Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 90 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
Friday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 90, low: 70.
Saturday: Sunshine with low humidity, with a high of 88 and low of 70 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 'Crazy': 8-year-old boy reels in piranha while fishing at lake in Pennsylvania, dad says (wutv29.com) — Ridley Park Lake was the scene of an unusual catch when 8-year-old Seamus Coffey pulled in a piranha, leading wildlife officials to reiterate that releasing exotic pets into Pennsylvania waters is illegal. Authorities say they don't suspect more piranhas in the lake but urge Ridley Park anglers to report any exotic fish to the Fish and Boat Commission.
• Pennsylvania boy was fishing for bass when he reeled in a razor toothed nightmare (pulptastic.com) — Ridley Park Lake is in the spotlight after 8-year-old Seamus Coffey of Folsom reeled in a red-bellied piranha there, prompting state wildlife officials to warn against releasing exotic pets into local waters. The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission confirmed the fish and urges anyone who spots another unusual species in Ridley Park Lake to report it immediately.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
DCHD Test & Go Kiosk Update!! The Kiosk at the Keystone First Wellness Center is back in service! Thank you for your patience and understanding as we worked to resolve these… (Nextdoor )
Royal Farms posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate in Ridley Park. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News
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Chester
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Springfield
Man Exposed Himself To Customers At Delco Store: Police (patch.com)
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