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Coffee in hand, West Chester? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How West Chester University will honor 9/11's 25th anniversary this week
  • What Westtown School's $29M dining center means for our area

Also on today's calendar: MEDIA ALERT: Delaware Church Calls Community to Fast, Pray & Expect Breakthrough Sunday and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are elevator jokes so good ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Pleasant with periods of sun, with a high of 78 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 79, low: 57.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• West Chester University Marks 25th Anniversary of 9/11 With Campus Tributes (mychesco.com) — West Chester University is hosting several free 9/11 remembrance events this week, including a public memorial ceremony Friday morning on the Academic Quad and a special Concert on the Quad that evening. The tributes honor alumnus and former Golden Rams quarterback Michael Horrocks, who died as co-pilot of United Flight 175, and culminate with a moment of silence, film tribute, and fireworks at Saturday's home football opener.
   

• Westtown School Starts $29 Million Dining Center Build (mychesco.com) — A major campus upgrade is underway just outside West Chester, as Westtown School builds a $29 million dining and community center to serve students and host gatherings. The project, part of a $62 million campaign, follows new athletic facilities and a large solar array that now supplies about 90 percent of the school's electricity, reflecting broader investment and sustainability trends in the area.
   

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Malvern

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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: Because they work on so many levels ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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