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In today's newsletter:

  • How every Villanova touchdown could help feed Philly shelter cats
  • Want filmmaking advice straight from M. Night at Villanova?
  • Villanova grad crossing guard turns everyday heroism into an inspiring book

Also on today's calendar: Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music! and 13 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Variable cloudiness, with a high of 72 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, temps: high: 77, low: 61.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Villanova mascot Will D. Cat inks NIL deal with Friskies. No, seriously. (inquirer.com) — Villanova fans will see mascot Will D. Cat's on-field antics feeding real cats this season, thanks to a new NIL deal with Friskies that donates meals to Philly-area shelters for every Wildcats score. The partnership, tied to a national "Certified Frisky" campaign, also highlights Villanova's upcoming 1842 Day giving event and connects local animal groups with college sports energy.
   

• M. Night Shyamalan Puts All His Advice And Filmmaking Answers on YouTube (nofilmschool.com) — Villanova students recently got a front-row seat to M. Night Shyamalan's creative process when he filmed an in-person Q&A on campus and released it on YouTube. The conversation digs into artistic identity, handling failure, and finding your own voice, giving aspiring local filmmakers and storytellers a free, in-depth masterclass they can revisit anytime online.
   

• Willingboro crossing guard turns her experiences into a book (thedailyjournal.com) — A longtime New Jersey public servant and current Willingboro crossing guard, Bernice Williams credits her Villanova University master's degree as part of a journey that led her to write a memoir about everyday "superhero" crossing guards. Her new book and classroom guide share hard-earned lessons on safety, compassion, and community care, inspired by years of helping children navigate busy streets.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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