Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of March.
Good morning, West Chester.
Freedom Village residents at Brandywine gave back in February by hosting two fundraisers that supported employee scholarships and local nonprofits.
The donut sale raised $800 and the bake sale benefited eight local organizations in Chester County.
Shelter Me showcased three adoptable dogs — Hattie, a 12-year-old Australian Cattle Dog from PSPCA, and six-week-old Cecily and Ruthie from Lucky Dawg Animal Rescue.
They will soon be available for families wanting a new loyal companion.
Caln Township blends centuries-old landmarks like the Caln Meeting House and an 1837 hexagonal schoolhouse with modern commuter lines and neighborhood parks.
Founded in 1714, the township balances its colonial roots — modern life for over 14,000 residents across 8.9 square miles.
Vanguard Group will return hundreds of jobs to its Malvern headquarters after it outsourced 1,300 positions six years ago & 248 employees at its Infosys subsidiary in Chesterbrook are set to be laid off from Mar.
29 to Sept. 30, with most offered new roles within Vanguard.
Chester County has over 300 historic homes on the National Register of Historic Places, with properties from the 18th to 20th centuries that show our local past and offer a window into early American life — linking history with today.
This month, local professionals can join live events to improve their LinkedIn profiles and personal brands.
Sessions starting March 9 include profile reviews + networking tips designed for job seekers, entrepreneurs, and small business owners to gain practical career advice.
Eastern University completed its purchase of a 33.3-acre portion of Valley Forge Military College property on Feb.
27, including athletic facilities and apartments near campus. The acquisition supports the university's growing on-campus community and follows years of leasing + a strong local partnership.
Max Hopton, Director of Workforce Education and Media Relations at the Chester County Opportunities Industrialization Center, joins the 2026 VISTA NextGen Superstars and will be honored on Thursday, Apr.
30 at Penn State Great Valley Conference Center in Malvern — his work has boosted adult education programs in the county.
On Sunday, clocks will move from 2 a.m. to 3 a.m. as daylight saving begins until Nov.
1, alerting West Chester residents to later sunsets. Meanwhile, state lawmakers have dropped most proposals for a year-round change (most bills lost steam), so the current system remains.
The American Red Cross Southeastern Pennsylvania Region is urging West Chester residents to test and replace their smoke alarms ahead of the daylight saving time change on Sunday, Mar.
8+ advising households to install alarms on each level and plan escape routes in case of a home fire.
Chester County restaurants offer a comforting spread of homemade pasta for dining in and takeout — Rivertown Taps in Phoenixville, Rosalie in Wayne, Sweet Amelia’s in Kennett Square, and Pomod’oro in Downingtown serve creative dishes made with fresh local ingredients.
Subaru Park in Chester upgraded its lighting, concession, and retail areas with a new operator, Aramark & added sponsors to boost the match day experience when the new MLS season opened yesterday.
The enhancements include modern stadium technology and expanded food options for fans.
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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