Good morning, West Chester.

Meaghan Harper, a process improvement advisor at Penn Medicine Chester County Hospital, has been named a 2026 VISTA NextGen Superstar and will be honored on Thursday, Apr.

30 at Penn State Great Valley Conference Center in Malvern (sponsors are sought for the celebration supporting Chester County Opportunities Industrialization Center).

Atglen is a small historic borough in western Chester County that begins its day with quiet charm along Main Street and routes connecting neighbors and local markets.

The town (with just over 1,300 residents) grew along an old trade route and now attracts families seeking rural affordability amid regional development.

Dr. Donald Rosato—a lifelong Chester County doctor and carriage driver—passed away last Sept.

22. He earned blue ribbons at the Devon Horse Show and served as a U.S. Army flight surgeon, leaving a lasting impact on local medical and equestrian circles.

Local bakeries are offering freshly baked Irish soda bread ahead of St. Patrick's Day, with Yori’s Church Street Bakery in West Chester, Westtown Amish Market, and Sweet Zen Bakery in Malvern serving the treat on selected days.

The offerings let locals enjoy a festive taste from Chester County bakeries.

Chester County’s celebrated gardens — including Longwood Gardens outside Kennett Square and Jenkins Arboretum in Devon — invite visitors to enjoy early morning tours, evolving landscapes, and conservation lessons that shape the region’s natural beauty.

PECO has launched The Exelon Promise today in southeastern Pennsylvania to deliver immediate relief to over 9,000 customers through a 12.5 million customer relief fund and flexible payment programs.

The utility also set guardrails for large energy users, helping shield families and small businesses from rising energy costs.

Pennsylvania public and private schools will begin teaching cursive starting April 12 after Gov. Josh Shapiro signed the new law with bipartisan support.

The Department of Education will release guidelines soon (helping teachers adjust lesson plans) to outline curriculum updates.

Chester County officials plan to add EV charging stations using federal grant funds from the NEVI (National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure) program.

They are urging local municipalities and business chambers to apply for funding by Aug. 21 to support about 100 stations for daily EV use.

Reworld spent $45,000 lobbying Philadelphia City Council to keep its trash incineration contract for Philly waste in Chester, and a proposed ban was withdrawn in January.

Chester residents worry about pollution and job losses as the seven-year deal expires this summer (Reworld says it operates below federal pollution limits).

Avondale’s Lucky Dawg Animal Rescue will soon offer nine blue heeler puppies for adoption.

The litter, which includes seven girls and two boys aged six weeks, arrived from the South with their mother and will be ready for new families soon.

Local coffee lovers can visit five top Chester County shops including Gryphon Cafe (West Chester), Pour Richard’s Coffee Co. in Devon, Malvern Buttery, Steel City Coffeehouse and Brewery in Phoenixville, and Farmhouse Coffee and Espresso Bar in Downingtown.

Each spot offers handcrafted drinks and seasonal menus to spark a fresh taste adventure.

Delaware County native Matt Freese (NYCFC goalkeeper) is set to compete for the starting spot on the US Men’s National Team in the FIFA World Cup this summer, with his family planning to watch him in Los Angeles on June 12 against Paraguay.

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.

Guided Tour of the Antique Ice Tool Museum

11 a.m. — Antique Ice Tool Museum — Admission by donation — Explore the fascinating history of ice harvesting in this unique museum experience.