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Morning Northampton! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Palmer Township Ferrari deal ends in felony charges, court hearing ahead

Also on today's calendar: Stone House After Hours – Have Your Own Fashion Illustration Created! and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 77 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Friday: Some sun, then turning cloudy, temps: high: 80, low: 65.
  • Saturday: Humid with showers around, with a high of 74 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Palmer Township man charged in $27K Ferrari scam, police say (lehighvalleylive.com) — A Palmer Township man is accused of taking $27,000 from a New Jersey couple for a Ferrari that was never delivered, with the case now moving through Northampton County's court system. Police say the buyers inspected the car locally, wired the full payment, then lost contact with the seller. A judge will decide at a preliminary hearing whether the case proceeds toward trial.
   

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    Thursday August 20
  • IR - New Student Orientation/Sneak Peek
    Ironton Sch Coplay, PA 18037
    10:45 am
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    Whitehall Township Public Library 3700 Mechanicsville Road, Whitehall, PA 18052
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    Whitehall-Coplay MS Whitehall, PA 18052
    5:00 pm
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    Thirsty Turtle Tavern, 1410 Grape St, Whitehall Township
    6:00 pm
    • Friday August 21
  • Limited Hours: Curbside & Yard Sale Only
    Whitehall Township Public Library 3700 Mechanicsville Road, Whitehall, PA 18052
  • Indoor Yard Sale
    Whitehall Township Public Library 3700 Mechanicsville Road, Whitehall, PA 18052
    9:00 am
    • Saturday August 22
  • Ongoing Construction & Yard Sale
    Whitehall Township Public Library 3700 Mechanicsville Road, Whitehall, PA 18052

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Ok Northampton! 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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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