🌱 How long Pine Road in Fox Chase will be shut down and why

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In today's newsletter:

• How long Pine Road in Fox Chase will be shut down and why
• What happened when National Night Out came to Fox Chase this week

Also on today's calendar: Margaret Cho and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 90 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 87, low: 70.
• Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 87 and low of 71 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Pine Road Bridge Closure in Fox Chase to Last Through Summer 2027 (wmgk.com) — Drivers in Fox Chase should prepare for Pine Road to close between Stanwood Street and Solly Avenue starting Monday, Aug. 17, for a bridge replacement that could last through summer 2027. Traffic will be detoured via Rhawn Street, Verree Road, and Bloomfield Avenue, while nearby homes and businesses remain accessible and the Fox Chase Lorimer Trail stays mostly open with only periodic closures.
   

• 'We're human': National Night Out brings Philadelphia communities together (nbcphiladelphia.com) — National Night Out brought neighbors and police together across Philadelphia, including a well-attended gathering in Fox Chase that drew Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro. Residents enjoyed food, music, safety resources, and a chance to connect with officers in a relaxed setting, as officials highlighted progress in reducing homicides and violent crime citywide.
   

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📸 Around Fox Chase

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Fox Chase

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★ Featured events ★

Friday August 7

• Brighton Road →
  The Whitpain Tavern, 1529 Dekalb Pike, Blue Bell
  5:30 pm

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Other local events

Friday August 7

• Margaret Cho →
  Helium Comedy Club, 2031 Sansom St, Philadelphia
  7:00 pm

Saturday August 8

• In Conversation with Riki Rachtman →
  City Winery Philadelphia, 990 Filbert St, Philadelphia
  6:00 pm
• Margaret Cho →
  Helium Comedy Club, 2031 Sansom St, Philadelphia
  7:00 pm

Friday August 14

• MJHS New Student Orientation
  Muhlenberg SD Reading, PA 19605
• Bits-n-Pieces →
  Blooming Artist Studio, 7971 Oxford Ave, Philadelphia
  1:00 pm
• Digital Art →
  Blooming Artist Studio, 7971 Oxford Ave, Philadelphia
  5:00 pm

Saturday August 15

• Master Gardeners-Herb Growing
  Muhlenberg Community Library 3612 Kutztown Road, Laureldale, PA 19605
  2:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 6

• Finance and Administration Committee Meeting →
  Wyomissing Borough, PA Calendar, 22 Reading Blvd, Wyomissing
  8:00 am
• Bible Study
  Greek Festival/Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 1001 E Wyomissi
  11:30 am
• TL: Fiber Studio
  Reading Public Library 100 SOUTH FIFTH STREET, Reading, PA 19602
  3:00 pm
• Stewardship Movie NIght
  Greek Festival/Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church 1001 E Wyomissing Blvd, Reading, PA 19611
  5:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Temple

• K.C. Keeler has no timetable for the QB battle and other takeaways as Temple begins fall camp (inquirer.com)
• Global Seminar On-Site Program Administrators (temple.edu)

Reading

• Data Centers and PennEnvironment (Part 1) (bctv.org)
• Two Injured In Reading Shooting (iheart.com)
• Reading to host 5th annual back-to-school giveaway on Aug. 19 (berksweekly.com)

Pottstown

• Pottstown Awarded $632,000 To Improve Intersections, Traffic Lights (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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