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🌱 Patch AM: How a Malvern nursing home stayed open after an early-morning fire
Also, don't miss Caring Cupboard Food Pantry - Food Assistance for Chester County Residents on the Malvern Patch calendar

Cheers Malvern! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How a Malvern nursing home stayed open after an early-morning fire
- See how a Malvern artist inspires this regional Nativity exhibit
Also on today's calendar: Caring Cupboard Food Pantry - Food Assistance for Chester County Residents and 10 more events.
Find out what's happening in Malvernfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Caralee C.!
Today's riddle: What did the boat dock say when it was arrested? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Malvernfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Saturday: Cloudy, with a high of 40 and low of 25 degrees.
- Sunday: Mostly cloudy and very cold, temps: high: 28, low: 15. ⛄️ Brr!
- Monday: Cold; breezy in the morning, with a high of 30 and low of 20 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Some residents being relocated after fire at Chester County rehab and nursing home (audacy.com) — An early-morning fire at Green Meadows Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Malvern led to damage on one floor and some resident relocations, but no injuries. Fire crews quickly contained the blaze, kept residents safe and warm inside the building, and officials say the facility remains open and operational despite fire and sprinkler damage in one section.
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• Bryn Athyn's Glencairn Museum showcasing 63 Nativity scenes from around the world now through January (glensidelocal.com) — A regional Christmas exhibit in Bryn Athyn is spotlighting the work of Nativity artist A.J. DiAntonio of Malvern, whose creations anchor a special “Make Your Own Nativity” feature. The show includes 63 Nativity scenes from 29 countries and runs through January 25, 2026, giving Malvern residents a nearby holiday outing with a local connection.
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📸 Around Malvern
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Malvern
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★ Featured events ★
- Caring Cupboard Food Pantry - Food Assistance for Chester County Residents
Trinity Presbyterian Church, 640 Berwyn Ave, Berwyn
9:30 am - Wreaths Across America
Paoli Memorial Grounds and Malvern Memorial Park, 404 Monument Ave, Malvern
11:00 am - Free-Will Holiday Concert: Top-Tier Folk Artists Light Up Trinity Presbyterian Church of Berwyn
Trinity Presbyterian Church, 640 Berwyn Ave, Berwyn
7:00 pm - A Cappella POPS presents its Holiday Mixtape!
Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre, 817 S High St, West Chester
7:00 pm - 🔥Firebird Festival Pre / Post Party and Live Stream (21+)🔥
Fun Dungeon - Brewcade & Billiards, 119 S Main St, Phoenixville
7:00 pm - Renaissance Noel
The Great Hall, Bryn Mawr College, 101 N Merion Ave, Bryn Mawr, PA, 19010,
4:00 pm - Holiday Open House
A Step Above Malvern, 218 E King St, Malvern
3:00 pm - Blue Christmas Worship Service
Wayne Presbyterian Church, 125 E Lancaster Ave, Wayne, PA, 19087,
4:30 pm - Christmas Eve at Wayne Presbyterian Church
Wayne Presbyterian Church, 125 E Lancaster Ave, Wayne, PA, 19087,
4:00 pm
Saturday December 13
Sunday December 14
Tuesday December 16
Sunday December 21
Wednesday December 24
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Other local events
- 🎤🎵🍺 KILLER KARAOKE (21+) and Happy Hour 🍺🎵🎤
Fun Dungeon - Brewcade & Billiards , 119 S Main St , Phoenixville
8:00 pm - Facial and Abdominal Cupping
The Wellness Institute of Chester County. Massage Therapy School , 402C Gordon Dr , Exton
9:00 am - Local Teen Artist Exhibiton and Launch of Youth Art Charity
Desmond Hotel Malvern, a DoubleTree by Hilton , One Liberty Blvd , Malvern
2:00 pm - Stories with Santa
370 Central Ave , Malvern
4:00 pm
Friday December 12
Saturday December 13
Sunday December 14
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Thank you 👏👏👏 to the local businesses for making Malvern PatchAM possible:
- Dragon Gym Malvern — (610) 363-7575
Martial Arts School teaching Taekwondo, Muay Thai, Jiu-Jitsu - To Love a Canine Rescue, Inc. — (610) 908-2855
all-breed, foster-based dog rescue - Peggy Julicher, Philadelphia Main Line, REALTOR — (610) 756-9290
Helping my clients make the right move 1 property at a time! - Dishfunctional Vintage — 484-328-8401
Voted Neighborhood Fave - Call on Cara...Buying Vintage and Antiques. Items — (484) 356-3123
BU Buying Antiques and Vintage Items, downsizing help - Caralee J Crary, Licensed Psychotherapist — (215) 421-4087
Seasoned psychotherapist offering in person and virtual. - Silver Lining Clinics Mental Health Therapy for Medicare Members — (863) 320-2545
Online Mental Health Therapy for Seniors in PA on Medicare
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hi Guys,
If you have a Toyota, make sure you lock it. I hear from my mechanic that mice get into the gear box and eat the wires! I also had some fur lined… (Nextdoor Charlestown)
- CROSSMARK posted a job opening for Part Time Retail Merchandiser in Malvern. Apply here.
- Allied Universal posted a job opening for Posting Security Professional - Flex Driver's License Required in Malvern. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Malvern here.
🗞 Nearby News
Paoli
- These 28 PA Hospitals Are Ranked Among Best For Maternity Care (patch.com)
- Conestoga's Jill Burks: addicted to golf, in a healthy way (centredaily.com)
Berwyn
- Berwyn Holiday Market Returning This Weekend (patch.com)
Devon
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-- The Patch AM Team
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