🌱 How many bird species can you spot at Fort Washington State Park?

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In today's newsletter:

• How many bird species can you spot at Fort Washington State Park?

Also on today's calendar: A Taste of The Tropics Signature Series Event and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 86 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: Sun followed by some clouds, temps: high: 87, low: 68.
• Thursday: Humid with a shower or two, with a high of 83 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• The Best Birding Trails in Pennsylvania: Top Spots for Wildlife Spotti (phillybite.com) — If you love birdwatching close to home, Fort Washington State Park in Fort Washington offers over 200 recorded bird species, oak-rich habitat, and accessible observation decks for warbler and raptor viewing. It's featured among Pennsylvania's top birding destinations, alongside well-known spots like Hawk Mountain and Presque Isle, giving local residents ideas for both nearby and statewide birding adventures.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Fort Washington

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday August 19
• A Taste of The Tropics Signature Series Event →
  Mercer Hill at Doylestown, 2010 S Easton Rd, Doylestown
  3:00 pm
Sunday August 23
• Ukrainian Folk Festival 2026 →
  Ukrainian American Sports Center, 1 Lower State Rd, North Wales
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday August 19
• Finance Committee
  Fort Washington Elementary School Upper Dublin High School, 800 Loch Alsh Ave, Fort Washington, P
  6:00 pm
• Policy Committee
  Fort Washington Elementary School Upper Dublin High School, 800 Loch Alsh Ave, Fort Washington, P
  7:00 pm
Saturday August 22
• Free Swim Assessment & Back-to-School Savings Event →
  Goldfish Swim School - Fort Washington, 185 Commerce Dr, Fort Washington
  10:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday August 18
• Board of Supervisors - Business Meeting →
  Whitpain Township, PA Calendar, 960 Wentz Rd, Blue Bell
  6:00 pm
Wednesday August 19
• Lock 60 Walking Tours →
  Montgomery County Parks Events - 400 Towpath Road Mont Clare PA 19453
  11:00 am
• Varsity Golf vs. Church Farm (HOME)
  Jenkintown SD Jenkintown, PA 19046
  3:30 pm
• Finance Committee
  Maple Glen Elementary School Upper Dublin High School, 800 Loch Alsh Ave, Fort Washington, P
  6:00 pm
• EAC Meeting – August 2026
  Borough of Ambler Government Calendar Ambler Borough Hall @ 131 Rosemary Ave, Ambler, PA 19002, USA
  7:00 pm
• Policy Committee
  Maple Glen Elementary School Upper Dublin High School, 800 Loch Alsh Ave, Fort Washington, P
  7:00 pm
Thursday August 20
• Horsham Concerts in the Park →
  Lukens Park, 540A Dresher Rd, Horsham
  6:30 pm
• Zoning Hearing Board Meeting →
  Whitpain Township, PA Calendar, 960 Wentz Rd, Blue Bell
  7:00 pm
• Whitpain Summer Concert Series: Erich Cawalla & The Uptown Band →
  Wentz Run Park, 1000 Anvil Ln, Blue Bell
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Giant Food Stores, LLC posted a job opening for PT Janitor - 6522 in Flourtown. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Glenside

• Meet Daune Marie: Owner of Blooming Peace Studio, now open at former Then and Again space in Glenside (glensidelocal.com)
• Cheltenham, Lower Moreland, Rockledge to receive investments through PA's Multimodal Transportation Fund (glensidelocal.com)
• Gov. Shapiro claims he pitched Lebron James to join 76ers, makes cameo in Meek Mill's new music video (glensidelocal.com)

Horsham

• National Aviation Day Celebrated At Horsham Museum (patch.com)
• Director, Global Commercial Strategy, Autoantibody (jnj.com)
• Pharmacovigilance QA Auditor Specialist (jnj.com)

Abington

• Cheltenham Sued Over Melrose Pool Project (patch.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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