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Good morning Phoenixville! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Phoenixville's oldest school bell found new life in Reeves Park
  • Which Phoenixville food spots just passed county health inspections?

Also on today's calendar: BIG NEWS! Gateway Vintage is now open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10am-6pm and 21 more events.

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Sun and some clouds, with a high of 84 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Saturday: Clouds and sun; less humid, temps: high: 76, low: 63.
  • Sunday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 73 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Phoenixville dedicates historic Church Street Bell in Reeves Park (readingeagle.com) — Phoenixville has restored and rededicated the historic Church Street School Bell in Reeves Park, giving new prominence to a landmark tied to the borough's first public school. Local officials and residents gathered to celebrate the 1859 bell's journey from school rooftop to fire department, storage, planter, and now a preserved symbol of the town's long commitment to education and community history.
   

• Food Tossed, Cockroaches Found in Chester County Inspections (mychesco.com) — Chester County health inspectors recently reviewed numerous food facilities, including Kona Ice King of Prussia and Thai Restaurant on Nutt Road in Phoenixville, and found them in compliance on Sept. 16. Other schools, restaurants, and clubs elsewhere in the county were cited for issues like improper food temperatures, pests, and weak sanitizer levels, with some food discarded and equipment sidelined until fixed.
   

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  • FOUND: muscovy duck
    In Phoenixville, PA Not injured. It flew away when I tried to approach it yesterday, but returned today. (Nextdoor Phoenixville)
  • Mathnasium posted a job opening for Math Tutor in Phoenixville. Apply here.
  • Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Royersford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Phoenixville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Chesterbrook

  • New Fire, EMS Chief Appointed For Tredyffrin, Easttown (patch.com)

Paoli

  • Chester County Infrastructure Draws $2.47 Million in Grants (mychesco.com)
  • New Charcuterie Shop Set to Open in Former Paoli Seafood Market (vista.today)

Malvern

  • Director, Site Regulatory Compliance (jnj.com)
  • Pennington boys soccer opens its season with a 7-1 win over Phelps (trentonian.com)
  • Malvern, PA: Bullying Incident at Monument Ave. Park During Children's Baseball Game Raises Parent Concerns (theunionstar.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

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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