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🌱 Patch AM: Mount Vernon-born Roseann Porco is remembered by family and friends

And on the Mount Vernon Patch calendar - Analogue Sites by Jorge Otero-Pailos

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Hi there, Mount Vernon! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Mount Vernon-born Roseann Porco is remembered by family and friends

Also on today's calendar: Analogue Sites by Jorge Otero-Pailos and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 85, low: 71.
  • Thursday: Humid with a t-storm possible, with a high of 84 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Roseann Porco (halstonmedia.com) — An 88-year-old woman born in Mount Vernon is being remembered by family and friends after her passing on September 2, with visitation in Shrub Oak and a funeral Mass in the Bronx. Her life story highlights deep community involvement, leadership in youth and senior programs, and cherished family traditions that shaped her children and grandchildren.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Pelham

  • Town of Pelham to hold commemoration this Friday to mark the 25th anniversary of September 11 terrorist attacks (pelhamexaminer.com)
  • PELHAM FRINGE Festival to Debut at The Picture House With New Plays (broadwayworld.com)
  • Annual Buddy Walk for 'Team Jen' to support National Down Syndrome Society scheduled for Sunday, September 13 (pelhamexaminer.com)

Bronxville

  • Made in the Hudson Valley: Westchester County woman shares her passion for baking through Baked After Midnight (news12.com)
  • Background / Extra Actor Job in Short Film Backgrounds: Masquerade Dinner, Age 18-99 - Background Actor (Masquerade Dinner) (backstage.com)

Ok Mount Vernon! 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: She had mittens! (Thank you April M. for sending it in!)
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