Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 20th of August.
Good morning, West Chester.
Earl’s Sub Shop in Avondale has been serving locals for over fifty years with a range of sandwiches and breakfast items.
Many patrons praise its Italian hoagie as one of the best in the state — a reputation earned through handmade quality.
West Chester native Bam Margera confirmed he will not return to the Jackass franchise after his firing in 2020 due to ongoing substance use struggles—he said that no amount of money could convince him to rejoin the series.
At the Brandywine Museum of Art, artists Amanda Marchand and Leah Sobsey show their This Earthen Door exhibition that uses dried leaves and twigs from Waterloo Mills Preserve to create art with old-print methods.
The exhibit—featuring 66 plant specimens from Emily Dickinson’s album—runs through Sept. 7 and honors the museum and efforts that protected 70,200 acres.
Some local school districts started classes on Monday—students began a new school year as they returned after summer break.
AARP Pennsylvania warns SNAP users today about a growing scam that uses skimming devices to steal EBT card information—urging them to lock their cards with ConnectEBT and change their PIN regularly—to help protect their benefits.
The biggest group of stomach doctors in the area, U.S. Digestive Health, was sold to a UnitedHealth firm by a Greenwich-based company in late January — the sale price was not disclosed.
90’s Rockfest
7:30-11 p.m. — Uptown Knauer Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the energetic sound of the 90’s with tribute bands for Stone Temple Pilots, Alanis Morissette, and Weezer.
Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2025
3:30-4:30 p.m. — East Goshen Township Park — Registration fees apply — A community running program promoting fitness for kids from Pre-K to 8th grade.
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