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Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Vaccination Rates At West Chester Schools: See Newly Revealed Data (patch.com) — Families in West Chester can now see detailed vaccination rates for Bayard Rustin, East, and Henderson high schools, with all three showing extremely high coverage and no noncompliant students attending. The newly released state data, covering key vaccines like MMR, polio, and Hepatitis B for the 2025–26 school year, aims to counter misinformation and highlight strong community protection through herd immunity.
2. Chester County's Weekly Trivia Nights to Test Your Knowledge (vista.today) — If you're looking for a fun night out in West Chester, Kildare's Irish Pub, Levante Brewing, and The Stone Tavern all host weekly Quizzo or trivia nights right in town. The guide also highlights similar games across Phoenixville, Exton, Kennett Square, and Paoli, with details on start times, formats, and what to expect at each spot.
3. West Chester taking it "one game at a time" at 2026 Little League Baseball World Series (cbsnews.com) — West Chester's East Side Little League is in Williamsport this week, chasing a Little League World Series title after winning the Mid-Atlantic Region for the first time in more than 70 years. Players and coaches describe the whirlwind trip, their "one game at a time" mindset, and the fun of trading pins and meeting teams from around the world.
4. ICYMI: A. Duie Pyle Extends Logistics Award Streak to 37 Years (mychesco.com) — A. Duie Pyle, the longtime West Chester-based logistics company, has extended its streak in Logistics Management's Quest for Quality Awards to 37 consecutive years, earning honors in four transportation and logistics categories. The 102-year-old family-owned firm was recognized for its regional LTL service as well as expedited shipping, transportation management, and warehousing, reflecting its growing role in complex supply chains.
5. New Christ the Teacher principal Joe Rodia considers his new school 'a gathering place for people to grow and develop' (thedialog.org) — A longtime Catholic educator with roots at Ss. Peter and Paul Parish in West Chester and a degree from West Chester University is taking over as principal of Christ the Teacher Catholic School in Newark. He's emphasizing community, close collaboration with teachers and parents, and gradual changes as the school approaches its 25th anniversary, while commuting in from the region and staying active in parish athletics.
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