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🌱 Patch AM: Mountain Oaks Road Targeted For Vehicle Break-Ins: Lower Makefield Crimes

Coming up: Our Founding Waters - A Community River Festival on the Yardley Patch calendar

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Hello Yardley! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

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In today's newsletter:

  • Unlocked cars on Mountain Oaks Road targeted in overnight break-ins
  • How a Yardley widow turned 9/11 grief into a healing mission

Also on today's calendar: Our Founding Waters - A Community River Festival and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: A stray t-storm; not as warm, temps: high: 77, low: 71.
  • Thursday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 88 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Mountain Oaks Road Targeted For Vehicle Break-Ins: Lower Makefield Crimes (patch.com) — Residents near Yardley are being warned after a string of overnight vehicle break-ins and thefts from unlocked cars on Mountain Oaks Road, Country Hills Road, and other Lower Makefield neighborhoods. Police also reported bank fraud cases, a recovered stolen car from Philadelphia, and two separate traffic-related arrests, urging the community to stay vigilant and secure vehicles and accounts.
   

• 25 Years After 9/11, New Hope Widow Tara Bane Shares Story of Grief and Healing (bucksco.today) — A Yardley couple's story is at the heart of New Hope author Tara Bane's memoir about losing her husband in the 9/11 attacks and rebuilding a life in Bucks County. She reflects on grief, community support, and the Garden of Reflection memorial in Lower Makefield, hoping her book will comfort others facing loss.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Lower Makefield Seniors spend an afternoon at Monmouth Park Racetrack —Lower Makefield Seniors Read on Patch
  • @i live in Brookstone and this adorable kitty was on our back deck.
    My son fed him but, he left after he ate. Just hoping he's somebody's and has a home. (Nextdoor Brookstone)

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Ex-Teacher Fined For Mistreating Bristol Autistic Student (patch.com)
  • Mosquito Spraying In 3 Lower Bucks Co. Towns Tuesday (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: By starting with a large fortune. (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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