🌱 See how Shippensburg restaurants and markets scored in recent health inspections
Shippensburg, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Shippensburg! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- See how Shippensburg restaurants and markets scored in recent health inspections
- Meet the nine new recruits joining Shippensburg University women’s swimming
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Thunderstorms, with a high of 88 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 85, low: 69.
- Saturday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 87 and low of 68 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Unidentifiable food in steamer: What Cumberland County restaurant inspectors found (pennlive.com) — Recent state health inspections turned up issues at several Cumberland County eateries, including cleanliness problems at Turkey Hill on West King Street in Shippensburg, while Shippensburg FFA Alumni and Brother’s Pizza passed without violations. The report also details problems and clean bills of health at many nearby restaurants and markets that Shippensburg residents may frequent. 
• Women's swimming announces 2026-27 recruiting class (shipraiders.com) — Shippensburg University is strengthening its women’s swimming program with nine new recruits, most from around Pennsylvania, who will join the Raiders for the 2026–27 season. Coaches highlight not only their talent in the pool but also their strong academics and character, aiming to deepen the team’s culture and competitive success in coming years.
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Back to School Family Fun Day | Shippensburg Fairgrounds →
Shippensburg Fairgrounds, 10131 Possum Hollow Rd, Shippensburg
11:00 am
Saturday August 8
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Bereaved Spouse Grief Support Group
Shippensburg Area Chamber of Commerce 53 W King St, Shippensburg, PA 17257
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VBS at Oasis of Love Church
Shippensburg Area Chamber of Commerce Oasis of Love Church Shippensburg 303 S Washington St, Shippensburg, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 17257
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Yoga at the Library
Shippensburg Area Chamber of Commerce Coy Public Library of Shippensburg
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Chair Yoga at the Library
Shippensburg Area Chamber of Commerce Coy Public Library, Shippensburg
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Cruise In @ Parsons Interstate Ford
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VBS at Oasis of Love Church
Shippensburg Area Chamber of Commerce Oasis of Love Church Shippensburg 303 S Washington St, Shippensburg, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 17257
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Back to School Family Fun Day
Shippensburg Area Chamber of Commerce Shippensburg Fairgrounds 10131 Possum Hollow Road Shippensburg
11:00 am
Thursday August 6
Friday August 7
Saturday August 8
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Gearhouse Farmers Market
Shippensburg Area Chamber of Commerce 53 W King St, Shippensburg, PA 17257
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Shippensburg Screen-Free Festival
Shippensburg Area Chamber of Commerce Nancy Grayson Elementary, 301 Lurgan Avenue, Shippensburg, PA 17257
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Makers at the Library →
Shippensburg Area Chamber of Commerce Coy Public Library of Shippensburg
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VBS at Oasis of Love Church
Shippensburg Area Chamber of Commerce Oasis of Love Church Shippensburg 303 S Washington St, Shippensburg, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 17257
7:00 pm
Thursday August 6
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Shippensburg. Apply here.
- Amazon posted a job opening for Warehouse Equipment Operator in Shippensburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Shippensburg here.
🗞 Nearby News
Newville
- Newville nonprofit plans Sizzling Summer Street Party this month (cumberlink.com)
- August 4 recap: Cumberland County news you may have missed today (cumberlink.com)
- Penn State Extension packs Franklin County calendar with fall programs (localnews1.org)
Chambersburg
- Registration Now Open for the 5th Annual Rally in the Valley Pickleball Tournament (fcfreepresspa.com)
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-- 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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