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🌱 Patch AM: 22 Vehicles Ransacked Over The Weekend In Phoenixville

Also, don't miss YBK Summer Concert Series - Frog Holler on the Phoenixville Patch calendar

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Good day Phoenixville! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Police probe rash of overnight vehicle break-ins across Phoenixville neighborhoods
  • What did health inspectors uncover at Phoenixville's Three Brothers Grill?
  • Did you know Phoenixville helped launch Chester County's movie legacy?

Also on today's calendar: YBK Summer Concert Series - Frog Holler and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 88 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Brief showers; not as warm, temps: high: 80, low: 59.
  • Friday: Some sun, then turning cloudy, with a high of 85 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 22 Vehicles Ransacked Over The Weekend In Phoenixville (patch.com) — Phoenixville residents are being urged to lock their cars after 22 unlocked vehicles were ransacked between Friday night and Saturday morning in several borough neighborhoods. Police say incidents occurred in the French Creek Townhome Community, Vanderslice Street, and Needle Street, and are asking neighbors to review security footage for teens trying door handles and report any information.
   

2. From Warm Coolers to Flies: What Chester County Inspectors Found (mychesco.com) — Chester County health inspectors recently cited Three Brothers Grill on Main Street in Phoenixville for multiple food-safety issues, including unsafe temperatures and sanitation problems, while Vecchia in Phoenixville was listed as in full compliance. The report outlines what inspectors found, what was discarded or taken out of service, and how the county responds to complaints about local food establishments.
   

3. Chester County Filming Locations Support Productions From Horror Classics to Streaming Hits (wmmr.com) — Phoenixville's Colonial Theatre and its annual Blobfest are spotlighted as the cornerstone of Chester County's long film history, from classic horror to modern streaming hits. The piece also notes how shows like Mare of Easttown filmed scenes in Phoenixville, inviting visitors to tour local filming locations across the borough and wider county.
   

4. 8 Forgotten Ruins In Pennsylvania With Mysterious Histories You Will Want To Know (takingthekids.com) — One of the featured Pennsylvania ruins can actually be reached right from Phoenixville, via the Horse-Shoe Trail in Valley Forge National Historical Park. The article highlights eight eerie, historic sites around the state, from abandoned tunnels to ghost villages, explaining their backstories and how to visit them safely if you're up for a day trip or weekend adventure.
   

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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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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