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Good morning to you Yardley! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Shapiro's new data center rules could mean for your town

Also on today's calendar: The Art of Becoming Humane by Artist Author and Activist Abby Kamen and 12 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, with a high of 83 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Saturday: Clouds and sun; less humid, temps: high: 83, low: 61.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 87 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• What Gov. Shapiro's New Data Center Order Does — And Doesn't — Force Developers To Do (newhopefreepress.com) — Yardley gets a brief nod as the place Gov. Josh Shapiro recently highlighted his new executive order tightening environmental, transparency, and job-creation rules for large data centers across Pennsylvania. The order ties tax breaks and faster permitting to strict GRID standards, boosts local zoning control, and aims to shield communities and ratepayers from speculative or high-impact projects.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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Newtown

  • After Tie Vote, Newtown Council Rejects Canopy For New Restaurant (newtownpanow.com)

Ok Yardley! 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: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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