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In today's newsletter:

  • Coatesville neighbors react after teen is charged in neighborhood shooting
  • Planning a fall escape? Start at this massive preserve near Coatesville
  • How a Coatesville teen turned his house into a charity haunt

Also on today's calendar: Reeceville Elementary PTA Comedy Show Fundraiser and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the buffalo say when his son went off to college? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Partly sunny; windy, cooler, with a high of 53 and low of 34 degrees.
  • Sunday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 58, low: 35.
  • Monday: Partly sunny and breezy, with a high of 62 and low of 44 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 15-year-old charged in Coatesville shooting of 14-year-old (6abc.com) — A 15-year-old has been charged as an adult in the shooting of a 14-year-old boy in a Coatesville neighborhood, where 11 shots were fired near East Chestnut Street and North 8th Avenue. The victim remains hospitalized in fair condition, while neighbors describe frequent gunfire and growing safety fears as police detail how they tracked and arrested two suspects at King of Prussia Mall.
   

2. A Philanthropist Donated A Huge Pennsylvania Nature Preserve And It's Still Free To Visit (newsbreak.com) — Just outside Coatesville, ChesLen Preserve offers 1,282 acres of free trails, creek access, and a nature playground, with parking at the Lenfest Center on Cannery Road. The piece walks you through its history, unique habitats, and practical tips on hours, accessibility, and rules so Coatesville residents can easily plan a day exploring this huge local green space.
   

3. This Pennsylvania teen turned his home into Halloween haunt for charity (cbsnews.com) — A Coatesville teen has transformed his family’s home into “Veneziale Manor,” a basement-and-backyard haunted attraction that raises money for children’s hospital programs. After donating $10,000 last year with matching funds, the family aims even higher this Halloween and is already planning a Christmas-themed haunt, giving local residents multiple chances to enjoy scares for a cause.
   

4. Dirty Slicers, Unsafe Food: 6 Chester County Eateries Cited (mychesco.com) — Chester County health inspectors recently cited six food establishments, including Gaby’s Pizza on East Lincoln Highway and Honey & Fig in Coatesville, for issues like unsafe temperatures and dirty equipment, while several others passed inspection. The report explains what was discarded or fixed on the spot and reminds Coatesville residents how to report concerns or illness to the county health department.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What did the buffalo say when his son went off to college?" — Bi son (Thank you Judy O. for sending it in!)
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