Marple Police Hosting National Night Out Event Tuesday

MARPLE TOWNSHIP, PA — Marple-area residents are invited to the Cardinal O'Hara High School Tuesday for the annual National Night Out event.

National Night Out, which was started in Wynnewood by Matt Peskin, will take place from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. behind the high school.

The night will feature emergency equipment and vehicles, a DJ, games, giveaways, food, family fun, and more.

Held year each year on the first Tuesday in August, National Night Out brings together residents, first responders and local organizations for an evening of fun, food, fellowship and festivities – all in the name of public safety and community engagement.

"National Night Out turns the clock back to the 1940s and 50s to a time when neighbors knew neighbors, routinely looked out for one another and everyone knew the cop on the beat," Peskin said "It's a great way for residents and first responders to connect with one another and take a stand against crime under positive circumstances."

The National Association of Town Watch has partnered with ADT, Starbucks, Nintendo, AT&T, 7-Eleven Cares Foundation supported by 7-Eleven, Inc., Dollar Tree, Associa, L.E.A.D., and Nextbase for this year's 42nd Annual National Night Out.

"National Night Out reminds us that safer neighborhoods start with trust and connection,
DeLu Jackson, Chief Marketing of ADT, said. "ADT is proud to support this effort for a third year, standing alongside, families, local leaders and first responders to help build stronger, more connected communities across the country."

Cardinal O'Hara High School is located at 1701 South Sproul Road in Springfield.