🌱 Why Shapiro brought the free-meals fight to Fort Washington Elementary

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In today's newsletter:

• Why Shapiro brought the free-meals fight to Fort Washington Elementary

Also on today's calendar: It's Summer Camp Time! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 92 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Saturday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 89, low: 64.
• Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 90 and low of 65 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Shapiro's first TV ad is about free school breakfast, but what about lunch? (mcall.com) — Fort Washington Elementary School recently hosted Gov. Josh Shapiro as he served free breakfasts and voiced support for exploring statewide free school lunches. The visit ties our local school into an ongoing Harrisburg debate over universal meals, funding challenges, and whether pending House and Senate bills will move forward this session.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Fort Washington

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★ Featured events ★

Monday June 15

• It's Summer Camp Time! →
  Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School, 1345 Sumneytown Pike,
  8:00 am

Saturday June 27

• Interior Remodeling: Kitchens, Baths, and Addition Brunch and Learn →
  4814 York Rd, Doylestown
  11:30 am

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Other local events

Monday June 15

• Teacher Inservice Day
  Springfield Township SD Flourtown, PA 19031
• Finance Committee
  Upper Dublin High School , 800 Loch Alsh Ave, Fort Washington, P
  6:00 pm

Tuesday June 16

• ENF/ERD 3rd Trimester Report Cards Issued
  Springfield Township SD Flourtown, PA 19031
• Teacher Exchange Day
  Springfield Township SD Flourtown, PA 19031
• Regular School Board Meeting
  Springfield Township SD Springfield Township High School, 1801 E. Paper Mill Rd, Erdenhe
  7:00 pm

Wednesday June 17

• Snow Reserve Day/Staff Only
  Springfield Township SD Flourtown, PA 19031

Thursday June 18

• Snow Reserve Day/Staff Only
  Springfield Township SD Flourtown, PA 19031
• MS/HS MP4 Report Cards Issued
  Springfield Township SD Flourtown, PA 19031
• Talking with Heaven: Discussion and Gallery Reading at Union Library in Hatboro, PA! →
  Union Library-Hatboro, 243 S York Rd, Hatboro
  6:00 pm

Sunday June 21

• Summer Solstice Celebration →
  Gather Food Hall & Bulletin Bar, 3025 Market St, Philadelphia
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Fort Washington Lightbridge Academy Students Celebrate End of School Year with Prom —Neighbor Read on Patch

• Accela Rehab and Care Center at Springfield posted a job opening for Activities Aide in Glenside. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Glenside

• Cheltenham grad, Arcadia professor interviewed by Forbes regarding FOX's media strategy in the FIFA Men's World Cup (glensidelocal.com)
• Gov. Shapiro has signed 14 bills into law in 2026 (glensidelocal.com)
• 12 Must-Visit Fabric Stores In Pennsylvania For Every Creative Mind (everafterinthewoods.com)

Horsham

• World Cup Watch Parties At Iron Abbey Gastro Pub (patch.com)
• Director, Public Affairs, US Oncology (jnj.com)
• Armata Pharmaceuticals (ARMP) Stock Price, News & Analysis $ARMP (marketbeat.com)

Abington

• Jenkintown Gets $10K PECO Green Grant (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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