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🌱 What’s planned for Barnes & Noble’s big Jenkintown comeback?

Also, don't miss Special Service In Observance Of The 25th Anniversary Of 9/11 on the Jenkintown Patch calendar

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Hey there, Jenkintown! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What's planned for Barnes & Noble's big Jenkintown comeback?

Also on today's calendar: Special Service In Observance Of The 25th Anniversary Of 9/11 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Breezy; a morning shower, with a high of 84 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 79, low: 57.
  • Saturday: Nice with clouds and sun, with a high of 79 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Barnes & Noble returning to Jenkintown after nearly 14 years (nbcphiladelphia.com) — Barnes & Noble is reopening a full-size bookstore in Jenkintown on Sept. 16 at Noble Town Center, bringing back a major community gathering spot. Residents can meet a local author, enjoy kids' story times, and snag grand-opening discounts on books, devices, and movies, with staff aiming to make the store a true neighborhood "third place."
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Wyncote

  • Man arrested for assaulting a police officer, resisting arrest, and stealing a bottle of liquor from the Fine Wine & Good Spirits in Wyncote (glensidelocal.com)
  • Mr. David Walter Koons, an Oreland native, 1970 graduate of Bishop McDevitt High School, and a longtime track coach and officiant, has passed away at 74 (glensidelocal.com)

Glenside

  • Glenside resident launches Bella's Cremeria at the former Carminati Creamery in Glenside, Steak It Easy in Willow Grove (glensidelocal.com)
  • Jefferson Abington recognized for outstanding patient safety (glensidelocal.com)
  • Prisco's Lil Taste of Philly, new Italian sandwich shop and catering service, now open in Roslyn (glensidelocal.com)

Abington

  • Icon With Beatles Ties Talks His Music History Before Philly Area Show (patch.com)
  • 9/11 Ceremony To Mark 25th Anniversary In Abington (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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