West Chester Weekly Roundup: Apr. 5, 2024

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It’s Friday, Apr. 5, 2024: It’s good to be back and pseudo-rested. Hopefully, everyone got a little spring break in before the rains came. This week we are celebrating a very special birthday - West Chester’s! Plus, West Chester Police sign a new five-year bargaining agreement, Porchfest 2024 prepares for a record year, and Restaurant Inspection reports for March - no, that bug’s not supposed to be in your tequila.

Who’s ready? Let’s catch up.

Happy Birthday to You

West Chester celebrated 225 with a March birthday party at the Chester County History Center.

On March 26, the Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce along with the mayor, dignitaries from the government, the hospital, the university, and a variety of local businesses and organizations gathered in the upstairs banquet hall of the Chester County History Center to toast West Chester on reaching a rather significant milestone - 225 years as a Borough.

“To West Chester’s 225 years and we are looking for more,” Mayor Lillian Debaptiste said to the gathered crowd raised glass in her hand.

Guests nibbled on mac and cheese bowls, buffalo chicken sliders, and a dip station provided by John Serock Catering. The Master’s Baker delighted with a five-tiered chocolate and vanilla cake covered in a painted streetscape and a fondant rendering of the old courthouse. Leaders stepped to the podium to offer a series of thank yous followed by a champagne toast and promises of things to come. It was the official - unofficial kick-off of the Borough’s 225 birthday party but, if there was initial hesitation on who was going to grab the reins and lead the celebration, it seems we are now in full-on party mode with a year of (potentially) unfolding events.

With the kickoff party in the books, next up is the 225th Birthday Parade. The parade is planned for Sunday, April 21 at 1 p.m. It will take the same route as West Chester’s Halloween Parade. For those not familiar, that is up W. Market Street left on Matlack, and then down Gay Street and back over to Market via Darlington Street. If you like speeches, opening remarks will be held by “Old Glory” on the corner of Market and High Streets.

The parade is expected to have a variety of floats and a few bands. The Incomparable Golden Rams Marching Band will have a representation but not the full band. A few high school bands have also expressed interest but the Borough is still waiting to confirm. Fun fact: marching bands are not in season in the spring making it difficult to gather members together (the more you know).

To incorporate a historical flavor, the Borough has suggested participants dress in the fashion of the era in which their company or organization began but this is optional.

“We’ve just asked the groups to use their imagination on how they would like to represent the Borough of West Chester in their own special way,” said West Chester Parks & Recreation Director Keith Kurowski. “Groups/Floats have a lot of leeway in what theme, if any, they would like to portray.”

Images from West Chester’s 150th birthday celebration in 1949 fill the windows of the Rite Aid on Gay St.

While details are still being finalized, the Borough expects an eventful afternoon and is asking for understanding from residents as they get things set up for this “once in a lifetime” event (their words.).

“Streets will be closed for the prep and running of the parade, we just ask that the residents be patient with us and follow the signage that will be posted for the detours around the downtown,” said Keith.

If you can walk, do so. If not, garage parking will be available, but note that a special event day fee may apply. This will be determined at next week’s Public Safety Committee Meeting.

More useful information - Rain date for the parade is Apr. 28, at 1 p.m. If you are interested in entering a float, today is your last day to do so. You can sign up here. Cost is $5/per entrant.

In 1799, West Chester was still a simple market town with dreams to be something bigger. Over the next 225 years, those dreams would be realized and unfulfilled over and again, perhaps no more.

“We have arrived,” Mayor DeBaptiste declared during her birthday remarks. Yes, no, maybe so - but we can certainly celebrate like it.

You can read more about the 225 in my County Lines Magazine article on the milestone. All 225 events will be added to the Calendar as they materialize and more details become available.

Restaurant Inspection Reports - March

Three downtown favorites found trouble with the health inspectors.

Restaurant Inspection Reports are out for March - and apparently, County Health Inspectors are big on Spring cleaning. Fourteen area institutions were out of compliance last month including both McDonald’s, a few downtown favorites, and our friends at Hanuum Seafood and Produce. We also get a final word on rats at Timothy’s.

