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

In today's newsletter:

  • See which Doylestown projects just landed millions in new state funding.
  • Which Doylestown projects just scored new state grant funding?
  • How did Doylestown become the backdrop for America's culture wars?

Also on today's calendar: Newtown Grant Annual Garage/Yard Sale and 21 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Clouds and sun; not as warm, with a high of 72 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Sunday: Rain and a thunderstorm, temps: high: 72, low: 61.
  • Monday: Cloudy with a shower possible, with a high of 67 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Santarsiero announces state funding for projects across Senate district (bucksindependence.com) — Doylestown is set to benefit from significant new state funding, including money for a Doylestown Hospital courier van, upgraded radios and a drone for township and regional police, and a full revitalization of the Doylestown Y skatepark. Additional grants will improve Moravian Tile Works, American Legion Post 210, and the Oscar Hammerstein Museum, while also bolstering emergency services and community spaces across nearby Bucks County towns.
   

• Bucks County Biotech Hub and Doylestown Hospital Land State Grants for New Projects (bucksco.today) — Doylestown residents should know that Doylestown Hospital is receiving $35,000 in state funds to replace its aging courier van, helping keep medications and lab work moving reliably. The Pennsylvania Biotechnology Center and other Doylestown and New Hope projects are also sharing in nearly $2.9 million in Local Share Account grants aimed at strengthening research, public safety, and community services.
   

• The Citizen Recommends: Bucks County, USA (thephiladelphiacitizen.org) — Doylestown and the wider Central Bucks community take center stage in a new WHYY documentary series, "Bucks County, USA," which explores school board fights, COVID-era tensions, and efforts by local educators and students to bridge deep political divides. The five-part series uses familiar places and people to examine how national culture wars are playing out in Bucks County classrooms and neighborhoods.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • HealthSpring vs Humana Medicare Supplement in Pennsylvania —Joe DeAngelis Read on Patch
  • The 2nd Annual Doylestown Porchfest Returns October 3 — Twice as Big! —Amanda Kewley Read on Patch
  • Central Bucks School District posted a job opening for Custodian - 2nd Shift (Full-time w/ benefits) in Doylestown. Apply here.
  • Target posted a job opening for On-Demand: Guest Advocate (Cashier), General Merchandise, Fulfillment (T3453) in Doylestown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Doylestown here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • How To Donate To Support The 12 Lansdale Fire Victims (patch.com)

Warminster

  • Warminster Food Bank Getting $5,000 Donation (patch.com)
  • Warminster Wellness Center Brings Therapy, Yoga and Workplace Programs Under One Roof (montco.today)

Ok Doylestown! 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: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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