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In today's newsletter:

  • How a Coatesville startup shrank a 700-pound heart machine
  • See what's new inside Coatesville's freshly renovated Marriott hotel
  • When you can get a flu shot at the Coatesville YMCA

Also on today's calendar: Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 74 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and nice, temps: high: 78, low: 60.
  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy and humid, with a high of 83 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Coatesville's Pression Replaces 700-Pound Cardiac Machine With a Rolling Cart (vista.today) — A Coatesville medical-device startup, Pression, has shrunk a bulky cardiac therapy system into a compact rolling cart called Wave PRO, recently cleared by the FDA. The company is expanding its West Lincoln Highway facility to handle assembly, testing, and distribution, sourcing most components within about 90 minutes of Coatesville and positioning the city as a hub for this emerging heart-care technology.
   

2. Coatesville Marriott Completes $2.5 Million-Plus Overhaul (mychesco.com) — Coatesville's only hotel, the Courtyard by Marriott on Manor Road, just finished a more than $2.5 million renovation, upgrading guest rooms, lobby spaces, and meeting areas. The refreshed property now offers improved business and event facilities, updated Bistro service, and energy-efficient systems, aiming to better serve travelers, local companies, and families hosting weddings or gatherings in the Coatesville area.
   

3. ACME, YMCA Expand Flu Shot Access Across Chester County (mychesco.com) — Coatesville residents can get a convenient flu shot when ACME's pharmacy team runs a public clinic at the Coatesville YMCA on Sept. 21 from 9 a.m. to noon. It's part of a countywide series of nine YMCA-based clinics in September and October, with online registration available to lock in times at the most convenient location.
   

4. Bike the Brandywine Returns Sept. 19 With New Family Route, Starting Location (wmgk.com) — Bike the Brandywine is back on Sept. 19 with all routes now starting at Plantation Field on Apple Grove Road in Coatesville, giving local riders a nearby launch point. Cyclists can choose from three longer distances or a shorter family ride, with helmets required, rest stops and SAG support provided, and proceeds benefiting Brandywine Conservancy's land and water conservation work.
   

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Other local events
    Tuesday September 15
  • Back to School Night
    NORTH BRANDYWINE MS, 256 Reeceville Road, Coatesville
    6:00 pm
  • Scott Back to School Night
    SCOTT MS, 800 Olive Street, Coatesville
    6:00 pm
    • Wednesday September 16
  • Ground Breaking
    NORTH BRANDYWINE MS, 256 Reeceville Road, Coatesville
    1:30 pm
  • Ground Breaking Ceremony
    NORTH BRANDYWINE MS, 256 Reeceville Rd, West Brandywine Township
    4:30 pm
    • Thursday September 17
  • Small Business Consulting Office Hours in Coatesville →
    357 Lincoln Hwy E, Coatesville
    9:00 am
  • Field Hockey Game vs. Fugett
    NORTH BRANDYWINE MS, 256 Reeceville Road, Coatesville
    3:15 pm
    • Saturday October 3
  • 2nd Annual J-Fest →
    Knickerbocker Driving Range, 248 W Liberty Blvd, Malvern
    2:00 pm

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🪧 Patch Classifieds

  • TMACC Invites Chester County Commuters to Change One Work Trip During TDM Week
    MALVERN, Pa. — The Transportation Management Association of Chester County is inviting residents who usually drive alone to test one different way... (More info)

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hey all, this beautiful girl is in our yard and seems to be a domestic turkey, anyone know where she belongs?
    She's at 450 Misty Patch and is protected in our fenced in yard. (Nextdoor East fallowfield / Modena)
  • YMCA of Greater Brandywine posted a job opening for Swim Instructor in Coatesville. Apply here.
  • The Solana Doylestown posted a job opening for Activities Assistant in Coatesville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Coatesville here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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