🌱 How DCCC’s Marple campus is shaping the region’s next police officers
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In today's newsletter:
- How DCCC’s Marple campus is shaping the region’s next police officers
- How Marple Newtown’s second-half surge sealed a Central League win
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Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy and breezy, with a high of 43 and low of 25 degrees.
- Thursday: Some sun, then clouds, temps: high: 46, low: 40.
- Friday: A little morning rain; windy, with a high of 55 and low of 25 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• DCCC graduates 48 from police academy (delcotimes.com) — Delaware County Community College’s Municipal Police Academy, based at the Marple campus, just graduated 48 new officers who will serve agencies including SEPTA, Upper Darby, and Chester County. With a rigorous 920-hour program and strong local placement, the academy continues to train most municipal officers in Delaware County, and its next class begins in July for residents considering law enforcement careers. 
• High Schools: Nyah Yao's 25-point effort leads Radnor past Strath Haven (delcotimes.com) — Marple Newtown’s girls basketball team locked down Harriton after halftime, holding the Rams to just 10 second-half points in a 39-33 Central League win. The roundup also highlights standout performances from Radnor, Garnet Valley, Upper Darby, Penncrest, and several area swim teams, giving Marple fans a broader look at how neighboring programs are faring this week.
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Marple Twp. Planning Meeting - CANCELLED
Marple Township, PA Calendar Broomall, PA 19008
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Municipal Bldg. is CLOSED For the Christmas Holiday - No Trash
Marple Township, PA Calendar Broomall, PA 19008
Thursday December 18
Thursday December 25
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Weekday Bird Walk
Tyler Arboretum , 515 Painter Road , Media
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Yoga (Wednesday)
Media Borough, PA Calendar , 301 N Jackson Street , Media
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Family Storytime
Newtown Public Library Community Large Meeting,
10:00 am -
HS Winter Choral Concert
Haverford High School , 200 Mill Road , Havertown
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Public Safety Committee
Media Borough, PA Calendar , 301 N Jackson Street Second Floor , Media
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LMHS Fall Concert Part 2
Lower Merion High School , 315 East Montgomery Avenue , Ardmore
7:00 pm -
Board of Directors Meeting
Realtors Association , 1427 W Liberty Ave , Pittsburgh
9:30 am -
Zumba Gold (Thursday)
Media Borough, PA Calendar , 301 N Jackson Street , Media
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Trail Hike with the Chester County Trail Club
Tyler Arboretum , 515 Painter Road , Media
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Storytime: Family Fun
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Brookline , 708 Brookline Blvd , Pittsburgh
10:30 am
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
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🗞 Nearby News
Newtown Square
- Maggie Doogan's Rise in Women's College Basketball Started at Cardinal O'Hara (delco.today)
Broomall
- 100-Year-Old Priest Who Still Says Mass Daily Shares His Simple Healthy Aging Tips (today.com)
- Doogan Earns Fourth A-10 Player of the Week Honor of the Season - University of Richmond Athletics (richmondspiders.com)
Radnor
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-- The Patch AM Team
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