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🌱 Patch AM: Haverford High School Among Top 50 In PA, Says U.S. News
Coming up on the Haverford Patch calendar: Explore Your Creative Potential
Hello Haverford! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Haverford High earns top statewide ranking and strong academic marks
- See how Haverford's Merion Golf Club stacks up statewide.
Also on today's calendar: Explore Your Creative Potential and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 87 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Brief showers; not as warm, temps: high: 80, low: 62.
- Friday: Some sun, then turning cloudy, with a high of 85 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Haverford High School Among Top 50 In PA, Says U.S. News (patch.com) — Families in Haverford can take pride in Haverford High School's new recognition as one of Pennsylvania's top public high schools, ranking 33rd statewide and 926th nationally. The report highlights strong AP participation, a 96 percent graduation rate, and above-average Keystone Exam scores, while also noting ongoing debate about how rankings favor affluent communities. 
• Montgomery County Places Four Private Golf Clubs in State Rankings (wmmr.com) — Haverford golfers can brag: Merion Golf Club's East Course has been ranked the No. 2 private course in all of Pennsylvania, underscoring the township's place in a powerhouse golf region. Nearby Aronimink and Rolling Green also made Golfweek's 2026 list, highlighting Southeastern Pennsylvania as a destination for serious players.
📸 Around Haverford
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Haverford
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★ Featured events ★
- Explore Your Creative Potential →
Wayne Art Center, 413 Maplewood Ave, Wayne
10:00 am - Newtown Square Farmers Market →
395 Bishop Hollow Rd, Newtown Square
4:00 pm - Earthquake and Kym Whitley →
Lansdowne Theater, 31 N Lansdowne Ave, Lansdowne
7:00 pm - Genesis Tribute Seconds Out to Perform at World Stage Live Philadelphia →
World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St, Philadelphia
8:00 pm - Friends' Central Early Bird Open House (Grades 6-12) →
1101 City Ave, Penn Wynne
9:00 am - Fall Music for Families Begins 9/8! →
Kelly Center, 4 E Eagle Rd, Havertown
9:15 am
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
Saturday August 22
Wednesday August 26
Tuesday September 8
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Other local events
- ILLUMINATION 250 Festival and DRONE Show presented by Visit Delco →
A.G. Cornog Stadium, Havertown
12:00 pm - The Kelly Center Presents Vernon Papers with Kathy Quinn and Steve Lessick →
Kelly Center, 4 E Eagle Rd, Havertown
7:30 pm
Saturday August 29
Saturday September 5
📣 Haverford Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Storytime: Family Fun →
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Brookline, 708 Brookline Blvd, Pittsburgh
10:30 am - GWCS Board of Trustee Meeting
Green Woods CS Philadelphia, PA 19128
7:30 pm - B'Day - Rochelle Karyou
St. Thomas Gospel Choir 6361 Lancaster Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19151 - Classic Albums Live →
Ardmore Music Hall, 23 E Lancaster Ave, Ardmore
8:00 pm - South Pittsburgh Ward Summer Picnic →
Brookline Memorial Park, 1399 Oakridge St, Pittsburgh
5:00 pm - First Day for students
Walter B Saul Philadelphia, PA 19128 - Digital Skills →
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Brookline, 708 Brookline Blvd, Pittsburgh
11:00 am - NEW First Grade Student Orientation
Springfield Literacy Center SLC
3:15 pm - SLC Sneak Peek Night - one night
Springfield Literacy Center Springfield, PA 19064
4:00 pm - Sabold Community Event
Sabold El Sch Springfield, PA 19064
6:00 pm
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
Sunday August 23
Monday August 24
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- PhillyHired.com — (215) 975-5257
- A.J. Waterproofing — (610) 226-7181
- Surrey Services — (610) 446-2070
- Grundy Museum — 2157889432
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- SEE Eyewear posted a job opening for Optical Stylist, Part-Time in Ardmore. Apply here.
- Integrated Power Services posted a job opening for Manual Machinist in Bryn Mawr. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Haverford here.
🗞 Nearby News
Ardmore
- Golf: Bryce Hanstad competes in U.S. Amateur (echopress.com)
- These Are The Best Public High Schools In PA For 2026-27: U.S. News (patch.com)
- EDED Construction Expands Services Across 15+ Montgomery County PA Towns (beaconjournal.com)
Bryn Mawr
- Bruce Springsteen 1973-10-31 The Main Point, Bryn Mawr PA (Mjk5510) (blogspot.com)
- Treasury yields hit multi-decade highs amid surging national debt (foxbusiness.com)
- How non-grantor trusts maximize charitable, small business stock tax advantages (americanbanker.com)
Ok Haverford! 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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