🌱 How will North Penn’s new school police operate day to day?

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

In today's newsletter:

• How will North Penn's new school police operate day to day?
• What does Montgomery County's THC crackdown mean for Lansdale businesses?

Also on today's calendar: Classroom Support Hiring Fairs and 9 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Humid with clouds breaking, with a high of 79 and low of 61 degrees.
• Friday: An afternoon shower in spots, temps: high: 83, low: 54.
• Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 70 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• North Penn School Board taking a deep dive into writing policies for school police (thereporteronline.com) — North Penn School District leaders meeting in Lansdale are refining detailed policies for a new department of public safety staffed by certified school police officers, including rules on force, body cameras, and weapons. Committees are debating experience requirements, reporting expectations, and coordination with local municipalities, with key discussions continuing before the full board meets again in early October.
   

• These 46 Montco Businesses Targeted In Countywide THC Crackdown: DA (dailyvoice.com) — Montgomery County prosecutors have charged 45 businesses across 26 municipalities after an undercover investigation into illegal THC products, and Lansdale is among the communities named in the crackdown. Detectives say some shops kept selling high-dose THC gummies and vapes after prior warnings, and all defendants face felony charges with hearings set for early November.
   

📸 Around Lansdale

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lansdale

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday October 1
• Classroom Support Hiring Fairs →
  Discovery Center, 375 Morris Rd, Lansdale
  2:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• Pinecrest Community Yard Sale - 30+ homes participating →
  227 Pinecrest Ln, Lansdale
  8:00 am
Sunday October 4
• A&T Chevrolet-Subaru Celebration Of Cars →
  A&T Chevrolet-Subaru, 801 Bethlehem Pike, Sellersville
  9:00 am
Monday October 5
• In-Person Toastmasters Club →
  2000 Bethel Rd, Lansdale
  7:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
• Know Your Medicare Options →
  Zoom,
  6:30 pm
Saturday October 24
• Pennsylvania Chocolate and Coffee Festival →
  The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center & Fairgrounds, 100 Station Ave, Oaks
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Saturday October 10
• Underground History: A Metal Detecting Workshop →
  Morgan Log House, 850 Weikel Rd, Lansdale
  10:00 am
• Kids Makerspace- October Ornaments →
  Morgan Log House, 850 Weikel Rd, Lansdale
  1:00 pm
Saturday October 17
• Legacy in Patchwork; Bicentennial Quilt display →
  Bethel Hill United Methodist Church, 2000 Bethel Rd, Lansdale
  2:00 pm
• Mayhem at Morgan: A Spy in the Shadows →
  Morgan Log House, 850 Weikel Rd, Lansdale
  6:30 pm
Sunday October 18
• MCCO Presents: Brilliance In Motion - Piano Meets Symphony with Grammy-Nominated Pianist Han Chen →
  Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1000 W Main St, Lansdale
  4:00 pm
Wednesday October 21
• Mazda Be Moved Drive Program Event to Benefit Lansdale Catholic High School House System →
  Lansdale Catholic High School, 700 Lansdale Ave, Lansdale
  1:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Can anyone recommend a place that makes a Good Moist " Jewish Apple Cake " I live in Lansdale but will travel for a Good One !!!
  My Son is requesting one for his Birthday . Thanks in advance .. (Nextdoor Pennbrook Station)

• Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Assistant Manager I in Lansdale. Apply here.
• CVS Health posted a job opening for Store Associate in Lansdale. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lansdale here.

🗞 Nearby News

North Wales

• Day: September 29, 2026 (northpennnow.com)
• Pa. officials weigh cost, voice concerns in fire regionalization study (firerescue1.com)
• Father of North Penn teacher accused of sexually assaulting three teens says 'he made a mistake' (northpennnow.com)

Montgomeryville

• Upper Gwynedd Elementary Teacher Gave Kids Alcohol, Pot In Exchange For Sex: DA (patch.com)

Gwynedd

• Spot of T: Life goes full circle when you least expect it (readingeagle.com)

Ok Lansdale! 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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