Schools Back, Wissahickon Trails Jobs: Ambler Patch Digest

AMBLER, PA — The week is halfway through, and Hurricane Ida is approaching the region. As the Ambler area braces for another storm, and schools get ready to head back to in-person instruction, catch up below on the latest headlines from around the area.

First, today's weather: Possible light rain in the morning. High: 76 Low: 54.

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Here are the top stories today in Lower Gwynedd-Ambler-Whitpain:

1. Historic Flooding Projected In Schuylkill River, Perkiomen Creek (Patch)
2. North Penn Agrees To Contracts With Teacher, Staff Unions (Patch)
3. Montgomery County Chamber Of Commerce: New Chamber Job Board (Press Release Desk)
4. 2021 Oktoberfest guide to the Philly area (The Philadelphia Inquirer)
5. Working on your business at The ARA Show (Rental Management Magazine)
6. Art League of O.C. openings set for First Friday, on Sept. 3 (Coastal Point)
7. Lower Gwynedd Township: Playgrounds Closed- August 31, 2021 (Press Release Desk)
8. Find plant swaps and nature walks: 45 garden and houseplant classes to try in September | Home & Garden (Pennsylvanianewstoday.com)
9. Blue Bell Inn owners open The Copper Crow in Montco (The Philadelphia Inquirer)
10. School Districts In Suburban Philly Requiring Masks: See List (Lower Gwynedd-Ambler-Whitpain Patch)
11. Whitpain Township: Be "Back To School" Safe As Students Return To Classrooms (Press Release Desk)
12. Montgomery County Community College: Career Services Announces Fall Online Events (Press Release Desk)
13. Lower Gwynedd Township: PECO-Scam Alert! (Press Release Desk)

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Lower Gwynedd-Ambler-Whitpain Patch Notebook

• Collie Rescue of SEPA: "Meet Louie. Louie recently came into a local shelter as a stray. He is approximately 12ish years old. Upon Collie Rescue of Southeastern PA arrival to the shelter, we found he has ear & skin infections, parasites & is approx. 20 pounds u..." (Facebook)
• Wissahickon Trails: "We're hiring a part time Volunteer Coordinator! This person will connect people to our mission by building relationships with volunteers, connecting them with service opportunities, and working to increase their level of engagement with ..." (Facebook)
• Wissahickon Trails: "Have you seen fewer spotted lanternflies this year?" (Facebook)
• Wissahickon Fire Company: "As remnants of hurricane Ida near our region tomorrow (Wednesday) into Thursday, it is expected to produce widespread rainfall that will cause particular areas in our Ambler & LG township to flood as well as some of our neighboring twps...." (Facebook)
• Whitpain Recreation Association - WRA Sports: "The Annual Meeting of the Whitpain Recreation Association (WRA) will be held today, Wednesday September 1, 2021 at 7:00 PM at the WRA Clubhouse at Centre Square Park (entrance at 1527 Yost Road). The meeting may also be joined by video c..." (Facebook)
• Temple University Ambler: "We're continuing our series of videos introducing you to several of the Temple Ambler Field Station interns as they share insights into their research and their experiences on campus. Check back each week to meet a new student! Today, me..." (Facebook)

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• South Wayne PorchFest Is Back! A Day of FREE Live Music for ALL to Enjoy. (September 11)
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• A Night Out Benefitting All 4 Paws Rescue (September 18)
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Job listings:

• Neshaminy Manor... RN, LPN, CNA's (Details)

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