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What's up Ardmore! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Bedroom fire on Linwood Avenue quickly contained, no injuries reported
  • See how recent Lower Merion home sales are shaping local prices
  • When Stephen Day will take the stage at Ardmore Music Hall

Also on today's calendar: Hammer and Nails, Grooming for Guys Grand Opening and 17 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tractor say to the plow? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: An afternoon shower in spots, with a high of 81 and low of 69 degrees.
  • Sunday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, temps: high: 82, low: 67.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 78 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Fire In Bedroom Of Ardmore House Extinguished (patch.com) — Ardmore residents may notice fire crews were called Friday morning to a bedroom blaze at a home on Linwood Avenue, which firefighters quickly contained to a second-floor room. Companies from across Lower Merion responded, and officials report there were no injuries while the cause remains under investigation.
   

2. $3.5M Estate Sold In Haverford: See The Most Recently Sold Homes In Lower Merion (patch.com) — Homebuyers in and around Ardmore can gauge the local market with a new snapshot of 24 recent sales across Lower Merion, ranging from a $120,000 condo in Wynnewood to a $3.5 million estate in Haverford. The report highlights prices, sizes, and locations of notable properties, offering context for what nearby homes are selling for now.
   

3. Stephen Day to Launch 25-Date U.S. Tour Starting October 3 (broadwayworld.com) — Stephen Day is bringing his fall U.S. tour to Ardmore Music Hall on October 17, giving local fans a chance to hear songs from his new self-titled album live. The Nashville-based songwriter's show will feature intimate, soul-infused tracks like "Mama, I Found Your Guitar" and "Rock Bottom Baby," blending classic influences with a modern sound.
   

4. Pokey LaFarge Releases New Album Rent Money (gratefulweb.com) — Pokey LaFarge's upcoming North American tour will stop at Ardmore Music Hall on September 22, giving local music lovers an early chance to hear songs from his new album "Rent Money." The record blends vintage American styles with modern storytelling, and his Ardmore show will feature a full-band performance with tracks like "My Baby Loves Me" and "Rent Money."
   

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Ok Ardmore! 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: Hold me close John Deere. (Thank you Jenny H. for sending it in!)
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