Taco Mar, 122 E. Gay St., out, 10 violations including desserts not stored at cold enough temperatures, defrosted foods not being date-marked, and a bag of cooked beef stored 10 days beyond the use-by date. This was discarded onsite.

Chester County Prison, 501 Wawaset Rd, out, 10 violations including fly strips hanging over the sink, sinks without sufficiently hot water, and spice containers in need of a cleaning.

Mercato, 33 Market St, out, 11 violations including employee beverages in the pizza prep area, raw chicken stored above ready-to-eat foods, foods left uncovered, and a hand wash sink with no soap or paper towels.

McDonald’s, 927 S. High St, out, 5 violations including refrigerators not keeping items chilled to safe temps and directions to “clean and sanitize” the McFlurry unit, the iced coffee unit, the iced coffee pitcher, and the cup and lid dispensers.

Dawn’s Baked Goods, 1502 West Chester Pike, out, 9 violations including employees not changing gloves between tasks and directions to clean all cabinets, shelves, refrigerators, cooking equipment, dry ingredient containers, and the exhaust hood.

Lopiccolo’s Farmers Market and Grill, 629 S. Chester Rd, out, 8 violations including employee belongings and drinks in the food prep area and raw chicken stored above produce and ready-to-eat foods in the refrigerator.

Twin Valley Coffee, 120 N. Church St., out, 2 violations including a refrigerator not keeping the various milks cold enough. Milks were discarded onsite and the unit marked OOO until it can be serviced.

Hannum Seafood and Produce, 455 Hannum Avenue, out, 24 violations including a walk-in cooler with an ambient temperature of 50 degrees rather than the required 41 degrees. The temperature was turned down during the inspection. Also, ready-to-eat foods were not date marked, milk was stored beyond its expiration date, and a handwashing sink had no paper towels. The store was also asked to repair a back exterior door to close a gap visible beneath.

Jersey Mike’s Subs, out, 4 violations including “numerous deli meats were held at 50 °F, on the counter, rather than 41°F or below as required.” These were all discarded onsite and employees were advised to only remove a small amount of meat at a time to prepare.

Lukoil, 455 Hannum Avenue, out, 8 violations including a walk-in cooler incapable of chilling food to the required 41°F. Cheese, milk, eggs, and other items held in the cooler were discarded during the inspection. Also, a suitcase was found on a shelf above the sink. “Remove the suitcase and do not store any personal care items in the warewashing area,” the inspector advised.

Jumbo Pizza, 2 Waterview Rd, out, 10 violations including employees not wearing proper hair restraints and another non-functioning refrigerator. This one was adjusted onsite and put back into use. Affected foods were discarded.

Elk’s Home Association, 401 W. Washington, out, 7 violations including raw meat stored above ready-to-eat foods, coleslaw, and other prepared foods without date markings - and the deli slicers, potato cutters, microwaves, and floors needed cleaning.

McDonald’s, 701 E. Gay St, out, 3 violations including two reach-in refrigerators not keeping items chill enough. Items in both units were discarded. Neither unit can be used until fixed. Since one of these units was the drink prep fridge they should have time to clean and sanitize the McFlurry unit, iced coffee unit, and the ice caddy.

Hershey’s Mill Golf Club, 401 Chandler Rd, out 14 violations including employees not wearing proper hair restraints, moldy strawberries found in the cooler, and several items not properly date marked. Also, a bottle of tequila had a dead insect floating inside - and this particular creature was not meant to be drunk. The tequila was discarded onsite. The club was left with a list of cleaning instructions.

Also, in this month’s inspections was a note on rat concerns outside Timothy’s in the Parkway Shopping Center. On March 26, the Department received a complaint regarding rat activity in the area. While the report does not specifically note a rodent problem, the inspector did find an “unsatisfactory exterior refuse area.” A follow-up inspection was conducted two days later and previous violations were found to be corrected. Hopefully, this will put an end to the rodent sightings.

From last month, Santino’s Tap & Table, West Chester Diner, and Cakes and Candies by Maryellen are all back in near-perfect compliance.

You can find all the restaurant inspection reports here. Search by location for more details.

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The Warnings.

Policing in West Chester is some pricey business. After months of negotiations, West Chester Borough and the police union agreed to a new five-year contract last month. Under the terms of the agreement, officers will receive a 22 percent salary increase over five years.

