Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 31st of May.
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🎭 Culture
East Nottingham Township holds a rich colonial history (dating back to old disputes between Pennsylvania and Maryland) as seen in its stone farmhouses and winding roads.
The Hopewell Historic District and open farmland along the Octoraro Creek corridor preserve its early charm.
🎓 Education
Residents at Freedom Village at Brandywine raised $115,000 for 27 employee college scholarships during their 20th annual awards ceremony this week at Greg Welch Auditorium.
The fund exceeded its $75,000 goal by $40,000+ and supports a two-decade effort to boost workforce education.
🏛️ Government
Drivers on the Coatesville Downingtown Bypass must plan extra travel time for overnight lane closures on westbound U.S. 30 between Airport Road and Route 340 from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. Monday, June 1 through Friday, June 5 due to paving operations.
🏥 Health
On May 29, Chester County inspectors cited Crosslands Retirement Community Food in Kennett Square, Route 100 Bar & Bites in Exton, and Stonewall Links in Elverson with food safety violations including improper temperature controls, sanitation issues, and expired products that required immediate correction; meanwhile, 15 additional facilities passed inspection.
🎉 West Chester Events
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Dueling Pianos with The Philly Keys
7:30 p.m. — Uptown Knauer Performing Arts Center — $31 – $36 — Enjoy a high-energy, all-request dueling piano show with crowd participation and a mix of genres.
Turks Head Music Festival
12-7 p.m. — Everhart Park — Free entry — Experience a vibrant day of music, art, and community with local bands and vendors.
Silent Book Club Gathering
9-11 a.m. — Matlack Florist - Garden Center — Free entry — A peaceful space for book lovers to share their literary passions.
Hops for Homes Beer Festival
12-5 p.m. — Chester County Art Association — $45 — Sample craft brews and support affordable housing efforts with Habitat for Humanity.
Summer Kickoff Concert with Lenape Brass
6-7:30 p.m. — Westtown Township Oakbourne Park — Free entry — Celebrate America with a concert featuring classic tunes and tasty hotdogs.
🏠 West Chester Real Estate
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