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  • How will Jenkintown’s new immigration policy change police interactions?
  • Which Jenkintown spot just appeared on the latest county inspection list?

Also on today's calendar: Conshohocken Winter Market and 8 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Thursday: Windy and colder, with a high of 33 and low of 24 degrees.
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  • Saturday: Intervals of clouds and sun, with a high of 37 and low of 22 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Jenkintown releases updated policy, statement on local law enforcement and immigration in the borough (glensidelocal.com) — Jenkintown Borough has released a revised policy clarifying that local police focus on public safety, not civil immigration enforcement, while limiting cooperation with ICE to situations required by law. Officials emphasize that immigrants are welcome and encouraged to report crimes without fear, and outline specific practices on when officers will and will not share information with federal authorities. Residents with questions are invited to contact the mayor or police chief directly.
   

• Montgomery County food safety inspections found roach carcasses and rodent dropping throughout (pottsmerc.com subscription) — Montgomery County has released its latest round of restaurant and food establishment inspections, including one site on Old York Road in Jenkintown. The report lists locations, dates, and notes that violations are snapshots often corrected quickly. Residents can search the county database or file complaints if they suspect a foodborne illness after dining out.
   

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  • Girls on the Run, Fort Washington-based nonprofit, feat. by 6ABC for recent 5K (glensidelocal.com)

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  • Santa and the Grinch to visit Elkins Park's ‘Whoville' on Dec. 13: Street vendors, family activities, and more (glensidelocal.com)
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