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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:

  • What inspectors found inside Phoenixville High School's cafeteria this week
  • How Phoenixville's football, soccer, and volleyball teams fared Friday night
  • Meet the Phoenixville volunteer decoding mystery veggies for hungry neighbors

Also on today's calendar: Estate Sale in Perkasie, PA | Tractors | Tools | Lawn & Farm Equipment & More and 15 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two favorite words for a shark to hear? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Rain, heavy at times, with a high of 62 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Monday: A little morning rain; cloudy, temps: high: 64, low: 57.
  • Tuesday: Some sun, then clouds; warmer, with a high of 72 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• What Inspectors Found at Phoenixville High School Cafeteria (mychesco.com) — Phoenixville Area High School's cafeteria was cited after inspectors found it operating without building hot water, forcing staff to boil water and use temporary equipment to keep food safe. The report details specific violations, planned repairs within days, and a follow-up inspection, plus other Chester County food facility findings residents may want to know about.
   

• High School Roundup (Sept. 25): PJP's DeCicco tops defending champion Lian to win second PAC singles crown in three years (pottsmerc.com subscription) — Phoenixville high school teams had a tough Friday, with football shut out 41-0 by Upper Perkiomen, girls soccer falling 5-0 at Souderton, and volleyball dropping a tight 3-1 match to Lower Merion. The roundup also highlights other PAC results and upcoming matchups that Phoenixville fans may want to catch next week.
   

• PA Local Heroes: The 'Queen of the Unidentified Vegetable' Feeding Neighbors in Need (gantnews.com) — Phoenixville-area residents in need are getting fresh food and cooking ideas thanks to volunteer Elaine Miller, lovingly dubbed the "Queen of the Unidentified Vegetable" at Phoenixville Area Community Services. She helps sort donations, manage busy Saturday markets, and now serves on the PACS board as demand for food assistance surges across northern Chester County.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "MAN OVERBOARD!" (Thank you M J. for sending it in!)
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