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Spotted on the Yardley calendar: Bucks County AOH Irish Festival

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Greetings Yardley! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Yardley honored Bucks County's 9/11 victims at the Garden of Reflection
  • Why Lower Makefield's floods are a warning sign for Yardley residents

Also on today's calendar: Bucks County AOH Irish Festival and 15 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 82 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Monday: Sunny; pleasant, less humid, temps: high: 74, low: 52.
  • Tuesday: Nice with sun, some clouds, with a high of 74 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Names of Bucks County's 9/11 victims read at Garden of Reflection ceremony (fox29.com) — Residents gathered at Yardley's Garden of Reflection to honor Bucks County's 18 victims of the 9/11 attacks, including nine from neighboring Lower Makefield. Families and community members read names, lit candles around the fountain, and shared personal stories of loss and resilience, emphasizing the importance of keeping loved ones' memories alive through annual remembrance.
   

• Why PA homeowners, renters are being urged to get flood insurance (buckscountycouriertimes.com) — State officials visited nearby Lower Makefield to urge homeowners and renters, including those in Yardley, to buy flood insurance before the next major storm. Citing the devastating 2023 flash floods, they explained new options beyond the National Flood Insurance Program and highlighted a broader state effort to make coverage more affordable, while also noting a Yardley pavilion will honor a pioneering local mayor.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Where to Enjoy Authentic Mexican Food in Bucks County: 10 Spots for Drinks, Quick Bites, and More (bucksco.today)

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  • Major Warehouse Plans Pushing Forward In Lower Bucks Co. (patch.com)

Ok Yardley! 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: They start each day with a cup of caw-fee. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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