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Hello Malvern! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a new Heritage Center will reshape Paoli Memorial Park in Malvern
  • What health inspectors just found at two popular Malvern eateries
  • See how Malvern’s home prices stack up against Pennsylvania’s priciest towns

Also on today's calendar: Christmas Eve at Wayne Presbyterian Church and 1 more event.

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Today's riddle: What did the windowsill say to the glass? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Monday: Sun giving way to clouds, with a high of 38 and low of 29 degrees.
  • Tuesday: A little morning rain; cloudy, temps: high: 40, low: 34.
  • Wednesday: Windy in the morning, with a high of 43 and low of 27 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Comitta announces state investments in community and municipal services (dailylocal.com) — Malvern is set to receive $325,000 in state funding to build a new Heritage Center at Paoli Memorial Park, adding exhibit space, parking, and interpretive signage. The grant is part of a broader $5.8 million package supporting infrastructure, public safety, parks, housing, and human services projects across Chester County communities.
   

2. Employee touching burrito with bare hands: Chester County restaurant inspections, Dec. 21, 2025 (lancasteronline.com) — Recent Chester County health inspections included detailed reviews of Malvern spots like Bomba Tacos and Rum and Chickie’s & Pete’s on Liberty Boulevard, noting issues from cooling methods to labeling and cleaning. While both Malvern restaurants remained open, inspectors ordered on-the-spot corrections and outlined specific fixes to keep food safe for local diners.
   

3. Chester County Towns Crowd a New List of Pennsylvania's Priciest Homes (mychesco.com) — Malvern ranks No. 7 statewide for most expensive home values, with typical prices around $771,551, underscoring how costly it has become to buy here. A new Zillow-based ranking shows multiple Chester County towns crowding Pennsylvania’s top tier, reflecting intense demand and high borrowing costs facing local buyers.
   

4. Malvern Prep's Cies, Zalota win Beast gold, seven other locals medal (dailylocal.com) — Malvern Prep wrestlers made a big statement at the Beast of the East in Delaware, with Lukas Zalota and Evan Cies winning individual titles and several teammates also medaling. Their strong performances helped Malvern finish third in the team standings, showcasing the school’s regional wrestling strength as the season gets underway.
   

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    Wednesday December 24
  • Township Office Closed ~ Christmas Eve
    Willistown Township Administration Offices , 688 Sugartown Road , Malvern
    9:00 am
    • Thursday December 25
  • Township Office Closed ~ Christmas Day
    Willistown Township Administration Offices , 688 Sugartown Road , Malvern
    9:00 am
    • Saturday December 27
  • GVCO Rockin' Around the Rim Basketball Tournament
    GVCO Center Courts 1 & 2
    8:00 am

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  • Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health posted a job opening for Admissions Specialist, Part Time in Malvern. Apply here.
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