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🌱 Patch AM: Tax Hike Expected In Lower Merion As 2027 Budget Talks Begin

And on the Ardmore Patch calendar - Fine Arts and Mid-Century Modern Auction | Jewelry | Art | Silver | Furniture & More

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Morning Ardmore! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Potential 2027 tax hike heads to Ardmore budget workshop
  • How today's rail suspension could upend Ardmore commuters' morning plans

Also on today's calendar: Fine Arts and Mid-Century Modern Auction | Jewelry | Art | Silver | Furniture & More and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Very warm and more humid, with a high of 86 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Breezy with a stray t-storm, temps: high: 83, low: 65.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 81 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Tax Hike Expected In Lower Merion As 2027 Budget Talks Begin (patch.com) — Lower Merion residents, including those in Ardmore, are being warned to expect another potential property tax hike in the proposed 2027 budget as rising personnel, health care, and storm-related costs strain township finances. Commissioners will get their first detailed look at department requests during a public budget workshop at the Township Administration Building on East Lancaster Avenue in Ardmore, where residents can attend in person or via Zoom.
   

• SEPTA Paoli/Thorndale and Cynwyd lines suspended due to Amtrak overhead wire issues (inquirer.com) — Regional rail riders in Ardmore should be prepared for major disruptions this morning, as Paoli/Thorndale outbound trains from Center City and all Cynwyd Line service are suspended due to Amtrak overhead wire problems. SEPTA officials don't yet know when full service will resume, so commuters using Ardmore Transit Center and nearby stations should monitor updates before heading out.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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Ok Ardmore! 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: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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