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Spotted on the Haverford calendar: The Benefits of Boarding During the Middle School Years

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Hello again Haverford! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Beloved Main Line ice cream favorite opens doors in Havertown today
  • Why Haverford police urge you to lock your car tonight
  • Which Haverford shop was swept up in Montco's THC crackdown?

Also on today's calendar: The Benefits of Boarding During the Middle School Years and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Clouds breaking and humid, with a high of 80 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Friday: A stray afternoon shower, temps: high: 84, low: 56.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 72 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Popular Ice Cream Shop Expands To Havertown; Grand Opening Set (patch.com) — Havertown residents are getting a new dessert destination as Handel's Homemade Ice Cream opens a shop on West Benedict Avenue, operated by the family behind the popular Berwyn location. The new store moves into the former Al Pastor space, whose owner says the restaurant closed after receiving a strong purchase offer, while its Exton location continues serving customers.
   

• Haverford police reports: Victim loses $4,000 bitcoin gold fraud, car parts stolen (delcotimes.com) — Haverford residents are seeing a rash of thefts from unlocked vehicles, with laptops, sunglasses, wallets, and registrations taken across several neighborhood streets. Police also report a $4,000 bitcoin gold fraud, hacked airline miles, retail thefts at local stores, and an assault and public drunkenness case, underscoring the need to lock cars and safeguard personal accounts.
   

• These 46 Montco Businesses Targeted In Countywide THC Crackdown: DA (dailyvoice.com) — A countywide THC crackdown has reached Haverford, where Rathi Enterprises 2 on West Lancaster Avenue is among dozens of Montgomery County businesses charged with selling illegal THC products. Detectives say they bought high-potency gummies and other items despite prior warnings, and prosecutors now want shops to clear illegal products and keep intoxicating items away from minors ahead of November court hearings.
   

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  • Urban Outfitters, Inc. posted a job opening for Urban Outfitters Brand Ambassador in Ardmore. Apply here.
  • Whole Foods posted a job opening for Whole Body Team Member (Body Care, Makeup, Vitamins, Nutrition - Stocker, Inventory, Floor Service) - Part Time Seasonal in Wynnewood. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Haverford here.

🗞 Nearby News

Ardmore

  • CorePower Yoga Plans 20+ New Studios in Key Markets Across US (athletechnews.com)
  • moe. Will Perform Eight Shows at the Ardmore Music Hall, Four Gigs at the The Charleston Pour House on No Hibernation Tour (relix.com)
  • Here are 6 new South Jersey restaurants to check out this autumn (burlingtoncountytimes.com)

Bryn Mawr

  • A Main Line Staple Gets a New Address: The Bakery House Is OPEN in Paoli! (mainlinetoday.com)

Norristown

  • 46 Montco Gas Stations, Smoke Shops Criminally Charged For Selling Weed: DA (patch.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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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