Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of March.
Good morning, West Chester.
The Arc of Chester County is hosting events for National Disabilities Awareness Month in March, featuring a weekly half-price meal at Sedona Taphouse and a Dine and Donate event at Chick-fil-A in West Chester on March 24 (4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.) along with Chat-n-Chew speaker sessions on disability topics.
Pennsylvania Dutch mud sales in Chester and Lancaster Counties let community members support responders by buying quilts, furniture and treats; events include the Honey Brook Quilt Sale & Consignment Auction on May 8 and 9 (supporting the Honey Brook Fire Company) and the Cochranville Fire Company Auction on Oct. 24.
The Oxford United Methodist Church will host its annual Chocolate Festival on Saturday, March 7, from 1 to 3 p.m. Treats are available with a $5 ticket purchase and bakers can enter a dessert contest, with proceeds benefiting United Women of Faith supporting women and children.
Local residents can explore Revolutionary War sites this winter at Valley Forge, Washington Crossing Historic Park, and the Museum of the American Revolution.
Events include a Christmas reenactment and candlelight tours at Fort Mifflin with a bonus stop at Hagley (where quiet winter landscapes bring history to life).
Today, CCDC Coatesville highlights a student’s progress with a paced curriculum and sensory breaks, and the program will expand in fall with a third campus to offer more special needs support.
Church Farm School senior Cesar Ramirez will enroll at Princeton University next fall on a full scholarship to study mechanical and aerospace engineering (fulfilling his dream and supporting his hardworking family).
Ducklings Early Learning Center in Glenmoore will host a spring open house on Saturday, March 28 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at 1556 Horseshoe Pike, featuring an Easter egg hunt, photos with the Easter Bunny (10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.) and guided tours for enrollment.
Chester County offers quiet spots for calm reflection — from Black Rock Sanctuary's wooden bird blind along a wetland to Stroud Preserve's scenic trails — where locals can escape the hustle and enjoy timeless beauty.
Inspections on Tuesday, Mar.
3 by the Chester County Health Department confirmed food safety violations at three local food facilities in Thorndale, West Chester and Exton. Issues include improper storage + unsanitary practices, with some fixes made on site while other corrections must be completed by March 10.
An eight-building office complex at 435 Devon Park Dr. in Tredyffrin is being converted into 162 apartments (mostly studios and one-bedrooms), marking a rare shift in the way suburban spaces are used to meet housing demand.
Wrexham AFC, co-owned by Rob McElhenney, will tour the U.S. this summer & face Sunderland on Aug.
2 at Subaru Park in Chester as part of a three-game preseason tour designed to boost local engagement.
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.
LoCali Live: Anthony Baldini
6-8 p.m. — LoCali Wine Lounge — Enjoy sipping wine while experiencing heartfelt acoustic sessions from local musicians.
Annual Easter Egg Hunt 2026
10 AM – 12 PM — Everhart Park — Free — A delightful morning of egg hunting and surprises awaits the whole family with the Easter Bunny in attendance.
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