🌱 Why a Quakertown lawyer says the borough’s protest report is wrong
Quakertown, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 5 min readMorning Quakertown! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why a Quakertown lawyer says the borough’s protest report is wrong
- Why Quakertown’s top cop also runs borough hall
- What’s next for the Quakertown teen charged after the ICE protest?
Also on today's calendar: Masterclass Workshop and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 71 and low of 52 degrees.
- Thursday: Some sun returning, a shower, temps: high: 64, low: 48.
- Friday: Periods of sun with a shower, with a high of 70 and low of 48 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Quakertown attorney challenges borough report on student-led ICE protest from February (wfmz.com) — A Quakertown attorney is sharply disputing the borough’s official report on February’s student-led anti-ICE protest, arguing it downplays how the police chief restrained a student and clears officers of discipline. The borough stands by Chief Scott McElree, citing his injuries, while the Bucks County District Attorney continues an active investigation and most serious charges against one student have already been dropped. 
2. Quakertown's police chief is also town manager. How that works (phillyburbs.com) — Quakertown’s longtime police chief Scott McElree also serves as borough manager, a rare dual role now under scrutiny after a February clash with student ICE protesters. Borough officials cite cost savings and efficiency, while residents and experts raise questions about accountability, workload, and potential conflicts as a district attorney investigation into the protest response continues.
3. ‘Quakertown 5' teen heading to trial (nbcphiladelphia.com) — A Quakertown teen arrested during February’s anti-ICE school protest is heading to trial after a judge denied a motion to dismiss misdemeanor charges. The case comes as Quakertown borough and police face ongoing scrutiny over their handling of the student demonstration and decisions not to discipline officers involved.
4. North Penn superintendent among Pennsylvania's highest-paid school leaders, state data shows (northpennnow.com) — Quakertown residents may be interested to know their former superintendent Matthew Friedman earned $228,575 before resigning earlier this year, as part of a broader wave of Bucks County leadership changes. Newly released state data show several nearby districts paying well above Pennsylvania’s average superintendent salary, underscoring how competitive school leadership compensation has become in our region.
5. This Day in Top 40 History: May 11 (957benfm.com) — Quakertown gets a proud shout-out as the birthplace of pop star Sabrina Carpenter, now a Grammy-winning artist with multiple Top 40 albums and No. 1 singles. Her hometown mention comes within a broader rundown of notable May 11 milestones in Top 40 music, from Ricky Martin’s breakthrough to major tours by Taylor Swift and Justin Timberlake.
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★ Featured events ★
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Masterclass Workshop →
Mercer Hill at Doylestown, 2010 S Easton Rd, Doylestown
2:00 pm -
Estate Sale with Tools in Quakertown | Shop Equipment | Woodworking →
Online Auction,
8:00 pm
Wednesday May 13
Monday May 18
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Other local events
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QCSD Math 24 Competition
Quakertown Community SD Quakertown, PA 18951
6:00 pm -
Strayer Choir Concert #2
Quakertown Community SD, 1200 Ronald Reagan Dr, Quakertown
6:30 pm -
Let's Play! Teens (13-17) Tabletop RPG at The Parlour →
The Parlour Tabletop and Tome, 241 W Broad St, Quakertown
5:30 pm -
QCHS Choir Pops Concert
Quakertown Community SD Quakertown, PA 18951
6:00 pm -
Strayer Bands Spring Concert + Pops
Quakertown Community SD Quakertown, PA 18951
6:30 pm -
May Monthly Meeting →
McCoole's at the Historic Red Lion Inn, 4 S Main St, Quakertown
7:00 pm -
Sip & Paint →
Quakertown Farmers Market and Flea Market, 201 Station Rd, Quakertown
3:00 pm -
Let's Play! Teens (13-17) Tabletop RPG at The Parlour →
The Parlour Tabletop and Tome, 241 W Broad St, Quakertown
5:30 pm
Wednesday May 13
Thursday May 14
Saturday May 16
Thursday May 28
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Crafternoon
Bucks County Free Library Large Meeting Room (Pearl Buck), Doylestown
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QCSD Math 24 Competition
Quakertown Community SD Quakertown, PA 18951
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Strayer Choir Concert #2
Strayer Choir Concert #2, 1200 Ronald Reagan Dr, Quakertown
6:30 pm -
Spring Concert
Fallsington Elementary School, 134 Yardley Avenue, Fallsington
7:00 pm
Wednesday May 13
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