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Good morning, neighbors. š Thanks for starting your day with the Spotlight!
š¤ļø Todayās weather: Humid with a mix of sun and clouds and a high near 87Ā°, though it could feel closer to 96Ā°. An afternoon thunderstorm is possible, with another chance for storms this evening.
Here's whatās in todayās Spotlight:
June and July police activity report (new)
Parks and Rec Advisory Board Agenda (includes tennis court project update)
Bridgeport National Night Out
The return of Upper Merionās Oktoberfest
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š”In The Spotlight
š® An independent look at the work recorded by Upper Merion Police.
Upper Merion police officers respond to far more than reported crimes, but residents currently have little access to an organized monthly breakdown of that activity.
Using records obtained through Pennsylvaniaās Right-to-Know process, Upper Merion Area Spotlight reviewed thousands of police activity entries from June and July and grouped them into consistent categories.
Which responsibilities accounted for the largest share? How did activity change from one month to the next? And how much involved reported offenses and investigations?
Our first Police Activity report answers those questions and establishes the baseline for a recurring public data series.
After reading it, take the quick poll and tell us whether this type of information should be more readily available to the public.
š¾ Update on Tennis Court Project Expected Tonight
Upper Merion residents waiting for news on the townshipās tennis courts may get an update tonight.
A Tennis Court Project Update is included on the agenda for tonightās Parks and Recreation Board meeting, with Parks & Recreation Director Dan Russell scheduled to provide the update.
The agenda doesnāt provide any additional details about what the update will include, so for now, weāll have to wait and see.
The Parks and Recreation Board meets tonight at 7 p.m. at the Upper Merion Community Center. See the agenda.
š Bridgeport National Night Out is Tonight
Bridgeportās National Night Out returns tonight, and thereās plenty planned for families.
Elmwood Park Zoo will be on hand, and kids can meet and take photos with Chase from PAW Patrol. The free event will also feature face painting, music, food, police vehicles, martial arts demonstrations, inflatable and interactive games, and more.
The event runs from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Bridgeport Police Department, 65 W. Fourth Street.
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Tonight | 5:30ā8:30 p.m.
š 65 W. Fourth Street, Bridgeport
šļø Free
šŗ Upper Merion Oktoberfest Returns September 26
Mark your calendars: Upper Merion Townshipās Oktoberfest returns Saturday, September 26, at Nor-View Farm.
The celebration will feature German and specialty beers, authentic German food, live German music, and a beer stein-holding competition for anyone who wants to put their strength to the test.
Oktoberfest runs from 5 to 10 p.m.
š Happening Today
2-Fer Tuesday specials at The Ribby
Kids eat free at The Ribby
Pizza specials at Salvatore's
Bingo at The Depot Bar
Quizzo at Netflix Bites
Special Music Night at Screwballs (Sound Vessel)
Amazing Escape Room Specials ($25 per person)
Trivia at Screwballs
Karaoke at Peppers
Quizzo at Puddlerās Kitchen & Tap
Taffy Tuesdays at Chick-Fil-A
Public Meetings
Parks and Rec Advisory Board
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Corey
