Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 24th of August.
Good morning, West Chester.
💼 Business
Former Venatorx researchers launched Spring Mill Pharma in Malvern on Aug.
3 with six employees to continue stalled antibiotic and antiviral drug work. The team will add seven more members when government grants transfer & they expect to lease lab space by end of 2026.
🏛️ Government
USDA has expanded disaster relief for Pennsylvania fruit growers impacted by a late-April freeze, making 58 counties eligible for low-interest loans and faster crop claims; state recovery grants are now available for growers who document their damage.
🏥 Health
Camp Dreamcatcher marked 30 years with Mental Health First Aid training for 16- and 17-year-olds during camp week (Aug.
16-22) at NorthBay, Maryland, as campers learned to handle mental health challenges. The Kennett Square nonprofit marked the milestone with a memory space and an AIDS Memorial Quilt.
🏈 Sports
Riley Davis, daughter of former MLB catcher Ben Davis and a West Chester resident, led her Notre Dame team to a standout spring season by scoring 83 goals and 12 assists, earning top national lacrosse player honors.
The rising senior will join Penn State next fall.
The Phillies rallied on Sunday to overcome a four run deficit and defeat the Cardinals 6-4 at Citizens Bank Park with a walk off home run by Kyle Schwarber, his 39th of the season, marking their ninth straight win.
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