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🌱 What did Pitcairn council decide about its controversial ICE partnership?

Pitcairn, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 3 min read

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

In today's newsletter:

  • What did Pitcairn council decide about its controversial ICE partnership?
  • How will this 25th District race impact Pitcairn’s pocketbook?

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 85 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Thursday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 80, low: 65.
  • Friday: Decreasing clouds; less humid, with a high of 76 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Pitcairn council declines to rescind police partnership with ICE (post-gazette.com) — Pitcairn residents packed a borough council meeting as officials refused to rescind a new agreement allowing local police to perform certain federal immigration functions under ICE oversight. Some council members and residents say they were kept in the dark about the deal, raising sharp concerns about transparency and how much control the public has over local policing decisions.
   

• Plum Republican focuses on affordability in her bid to unseat 4-term state Rep. Brandon Markosek (triblive.com) — Pitcairn voters are part of a closely watched race for the state House’s 25th District, where Democrat incumbent Brandon Markosek faces Republican challenger Amy Noone. Both candidates say they’re focused on affordability and economic development, and the outcome will help shape how taxes, business corridors, and state services affecting Pitcairn are handled in coming years.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Pitcairn

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