Calendar - Swarthmore PA 19081
  7:00 pm

Tuesday July 7

• Summer Writing Group
  Swarthmore College - Featured Events Kohlberg Room 326 - Language Center (LRC)
  10:00 am
• Pilates with Cathy Raymond
  Swarthmore College - Featured Events Matchbox Tarble Commons Upper Level
  12:00 pm
• Summer 2026 Workshop Series: Balance and Boundaries
  Swarthmore College - Featured Events Swarthmore, PA 19081
  12:00 pm
• Collaborative Course Design and Why Student Behavior Still Surpr
  Swarthmore College - Featured Events Swarthmore, PA 19081
  2:00 pm
• Hatha Yoga with Stacy Bomento
  Swarthmore College - Featured Events Matchbox Wellness Lounge Upper Level, Matchbox Tarble Commons
  4:45 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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🗞 Nearby News

Clifton Heights

• Keith Lockhart's History Mystery for July 5, 2026 (delcotimes.com)
• Bonner grad Kevin McGonigle earns MLB All-Star Game spot (delcotimes.com)

Darby

• Summer Baseball: Marcin, Media stay unbeaten in District 19 11U tournament (delcotimes.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because good employees are hard to find (Thank you Pete C. for sending it in!)
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