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🌱 Patch AM: Haverford High School Among Top 50 In PA, Says U.S. News

Coming up on the Haverford Patch calendar: Explore Your Creative Potential

Wednesday August 19th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Hello Haverford! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Haverford High earns top statewide ranking and strong academic marks
  • See how Haverford's Merion Golf Club stacks up statewide.

Also on today's calendar: Explore Your Creative Potential and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 87 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Brief showers; not as warm, temps: high: 80, low: 62.
  • Friday: Some sun, then turning cloudy, with a high of 85 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Haverford High School Among Top 50 In PA, Says U.S. News (patch.com) — Families in Haverford can take pride in Haverford High School's new recognition as one of Pennsylvania's top public high schools, ranking 33rd statewide and 926th nationally. The report highlights strong AP participation, a 96 percent graduation rate, and above-average Keystone Exam scores, while also noting ongoing debate about how rankings favor affluent communities.
   

• Montgomery County Places Four Private Golf Clubs in State Rankings (wmmr.com) — Haverford golfers can brag: Merion Golf Club's East Course has been ranked the No. 2 private course in all of Pennsylvania, underscoring the township's place in a powerhouse golf region. Nearby Aronimink and Rolling Green also made Golfweek's 2026 list, highlighting Southeastern Pennsylvania as a destination for serious players.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday August 20
  • Storytime: Family Fun →
    Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Brookline, 708 Brookline Blvd, Pittsburgh
    10:30 am
  • GWCS Board of Trustee Meeting
    Green Woods CS Philadelphia, PA 19128
    7:30 pm
  • Friday August 21
  • B'Day - Rochelle Karyou
    St. Thomas Gospel Choir 6361 Lancaster Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19151
  • Classic Albums Live →
    Ardmore Music Hall, 23 E Lancaster Ave, Ardmore
    8:00 pm
  • Sunday August 23
  • South Pittsburgh Ward Summer Picnic →
    Brookline Memorial Park, 1399 Oakridge St, Pittsburgh
    5:00 pm
  • Monday August 24
  • First Day for students
    Walter B Saul Philadelphia, PA 19128
  • Digital Skills →
    Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Brookline, 708 Brookline Blvd, Pittsburgh
    11:00 am
  • NEW First Grade Student Orientation
    Springfield Literacy Center SLC
    3:15 pm
  • SLC Sneak Peek Night - one night
    Springfield Literacy Center Springfield, PA 19064
    4:00 pm
  • Sabold Community Event
    Sabold El Sch Springfield, PA 19064
    6:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Ardmore

  • Golf: Bryce Hanstad competes in U.S. Amateur (echopress.com)
  • These Are The Best Public High Schools In PA For 2026-27: U.S. News (patch.com)
  • EDED Construction Expands Services Across 15+ Montgomery County PA Towns (beaconjournal.com)

Bryn Mawr

  • Bruce Springsteen 1973-10-31 The Main Point, Bryn Mawr PA (Mjk5510) (blogspot.com)
  • Treasury yields hit multi-decade highs amid surging national debt (foxbusiness.com)
  • How non-grantor trusts maximize charitable, small business stock tax advantages (americanbanker.com)

Ok Haverford! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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