According to details of the contract shared by the Daily Local News, every January 1 officers will see a 4 percent increase and on July 1 of odd-numbered years, they will get an additional 1 percent. New hires with no police academy training will earn $52,000 annually. They will receive an additional $10,000 when once they graduate. Officers with five years of experience will earn $120,100 annually in 2024.

Since negotiations are kept private, we have limited background on the impetus for the agreed-upon figures, but here are some baseline numbers for context. Wages in the U.S. rose on average 5.3 percent in 2022 and 8.9 percent in 2021, but saw less than 4 percent annual growth for the decade prior. A 4.4 percent annual raise is not high if you look at the last two years (data is not yet available for 2023), but it is above the ten-year average of 3.73 percent. According to Indeed, the average base salary for a police officer in Pennsylvania is $56,000. Careerexplorer.com puts the average salary for a police officer in PA at $76,900 with the top 20 percent expecting to make $102,900. While the Borough’s starting salaries are on par with state averages, its salary for officers with just five years seems significantly higher than state averages.

Despite these outliers, the paper reports both sides are happy with the agreement. You can read more about the contract here.

It’s the least you can do. Again according to the Daily Local, the West Chester Police Department has applied for a grant from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency that could, if received, cover up to half the replacement costs for officer-worn cameras. West Chester officers were originally outfitted with body cameras in 2018. Since then, technology has improved and current units are quickly or already out of warranty. The department estimates costs to refit all 44 officers with new cameras will run between $250,000 and $500,000. A grant to cover even part of that would be a huge help to Borough finances.

It’s not easy being green. Speaking of big price tags, West Goshen recently received a single quote for $484,000 to install a solar roof on the Public Works Building of the West Goshen Municipal Complex. While this number sounds high, it is actually well below the $750,000 budgeted for the project and could lead to long-term savings for the Township. Once installed the panels could be used to offset the building’s electricity, or an annual estimated savings of about $22,000/year. Using that figure to do the math, the payoff should come at around 22 years or three years ahead of warranty. You can view the full feasibility study here.

The bidder must now go through West Goshen’s Responsible Contractor Ordinance review process. Once the review is complete, the bid will go back before Township Supervisors for a final vote. Special thanks to West Goshen Sunshine for bringing this story to light. (Sorry!)

The kids are not alright. Last Tuesday, with help from the Chester County District Attorney’s Office, West Chester police arrested Justin Piner, 18, of West Chester in connection with a stabbing incident that sent three to the hospital. The altercation occurred on Sunday, Mar. 24, in Wilmont Mews Alley behind the Bicentennial Garage at around 7:30 p.m. It is believed six people were involved in the altercation. Also last month, West Chester Police arrested 20-year-old Marcus Svaerd Mossblad, also of West Chester, in connection with a March 27 burglary. It is believed Marcus attempted to gain access to the property at 128 E. Chestnut St by using a shovel to break a window.

That’s money down the drain. Westtown-East Goshen Police are investigating several reports of “gift card draining.” Learn how to protect yourself from this latest scam here.

Time to bench him. West Goshen police are seeking assistance identifying a sticky-fingered Sixers’ fan.

Secure those tailgates. Drive a black GMC Sierra? This message is for you.

The Accolades.

West Chester University

Dr. Christopher Fiorentino, West Chester University’s 15th president, is wrapping up his 41-year tenure at the university (seven as President) with a victory lap of sorts collecting various awards as he prepares for retirement on June 30.

His latest accolade is coming at the behest of West Chester’s business community. Last month, Downtown West Chester and the West Chester and Chester County Chambers of Commerce presented Dr. Fiorentino with a lifetime achievement award. He was applauded as a ”visionary leader” and “catalyst for positive change.”

“It has truly been the greatest honor and privilege of my professional life to have served the Chester County community... Working together, we have shared in a vision of student success, and we have made a difference in so very many lives,” Dr. Fiorentino said in an interview following the presentation.

Staff, students, alumni, and community friends will have their own chance to celebrate the outgoing president at a “This is your life” themed celebration being held at the Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall on Apr. 26. Learn more about the event here.

