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Also on today's calendar: Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza and 15 more events.
Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. West Chester Schools Add Leaders at Henderson, Fugett (mychesco.com) — Families in the West Chester Area School District will see new leadership at Henderson High School and Fugett Middle School, where two veteran educators have been appointed assistant principals. Both bring decades of classroom and coaching experience, along with principal certifications from West Chester University, and say they're focused on strengthening instruction, supporting teachers, and building strong connections with students and families.
2. Inspectors Order Food Discarded at Chester County Sites (mychesco.com subscription) — Chester County health inspectors recently cited eight food facilities, including Mercato Ristorante and Bar in West Chester, for issues like unsafe food temperatures and cross-contamination risks, while listing 14 others in full compliance. Several West Chester-area spots, such as Cafe Gourmino at Trinity and a local food truck, passed inspection, and residents are encouraged to report unsanitary conditions or foodborne illness directly to the county Health Department.
3. Soccer Recap: Tough Loss for West Chester Christian (maxpreps.com) — West Chester Christian's soccer team dropped its fifth straight match, falling 4–1 to Valley Forge Baptist Academy and slipping to an 0–4 record. The teams will meet again next Tuesday at 4:45 p.m., giving West Chester players and families another chance to see if the squad can turn things around against a now 2–1 Patriots side.
4. Mutual support leads to quantum success (udel.edu) — A dual-degree path linking West Chester University and the University of Delaware helped two brothers fast-track from physics majors to careers in quantum technology. Their story highlights how the 3+2 program blends classroom learning with hands-on nanofabrication research and industry internships, offering West Chester–area students a clearer route into this fast-growing field without spending extra years in school.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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