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🌱 Headed to Hersheypark? What to know before Tidal Force’s final splash.

Hershey, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hey there, Hershey! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Headed to Hersheypark? What to know before Tidal Force’s final splash.
  • What the new Hershey Entertainment labor deal could mean for Hersheypark.
  • Hershey study says four daily exercise minutes can transform seniors’ mobility.

Also on today's calendar: Makers at the Museum makers market presented by Stay Apparel Co. and 3 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 93 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Sunshine; warm, less humid, temps: high: 88, low: 64.
  • Sunday: Warm; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 87 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Amusement Park Announces Closure of Beloved Water Attraction After 32 Years of Operation (people.com) — Hersheypark’s Tidal Force water ride will take its final plunge on September 7 after 32 years, so locals still have this summer to grab a last splash. The park is also tightening security after a large opening-day brawl led to dozens of teen arrests, adding new photo checks for same-day reentry.
   

2. Hershey Entertainment says Chocolate Workers union to vote on labor agreement (pennlive.com) — A tentative labor agreement between Hershey Entertainment & Resorts and the Chocolate Workers union will soon go to a vote, averting an immediate strike threat as Hersheypark’s summer season gets underway. With 4,000 Local 464 workers across Hersheypark, Hershey Lodge, and Hershey Country Club affected, the outcome could directly impact local jobs and visitor experiences in town.
   

3. Four minutes of daily resistance training can quadruple fitness in older adults (eurekalert.org) — Researchers based in Hershey at Penn State College of Medicine and Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center found that just four minutes of daily resistance exercises significantly improved strength and mobility in adults over 65 within 12 weeks. Their simple FAST-2 routine—using push-ups, chair stands, rows, and step-ups—could help local seniors stay independent and reduce fall risks.
   

4. Donald Patrick Powell (thesunontheweb.com) — Hershey connections run deep in the life of Donald Patrick Powell, a Hershey High School graduate and 40-year Hershey Chocolate Factory employee who was also active at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church. The obituary remembers his love of scouting, gardening, and family, and shares that burial will be private, with memorial contributions suggested to several regional organizations instead of flowers.
   

5. 12 Classic Car Museums In Pennsylvania That Are Perfect For A Father's Day Visit (everafterinthewoods.com) — If you’re looking for a nearby Father’s Day outing, the AACA Museum right in the heart of Hershey offers rotating classic car exhibits and immersive dioramas that can easily fill an afternoon. The statewide roundup highlights 11 other Pennsylvania car museums, but emphasizes how conveniently the Hershey museum pairs with Hersheypark for a full family day.
   

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★ Featured events ★

    Sunday June 14
  • Forrest Frank →
    Hersheypark Stadium, 100 Hersheypark Dr, Hershey
    7:00 pm

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Ok Hershey! 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: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Hershey

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