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In today's newsletter:

• Need help with IEPs or benefits? West Chester nonprofit offers answers.
• Which West Chester cheesesteak made this countywide best-of list?

Also on today's calendar: Transform Your Life with Inner Engineering by Sadhguru | Exton, PA and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 66 degrees.
• Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 80, low: 67.
• Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 80 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Free Arc Series Helps Chester County Families Navigate Disability Services (mychesco.com) — West Chester's Arc of Chester County is launching a free virtual Chat n' Chew training series this fall to help families navigate IEPs, Social Security benefits, employment supports, and adult disability services. Running Wednesdays from Sept. 23 to Dec. 2, 2026, the lunchtime sessions feature county officials and advocates explaining real-world systems and rights, with flexible, session-by-session registration.
   

• 12 Places to Get a Great Cheesesteak in Chester County (vista.today) — West Chester food lovers get several shout-outs in this roundup of 12 standout cheesesteak spots across Chester County, including Steaks West Chester and La Baguette Magique's custom rolls. The guide compares styles, cheeses, and roll choices from West Chester down to Oxford, helping you pick a local favorite without driving into Philadelphia.
   

📸 Around West Chester

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🗓 Upcoming Events in West Chester

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday September 10
• Transform Your Life with Inner Engineering by Sadhguru | Exton, PA →
  Exton Hotel & Conference Center, 815 N Pottstown Pike, Exton
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday August 26
• Recreation Commission →
  West Chester Borough, PA Calendar, Borough of West Chester, Municipal Building 401 East Gay Street, West Chester
  6:30 pm
Thursday August 27
• Sustainability Advisory Committee →
  West Chester Borough, PA Calendar, Borough of West Chester, Municipal Building 401 East Gay Street, West Chester
  6:30 pm
• Historical & Architectural Review Board →
  West Chester Borough, PA Calendar, Borough of West Chester, Municipal Building 401 East Gay Street, West Chester
  7:00 pm
Friday August 28
• Yappy Hour at the Vineyard →
  Penns Woods Winery, 124 Beaver Valley Rd, Chadds Ford
  5:00 pm
Saturday August 29
• Back to School Bash at West Chester Growers Market →
  North Church Street & West Chestnut Street, West Chester
  9:00 am
Thursday September 3
• Late Night at ACME - West Chester →
  ACME Markets, 907 Paoli Pike, West Chester
  7:00 pm
Saturday September 5
• West Chester Growers Market/Farmers Market →
  Chestnut St & Church St, West Chester
  9:00 am
Saturday September 12
• Yoga in the Street 2026 →
  Downtown West Chester PA, 137 N High St, West Chester
  9:00 am
• West Chester Growers Market/Farmers Market →
  Chestnut St & Church St, West Chester
  9:00 am
• Secret Gardens of West Chester →
  Northwest section of West Chester Borough
  10:00 am
• Introduction to Alcohol Inks Workshop →
  Jester Artspace, 2818 Grubb Rd, Wilmington
  1:00 pm

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• Solace Counseling LLC
• Silver Lining Clinics Mental Health Therapy for Medicare Members — (863) 320-2545
• Worthington Foundation Authority — (610) 280-7775
• Dishfunctional Vintage — 484-328-8401
• John Moriarty Roofing and Siding — (484) 614-6673
• PJ's House Cleaning — (484) 301-0216
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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hissho Sushi posted a job opening for Sushi Cook – Manufacturing (Hourly) in West Chester. Apply here.
• First Industrial Realty Trust posted a job opening for Marketing / Leasing Manager in West Chester. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near West Chester here.

🗞 Nearby News

Exton

• Shakespeare's Magic Comes to Exton for Free Outdoor Performances (mychesco.com)
• Take Amtrak's second train from Pittsburgh to New York this fall (usatoday.com)
• 'Library Card Hits All the Right notes' at Chester County Library's 4th Annual Library Card Sign‑Up Fest (dailylocal.com)

Downingtown

• Downingtown Area School District announces three new principals (dailylocal.com)

Media

• Early-Morning Fire Scorches Apartment In Media (patch.com)
• Ex-Fire Chief Found Guilty Of Racist Threats Against Black Driver In Delco (patch.com)

Ok West Chester! 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: Meet me at the corner. (Thank you Earlene M. for sending it in!)
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