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In today's newsletter:

• Where West Chester's rescheduled America250 drone show will finally light up.
• How did West Chester East dominate Conestoga in its season opener?

Also on today's calendar: Fine Arts and Mid-Century Modern Auction | Jewelry | Art | Silver | Furniture & More and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Sunshine, nice and less humid, with a high of 79 and low of 62 degrees.
• Sunday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-shower, temps: high: 83, low: 67.
• Monday: Humid with partial sunshine, with a high of 85 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• America250 Drone Show Brings Six Communities Together in Exton (mychesco.com) — A postponed West Chester drone celebration has been reimagined as a free America250 Concert & Drone Show at Exton Park on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026, hosted by the West Chester Area Council of Governments. West Chester Borough and neighboring townships invite area residents to bring chairs, enjoy Yesterday's News Band, and watch an America250-themed drone display, with VIP access reserved for earlier ticket holders.
   

• High school football: Logan Cummings leads West Chester East to season-opening win (dailylocal.com) — West Chester East's football team opened its season with a dominant 35–0 road win over Conestoga, powered by quarterback Logan Cummings' 266 passing yards and three touchdowns. Local standouts like receivers Matt Kendro and Chase Golden helped the Vikings convert key third and fourth downs, while the defense forced multiple turnovers to start the year strong for West Chester fans.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in West Chester

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday September 10
• Fine Arts and Mid-Century Modern Auction | Jewelry | Art | Silver | Furniture & More →
  Online Auction,
  10:00 am
• 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

Saturday August 29
• Back to School Bash at West Chester Growers Market →
  North Church Street & West Chestnut Street, West Chester
  9:00 am
Wednesday September 2
• Jewelry Showcase Begins
  Chester County Art Association 100 N Bradford Ave, West Chester, PA 19382
• Tree Commission →
  West Chester Borough, PA Calendar, Borough of West Chester, Municipal Building 401 East Gay Street, West Chester
  6:00 pm
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
Sunday September 6
• The 7th Annual All White & Vibe Affair →
  720 Eagleview Blvd E, Exton
  4:00 pm
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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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

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🗞 Nearby News

Exton

• Bootcamp demonstrates automation foundations (controlglobal.com)
• Unsafe Temperatures Trigger Food Disposal at Chester County Sites (mychesco.com)

Downingtown

• A Child's Light Tests Movement-Based Trauma Program (mychesco.com)
• DIY Wood Sign and Wood Project Workshop (va.gov)
• No Age Limit for The Old People's Riding Club Equine Fans (lancasterfarming.com)

Chesterbrook

• Carpoolers' Road Rage Led To Main Line Shooting; Then, 6 Guns Vanished: Court Docs (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: A bottle (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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