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Happening soon: Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza on the Hatboro Patch calendar

Wednesday September 16th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Hey there, Hatboro! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. β˜•οΈοΈ

In today's newsletter:

  • Recognize this man from the South York Road Wawa theft?
  • See what new upgrades state grants are bringing to Hatboro
  • See how local students turned Hatboro's history into a bold new mural

Also on today's calendar: Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza and 23 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? πŸ€” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Thursday: Humid with clouds and sun, temps: high: 84, low: 68.
  • Friday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 84 and low of 58 degrees.

πŸ“° News we're reading

1. What Did This Man Take From a Hatboro Wawa? Police Want Answers (mychesco.com) β€” Hatboro police are asking residents to help identify a man accused of stealing a case of beer from the Wawa at 412 S. York Road around 2:30 a.m. Monday. Investigators say he left in a silver sedan and urge anyone with information to call the Hatboro Police Department at 215-675-2832.
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2. $6.1M In Grants Coming To Eastern Montco Towns (patch.com) β€” Hatboro is set to receive several state-funded upgrades, including money for a new water slide at Hatboro Memorial Pool, a street sweeper for the borough's 22.5 miles of roads, and modular vehicle barriers for public events. Local lawmakers say the $6.1 million regional grant package will improve safety, recreation, and infrastructure across eastern Montgomery County.
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3. Hatboro welcomes visitors with new mural curated by the community (6abc.com) β€” A colorful new "Hatboro" mural, created by Hatboro-Horsham High School students and supported by the local Rotary, now welcomes visitors at the borough's gateway. Community members say the artwork celebrates Hatboro's history and identity while brightening a changing part of town and giving students a lasting mark on their hometown.
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4. Hatboro Thanks Sen. Maria Collett and Rep. Nancy Guenst for Securing $379,990 to Expand Regional Mobile Vehicle Barrier Inventory (crimewatchpa.com) β€” Hatboro is receiving nearly $380,000 in state grant funding to buy two modular vehicle barrier systems and trailers, boosting safety at parades, car shows, and children's markets along York Road. Borough officials say the new equipment will let police secure streets more efficiently while joining a countywide barrier network that can support neighboring Montgomery County communities.
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    I don't remember things being this crazy, confusing, intimidating, expensive, etc, as they are now. This is not a comment about anything specific… (Nextdoor Meetinghouse Rd)
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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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