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Also on today's calendar: Paoli Battlefield Preservation Fund "Heritage Day" 11:00AM - 4:00PM and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? š¤ (Answer below!)
1. Food Temperatures, Mold and Dirty Equipment Flagged at Chester County Sites (mychesco.com) ā Health inspectors recently cited several Chester County food businesses, including The Pear in West Chester, for unsafe temperatures, handwashing lapses, and other violations, while many othersāsuch as Barnaby's and Brickette Lounge in West Chesterāwere fully compliant. Residents are urged to report unsanitary conditions or illness to the county, helping keep local kitchens safer for everyone.
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2. Brandywine Valley Symphony Sets Carnegie Hall Debut (mychesco.com) ā Several Brandywine Valley Symphony concerts are headed to West Chester this season, including a family holiday show at the Chester County History Center and a March Masterworks program at West Chester University. The orchestra is also making its Carnegie Hall debut and touring regional venues, but local residents can catch accessible, family-friendly performances close to home with options for kids, classical newcomers, and longtime fans.
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3. Three Philly-Area Universities Named to U.S. News & World Report's 2027 College Rankings (wmmr.com) ā West Chester University lands in a tie for No. 227 in the latest U.S. News & World Report national rankings, placing it among several recognized regional schools. The story highlights how Philly-area universities, including Penn, Villanova, and Drexel, fared overall and in best-value and private-school categories, offering context for local students comparing options.
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4. State of the County: Chairman highlights housing wins; vows to protect election workers from threats (dailylocal.com) ā From his West Chester office, Commissioner Josh Maxwell outlines how Chester County is scaling back election livestreaming to better protect workers while still emphasizing ballot integrity. He also details progress on affordable housing, prison-to-work programs, and efforts to balance development with farms and open space, all of which shape daily life for West Chester-area residents.
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