Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 8th of March.
Good morning, West Chester.
West Bradford Township’s historic landscape, shaped by centuries-old farmland (including landmarks like Marshallton Inn and the Humphry Marshall House), remains a quiet hub for families and commuters enjoying rural charm along the Brandywine.
Residents continue to experience daily life steeped in history.
West Chester’s Pro Edge Roofing Company provides trusted, high-quality roofing services for residents and businesses in Chester County.
Co-owners Chris Landy and Bryan Gabel emphasize clear communication and strict standards to ensure quality and lasting protection.
The Farm at Doe Run in Unionville had two cheeses named among America’s 15 highest quality cheeses, including Hickory on the Hill and Creamery Collection Batch #17 (a blend of goat and cow milk aged 11 months for a sweet caramel finish).
West Chester University will host the 36th Annual Jazz Festival from March 18 to March 21 at Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre.
The free concerts showcase both student groups and top jazz artists, and the festival ends with a ticketed high school event that offers clinics and masterclasses.
PennDOT crews will repair potholes on several major highways in Chester County from Monday, March 9 until Friday, March 13, causing lane closures and slow-moving traffic on routes like West Chester Pike and nearby roads.
Drivers are advised to plan extra travel time during daytime repairs.
Chester County is set to expand public electric vehicle charging stations using funds from a federal program — the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure initiative — as its EV registrations top 9,000.
Municipalities and Pennsylvania businesses will have until Aug. 21 to apply for funding.
The Henrietta Hankin Branch Library and the Eagle Glenmoore Lions Club will host a free seminar on prediabetes and diabetes on Monday, Mar.
16 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. in the Annex (215 Windgate Drive) featuring expert speakers who will explain early detection and healthy living.
On March 6, the Chester County Health Department cited food safety violations during inspections at two food facilities in the area; ARAMARK @ Penn Med SCC – Coffee (West Grove) had issues with sanitizer tests and temperature control while Murasaki Chester Springs Inc. faced multiple storage and hygiene problems.
Butterscotch Pastry Shop in Birchrunville was named No. 3 among Pennsylvania's best bakeries in a list published today; the shop makes its desserts fresh daily with specialties like almond croissants and pecan sticky buns.
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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