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In today's newsletter:
- What inspectors found behind the bar at McCloskey's in Ardmore.
- Which major acts are headed to Ardmore Music Hall next?
Also on today's calendar: Find Confidence. Unlock Potential. Experience AIM at our Open House and 13 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Variable cloudiness, with a high of 72 and low of 57 degrees.
- Wednesday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, temps: high: 77, low: 61.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Montgomery County food safety inspections found live rodents in basement trap (readingeagle.com) — Montgomery County inspectors recently cited McCloskey's Tavern on Cricket Avenue in Ardmore after finding rodent droppings behind the bar, requiring immediate cleanup and professional pest control. The same inspection cycle uncovered issues ranging from live rodents to temperature and sanitation problems at numerous restaurants countywide, offering residents a detailed snapshot of current food safety concerns.
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• Concerts in Philadelphia 2026: Shows, Venues, and Festivals (thesunpapers.com) — Ardmore residents get several big shows close to home, with Ardmore Music Hall hosting part of the 10th annual Philly Music Fest in October and a Who's Next tribute in January 2027. The broader guide walks you through major concerts, venues, and transit tips across Philadelphia, Camden, and the suburbs so you can plan nights out without the parking headache.
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📸 Around Ardmore
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Ardmore
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★ Featured events ★
- Find Confidence. Unlock Potential. Experience AIM at our Open House →
AIM Academy, 1200 River Rd, Conshohocken
9:00 am - Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music! →
Rosemont College, 1400 Montgomery Ave, Bryn Mawr
7:00 pm - The Benefits of Boarding During the Middle School Years →
123 S Broad St, Philadelphia
6:00 pm - Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music! →
Penn Wood High School, 100 Green Ave, Lansdowne
7:00 pm - Estate Sale in Glenside, PA Part 2 | Designer Fashion & Accessories | Dolls | Art | Online Auction →
Online Auction,
8:00 pm - Kelly Center 2 Headliners-Judy Paster and The Fractals →
Kelly Center, 4 E Eagle Rd, Havertown
7:30 pm - Not to be Missed Art Exhibits at Wayne Art Center! →
Wayne Art Center, 413 Maplewood Ave, Wayne
10:00 am - Alexandra Whittingham concert (guitar) →
Venice Island Performing Arts & Recreation Center, 7 Lock St, Philadelphia
7:03 pm
Wednesday September 30
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
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Other local events
- Friends' Central Open House (Grades 6-12) →
1101 City Ave, Penn Wynne
9:00 am - Friends' Central Open House (Grades Nursery, Pre-K, and Kindergarten) →
228 Old Gulph Rd, Wynnewood
9:30 am - Friends' Central Open House (Grades 1-5) →
228 Old Gulph Rd, Wynnewood
9:30 am - Women's Fall 2026 Edition Networking Event →
WSFS Bank, 732 Montgomery Ave, Narberth
5:30 pm - Friends' Central Nature Nursery Frog Hunt & Storytime →
228 Old Gulph Rd, Wynnewood
9:00 am - Middle School Girls Writing Workshop: Unmuted: The Power of Her Pen →
Remote
9:00 am - Action Karate Trunk Or Treat →
6 Cricket Ave, Ardmore
6:00 pm - Penn Wynne Day! →
Penn Wynne Library, 130 Overbrook Pkwy, Penn Wynne
10:00 am
Tuesday September 29
Wednesday September 30
Saturday October 3
Tuesday October 6
Friday October 9
Saturday October 10
📣 Ardmore Shout Outs!
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
- Estate Sale Services - Alderfer Auction
Navigating through life's transitions—whether you're embarking on some spring time downsizing, moving, or settling an estate—can be challenging,... (More info) - Business Liquidation and Asset Recovery | Alderfer Auction
Retiring? Inventory Reduction? ... (More info)
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Connecticut Pest Elimination posted a job opening for CT Pest Control Service Technician in Ardmore. Apply here.
- Aqua America posted a job opening for Payroll Analyst in Bryn Mawr. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ardmore here.
🗞 Nearby News
Haverford
- Haverford College's last quarterback donates 55-year-old memorabilia (6abc.com)
- PennDOT road projects for the week of Sept. 27, 2026 (delcotimes.com)
- Chester County Intermediate Unit 24 drops transgender policy (broadandliberty.com)
Wynnewood
- Johann Levinson (jewishexponent.com)
Narberth
- Brown: Welcome Back Zach Ertz, Narberth's Bert Bell and a look back to Super Bowl LII (mainlinemedianews.com)
- Lower Merion school board elects new member (delcotimes.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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