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🌱 Patch AM: Dunkin' Night Lights Too Bright In Hatboro: Officials
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Hey there, Hatboro! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Hatboro reviews complaints over bright night lights at new Dunkin
- Hatboro police seek man accused of illegal firearm purchase
- Hatboro church to honor 9/11 victims and local heroes
Also on today's calendar: Fine Arts and Mid-Century Modern Auction | Art | Jewelry | Silver | Furniture & More and 13 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Warm; breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 87 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Breezy with a stray t-storm, temps: high: 82, low: 64.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 80 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Dunkin' Night Lights Too Bright In Hatboro: Officials (patch.com) — Neighbors in Hatboro are raising concerns that the new Dunkin' Donuts on South York Road is using exterior lighting that's too bright at night, prompting a borough review. Officials have ordered a professional lighting study under Hatboro's ordinance and may require Dunkin to dim or modify its lights after the borough engineer evaluates the findings. Residents with questions are encouraged to contact Borough Hall directly.
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• Police Seek Illegal Firearm Buyer In Hatboro (patch.com) — Hatboro residents are being asked to help borough police locate 48-year-old Ely Diaz-Jimenez, who is wanted on charges tied to allegedly providing false information while trying to buy a firearm. A warrant has been issued for his arrest on counts related to firearm transfer and unsworn falsification, and anyone with tips is urged to contact Hatboro Borough Police.
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• St. John Bosco Church Holding 9/11 Anniversary Ceremony (patch.com) — Hatboro's St. John Bosco Catholic Church is inviting the community to a special non-denominational prayer service Thursday evening marking the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks. The ceremony at 215 East County Line Road will honor those who died, while recognizing local first responders, active-duty military, and veterans, who are encouraged to attend in uniform with their families.
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📸 Around Hatboro
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hatboro
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★ Featured events ★
- Fine Arts and Mid-Century Modern Auction | Art | Jewelry | Silver | Furniture & More →
Online Auction,
10:00 am - Flea Market →
Archbishop Wood High School, 655 York Rd,
9:00 am - No One Left Behind Walk →
Miller Meadow, S York Rd, Hatboro
11:00 am - 89th Annual Bucks-Mont Oktoberfest →
Vereinigung Erzgebirge, 130 Davisville Rd, Warminster
11:00 am - Brittany Pointe Quilt & Craft Fair →
9:00 am - Hatboro Praise Fest 2026 →
Hatboro Praise Fest, 730 Preston Ln, Hatboro
12:30 pm - Writing the Stories of Our Lives →
BuxMont Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 2040 Street Rd, Warrington
6:30 pm - Centennial Puzzle Competition →
William Tennent High School, 333 Centennial Rd, Warminster, PA, 18974,
11:30 am
Thursday September 10
Saturday September 12
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
Tuesday September 22
Saturday October 3
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Other local events
- Painting with the Spirits! →
Painting with a Twist, 1507 Main St, Warrington
7:00 pm - An Evening with the Spirits →
859 County Line Rd, Horsham
7:00 pm - Hatboro Rotary Club presents Lobster Pot →
College Settlement, 600 Witmer Rd, Horsham
4:00 pm - Hope in Every Step: A Walk to Prevent Suicide →
Temple University Ambler Campus, 580 Meetinghouse Rd, Ambler
9:00 am - Book Sales at the Horsham Farmers Market →
Horsham Township Library, 435 Babylon Rd, Horsham
9:00 am - Horsham Restaurant Week →
Iron Abbey, 680 Easton Rd, Horsham
5:00 pm - Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza →
The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center & Fairgrounds, 100 Station Ave, Oaks
9:00 am - Hatboro's Cruise Night- "Cruisin' for a Cause" →
York Road, York Rd, Hatboro
5:30 pm
Friday September 11
Saturday September 12
Sunday September 13
Thursday September 17
Friday September 18
📣 Hatboro Shout Outs!
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Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Hatboro PatchAM possible:
- Shared Wellness — (267) 247-5705
- Del-Val Basement Waterproofing — 6109569569
- Brilliant Baby & Beyond — 215-944-4460
- Airmid Wellness and Counseling Center — 2152930744
- Aungst Restorative Therapy, LLC — (570) 249-4927
- Day Care Centers, Inc — 2155720862
- LASER: Learning Academy for STEM Enrichment and Recreation — (484) 689-0706
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Ok Hatboro! 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: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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