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Sunday, May 31st, 2026

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Good morning, West Chester. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 31st of May.

CULTURE NEWS

  • 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.  MyChesCo

EDUCATION NEWS

  • 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.  MyChesCo

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • 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.  MyChesCo

HEALTH NEWS

  • 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.  MyChesCo

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Wed, 6/3/26

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  • 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.

    Sun, 6/7/26

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  • 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.

    Sat, 6/13/26

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REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.

JOB BOARD

SUBMIT JOB

No new job posts today. You can submit one here.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

SUBMIT

No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.

TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

The truth is found when people are free to pursue it.

~ Franklin D. Roosevelt

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