🌱 How planned university layoffs could reshape jobs at Bloomsburg’s campus
Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 4 min readWhat's up Bloomsburg! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
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In today's newsletter:
- How planned university layoffs could reshape jobs at Bloomsburg’s campus
- See when Kansas hits the stage at the Bloomsburg Fair
Also on today's calendar: Bloomsburg Fair Preview Day and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Do you know what the two sides of a circle are? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 70 and low of 42 degrees.
- Friday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 74, low: 50.
- Saturday: Partly sunny and breezy, with a high of 69 and low of 49 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Pa. university expects to cut about 175 positions across 3 campuses (pennlive.com) — Commonwealth University plans to cut about 175 positions, including many at its Bloomsburg campus, a move likely to affect local jobs, services, and students. Faculty and staff will be notified over the coming months, with affected employees staying on payroll through June 2027 as the university restructures to balance its budget. 
• Kansas Announces New 2027 Tour Dates (wrkr.com) — Kansas will play the Bloomsburg Fair on September 30, 2026, giving local classic rock fans a big-name show right in town. The article also details the band’s broader 2026–2027 tour, including other Pennsylvania stops and their plans to continue adding dates into next year.
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Tommy James & The Shondells at Bloomsburg Fair →
Bloomsburg Fair, 980 W Main St, Bloomsburg
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Sunday September 27
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Other local events
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Bloomsburg Fair Preview Day →
Bloomsburg Fair, 980 W Main St, Bloomsburg
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Fall Fun Friday →
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The Wheels on the Bus . . . and the Tractor . . . and the Wagon . . . and the Truck . . . and the Bicycle . . . →
The Exchange Gallery, 24 East Main Street, Bloomsburg
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Photogenic Drawing at Artspace →
Artspace Gallery, 221 Center Street, Bloomsburg
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Bloomsburg Fair →
Bloomsburg Fair, 980 West Main street, Bloomsburg
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2026 Bloomsburg Fair →
Bloomsburg Fairgrounds, Industrial Arts Building, Bloomsburg
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Coffee and Crafts: Art Class for Adults →
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Bloomsburg Children's Museum Day of Play with ACM and Nickelodeon! →
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Photogenic Drawing at Artspace →
Artspace Gallery, 221 Center Street, Bloomsburg
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2026 Bloomsburg Fair →
Bloomsburg Fairgrounds, Industrial Arts Building, Bloomsburg
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Brewskis' Bluegrass Brunch →
Brewskis Coffee and Bar, 22 East Main St., Bloomsburg
12:00 pm
Friday September 25
Saturday September 26
Sunday September 27
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💬 Chatter
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🗞 Nearby News
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- Empire Fiber Internet Connects More Than 2,800 Berwick Homes and Businesses (datacenterpost.com)
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