Other things we are celebrating this week:

Grant money. Last week, West Chester learned it will receive $750,000 in grant funds from the Commonwealth Financing Authority to be used toward the South High Streetscape Improvement Project. While this project is largely funded by PennDot, its proposed upgrades are focused on pedestrian safety. West Chester wants to make additional updates to street lighting and sidewalks to keep the aesthetics of the area in line with the rest of downtown - this funding should help it do so.
Borough livin’. According to the World Atlas, West Chester is one of the 12 best places to live in Pennsylvania. Also on the list, are Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Allentown, Reading, and York.
Lacrosse legacies. Last year, the Rustin Boys’ Lacrosse team won the District 1 2A Championship and advanced to the PIAA semifinals capping off one of the best seasons in program history. Now they are back with fresh talent looking to prove they are more than a one-hit wonder. While they still have a ways to go before they will know their District fate, this week they showed they have what it takes to stay atop in West Chester. The run started with a closer-than-expected win against Henderson last week but the Golden Knights came back strong this week with a 12-6 victory over East. This marks the fourth year in a row Rustin lacrosse is the best in town. With the win over East, Rustin moves to 4-0 on the season. Also, looking to prove they are still the best around - and doing quite the job of it - is West Chester University’s Women’s Lacrosse team. Last year, the team lost a heartbreaker in the final game of the NCAA Division II national championship. This year, they hoping for a do-over. The Golden Rams have a 9-0 record and are currently ranked #1 in the nation.
World Down Syndrome Day (belatedly). Last month, Kati Mac floral designs helped the Borough celebrate World Down Syndrome Day by handing out tulips. Kati Mac’s efforts to raise awareness and their hard-working employees were celebrated by Fox 29. You can watch the segment here.
Centennials. Cheers to West Goshen’s A. Duie Pyle on 100 years of operation.

Hello.

It is estimated 6,000 people attended last year’s Porchfest. This year is shaping up to be even bigger.

If you haven’t already blocked your calendar for May 18, do it now. Porchfest is returning and it’s shaping up to be the biggest year yet for the West Chester Green Team-sponsored music festival that pairs local musicians with neighborhood porches.

This year the concert footprint is expanding to include Price Street. The new boundaries will run south from Price Street to Miner and east from Bradford Ave. to Church Street. Organizers also hope to expand the number of blocks closed to traffic from seven to ten. While they are still waiting on the final ok from the Borough, they requested the addition of the 200, 300, and 400 blocks of Barnard to a closure list that already includes the 200 through 600 blocks of Union Street and the 200 through 400 blocks of Dean Street.

So does this volunteer-executed, neighbor-organized event have what it takes to fill that much space with free music? They do and then some. As of Monday’s submission deadline, a record number of musicians had signed up.

“Yes, 103 bands. Amazing,” shared Porchfest co-organizer Molly Hanford in an email. For reference, last year’s festival hosted 70 bands (which was up from 53 performances in year one). Band sign-ups are now closed but porches are still needed.

“Host sign-ups are OPEN!” says Molly.

If you are interested in participating (it’s a lot of fun), sign up here. In addition to bands, the West Chester Green Team is planning a variety of kids' activities, a vintage clothing swap, plant giveaways (this is the Green Team remember), food trucks, and more. You can find more details on all that is planned here.

Also, get ready to welcome a new fuel source for all your creative visions. Opening next Friday at 118 N. High Street - where the cigar shop used to be - is Nightingale Materials an art supplies, gifts, and studio shop. Look for a premium collection of art supplies, unique gifts, and a variety of workshops tailored to all skill levels.

Finally, it’s hello, again, old friend. D’Ascenzo’s Gelato, West Chester’s original gelato locale, opens for its 14th season on Gay Street - today! The starting lineup includes perennial favorites: Banana’s Foster, Philly Cheesecake, Mocha Espresso, cookie dough, and twenty more. Flavors rotate daily. Yum.

Goodbye.

West Chester Public Library Director Victoria Dow is stepping down in May.

Say goodbye to the sun - and this time not due to a week of rain. Monday, in case you missed it, there will be a solar eclipse. As of now, it looks like the weather will cooperate making the moon’s procession over the sun visible in this area beginning at around 2 p.m. - or just ahead of school dismissals. This conflict has led some PA schools to dismiss early, fortunately, West Chester is not one of them.

