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🌱 How Germantown Academy cooled Peddie’s hot start in Fort Washington
Make time for Tyson Ave. Block Sale, Abington (Jenkintown Rd to Easton Rd) on the Fort Washington Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- How Germantown Academy cooled Peddie's hot start in Fort Washington
- What a new board member means for Fort Washington's Patriot Growth
Also on today's calendar: Tyson Ave. Block Sale, Abington (Jenkintown Rd to Easton Rd) and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Breezy; a morning shower, with a high of 84 and low of 65 degrees.
- Friday: Clouds and sun; less humid, temps: high: 78, low: 57.
- Saturday: Nice with clouds and sun, with a high of 77 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• HS Girls Soccer Wrap: Pennington opens with win over Episcopal (trentonian.com) — Germantown Academy's girls soccer team hosted Peddie in Fort Washington, where the visiting Falcons' hot start to the season ended in a 3–1 loss to the Patriots. After dominating a preseason jamboree, Peddie managed one goal from Sienna Jefferson, while Fort Washington fans saw the home side hand the visitors their first setback. 
• Patriot Adds Risk Strategies Founder to Board Amid Growth (mychesco.com) — A Fort Washington–based insurance brokerage, Patriot Growth Insurance Services, has added Risk Strategies founder Mike Christian to its board to help guide national expansion. For local residents, it highlights a hometown company growing its national footprint and bringing in high-profile leadership, potentially supporting continued jobs and business activity tied to the Fort Washington office.
📸 Around Fort Washington
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Fort Washington
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★ Featured events ★
- Tyson Ave. Block Sale, Abington (Jenkintown Rd to Easton Rd) →
1028 Tyson Ave., Abington, PA 19001,
8:00 am - Interior Remodeling: Kitchens and Bathroom Brunch and Learn →
4814 York Rd, Doylestown
11:30 am
Saturday September 12
Saturday September 19
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Other local events
- Guided Mansion Tours →
Historic Hope Lodge, 553 South Bethlehem Pike, Fort Washington
1:00 pm - Plymouth Whitemarsh at Upper Dublin →
Upper Dublin High School, 800 Loch Alsh Ave, Fort Washington
6:30 pm - Women's Business Network Luncheon →
LuLu Country Club, 1600 S Limekiln Pike, Glenside
11:30 am - Act 34 Hearing: Jarrettown Elementary Project
Upper Dublin High School, 800 Loch Alsh Avenue, Fort Washington
5:30 pm - Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza →
The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center & Fairgrounds, 100 Station Ave, Oaks
9:00 am - Quakertown at Upper Dublin →
Upper Dublin High School, 800 Loch Alsh Ave, Fort Washington
6:30 pm - LAUGH & BE HYPNOTIZED Dr. Scarpati's Hilarious Comedy Hypnosis Show →
Comedy Cabaret Comedy Club, 625 N Main St, Doylestown
6:30 pm - Conshohocken Restaurant Week →
, Conshohocken
5:00 pm - Cornhole League →
Knights of Columbus Flaherty Council 3128, 235 Limekiln Pike, Glenside
6:30 pm - Falling In Love With Natives Garden Tour →
Twining Valley Park, 1400 Twining Rd
12:00 pm
Sunday September 13
Tuesday September 15
Wednesday September 16
Thursday September 17
Saturday September 19
Monday September 21
Wednesday September 23
Sunday September 27
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Looking for some extra income to do on Wednesdays Available most Wednesdays..
does anyone need help around their home with cleaning or organizing (Nextdoor Fort Washington North)
- Macy's posted a job opening for Beauty Advisor, Willow Grove Park - Flex in Willow Grove. Apply here.
- Advantage Solutions posted a job opening for Traveling Retail Merchandiser in Willow Grove. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fort Washington here.
🗞 Nearby News
Glenside
- Glenside resident launches Bella's Cremeria at the former Carminati Creamery in Glenside, Steak It Easy in Willow Grove (glensidelocal.com)
- Jefferson Abington recognized for outstanding patient safety (glensidelocal.com)
- Prisco's Lil Taste of Philly, new Italian sandwich shop and catering service, now open in Roslyn (glensidelocal.com)
Horsham
- Senior Administrative Assistant (jnj.com)
Abington
- Icon With Beatles Ties Talks His Music History Before Philly Area Show (patch.com)
- 9/11 Ceremony To Mark 25th Anniversary In Abington (patch.com)
- $267K Settlement Reached With Ex-Cheltenham Schools Superintendent (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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