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Villanova, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello again Villanova! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Interested in shaping Villanova law students’ real-world immigration advocacy?
  • Which big-name opponents are coming to Villanova’s home pitch in 2026?
  • Why Villanova’s favorite student bar is facing a new state investigation

Also on today's calendar: OPEN HOUSE Ground/Cottage tours - HISTORIAN, Bill Troppman speaking at 3:00 and 12 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the snail say when he hopped on the tortoise's back for a ride? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Hot and more humid, with a high of 93 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 90, low: 67.
  • Monday: Partly sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Clinical Fellow (villanova.edu) — Villanova University’s Charles Widger School of Law is hiring a full-time Clinical Fellow for the 2026–27 academic year to work in its CARES asylum clinic, based in Villanova. The fellow will co-teach, supervise students, handle immigration cases, and help run an immigrant justice symposium, with possible renewal if funding continues.
   

• Villanova Women's Soccer Unveils Home-Heavy 2026 Schedule (bvmsports.com) — Villanova women’s soccer fans can look forward to a home-heavy 2026 season, with 10 matches at Higgins Soccer Complex and a key six-game home stretch starting August 30 against Iona. After their best conference performance in six years, the Wildcats hope to build momentum in BIG EAST play, including marquee October showdowns with Georgetown and Xavier.
   

• A popular Villanova student bar is under investigation. The bar's owners allege ‘targeting' by residents and officials. (inquirer.com) — Kelly’s Taproom in nearby Bryn Mawr, a longtime favorite hangout for Villanova students, is under investigation by Pennsylvania liquor authorities after complaints about late-night noise and student behavior. The owners say they’ve invested heavily in security and crowd control and feel unfairly targeted by some Lower Merion neighbors and an elected commissioner, while residents cite quality-of-life concerns around public drinking and disturbances.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: WHEEEEEE! (Thank you Francesca C. for sending it in!)
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