Good morning, West Chester.

Marsh McLennan Agency acquired West Chester-based Arthur Hall Insurance on April 3 at 10:00 a.m.—all 44 employees joined the company and will work from the West Chester and Wilmington offices.

A 35-year-old Coatesville man was taken into custody on March 30th after he allegedly became combative and spat on an officer near 50 North High Street in West Chester—he faces charges of assaulting a law enforcement officer, resisting arrest, terroristic threats, disorderly conduct, and public drunkenness.

On March 21, a 20-year-old West Chester man was charged with attempted homicide after he allegedly assaulted a family member and tried to stab them with a kitchen knife at 201 South Matlack Street—new evidence on March 27 prompted additional charges before he was processed at the police department and returned to Chester County Prison.

Agustin Cisneros-Bedolla, 42, of West Grove was arrested in early March after setting a business on fire with people inside and later waived his preliminary hearing—he faces charges of attempted murder, aggravated arson, robbery, and possession of weapons of mass destruction as he awaits further court action.

On April 2, Widener University nursing student Elizabeth Martin served as President for a Day, handling classes, a work shift, and meetings that built ties with Chester—she will soon graduate in May and start working at Lancaster General Hospital.

This tradition shows the university’s focus on hands-on leadership and learning.

Independence Blue Cross and National Fitness Campaign are teaming up to bring free outdoor fitness courts to Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties.

Schools, municipalities and other groups can apply for grants to receive kits and design support for building these fitness stations.

Annual Easter Egg Hunt

10 AM — Everhart Park — Free entry — Enjoy a morning of fun hunting for thousands of eggs filled with surprises from the Easter Bunny.

Open House at Compass

12-4 p.m. — 1523 Johnnys Way — Free entry — Explore 130 homes for sale in West Chester, PA and connect with an expert agent to find your dream home.