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Good morning West Chester! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

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In today's newsletter:

  • What West Chester's new Bird Town status means for your neighborhood
  • Which West Chester restaurants passed — and which were cited — in inspections?
  • Who's favored in this week's West Chester high school football clashes?

Also on today's calendar: Introduction to Alcohol Inks with Nina Yocom and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 75 and low of 45 degrees.
  • Friday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 70, low: 47.
  • Saturday: Sun through high clouds, with a high of 71 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. West Chester earns Bird Town Pennsylvania status (delcotimes.com) — West Chester has officially been named a Bird Town Pennsylvania, recognizing the borough's pesticide-free parks, rain gardens, and long tradition of bird-friendly practices. Local volunteers, borough staff, and West Chester University partners are planning more bird‑friendly design, education programs, and resources to help residents create habitat at home and support healthier local ecosystems.
   

2. Fruit Flies, Raw Chicken Flagged in Chesco Inspections (mychesco.com) — Health inspectors recently cited two West Chester restaurants for issues including fruit flies, improper wastewater disposal, and unsafe raw chicken storage, while several other local eateries passed inspection. West Chester spots like Steaks West Chester, Two Birds Cafe, and West Chester Refillery Station were listed in compliance. Residents can confidentially report unsanitary conditions or foodborne illness directly to the county health department.
   

3. HS Football: Downingtown East, West and the 'Battle of the Brandywine' takes center stage (dailylocal.com) — West Chester football fans have a busy weekend, with Rustin visiting East and Henderson traveling to Sun Valley, plus a look back at Henderson's loss to Great Valley. The preview breaks down key players, recent performances, and what each matchup could mean for playoff positioning, including predictions favoring East, Henderson, and several neighboring programs.
   

4. Tredyffrin-Easttown Tops Philadelphia Region School District Rankings (vista.today) — West Chester residents can see their school district ranked 19th in Greater Philadelphia and 498th nationwide in Niche's new 2027 list, part of a strong showing for Chester County schools. The piece also notes a local human-interest tidbit about West Chester-based QVC host Courtney Khondabi's growing family, while highlighting how nearby districts like Tredyffrin-Easttown and Unionville-Chadds Ford performed.
   

5. Rockville's Rachel B. Handloff Oversees Specialty Jewish Camps (washingtonjewishweek.com) — A specialty Jewish summer camp based in West Chester is one of two programs overseen by director Rachel Handloff, who focuses on blending kids' passions in science, technology, arts, and sports with Jewish life. She spends summers shuttling between the West Chester camp and a sister camp in North Carolina, building inclusive communities centered on Shabbat and Jewish joy. Local families interested in Jewish camping may want to explore this option.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • A critter larger than a rat frequents our attic occasionally.
    Our regular pest control company doesn't deal with this situation. Looking for recommendations for inspection and elimination off egress points. (Nextdoor Hershey's Mill)
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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: "What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white?" — A chalk board (Thank you Charlie H. for sending it in!)
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