Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 16th of August.
Good morning, West Chester.
🏘️ Community
After the Exton mall closed in June, nonprofits including the Arts and Athletics Club have struggled to find new spaces.
The theater group will pause productions until a new venue is secured + hopes to continue serving a range of participants in the region.
Eight-year-old Seamus Coffey caught a 2-pound piranha on Saturday at Ridley Park Lake and quickly became a local influencer.
His dad said brands send fishing gear + officials confirm the tropical pet poses no threat given it cannot survive winter and release carries fines.
🎭 Culture
Graeme Park (National Historic Landmark) in Horsham shows the story of Elizabeth Graeme Fergusson, who delivered a letter urging peace with Britain that sparked a scandal during the Revolution and cost her family estate amid Loyalist ties.
Her fight to reclaim the property marked an early test of married women’s rights.
📰 Finance
AMETEK declared a 34-cent dividend for the third quarter with payment scheduled for Sept.
30 for shareholders on record as of Sept. 15 in Berwyn. The industrial technology company announced the move to support its ongoing capital deployment strategy.
🏥 Health
Freedom Village at Brandywine in Coatesville offers seniors a chance to benefit from gardening health perks like reduced stress, improved memory, and gentle exercise while enjoying social connections and scenic landscapes.
Prospective residents may call 484-320-3250 to schedule a tour.
Chester County health inspectors (Aug.
14) cited four food establishments for sanitation, temperature and pest control violations. West Chester’s La Rancherita Mexican Taqueria showed cockroach activity and was ordered to enhance pest treatments and cleaning while similar measures were set for other venues.
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