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🌱 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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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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💬 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.
  • At Home Decor Superstore posted a job opening for Team Member in Willow Grove. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fort Washington here.

🗞 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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