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🌱 Why did a traffic stop in Chester expose a police corruption scheme?

And on the Chester Patch calendar - Corey Holcomb

Thursday August 27th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Good morning Chester! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why did a traffic stop in Chester expose a police corruption scheme?

Also on today's calendar: Corey Holcomb and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms, with a high of 84 and low of 70 degrees.
  • Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 85, low: 67.
  • Saturday: Clouds and sun; less humid, with a high of 84 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Ex-Sharon Hill cop pleads guilty to trading confidential information for cocaine from dealer (inquirer.com) — A former Sharon Hill detective admitted trading confidential police information for cocaine, including intervening after a dealer was stopped in Chester with drugs in his car. Prosecutors say he contacted Chester officers to vouch for the man, while investigators later uncovered deleted messages and a long-running drug-fueled relationship that now has him facing sentencing in October.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Chester

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★ Featured events ★

    Saturday September 19
  • Corey Holcomb →
    Lansdowne Theater, 31 N Lansdowne Ave, Lansdowne
    7:00 pm

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Other local events
    Thursday August 27
  • Receiver's Meeting
    Chester-Upland SD Chester High School (Board Room)
    6:00 pm
  • Sh*tty Art Buddies
    Delaware County Arts Consortium Nimble Craft
    6:00 pm
  • Friday August 28
  • Special Event: Chico Bean →
    Helium Comedy Club, 2031 Sansom St, Philadelphia
    7:00 pm
  • 2000s Dance Party
    Delaware County Arts Consortium The Mill at Rockdale, 3100 Mount Road, Aston, PA, 19014, United States
    7:30 pm
  • Saturday August 29
  • Revolutionary Science
    Delaware County Arts Consortium Colonial Pennsylvania Farmstead, 3900 North Sandy Flash Drive, Newtown Square, PA, 19073, United States
    11:00 am
  • Have Fun! / Panic Sets In / Into Sunday
    Delaware County Arts Consortium The Mill at Rockdale, 3100 Mount Road, Aston, PA, 19014, United States
    7:00 pm
  • Monday August 31
  • First Day for Students (PK-12+)
    Chester-Upland SD Chester, PA 19013
  • Tuesday September 1
  • Oldies in the Park
    City of Chester Ethel Waters Park, 2 Commission Street, Chester, PA, 19103, United States
    6:00 pm
  • Friday September 11
  • 25th Anniversary of 911 →
    4955 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square
    8:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday August 27
  • Environment Committee Meeting →
    Swarthmore Borough-Main Calendar - Swarthmore PA 19081
    8:00 am
  • American Communities 1776-2026
    Swarthmore College - Featured Events McCabe Library Atrium Exhibits
    8:30 am
  • Digital Academy at CUSD Information Session (Returning Students)
    Chester-Upland SD Chester High School (Library)
    9:00 am
  • Virtual Lunchtime Tour: Sun, Shade, and Summer Leaves
    Scotts Arboretum of Swarthmore College Virtual Meeting
    12:00 pm

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Wendy's posted a job opening for Restaurant General Manager in Brookhaven. Apply here.
  • ShopRite posted a job opening for ShopRite - Night Crew Clerk in Brookhaven. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Chester here.

🗞 Nearby News

Media

  • Dolly Parton's life and career as a country music icon, actor and philanthropist, in photos (delcotimes.com)
  • Norristown man seeks separate trial in gang slaying (mainlinemedianews.com)

Ardmore

  • Lower Merion School Board Member Resigns After Theft Charges (patch.com)

Ok Chester! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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