🌱 Patch AM: How Villanova’s new Cabrini Campus could reshape life in Radnor.

Hello Radnor! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How Villanova's new Cabrini Campus could reshape life in Radnor.
• See how Radnor High stacks up in new statewide rankings.

Also on today's calendar: Explore Your Creative Potential and 3 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 79 and low of 64 degrees.
• Friday: Some sun, then turning cloudy, temps: high: 80, low: 67.
• Saturday: Humid with a few showers, with a high of 75 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• After $100 million in renovations, Villanova opens new Cabrini campus in Radnor (mainlinemedianews.com) — Villanova University has officially opened its extensively renovated 112-acre Cabrini Campus in Radnor, adding housing for 900 sophomores and new academic space starting this fall. Several departments, including nursing graduate programs and education, will relocate there, and the site will feature upgraded labs, recreation facilities, and a field hockey venue. University leaders emphasize preserving Cabrini's legacy while expanding Villanova's mission and enrollment.
   

• These Are The Best Public High Schools In PA For 2026-27: U.S. News (patch.com) — Radnor High School earned a spot among Pennsylvania's top public high schools, ranking 341st nationally in U.S. News' new 2026–27 list. The rankings weigh test performance, graduation rates, AP and IB participation, and success with underserved students. Families can compare Radnor's standing with other leading schools statewide and explore the full methodology and list online.
   

📸 Around Radnor

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Radnor

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday August 20
• Explore Your Creative Potential →
  Wayne Art Center, 413 Maplewood Ave, Wayne
  10:00 am
Friday August 21
• Newtown Square Farmers Market →
  395 Bishop Hollow Rd, Newtown Square
  4:00 pm
Tuesday August 25
• A Fall Full of Art, Creativity & Fun at Wayne Art Center →
  413 Maplewood Ave, Wayne
  9:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday August 22
• Foiled Again! With Jo Piazza →
  118 North, 118 N Wayne Ave, Wayne
  6:00 pm
Tuesday August 25
• Main Line Music Appreciation Society Presents "You Think You Don't Know Country Music" →
  Bryn Mawr Film Institute, 824 Lancaster Ave, Bryn Mawr
  6:00 pm
Thursday September 17
• Sidecar + The Modbeats at 118 North 9/17 →
  118 North, 118 N Wayne Ave, Wayne
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 20
• Storytime: Family Fun →
  Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Brookline, 708 Brookline Blvd, Pittsburgh
  10:30 am
• Finance Committee Meeting - Ad-Hoc - CANCELLED →
  Newtown Township, PA Calendar, 209 Bishop Hollow Road, Newtown Square
  5:30 pm
• Finance Committee Meeting - Ad-Hoc →
  Newtown Township, PA Calendar, 209 Bishop Hollow Road, Newtown Square
  5:30 pm
• Zoning Hearing Board Meeting →
  Easttown Town Calendar -
  7:00 pm
• Zoning Hearing Board Meeting CANCELED
  Easttown Town Calendar - Township Building Meeting Room 566 Beaumont Road Devon PA 19333
  7:00 pm
Friday August 21
• B'Day - Rochelle Karyou
  St. Thomas Gospel Choir 6361 Lancaster Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19151
• Wine & Vine Dish Garden 12" →
  StudioFlora by Chrissy Custom Floral Design, 712 Lancaster Ave, Berwyn
  6:00 pm
• Classic Albums Live →
  Ardmore Music Hall, 23 E Lancaster Ave, Ardmore
  8:00 pm
Saturday August 22
• Spanish Conversation Table
  Newtown Public Library Adult Library,
  10:00 am

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🗞 Nearby News

Villanova

• Former Villanova center commits to Oklahoma (vuhoops.com)
• Teen Camilla Fuentes vanishes days before college as family finds troubling clue (pulptastic.com)
• Physician Assistant Students Earn New White Coats at Annual Ceremony (cornell.edu)

Newtown Square

• Insa Pharmacist in Newtown Square, PA (cleveland.com)

Haverford

• 200-Light Drone Show To Illuminate Delco Skies In America250 Celebration (patch.com)

Ok Radnor! 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: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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