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Hi there, West Chester! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Ready for a free jazz-filled night on WCU's Quad?
  • See which West Chester students just earned college degrees
  • New co-op grocery quietly opens its doors in West Chester

Also on today's calendar: The 7th Annual All White & Vibe Affair and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-shower, with a high of 82 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Some sun, hot; a p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 91, low: 71. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Humid with periods of sun, with a high of 84 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• WCU Concert on the Quad Celebrates Jazz, America250 and Fall Spirit (mychesco.com) — West Chester University is inviting the community to a free Concert on the Quad on Friday, Sept. 11, featuring the Symphony Orchestra, Criterions Jazz Ensemble, and Golden Rams Marching Band. The evening celebrates America250, 100 years of jazz at WCU, and the first home football weekend, with accessibility features, therapy dogs, and family‑friendly activities. Bring chairs, blankets, and snacks to the Main Hall Quad.
   

• Campus note for Aug. 30, 2026 (delcotimes.com) — Several West Chester students are being recognized for earning degrees from the University of Rhode Island and University of Maryland Global Campus, including graduates in communication, public relations, accounting, and other fields. These achievements showcase local residents reaching important academic milestones beyond Pennsylvania. Families and neighbors may spot familiar names and celebrate these new college graduates from right here in West Chester.
   

• Save money and gas with a used hybrid vehicle. Here are some picks from Edmunds (delcotimes.com) — Tucked among national consumer stories is a note that a new co-op grocery market has opened in West Chester, adding another local option for residents looking to shop closer to home. The main article itself focuses on how used hybrid vehicles from brands like Toyota, Honda, and Lexus can save drivers money on fuel and purchase price.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • The Sturgeon Moon last night..
    98% illumination tonight..moonrise begins at 8:14 pm. I didn't use a tripod so this is a little blurry. (Nextdoor West Chester Borough)
  • Giant Food Stores, LLC posted a job opening for FT Assistant Manager Produce (West Chester Area, Multiple Locations) in West Chester. Apply here.
  • County of Chester Pennsylvania posted a job opening for Deputy Sheriff I in West Chester. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near West Chester here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Latest Chester County Inspections Flag Six Food Facilities (mychesco.com)
  • Bentley Awards Finalists Signal AI Shift in Infrastructure (mychesco.com)
  • Make a Nomination Now for Columbus CEO's 2027 Top Workplaces Awards (columbusceo.com)

Downingtown

  • East Caln CPR Training Gives Residents Hands-On Emergency Skills (mychesco.com)

Chesterbrook

  • Berwyn EMT Dies In Scooter Crash In His College Town (patch.com)

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: A waist of time (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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