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July 26: Dog Found, Heat Warning and Wage Fight

Essential information about the day ahead in Newtown.

1. A small poodle mix was found wandering the neighborhoods Wednesday evening in Newtown Borough. The dog did not have tags.

2. The winning dog will receive the grand prize package: A professional photo shoot at their home and a $250 gift card to PetSmart, as well as a gift basket compliments of local business in Hatboro. The basket includes dog treats, a dog toy and a candle. Tess, of Northampton, is representing the Bucks County region in the contest.

3. Today is expected to be dangerously hot. The high is predicted to hit close to 100 degrees, according to the National Weather Service office in Mount Holly. An excessive heat warning is in effect until 8 p.m.

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4. Reminder: at the . The deal on martinis starts at 5 p.m. and continues into the evening. Have fun, be safe!

5. Around Patch: The Raise the Wage Speak Out highlighted Bucks residents’ struggle to get by on $7.25 per hour.

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