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🌱 Why are attorneys challenging the review that cleared Quakertown police?

Quakertown, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning to you Quakertown! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why are attorneys challenging the review that cleared Quakertown police?
  • Can Quakertown baseball bounce back in Thursday’s home showdown?
  • Quakertown grad steps into key Richland Township supervisor role

Also on today's calendar: Purcellville Music and Arts Festival and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A morning shower in the area, with a high of 62 and low of 41 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny; breezy, warmer, temps: high: 74, low: 47.
  • Friday: Mostly cloudy, a little rain, with a high of 66 and low of 45 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Independent Quakertown protest review faces backlash from defense attorneys, investigators (northpennnow.com) — Quakertown readers should know a recent review that cleared borough police over a February protest clash is being sharply questioned by defense attorneys and an independent investigator. They argue the report downplays Police Chief Scott McElree’s role and misses key evidence, while a separate Bucks County District Attorney investigation into officers’ conduct is still underway with no announced timeline.
   

• BASEBALL: Six-run fifth inning lifts Plymouth Whitemarsh past Quakertown (pottsmerc.com subscription) — Quakertown High’s baseball team dropped a 14-10 road game at Plymouth Whitemarsh Tuesday but still leads the SOL Liberty Division at 6-2, with a decisive series finale coming at home Thursday evening. After a rough defensive fifth inning, the Panthers rallied late and showed resilience their coach hopes will carry into the rematch in Quakertown.
   

• Pennsbury brings former assistant business administrator back to be CFO – Bucks Round-Up – April 21, 2026 (bucksindependence.com) — Richland Township has appointed Mason Smith, a Quakertown Community High School graduate and Army National Guard officer, to fill a vacant supervisor seat, giving local residents a new voice in township decisions. The roundup also covers leadership changes in the Pennsbury School District, including a new chief financial officer and a new school board member.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Perkasie

  • BCCC Scholarship Tea Honors Founding Mothers and Mothers of Today (thereporteronline.com)
  • Bucks County Housing Market Still Hot with Rising Median Sale Prices (bucksco.today)

Sellersville

  • Bristol Township looking at possible earned income tax increase – Bucks Round-Up – April 20, 2026 (bucksindependence.com)
  • Upper Bucks supervisors OK new data center regulations amid outcry (keystonenewsroom.com)
  • Delaware River ports positioned for widespread growth (ajot.com)

Montgomeryville

  • Advanced Warning System On PA Turnpike Will Warn Drivers Of Traffic (patch.com)

Ok Quakertown! 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: By inches because they have no feet. (Thank you Gypsy S. for sending it in!)
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