“Our schools and offices will remain open during the eclipse and we will maintain our regular schedule, including normal afternoon dismissal times,” WCASD Superintendent David Christopher shared in an email to families this week. The district is, however, taking precautions to keep students (eyes) safe during the eclipse.

In addition to educating on proper eclipse viewing, the district will provide solar eclipse glasses free to all elementary and middle school students. (High school students, I guess you are on your own.) Afterschool athletics and activities are being postponed until after the eclipse has ended around 4:15 p.m. If you remain worried about your child’s eye health, early pick-ups will be considered excused absences.

If you are looking for solar eclipse glasses and you are not an elementary or middle school child in the district, West Chester University is holding a watch party at the campus S Lot. The party is free and open to the community. Viewing glasses will be provided free to the first 750 people. The eclipse is expected to last between 70 and 80 minutes with peak viewing around 3:22 p.m. (Note: the West Chester Public Library had glasses - but they are gone. If you are willing to pay Wegmans has some for sale just beware of fakes.)

Also, we learned this week, West Chester’s long-serving public library director, Victoria Dow, will retire in May thus ending a 31 year-tenure at the institution.

According to a statement from the West Chester Library Board, Victoria’s career in library leadership began in 1982. In May 1993, she assumed the directorship of the West Chester Public Library, a position she has held with distinction for exactly 31 years.

So what will she miss the most? The people, she shared with Daily Local reporter Bill Rettew.“If you don’t have people coming in then what’s the point? A public library is meant to be used. It belongs to the community,” she said.

The West Chester Library Board of Trustees has not yet named a replacement.

Pay It Forward.

If all goes well this weekend, this is how the Chestnut Street Garage will look come spring.

Looking to give back? Here are a few activities you can do this week.

Downtown West Chester and the West Chester Green Team are looking for a few more people to help out at Saturday morning’s Chestnut Street Garage Garden Clean-Up. Work begins at 9 a.m. Bring gloves and tools if you have them. Clean-up should be pretty easy after all this rain. Sign up here.
West Chester Borough needs a couple of volunteers. Have a passion for civil service, development, sustainability or town-gown relations? Well, West Chester has openings on its Civil Service Commission (assists with the selection of police personnel), Community Campus Committee (works with WCU and students to ensure a better university relationship), Planning Commission (helps review development plans and ensure they meet Zoning requirements), and the Sustainability Commission (advises Borough Council on sustainable building and stormwater management practices). If you are interested, send your wishes and resume to Dana DiDomenico via email at [email protected].
The Crime Victim’s Center is holding a victim supply drive in support of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. They are collecting materials to assemble “hospital kits.” This includes new shirts, pants, underwear, bras, socks, toothpaste, toothbrush, deodorant, journals and pens. If you can help, email [email protected] or text 610-425-1145 to coordinate a drop-off.
Safe Harbor is hosting an open house and gratitude breakfast on April 18 from 8:30 - 11 a.m. RSVP here if you are interested in attending.

Also, don’t forget Monday is the last day to register to vote for this year’s primary election. I am not sure what we are voting for, but it’s important to do - and it’s easy. Register here. Like to know who you’re voting for before you head in? This site is helpful. It seems a lot of big races, not a lot of choices for primary voters.

The Weekend Marquee by Uptown

Apr. 13: The Ultimate Doors

Apr. 14: Susan Werner

Ready to be wowed? Next Saturday, head back in time with the sights and sounds of the Doors. Then on Sunday, enjoy an intimate performance by legendary, singer-songwriter Susan Werner. Get your tickets today!

The Freakin’ Weekend.

What are you up to this weekend? We are going to put away the Easter decorations, stand sideline at some soggy sports fields, and try to catch up from last week’s “break.” But first, we have a fun happy hour planned this evening at Barnaby’s with some school friends. Don’t worry, we’ll be out of there by 9 p.m.

If you’re around this weekend, Downtown West Chester is holding its belated Adult Easter Egg Hunt tonight during First Friday. The eggs will be hidden in stores and on the streets and stuffed with prizes like gift cards, discounts, and even Flyers tickets. Starts at 4 p.m. but eggs will be hidden throughout the evening. Also, West Chester University’s Theatre Department is performing Silent Sky at the EO Bull Theater and Levante is hosting its rescheduled National Puppy Day party on Saturday.

