Monday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 88 and low of 68 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Xfinity Scam Targeting Phoenixville Area (patch.com) — Scammers are targeting Xfinity customers in Phoenixville and nearby East Pikeland by posing as company representatives and pressuring residents to upgrade supposedly outdated equipment over the phone. Police say legitimate equipment replacements should never require giving bank or credit card details by phone, and urge you to use only verified Xfinity contact channels if you're unsure.
• Unsafe Temperatures Trigger Food Disposal at Chester County Sites (mychesco.com) — Chester County inspectors recently ordered food tossed at Liberty House in Phoenixville after finding a cooler holding items above safe temperatures, while several other Phoenixville spots, including Black Horse Tavern, The Drift, and Aquilante's Original Catering, passed inspection. Residents are reminded they can confidentially report unsanitary conditions or illness linked to local food establishments.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Vintage & Cherished Sale —First Presbyterian Church Read on Patch
I have an adorable kitten that needs a loving, forever home. She is sweet, gentle and beautiful. If you have any friends, family, or of course, yourself, please message me. No nonsense please. I will only… (Nextdoor Schuylkill Township)
Hi neighbors! We're looking to finish our basement and would love to get a few reasonable estimates. If you've had work done recently and were happy with the… (Nextdoor Old State Rd/Spring City Rd)
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🗞 Nearby News
Chesterbrook
Carpoolers' Road Rage Led To Main Line Shooting; Then, 6 Guns Vanished: Court Docs (patch.com)
Paoli
Rodent droppings under equipment: Chester County restaurant inspections, Aug. 27, 2026 (lancasteronline.com)
This 61-Year-Old Vet Had Zero Coding Skills—and Just Won $15,000 for Her ChatGPT App (inc.com)
Malvern
Wegmans-Anchored Uptown Worthington in Malvern Hits Market at Possible $200 Million (vista.today)
Co-op grocery market opens in West Chester (dailylocal.com)
Mouse, Roaches and Unsafe Food Temps Surface in Inspections (mychesco.com)
Ok Phoenixville! 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
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