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🌱 Who’s taking over a key seat on North Wales’ historic commission?

North Wales, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 4 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • Who’s taking over a key seat on North Wales’ historic commission?
  • Why a North Wales school was chosen to launch Pennsylvania’s recess law

Also on today's calendar: Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 75 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 81, low: 61.
  • Thursday: Humid with clouds and sun, with a high of 83 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• North Wales historic commission member steps down, another appointed (thereporteronline.com) — North Wales residents have a new voice on the borough’s historic commission, as council accepted historian Mike Szilagyi’s resignation and appointed resident Heather Schucker to serve through 2030. Szilagyi, known for digitizing local history columns, may stay involved informally while the commission continues archiving records and sharing regional history events tied to North Wales artists.
   

• New Pennsylvania Bill Requires Recess for Kids Every Day (wmgk.com) — A new Pennsylvania law signed at North Wales Elementary will guarantee at least 30 minutes of daily recess for all K–5 students starting next school year. The change, part of the 2026–27 state budget, comes with major increases in school funding and aims to boost kids’ movement, social skills, and stress relief across the state.
   

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in North Wales

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