Good morning, West Chester.

Four Chester County towns ranked among the nation's top 200 places to live based on Niche's new rankings (which used data from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI, and more), with Devon moving to eighth, Chesterbrook at 12, Paoli at 50, and Berwyn at 200.

Geoff Bayer, General Manager of Service at Brandywine Valley HVAC and a lifelong Chester County resident, will be honored as one of the 2026 VISTA NextGen Superstars at the Awards Reception & Celebration on Thursday, Apr.

30 at the Penn State Great Valley Conference Center in Malvern.

Firstrust Bank and the Eagles recently celebrated over 100 local businesses at an event held at the Firstrust Bank Club at Eagles Stadium.

Havertown Carpet Co. was named the Brotherly Shove Business Spotlight winner (receiving up to $25,000 in promotional support) to boost exposure.

State Reps. Shusterman and Davis honored Bristol resident Mae Krier on March 21 to mark Rosie the Riveter Day and her 100th birthday, recognizing her role in championing women’s contributions during World War II (House Resolution 385 formalized the observance).

SEPTA will hold public meetings to gather rider feedback on its New Bus Network plan; the West Chester meeting is at Boro Hall on April 2 (5 to 7 p.m.), with other events scheduled through mid-April.

PennDOT will close Route 926 for pipe replacement work from Tuesday, Apr.

7 through Friday, Apr. 10 between Newark Road and Route 82 (Unionville Road) from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Drivers should prepare for detours and expect delays along alternate routes.

Drivers should expect delays at the intersection of U.S. 202 and Route 926 from Monday, March 30 through Friday, April 3 as PennDOT works on roadway improvements & lane closures and flagging are in effect from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

A new West Chester med spa, LifeMed Institute, offers over 30 holistic health services including IV nutrient therapy and hormone replacement therapy to help people feel better.

The Maryland-founded business brings its treatments to the area to support complete health care measures and a spring recharge.

Barclay Friends in West Chester was recognized with the Memory Care Seal of Excellence from the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners yesterday — a nod to its commitment to high-quality, person-centered dementia care and robust staff training.

The Chester County Health Department reported multiple food safety violations from March 24 inspections that affected several local sites—we saw improper food storage, sanitation lapses, and temperature issues.

Some facilities discarded unsafe items or were ordered closed while others passed follow-up checks.

The Chester County Welcome Center unveiled its Sports Hall of Fame exhibit (inside the Historic Courthouse at 21 W.

Market St.) yesterday, showcasing memorabilia, photos, and achievements from over 200 inductees. The exhibit will run until the end of May, offering a look at local sports history.

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.

Running Home 5K Run / 1 Mile Walk

9:00 – 11:30 AM — Downtown West Chester PA — $25 – $30 — Family-friendly 5K event promoting community support for local single working parents.