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

In today's newsletter:

  • How one Macungie family is still digging out from July's storm.

Also on today's calendar: Wildlands Conservancy - PreK Pathfinders: Little Excavators at Wayne Grube Park and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the longest word in the dictionary? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Humid with periods of rain, with a high of 78 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Sunday: An afternoon thunderstorm, temps: high: 82, low: 57.
  • Monday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 78 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Alburtis declared a rare state of emergency after July storm. One month later, residents continue to deal with damage (mcall.com) — A Macungie resident living just south of Alburtis is still hauling away storm debris and wrangling with insurance a month after July's fierce thunderstorm, which also knocked out power to most of Alburtis. The story details lingering roof, tree and vehicle damage, slow claims, and how neighbors and borough officials are working through cleanup and future emergency planning.
   

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Ok Macungie! 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: Smiles, because it has a mile between "s". (Thank you Sharon M. for sending it in!)
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