Looking ahead - Rose’s Little Donuts is taking preorders on its “solar eclipse donuts” and Ryan’s is introducing 2 for 20 Tuesdays - two sandwiches with potato chips, $20. They have quite a selection to choose from too.

And this week a very special thank you to PetCare Group this week’s Community Sponsor. For the last 20 years, PetCare Group has given local pet owners peace of mind knowing their pets are lovingly cared for even when they are away from home. PetCare Group now has over twenty pet sitters and dog walkers ready to help whenever you need a hand – 24/7365. Check out their website to learn more about what they do.

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Apr. 5 -7 - Silent Sky, WCU EO Bull Theater, 7:30 p.m. with a Sunday showing, Apr. 7, at 2:30 p.m. West Chester University’s Department of Theatre and Dance presents Silent Sky, a play by Lauren Gunderson that spotlights the untold stories of women astronomers at the Harvard Observatory in the early 1900s. Tickets - $12 -$15
Apr. 5 - First Friday, Downtown West Chester, 4 p.m. For this month's First Friday event Downtown West Chester is hosting and Adult Easter Egg Hunt. Prize-filled eggs will be hidden in stores and on the street. It's free to participate.
Apr. 5 - Whose Crime Is It Anyway? Uptown Theater, 7:30 p.m. In this interactive murder mystery, your vote determines all of the elements of the crime...leaving the actors to improvise around your choices. Tickets: $35/in advance; $40/door. Plus $5/service fee.
Apr. 6 - Community Pollinator Garden Clean-up, Chestnut St. Parking Garage, 9 a.m. Help the West Chester Green Team and Downtown West Chester keep the Chestnut St. Parking Garage looking pristine. Bring gardening tools, gloves and buckets.
Apr. 6 - West Chester Growers' Winter Market, corner of Church & Chestnut Sts, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. The market is open rain, snow or shine.
Apr. 6 - Yoga for Menopause: Empowerment, In Harmony Wellspring, 525 E. Gay St, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Menopause Yoga is designed to tackle the symptoms and risks of menopause. Following the practice will be a closing circle, tea and networking. Single class registration: $40. Use code: Gift10 to get $10 off.
Apr. 6 - National Puppy Day Party, Levante, 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Bring your pups dressed in their cutest attire. There will be a puppy food truck as well as a human one and $10 donation to the Main Line Animal Rescue gets you a free pour.
Apr. 6 - Life in Space, American Helicopter Museum, 1 - 3 p.m. Discuss the force of gravity and use Newton’s third law of motion to launch a rocket. Learn about freefall and microgravity and how spacecraft communicate with mission control. One lucky volunteer try on “The World’s Cheapest Space Suit.” Tickets: $30 - ages 7 - 12
Apr. 6 - John Oates, Uptown Theater, 8:00 p.m. John will be joined by cello and percussion. This promises to be an intimate, unforgettable evening of songs and stories. Tickets: $59.50, $79.50, $99.50. Plus $5/service fee. Limited tickets remain.
Apr. 10 - Give20: Safe Harbor, Iron Hill, West Chester - 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Every Wednesday in April Iron Hill will donate 20 percent of your food bill to Safe Harbor. Excludes alcohol. Show this flyer to participate.
Apr. 13-14 - Sunrise Rotary Floral Decor Sale, Exton Mall, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Fire sale on four seasons fo floral, home decor and gifts. 100% of proceeds benefit Greater West Chester Sunrise Rotary Foundation and Wings for Success.
Apr. 13 - Ben Oakley, Roots Cafe, 5 - 8 p.m. Enjoy live music and drink specials.
Apr. 14 - Elyse K. Rubin, Roots Cafe, 11 a.m. -2 p.m. Enjoy live a harp performance.
Apr. 15 - FREE! Monday Movie Night - Money Pit, Uptown Theater, 7 p.m. This Movie Night is sponsored by Hazley Builders so it's free to you - but registration is strongly encouraged!

Looking for more event ideas? View the full calendar here.

That’s it. Stay safe, stay healthy, and I'll see you next week!

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