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🌱 Why a Ridley Park woman’s viral road-rage case may disappear

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Good morning Ridley Park! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why a Ridley Park woman’s viral road-rage case may disappear
  • How one big day of giving boosted this year’s Christmas Fund

Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Some sun, then clouds, with a high of 46 and low of 41 degrees.
  • Friday: Windy; a little morning rain, temps: high: 59, low: 26.
  • Saturday: Colder; breezy in the morning, with a high of 40 and low of 34 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 'Delco Pooper' She Pooped On A Car — Now She's On Probation — Watch The Viral Road Rage Video (dailyvoice.com) — A Ridley Park woman has been sentenced to an Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition program after a widely shared road-rage incident in nearby Prospect Park. If she completes court-ordered conditions, several misdemeanor charges could be dismissed and her record potentially expunged, closing a case that drew intense online attention to a local resident.
   

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• Large gift propels Merry Christmas Fund (delcotimes.com) — A regional Merry Christmas Fund campaign has surged thanks to several large donations, bringing it to nearly 40 percent of its $50,000 goal. One contributor from Ridley Park is among the many residents helping the Salvation Army support local families in need this holiday season, with options to give by mail or online.
   


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🗓 Upcoming Events in Ridley Park

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    Friday December 19
  • Weekly Wellness YOGA
    Newtown Public Library Community Room,
    10:00 am
  • In Stitches
    Swarthmore Public Library Community Room,
    10:00 am
  • Childrenâs Morning Movie
    Sharon Hill Public Library Community Collaboration Space,
    10:30 am
  • Digital Skills Classes
    J. Lewis Crozer Library Community Room,
    10:30 am
  • Coffee and Coloring
    Folcroft Public Library Conference Room,
    11:00 am
  • All Ages Storytime
    Swarthmore Public Library
    11:00 am
  • Free Afterschool Meals for Youth
    J. Lewis Crozer Library Community Room,
    3:00 pm
  • Afterschool Game Club
    Lansdowne Public Library Community Room,
    3:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday December 18
  • Zumba Gold (Thursday)
    Media Borough, PA Calendar , 301 N Jackson Street , Media
    9:30 am
  • Trail Hike with the Chester County Trail Club
    Tyler Arboretum , 515 Painter Road , Media
    9:30 am
  • Knitting & Crochet Club for Adults
    Rachel Kohl Community Library Community Room,
    10:00 am
  • Rep. Lisa Borowski and Senator Amanda Cappelletti
    Radnor Memorial Library Teen's Room,
    10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hi, I am a junior at Williamson and have winter beak next week.
    I have experience in landscaping and painting. Below are pictures from a leaf clean up this weekend. If you are interested, feel free to comment or… (Nextdoor Leedom)
  • Cracker Barrel posted a job opening for Dishwasher in Ridley Park. Apply here.
  • The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Lot Associate in Folsom. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ridley Park here.

🗞 Nearby News

Prospect Park

  • ‘Delco Pooper' enters probationary program over defecation stunt (delcotimes.com)
  • Merry Christmas Fund with another 4-digit day (delcotimes.com)
  • PennDOT Reports $1.2B in Road, Bridge Projects Across Philly Region (lowerbuckstimes.com)

Swarthmore

  • Maggie Doogan's Rise in Women's College Basketball Started at Cardinal O'Hara (delco.today)

Chester


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-- The Patch AM Team

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