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🌱 Patch AM: Chester Co. Now Among Nation's Worst For Measles Cases

Spotted on the West Chester calendar: Evaluation Wednesdays On The Main Line | Alderfer Auction Grand Opening in Wayne Oct. 7

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Greetings West Chester! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Chester County emerges as a national hotspot in measles outbreak
  • How West Chester just became Pennsylvania's newest official Bird Town
  • How Dance for HER turns one West Chester night into powerful support

Also on today's calendar: Evaluation Wednesdays On The Main Line | Alderfer Auction Grand Opening in Wayne Oct. 7 and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 62 and low of 41 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 68, low: 50.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 76 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Chester Co. Now Among Nation's Worst For Measles Cases (patch.com) — West Chester readers are at the center of a serious measles surge, as Chester County now ranks among the hardest-hit areas in the country with 83 confirmed cases and several hospitalizations. Health officials say nearly all statewide cases involve unvaccinated people and are urging residents to confirm their immunity, pointing to thousands of MMR shots already given at pop-up clinics.
   

• West Chester Joins Chester County's Growing List of Bird Towns (vista.today) — West Chester has been officially designated Pennsylvania's newest Bird Town, recognizing the borough's efforts to reduce pesticides, expand rain and pollinator gardens, and protect local wildlife habitats. Local volunteers and West Chester University partners helped secure the honor, which brings new conservation resources, training, and potential funding to the community. Borough leaders also plan more bird-friendly landscaping and building designs.
   

• WCU's Dance for HER Unites Chester County Through Dance and Service (mychesco.com) — West Chester University will host the fifth annual Dance for HER benefit concert on Sunday, Oct. 25 at Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, raising funds for West Chester-based Unite for HER. Local studios and WCU dancers will perform original works while honoring loved ones affected by breast and ovarian cancer, and guests can add photos or mementos to a special tribute board throughout the evening.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Who changes wrist watch batteries near West Chester?
    I have a very good watch that died on me Thank you so much (Nextdoor West Chester Borough)
  • Good morning.
    Our jack Russell terrier has been missing since about 5AM this morning. He wandered off from the front yard. Please keep an eye out for him. Thank… (Nextdoor Jason Bittle)
  • Government Jobs posted a job opening for Support Staff - Court Administration in West Chester. Apply here.
  • KFC posted a job opening for Team Member in Exton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near West Chester here.

🗞 Nearby News

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Chesterbrook

  • Growing Café Chain Reaches Paoli; Grand Opening Coming Up (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: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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