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Also on today's calendar: Our Founding Waters - A Community River Festival and 13 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the bartender say to the jumper cables when they walked in? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• Arrest Made, 4 Trucks Taken Out Of Service In Newtown Township (patch.com) — Drivers using the Newtown Bypass should know that local police recently conducted a commercial vehicle enforcement detail at Campus Drive, resulting in one arrest and four trucks and drivers taken out of service. The joint Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program team from Newtown Township, Newtown Borough, and Upper Makefield issued dozens of warnings and citations, emphasizing ongoing efforts to keep Newtown's roads safer.
• Police Announce Street Closure, Parking Restrictions For Newtown Theatre Event (patch.com) — Drivers and residents in Newtown Borough should prepare for temporary parking bans and street closures around the Newtown Theatre for the annual Black-And-White Dinner on Sunday, September 6. North State Street near the theater will be closed to most traffic starting at 1 p.m., with no parking allowed on either side in front of the venue.
• Best high schools in Pennsylvania (wpxi.com) — Newtown gets a shout-out in a new statewide ranking, with George School listed among Pennsylvania's top 25 high schools based on academics, activities, and school culture. The list, drawn from Niche data, also highlights several other highly rated public and private schools across the state, offering families a snapshot of standout education options.
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