Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 66 degrees.
Thursday: Partly sunny and humid, temps: high: 84, low: 65.
Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• PAC Soccer + Golf Wrap (Sept. 14): Illig, Sangare keep scoring for unbeaten Phoenixville in 2-0 win over Upper Perk (pottsmerc.com subscription) — Phoenixville High School teams had a big day, with the boys soccer squad staying unbeaten behind goals from Alpha Sangare and Jack Illig, and the golf team shooting under 40 across the board in a win over Pottsgrove. Local fans can also catch up on how Phoenixville's girls soccer fared against Upper Perkiomen and where league rivals like Spring-Ford, Perkiomen Valley, and Methacton stand.
• How Philly-area businesses use employee bonuses to reward performance (inquirer.com) — Phoenixville-based Werner Bus Lines is spotlighted for using targeted bonuses that reward specific behaviors like punctuality and strong bookings, tying extra pay directly to each department's goals. Alongside other Philly-area firms, the article shows how local employers are leaning on creative bonus structures to motivate staff and offset modest 2027 pay raises in a still-inflationary environment.
• Chester County Home Prices Defy National Housing Slowdown (mychesco.com) — Phoenixville renters are facing one-bedroom prices around $1,800 to $2,100 and larger townhomes up to $2,900, as Chester County home values and rents continue to outpace national trends. Tight inventory, strong school districts, and higher mortgage rates are keeping both buying and renting expensive, with many households here pushed toward rentals despite already elevated monthly costs.
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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)
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🗞 Nearby News
Paoli
Shusterman announces $2.47 million in grants for community improvements (pahouse.com)
Malvern
Local News Tip: TMACC Invites Chester County Commuters to Change One Work Trip During TDM Week (patch.com)
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Norristown
More Measles Deaths Reported In PA: Where Montgomery Co. Cases Stand (patch.com)
East Norriton Gets $700K For New Fire Truck (patch.com)
Norristown To Be Sprayed For Mosquito Control Tuesday Night (patch.com)
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