🌱 How new state grants could reshape Twining Valley Park and local trails

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In today's newsletter:

• How new state grants could reshape Twining Valley Park and local trails

Also on today's calendar: Before The Moon: Documentary film based on Bucks County's contribution to landing on the moon and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mostly sunny and comfortable, with a high of 75 and low of 46 degrees.
• Friday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 71, low: 45.
• Saturday: Sun through high clouds, with a high of 69 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Senator Collett Secures $1.3M for Local Parks & Conservation Projects (pasenate.com) — State Senator Maria Collett has secured over $1.3 million for local parks and conservation, including two grants for Upper Dublin Township that will shape Twining Valley Park's future and connect the Sunny Willow Trail. Fort Washington residents can expect planning work and trail improvements nearby, along with upgrades in several neighboring communities across the 12th District.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Fort Washington

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday October 11
• Before The Moon: Documentary film based on Bucks County's contribution to landing on the moon →
  Ohev Shalom of Bucks County, 944 Second Street Pike, Richboro
  1:00 pm
Tuesday October 13
• Second Tuesday - Community Shredding at Upper Moreland Public Lib →
  Upper Moreland Public Library, 109 Park Avenue, Willow Grove
  8:30 am
Saturday October 17
• LaDIYs Who Brunch Seminar →
  4814 York Rd, Doylestown
  11:30 am
Saturday October 24
• Pennsylvania Chocolate and Coffee Festival →
  The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center & Fairgrounds, 100 Station Ave, Oaks
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Thursday October 8
• Wissahickon at Upper Dublin →
  Upper Dublin High School, 800 Loch Alsh Ave, Fort Washington
  6:30 pm
Sunday October 11
• Guided Mansion Tours →
  Historic Hope Lodge, 553 South Bethlehem Pike, Fort Washington
  1:00 pm
• Guided Mansion Tours - 1:00 & 2:30 →
  553 South Bethlehem Pike, Fort Washington
  1:00 pm
Monday October 12
• 2026 Fire Prevention Expo →
  Upper Dublin High School, 800 Loch Alsh Ave, Fort Washington
  6:30 pm
Thursday October 15
• FREE EVENT! Main Monthly Meeting: Mr. Landloard →
  Whitemarsh Valley Event Center, 493 S Bethlehem Pike, Fort Washington
  6:00 pm
Saturday October 17
• Trunk or Treat at Goldfish Swim School! →
  Goldfish Swim School - Fort Washington, 185 Commerce Dr, Fort Washington
  3:00 pm
Sunday October 25
• Skeleton Skurry 5K →
  44 E Arcadia Dr, Royersford
  10:00 am
• Pennsylvania Chocolate and Coffee Festival →
  The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center & Fairgrounds, 100 Station Ave, Oaks
  10:00 am

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🗞 Nearby News

Glenside

• Common Running Injuries: Symptoms, Recovery, and Prevention (runnersworld.com)
• Serenity Nail Bar III in Dresher has been purchased by Cosmo Nail Lounge (glensidelocal.com)
• La Mott Community Center construction to begin mid-October (glensidelocal.com)

Horsham

• Hatboro-Horsham School District Honored For Outstanding Visual Arts (patch.com)

Abington

• Fire Prevention Events Planned In Eastern Montco (patch.com)
• Cheltenham Terminates Melrose Pool No-Bid Contract (patch.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white?" — A chalk board (Thank you Charlie H. for sending it in!)
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