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🌱 Which Blue Bell restaurants were flagged in this week’s inspections?
Blue Bell, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 4 min readHello Blue Bell! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Which Blue Bell restaurants were flagged in this week’s inspections?
- Remember that Whitpain Tavern fundraiser? Here’s why the FBI cares now
Also on today's calendar: John Shapiro Superheroes 5K and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What did Tennessee see? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 91 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Very warm and more humid, temps: high: 92, low: 68.
- Sunday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 87 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Montgomery County food safety inspectors find rodent activity after customer complaint (pottsmerc.com subscription) — Montgomery County’s latest food safety inspections include detailed reports for MooYah on DeKalb Pike and Ristorante Castello on Skippack Pike in Blue Bell, along with many other eateries across the county. Violations range from improper food temperatures and storage on floors to sanitizer and labeling issues, with most problems addressed on-site or flagged for quick correction. 
• Former Harleysville woman added to FBI's Most Wanted Fugitives list in alleged cancer fraud case (wissnow.com) — Blue Bell residents may remember a fundraiser at Whitpain Tavern for Vanessa O’Rourke, who is now on the FBI’s Most Wanted Fugitives list in an alleged cancer-fraud scheme. Federal agents say she faked terminal brain cancer to solicit donations, including more than $11,000 via GoFundMe, and may now be in Australia; they’re offering a reward for tips leading to her arrest.
📸 Around Blue Bell
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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John Shapiro Superheroes 5K →
St. Helena Church, 1489 Dekalb Pike, Blue Bell
8:30 am -
Strawberry Festival →
Plymouth Meeting Friends School, 2150 Butler Pike, Plymouth Meeting
11:00 am -
Complimentary Valuations At Alderfer Auction in Hatfield and Doylestown →
3359 Durham Rd, Doylestown
10:00 am -
Fine Art and MCM | Jewelry | Silver | Artwork | MCM | Online Auction →
Online Auction,
10:00 am -
Ninth Annual Phoenixville Art Street Festival →
Bridge Street, Bridge St,
11:00 am -
It's Summer Camp Time! →
Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School, 1345 Sumneytown Pike,
8:00 am -
Interior Remodeling: Kitchens, Baths, and Addition Brunch and Learn →
4814 York Rd, Doylestown
11:30 am
Saturday June 6
Wednesday June 10
Thursday June 11
Saturday June 13
Monday June 15
Saturday June 27
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Other local events
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Whitpain EAC Recycling Event: Battery, Media & Wrist Watches →
Whitpain Township, PA Calendar, 960 Wentz Rd, Blue Bell
9:00 am -
PAWS in the PARK at Green Lane Park
Montgomery County Parks Events Green Lane Park Tennis Courts - 2298 Green Lane Road Green
11:00 am -
The Green Lane Park Summer Concert Series →
Montgomery County Parks Events - Norristown PA 19404
6:00 pm -
Monthly Bird Walk at Norristown Farm Park →
Montgomery County Parks Events Norristown Farm Park - 2500 Upper Farm Road Norristown PA 19403
8:00 am -
Summer Solstice Celebration →
Gather Food Hall & Bulletin Bar, 3025 Market St, Philadelphia
4:00 pm
Saturday June 6
Sunday June 7
Tuesday June 9
Sunday June 21
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Chipotle posted a job opening for Crew Member in Blue Bell. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News
Plymouth Meeting
- A New Era Begins: Plymouth Meeting Mall Is Being Reborn as a Town Center (vista.today)
- Lower Merion detective honored for heroism (timesherald.com)
- Everything You Need To Know For Summer 2026 (metrokids.com)
Gwynedd
- PIAA-2A GIRLS LACROSSE: Gwynedd Mercy Academy handles Cardinal O'Hara in state opener (thereporteronline.com)
- Gwynedd Mercy Expands Violence Prevention Programs With State, Private Funding (mychesco.com)
- Abington School District honors alum, assistant principal, longtime educator upon her retirement (glensidelocal.com)
Norristown
- Norristown Council Approves Controversial Traffic Calming Policy (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Same as Arkansas (Thank you Juanita B. for sending it in!)
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