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Greetings Ardmore! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Merion's latest U.S. Amateur winner made history in Ardmore
  • Where Lower Merion High ranks among Pennsylvania's top public schools

Also on today's calendar: Earthquake and Kym Whitley and 7 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, DJ T.!

Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 87 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Humid with a few showers, temps: high: 84, low: 66.
  • Friday: Some sun, then turning cloudy, with a high of 85 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Jack Whaley of England holds off Jay Leng Jr. to win US Amateur at Merion (heraldstaronline.com) — A major golf spotlight just hit Ardmore, as England's Jack Whaley captured the U.S. Amateur title at Merion Golf Club with his father caddying by his side. The rain-soaked, wasp-stung win earns him future exemptions into the U.S. Open, British Open, and potentially the Masters, while further cementing Merion's historic status in championship golf.
   

• These Are The Best Public High Schools In PA For 2026-27: U.S. News (patch.com) — Ardmore families can see Lower Merion High School ranked among Pennsylvania's top public schools, coming in 380th nationally in new U.S. News ratings. The list compares 50 leading Pennsylvania schools using test performance, graduation rates, and college readiness, with full rankings available online for parents tracking options statewide.
   

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  • 'We Love Our Historic Church Home-but Here Are the Honest Drawbacks' (lmtonline.com)
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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: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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