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🌱 Patch AM: $1.3M Dam Removal Project Set To Begin On Neshaminy Creek In Bucks

Coming up on the Newtown Patch calendar: Yardley Farmers Market

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Hi there, Newtown! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Major Neshaminy Creek dam removal to reshape Tyler State Park access
  • See the standout moments from CR South's home game in Newtown

Also on today's calendar: Yardley Farmers Market and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the chicken go to the gym? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 86 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 84, low: 62.
  • Sunday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 77 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• $1.3M Dam Removal Project Set To Begin On Neshaminy Creek In Bucks (patch.com) — Residents around Newtown's Tyler State Park will soon see work begin on a $1.3 million project to remove the Spring Garden Dam from Neshaminy Creek, starting Sept. 8. Officials say the Newtown-area restoration will improve stream health, boost safety for paddlers and anglers, and minimally disrupt access, with only short-term trail and footpath closures planned during construction.
   

• Photos: CR South hosts Perkiomen Valley in high school football (phillyburbs.com) — Council Rock South hosted Perkiomen Valley at Walt Snyder Stadium in Newtown, with photos capturing big plays like a blocked field goal returned for a touchdown just before halftime. The gallery also highlights local players, cheerleaders, band members, and fans filling the stands for Thursday night high school football.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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Yardley

  • PA's First Black Mayor Getting Memorialized In Yardley (patch.com)

Fairless Hills

  • Silvi Expands Rail Network Into Southeast, Midwest (mychesco.com)

Ok Newtown! 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: He was working on his pecks (pecs). (Thank you W F C. for sending it in!)
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