Rendell and a Harvard Student Visit Upper Dublin this Week

The Upper Dublin Public Library will host former Governor Ed Rendell on Wednesday, March 20, where he will discuss his book, “A Nation of Wusses: How America’s Leaders Lost the Guts to Make Us Great.”

The event will be held at 7 p.m. in the Upper Dublin Community Rooms in the Township Building, 801 Loch Alsh Ave., Fort Washington.

The book chronicles Rendell’s 34-year political career while making a statement on American leadership. Rendell served as Mayor of Philadelphia from 1992-2000; Pennsylvania Governor from 2003-2011; and served as Chairman of the Democratic National Committee during the 2000 presidential election.

Rendell will sign your copy of the book; a limited supply of books will be available for purchase.

Tickets are $10 for friends and members, or students with identification; $15 for non-members. The library accepts cash and check only, however credit cards are accepted at the township parks and recreation window.

The proceeds benefit the library renovations.

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On Thursday, March 21 at 7 p.m., join the Upper Dublin Library for an evening of scandal, scheming and sociopaths in which Julie Zauzmer will discuss her book, “Conning Harvard.” Learn about the competitive but shockingly-easily duped world of Ivy League admissions. The event is free.

Zauzmer is a 2009 Upper Dublin High School graduate and is currently a Harvard Senior. As a Harvard Crimson reporter, she covered the story of Adam Wheeler, a student who faked, lied and cheated his way into Harvard. Managing Editor of The Crimson in 2012, Zauzmer will pursue a career in journalism at “The Washington Post” after graduation.

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The Upper Dublin Parks and Recreation Department will hold its 23rd annual Storybook Egg-Stravaganza Friday, March 22 at 6 p.m. at the township building. 

Toddlers, pre-schoolers and parents are invited to this annual 
event where photo opportunities with “favorite friends” 
abound. “Treasures” are collected from the parks department's growing 
assortment of life-size cutouts of your favorite cartoon characters from Disney, Sesame Street, Nickelodeon and other well-known animations. And take a photo with the parks department's own “Bugsy O’Hare.” Cost is $7 for residents; $12 for non-residents.