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🌱 What inspectors found at Honesdale’s Vinny’s Original Brooklyn Bagels.
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Good morning Honesdale! 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. ☕️️
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In today's newsletter:
- What inspectors found at Honesdale's Vinny's Original Brooklyn Bagels.
- What big outdoor upgrades could be coming to Honesdale next year?
- Why Honesdale ranks among the Poconos' best places to live
Also on today's calendar: Betrayal by Harold Pinter and 5 more events.
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Kristine H.!
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: More clouds than sun, with a high of 65 and low of 49 degrees.
- Wednesday: Warmer with clouds and sun, temps: high: 72, low: 57.
- Thursday: Very warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 79 and low of 61 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Restaurant inspections from Wayne County, Sept. 14-20 (centredaily.com) — Health inspectors recently visited several Wayne County eateries, including Vinny's Original Brooklyn Bagels in Honesdale, noting multiple temperature and cleanliness violations that were addressed on site. The report also lists other nearby restaurants and stores, highlighting which had issues and which passed with zero violations so Honesdale residents can better gauge recent food safety conditions.
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2. Honesdale residents dream of an outdoorsy future (riverreporter.com) — Honesdale residents and business owners recently gathered to imagine how the town's outdoor spaces could better support recreation and economic growth, from riverwalk extensions to ice rinks and improved trail signage. Consultants will use meeting feedback and a follow-up survey to craft an action plan for borough council, with another "Walkshop" assessment set for October 17 that's open to anyone who regularly visits Honesdale.
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3. 9 Best Places To Call Home In The Poconos In 2026 (worldatlas.com) — Honesdale gets a strong endorsement as one of the Poconos' best places to live in 2026, praised for its historic Main Street, local businesses, and access to outdoor spots like Irving Cliff and Prompton State Park. The guide notes that Honesdale combines below-median Pennsylvania home prices with a tight-knit community feel, putting it alongside other affordable mountain towns like Jim Thorpe, Hawley, and Mount Pocono.
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4. ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Edward Kiesendahl, Wallenpaupack football (thetimes-tribune.com) — Wallenpaupack senior running back Edward Kiesendahl is being honored after powering the Buckhorns to a fourth straight win and their first victory over Delaware Valley since 2018. He says an opening loss to Honesdale snapped the team out of overconfidence and pushed them to focus on chemistry, physical play, and a winning culture as they chase a 1,000-yard season for him and a winning record for the program.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Honesdale
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★ Featured events ★
- Betrayal by Harold Pinter →
6692 NY-52, Lake Huntington
8:00 pm
Saturday October 3
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Other local events
- Western Wayne at Honesdale →
Honesdale High School, 459 Terrace St, Honesdale
7:00 pm - CALLICOON STATION PERFORMS AT THE COOPERAGE IN HONESDALE PA →
The Cooperage Project, 1030 Main St, Honesdale
7:00 pm - Acoustic Bluegrass Jam →
The Cooperage Project, 1030 Main St, Honesdale
7:00 pm - HAUNTED - Gallery Exhibition Reception →
WCAA Gallery & Artisan Shop, 959 Main Street, Honesdale
5:00 pm - Mid Valley at Honesdale →
459 Terrace St, Honesdale
4:30 pm - Senior Gathering →
The Cooperage Project, 1030 Main St, Honesdale
1:30 pm - Mid Valley at Honesdale →
Honesdale High School, 459 Terrace St, Honesdale
7:00 pm
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Tuesday October 6
Friday October 9
Wednesday October 14
Thursday October 22
Friday October 23
🗓 Events Nearby
- Wallenpaupack XC Cluster →
Wallenpaupack Area High School, 2552 U.S. 6, Hawley
4:00 pm - Wallenpaupack Area Middle School YES! Day 2026 →
Wallenpaupack Area Middle School, 139 Atlantic Ave, Hawley
7:45 am - Mediumship Gallery with Intuitive Deborah Hanlon →
8 Silk Mill Drive, Hawley
6:30 pm - Clinton Township Planning Commission Meeting →
Wayne County, PA Calendar
7:00 pm - Yak 'n Yarn →
Hawley Public Library, 103 Main Ave, Hawley
10:30 am
Tuesday September 29
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- One last shout out for a cleaning personnel before I make my decision.
Looking for someone to clean my home every two weeks . Experience and references a plus. Flexible a plus. Unfortunately if you have children living… (Nextdoor White Mills)
- Sherwin-Williams posted a job opening for Bilingual Customer Service Specialist (Spanish) in Honesdale. Apply here.
- Premium Retail Services posted a job opening for Merchandising Specialist in Hawley. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Honesdale here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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