It’s Friday, Oct. 24, 2025: With the Federal shutdown now entering its fourth week and the Pennsylvania budget impasse dragging on, the pain has hit home. Both food banks are feeling the pinch, as is the West Chester Area Senior Center. WCASC is supposed to be celebrating its 50th anniversary. Instead, it is navigating tricky budget cuts, rising expenses, and waiting on the County to renew its contract.

This week, we dig into the impacts of all this government gridlock, review WCU’s plan to be awesome, take a look at the high school sports postseason, and bid adieu to Lulu’s (extremely short-lived) bakery. What happened and where to get that sourdough, plus much more, below.

Ok, who’s ready? Let’s catch up.

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