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Greetings Phoenixville! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What inspectors found at Phoenixville's Grace's Cafe and Boardroom
  • Why Pickering Coffeehouse's soup-and-sandwich combo stands out in Phoenixville
  • How Phoenixville's Bird Town status fits a growing conservation network

Also on today's calendar: Valley Forge Park: Then and Now Juried Art Exhibit and 29 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Pleasant with high clouds, with a high of 73 and low of 43 degrees.
  • Saturday: Sun through high clouds, temps: high: 71, low: 53.
  • Sunday: Some rain, with a high of 64 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Food Safety Violations Flagged at Four Chester County Facilities (mychesco.com) — Health inspectors recently cited Grace's Cafe on Schuylkill Road in Phoenixville for 15 food-safety violations, including unsafe temperatures, handwashing lapses, and sanitation issues, while The Boardroom Restaurant & Bottle Shop passed inspection the same day. The report also details problems at Exton, Oxford, and Malvern sites, and reminds residents how to report concerns or illness to the Chester County Health Department. These findings may influence where Phoenixville residents choose to eat.
   

• 16 Cozy Cafés With the Best Soup-and-Sandwich Combos (newsbreak.com) — Pickering Coffeehouse in Phoenixville gets a shout-out for its build-your-own soup-and-sandwich combo, generous soup rotation, and locally roasted coffee. The national roundup highlights its friendly staff and popular baked goods, making it a worthwhile lunch stop for residents or visiting friends. If you like customizable deli sandwiches on croissants or sourdough, this spot stands out.
   

• West Chester earns Bird Town Pennsylvania status (delcotimes.com) — Phoenixville is highlighted as one of several Chester County communities already recognized as a Bird Town, as West Chester joins the program focused on bird-friendly, pesticide-free habitats. The article explains how Bird Town Pennsylvania and local Audubon groups promote native plantings, reduced lawn space, and educational programs. Residents can take pride that Phoenixville is part of this conservation network and consider adding bird-friendly features at home.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Chesterbrook

  • $3.2M Estate Sold In Berwyn: See The Most Recently Sold Homes In Tredyffrin, Easttown (patch.com)

Paoli

  • Goodness Bowls Expands in Paoli With Grand Opening Event (mychesco.com)
  • Brookdale Professor Unearths Revolutionary History (brookdalecc.edu)
  • How Flex at Chesterbrook Saves the Day for Chester County Businesses (vista.today)

Malvern

  • Lead Java AWS Developer - Cynet Systems - Malvern, PA, US (dice.com)
  • Car buffs turn out for Radnor Hunt Concours d'Elegance car show (mainlinemedianews.com)

Ok Phoenixville! 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 did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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