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In today's newsletter:

  • Two West Chester men face sentencing after attempted murder conviction
  • Which West Chester restaurants were flagged in the latest health inspections?
  • How West Chester's history museum is changing under new leadership

Also on today's calendar: Open House Sept 24 | Investment Opportunity - Home On Quiet Wooded Cul-De-Sac in Lancaster County and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: Is there anybody completely useless? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A little morning rain, with a high of 65 and low of 47 degrees.
  • Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 64, low: 49.
  • Friday: Windy with variable clouds, with a high of 69 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 2 Chester County Men Convicted Of Attempted Murder (patch.com) — West Chester readers will want to know that two men from their community have been convicted of attempted murder in a 2022 Coatesville shooting, where a victim was ambushed while hiding in his car. Chester County prosecutors say the pair coordinated the attack and fled in a green BMW, and a jury has now found them guilty, with sentencing still to come.
   

2. Dead Roaches, Fruit Flies Among Chester County Inspection Findings (mychesco.com) — Several West Chester eateries, including spots on Market, Church, High, and West Chester Pike, were cited for issues like unsafe food temperatures, cross-contamination risks, and pests during recent county health inspections. Some violations were corrected on-site, others require follow-up, and a handful of local facilities were fully compliant. Residents can report unsanitary conditions or illness directly to the Chester County Health Department.
   

3. Collison takes the reins at history center (dailylocal.com) — West Chester's Chester County History Center has appointed Kim Collison, a West Chester-born museum professional, as its new president, with a focus on expanding community connections and digital access. She plans to grow collaborations with other cultural groups, attract new visitors to the downtown museum, and highlight both well-known and lesser-known Chester County stories that reflect the lives of local residents today.
   

4. Philadelphia Area Sees Surge in Independent Bookstores as Print Sales Jump 34% (wmmr.com) — Independent bookstores are on the upswing in West Chester and across the Philadelphia region, as more readers seek in-person browsing, community events, and a break from screens. Local shops and even Barnes & Noble are expanding offerings and hosting gatherings, while national data shows print sales climbing sharply, especially in popular genres like romance-fantasy, horror, and sci‑fi.
   

5. Comitta, Shusterman announce funding for Heritage Center at Duportail (dailylocal.com) — From a West Chester–datelined announcement, state lawmakers detailed a $25,000 grant to upgrade Tredyffrin's historic Duportail House and barn into a more accessible heritage and visitors' center. The project supports Chester County's tourism and economic development goals by improving ADA access, signage, and exhibit-ready spaces at the Revolutionary War–era site. Local residents can already visit the venue, which also serves as an event space.
   

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