Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 13th of September.
Good morning, West Chester.
🎭 Culture
The 41st annual Kennett Square Mushroom Festival celebrates generations of local family farms with food, education & community traditions.
Held this weekend on the borough’s main drag, the event will feature cooking demos and recycling practices to honor the region’s farming heritage.
🎓 Education
Immaculata University awarded education major Meghan Nowaczyk its Saint Catherine of Alexandria Medal for academic achievement and leadership on Sept.
3 (presented during its Mass of the Holy Spirit) in Hatboro; she is pursuing dual certifications in PreK-4 and special education.
Westtown School in West Chester earned high national rankings in updated reports from Niche, Stacker and Boarding School Review — highlighting its strong academics and extracurricular offerings on a historic 600-acre campus.
Founded in 1799, it also ranks among the best boarding schools in the region.
🏥 Health
Chester County health inspectors found issues at Collegium Charter School’s food facility (515 James Hance Court, Exton) on Sept.
11, where chicken salads were kept at 53°F instead of the required 41°F and a utensil rack was dirty; officials discarded the salads and ordered repairs.
🏈 Sports
A recent ACJ survey (68 respondents) shows nearly all Eagles fans are confident ahead of Sunday’s season kickoff, predicting 10 to 13 wins despite worries over the offense.
Fans expect the team to advance deep into the playoffs and enjoy local Eagles-themed banking perks through Firstrust Bank.
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