🌱 How a new EMS authority could change emergency response in Rutledge

Hello Rutledge! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How a new EMS authority could change emergency response in Rutledge

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 91 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 89, low: 73.
• Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 89 and low of 74 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Proposed Ordinance for Joining the Municipal Emergency Medical Services Authority of Delaware County (rutledgepa.org) — Rutledge Borough Council is moving to join a new countywide Municipal Emergency Medical Services Authority that would administer and help fund local EMS for all borough residents and businesses. The proposed ordinance outlines how Rutledge will be a full service district, keep at least one representative on the authority’s board, and participate in future decisions on EMS fees, service levels, and potential municipal withdrawals.
   

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📸 Around Rutledge

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Rutledge

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Friday August 7

• American Communities 1776-2026
  Swarthmore College - Featured Events McCabe Library Atrium Exhibits
  8:30 am

Monday August 10

• Borough Council Legislative Meeting →
  Swarthmore Borough-Main Calendar - Swarthmore PA 19081
  7:00 pm

Tuesday August 11

• American Communities 1776-2026
  Swarthmore College - Featured Events McCabe Library Atrium Exhibits
  8:30 am
• Swarthmore Send-Off: Philly 2026
  Swarthmore College - Featured Events Swarthmore, PA 19081
  6:30 pm
• Peter van de Kamp Observatory Open House
  Swarthmore College - Featured Events Science Center Peter Van de Kamp Observatory, Science Center O
  9:00 pm

Wednesday August 12

• American Communities 1776-2026
  Swarthmore College - Featured Events McCabe Library Atrium Exhibits
  8:30 am
• Merchant Meeting →
  Swarthmore Borough-Main Calendar - Swarthmore PA 19081
  12:00 pm
• Staff Summer Reading Pizza Party
  Swarthmore College - Featured Events Old Science Hall Lawn
  12:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 6

• American Communities 1776-2026
  Swarthmore College - Featured Events McCabe Library Atrium Exhibits
  8:30 am
• Zumba Gold (Thursday) →
  Media Borough, PA Calendar, 301 N Jackson Street, Media
  9:30 am
• Finance Committee Meeting →
  Swarthmore Borough-Main Calendar - Swarthmore PA 19081
  5:00 pm
• Build Your Own Adventure with Cas
  Delaware County Arts Consortium Nimble Craft
  5:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Swarthmore

• Reading Hospital expands electrophysiology lab to provide additional cardiac care services (wfmz.com)
• Swarthmore Named Team IMPACT Division III Campus of the Year (swarthmore.edu)
• Prospective Students (swarthmore.edu)

Ridley Park

• Former state Rep. Nick Miccarelli arrested on suspicion of DUI (delcotimes.com)
• Wednesday PA Environment & Energy Articles - NewsClips: 8.5.26 (blogspot.com)
• Boeing's Ridley Park Plant Faces Closure Risk Amid Chinook Budget Cuts (montco.today)

Media

• How Delco's Last 2 Hospitals Fared In The Latest U.S. News Ratings (patch.com)

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Ok Rutledge! 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: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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