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Coffee in hand, West Chester? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Chester County restaurants passed or failed their latest health inspections?
  • What will change with Barclay Friends' new social services director?
  • Inside the West Chester factory reinventing walkers and wheelchairs

Also on today's calendar: Evaluation Wednesdays On The Main Line | Alderfer Auction Grand Opening in Wayne Oct. 7 and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Cooler; a little p.m. rain, with a high of 63 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 69, low: 45.
  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 64 and low of 42 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Food Discarded as Chesco Inspectors Flag Safety Problems (mychesco.com) — Chester County health inspectors recently cited several food establishments, including an Exton restaurant with serious handwashing, temperature, and pest issues, while multiple West Chester spots such as Brewing Love, Burger King in Westtown, and Smoothie King were listed in full compliance. Residents are urged to report unsanitary conditions or foodborne illness directly to the county Health Department for follow-up.
   

2. Barclay Friends Names Nina Wible to Lead Social Services (mychesco.com) — Barclay Friends in West Chester has appointed Nina Wible as director of social services, putting her in charge of programs that support residents and their families. She'll focus on emotional, social, and physical well-being while working closely with health services leadership, shaping how local seniors experience care and transitions within the community.
   

3. Local 'Steadicam' Inventor Builds Mobility Device in West Chester Factory (newsbreak.com) — A factory in West Chester is building the Zeen, an innovative mobility device created by Steadicam inventor Garrett Brown that blends features of a walker and wheelchair. Every unit is customized at the Chester County facility, where production has scaled to hundreds per month, helping adults and children maintain independence at work and in daily life.
   

4. West Chester Firm Makes Move Deeper Into Wealth Tech (mychesco.com) — A West Chester-based consulting firm, F2 Strategy, has acquired Callaway Cloud Consulting to boost its engineering, Salesforce, data, and AI capabilities for wealth-management clients. The deal lets the local company handle both technology strategy and hands-on implementation, positioning it to capture growing demand as financial firms modernize their platforms and data infrastructure.
   

5. Danielle Magee - Who's News Oct 04, 2026 (lancasteronline.com) — A longtime West Chester corporate accountant, Danielle Magee of Weston Solutions has joined the board of Aaron's Acres, bringing nearly three decades of financial experience and deep personal ties to disability services. Her background in Lancaster County volunteer work and as a parent of a program participant will help guide the nonprofit's year-round recreational programs for children and young adults with disabilities.
   

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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: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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