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Good morning Haverford! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a $5,000 Facebook cat scam fooled a Haverford resident
  • See where Haverford's $800K in new safety and streetscape money goes

Also on today's calendar: Edible Science at The Candy Lab and 18 more events.

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 83 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Saturday: Pleasant with sunny spells, temps: high: 75, low: 65.
  • Sunday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 72 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Haverford police reports: Facebook cat purchase goes awry (delcotimes.com) — Recent Haverford Township police reports detail several scams, thefts, and vandalism incidents that neighbors should be aware of, including a $5,000 Facebook cat scam and damage at Veterans Field. Residents are also reporting identity theft and fraudulent bank activity, underscoring the need to be cautious with personal information and online purchases.
   

• Senator Amanda M. Cappelletti, Local Reps, Applaud $5.15 Million in Funding for Delaware and Montgomery Counties (pasenate.com) — Haverford Township is set to receive more than $800,000 for ADA upgrades, safer intersections, new pedestrian improvements along Eagle Road and Grasslyn Avenue, and streetscape work in the Oakmont Commercial Town Center. These state grants aim to improve walkability, accessibility, and the look and feel of key neighborhood corridors while complementing other infrastructure projects across Delaware and Montgomery counties.
   

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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: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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