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Also on today's calendar: Family Fun Day at Newtown Square's Train and Trolley Museum and 12 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Road Report for Oct. 5 to Oct. 9 (chaddsfordlive.com) — Drivers in and around West Chester should prepare for daytime lane closures on S. High Street and W. Chestnut Street starting Oct. 5, along with ongoing utility and construction work on nearby major routes. PennDOT's schedule outlines where to expect lane shifts and full closures across Chadds Ford, New Garden, Pocopson, and other neighboring townships, so planning extra travel time will be essential.
2. West Chester earns Bird Town Pennsylvania status (dailylocal.com) — West Chester has just been officially named a Bird Town Pennsylvania, recognizing the borough's pesticide-free parks, growing network of rain and pollinator gardens, and long-standing West Chester Bird Club. Local leaders plan more bird‑friendly landscaping at Borough Hall and invite residents to learn how to create habitat at home, tying the new honor to both environmental health and community well‑being.
3. Rodent Activity, Hot Water Lapse Flagged in Chesco Inspections (mychesco.com) — Chester County health inspectors recently cited several food establishments, including Fusion Restaurant and a Giant in the West Chester area, for issues ranging from bare-hand contact with sushi ingredients to temperature and sanitation problems. While many violations were corrected on the spot and other local sites were fully compliant, residents are urged to report unsanitary conditions or illness directly to the county health department.
4. Two Chester County Agencies Earn National Leadership Honor (mychesco.com) — From West Chester, county officials are celebrating national leadership honors for East Fallowfield Township Police and Chester County Prison, both completing the FBI‑LEEDA Trilogy leadership program. The award recognizes intensive training in ethical leadership, community engagement, and organizational effectiveness, and local commanders say it has strengthened teamwork and improved how these agencies serve Chester County residents.
5. West Bradford Fire Company invites public to open house, seeks volunteers (dailylocal.com) — West Bradford Fire Company, whose historic station carries a West Chester mailing address, is holding a family-friendly open house on Monday, Oct. 5, to recruit much-needed volunteers. Leaders describe how a shrinking pool of firefighters is straining their all-volunteer force, and young members share how serving has given them purpose and a powerful way to help neighbors in crisis.
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