Good morning, West Chester.

Freedom Village at Brandywine collected 200 pounds of nonperishable food during its Soup for the Super Bowl drive last Friday, when staff wore team jerseys for fun, and all donations went to the Chester County Food Bank to support local food security + boost community spirit.

S&T Bank was named to Forbes America’s Best Banks list for the third consecutive year, ranking 36th nationwide and the highest among Pennsylvania-based banks.

Restauranteurs Sean McKeon and Drew Zuccarini, who took over Berwyn Tavern last year, plan to update the popular spot with a bathroom renovation, extra seating and new menu items — chicken cutlets, smash burgers and an expanded beer selection.

The changes will preserve the tavern's classic comfort for local diners.

Philadelphia Cream Cheese got its name from dairy farms in Chester County.

Pennock E. Sharpless — who started in dairies in 1873 — built the state’s first commercial creamery in Toughkenamon, leaving a lasting mark on the product’s story.

Tires, a Netflix comedy series based in West Chester, will receive $6 million from the Pennsylvania Film Office to produce its third season in the region.

The funding will boost local spending by over $24 million and create around 1,709 jobs.

Ash Wednesday begins Lent as local churches prepare to offer traditional services with ashes for reflection and fasting.

The observance marks a 40-day period leading to Easter, during which many congregants will engage in prayer and self-discipline (including Ashes to Go options for busy commuters).

Eastern University is launching men's and women's rugby programs in Spring next year (the teams will compete under Division III and receive varsity-style support) and is starting a national search for a Director of Rugby.

Nonprofit and public organizations must apply by May 1—join the Summer Food Service Program to help provide free summer meals to children in low-income areas.

Rural areas may have the option for meal pick up or delivery.

Pennsylvanians can get free preventive heart screenings at no cost when using in-network providers such as blood pressure, cholesterol, and diabetes tests—state officials remind residents during American Heart Month.

Residents should check their policy documents and ask their doctors for details.

Comedy Jam

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Windish Entertainment — Tickets required — Get ready for a night packed with punchlines featuring talented comedians.

Dueling Pianos with The Philly Keys

7:30 p.m. — Uptown Knauer Performing Arts Center — $31 – $36 — Enjoy a high-energy, all-request dueling piano show where no genre is off limits.