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π± Why police shut down part of King Street Wednesday night
Make time for Twisted Sisters Spinning Group on the East Berlin Patch calendar

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- Why police shut down part of King Street Wednesday night
Also on today's calendar: Grinch Party.
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Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? π€ (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Foggy in the morning, with a high of 47 and low of 42 degrees.
- Friday: A couple of morning showers, temps: high: 54, low: 23.
- Saturday: Some sun, then clouds, with a high of 40 and low of 32 degrees.
π° News we're reading
β’ Heavy police presence reported at standoff in Adams County (pennlive.com) β Police have shut down part of King Street in East Berlin Wednesday evening as state troopers respond to an ongoing incident involving a man inside a home near King and Abbottstown streets. Restaurant Sidney reports nearby roads are blocked and is asking anyone with reservations to call for updates while authorities remain on scene.
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- Twisted Sisters Spinning Group
Trone Memorial Library, 105 Locust St, East Berlin
10:00 am
Friday December 19
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Other local events
- Grinch Party
Trone Memorial Library , 105 Locust St , East Berlin
10:30 am
Monday December 29
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π Events Nearby
- Book to Movie - Best Christmas Pageant Ever
Trone Memorial Library , 105 Locust St , East Berlin
5:30 pm - Zig Daniels
Cadence Clubhouse , 9999 Kummer Rd Suite 1 , Allison Park
6:00 pm - The Jason Born Trio at Steamworks Creative
Steamworks Creative , 4967 William Flinn Hwy #6 , Gibsonia
7:00 pm - Colby Dove "The 12-String Wonder of the World" at Altland House/Center Square Brewing
Altland House Grill & Pub , 1 Center Square , Abbottstown
7:00 pm - Kiski Area Boys Varsity Basketball @ Hampton
Hampton Township High School , 2929 McCully Rd , Allison Park
7:30 pm - Bootleg Band: Christmas PARTY at the Hanover Eagles!
The Fraternal Order of Eagles - Aerie #1406 , 105 Park St , Hanover
7:00 pm - Jingle Bell Jam Talent Show Hosted by Aaralyn
Poduty Live's Podcast Theater at Harrisons on Corbet , 408 Corbet St , Tarentum
7:00 pm - Change of Heart's Christmas Concert
Cadence Clubhouse , 9999 Kummer Rd Suite 1 , Allison Park
7:00 pm - Date Night Metal Roses 2-5pm β The Barefoot Forge
The Barefoot Forge , 2984 Harts Run Rd , Allison Park
2:00 pm - Steamworks Spirit Station hosted by Pastor Greg with musical guests
Steamworks Creative , 4967 William Flinn Hwy #6 , Gibsonia
7:00 pm
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
Sunday December 21
Tuesday December 23
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π¬ Chatter
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π Nearby News
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- New Oxford girls topple South Western for first time since 2018 (eveningsun.com)
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