🌱 How you can join Quakertown’s big pancreatic cancer fundraiser next month
What's up Quakertown! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How you can join Quakertown’s big pancreatic cancer fundraiser next month
- Why was a key felony charge dropped in the Quakertown protest case?
- What did investigators decide about Quakertown police at February’s student protest?
Also on today's calendar: STEM Adventures at Kiddie Academy of Hilltown and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Mostly cloudy and very warm, with a high of 78 and low of 54 degrees.
- Saturday: Pleasant with periods of sun, temps: high: 76, low: 53.
- Sunday: Showers; breezy, cooler, with a high of 57 and low of 35 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Fox Chase Team Taking Part in Amy's Ride/Run/Walk Against Pancreatic Cancer (foxchase.org) — A major fundraising Ride/Run/Walk for pancreatic cancer is coming to The Park at 4th in Quakertown on Saturday, May 16, with bike rides, a 5K, and a family-friendly festival. Residents can join the Fox Chase Cancer Center team, bring pets, enjoy Arts Alive! entertainment, and support research and compassionate care programs through the Pancreatic Cancer Cure Foundation. 
2. Felony charge dropped for teen in Quakertown protest case as others head toward trial (northpennnow.com) — A felony aggravated assault charge against one teen tied to February’s Quakertown student protest has been dropped, while several other juveniles still face misdemeanor cases moving toward trial. With one youth already on a probation deal and Chief Scott McElree on workers’ comp leave, remaining court dates are expected within the next month and will shape the protest’s legal fallout locally.
3. Quakertown Police cleared of wrongdoing during clash with student protesters (fox29.com) — Quakertown residents are learning that an outside panel found borough police acted within policy during February’s student-led anti-ICE protest, even though it acknowledged more force could have been justified. The report portrays Chief Scott McElree as a victim of a coordinated attack, but also admits he wasn’t clearly identifiable as an officer, recommending clearer markings for plainclothes police in future incidents.
4. SOFTBALL: Plymouth Whitemarsh handles Upper Moreland (pottsmerc.com subscription) — Quakertown softball fans may want to note that Plymouth Whitemarsh’s 7-1 win over Upper Moreland keeps PW tied with Quakertown and Upper Dublin atop the SOL Liberty Division. The game featured strong hitting from PW’s bottom lineup and effective three-pitcher rotation, with league play resuming April 28.
📸 Around Quakertown
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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STEM Adventures at Kiddie Academy of Hilltown
1000 E Walnut St, Perkasie
5:00 pm -
The Craftery Market
Pearl S. Buck National Historic Landmark, 520 Dublin Rd, Perkasie
10:00 am
Friday April 17
Saturday April 18
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Other local events
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QCHS Mini-thon
Quakertown Community High School , 600 Park Ave , Quakertown
6:00 pm -
Strayer Middle School Musical - Willy Wonka Jr.
Strayer Middle School , 1200 Ronald Reagan Dr , Quakertown
7:00 pm -
Flower Power
Quakertown Farmers Market and Flea Market , 201 Station Rd , Quakertown
12:00 pm -
Wisteri-Yoga
Greenshire Institute for Holistic Studies , 3620 Sterner Mill Rd , Quakertown
5:00 pm -
Meet the Instruments Night
Strayer Middle School , 1200 Ronald Reagan Dr , Quakertown
6:00 pm -
In Person New Student Registration
Quakertown Community High School , 600 Park Ave , Quakertown
3:00 pm -
Purcellville Music and Arts Festival
250 S. Nursery Ave. , Purcellville
12:00 pm -
“CRAFTED” Homebrew Tasting Event
Spinnerstown Hotel Restaurant & Tap Room , 2195 Spinnerstown Rd , Quakertown
12:00 pm -
Celebrate Spring Art and Meditation
Quakertown Train Station Historical Society , 15 Front St , Quakertown
2:00 pm -
Bingo is Back!
Quakertown Farmers Market and Flea Market , 201 Station Rd , Quakertown
6:30 pm
Friday April 17
Sunday April 19
Tuesday April 21
Wednesday April 22
Saturday April 25
Sunday April 26
Friday May 1
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