Good morning, West Chester.

Benjamin Yocum, founder of The Creative Club of Chester County, has been named to the 2026 VISTA NextGen Superstars.

His honor will be celebrated at the Awards Reception at Penn State Great Valley on Thursday, April 30.

Frazer experienced change as the historic diner on Route 30 closed in 2022, marking a pause in a community that evolved from rural farmland to busy suburbia.

Residents remember the once-bustling diner as a quiet landmark reflecting the area’s everyday life.

At Citizens Bank Park, Ghost Energy replaced Harry Kalas’ concession stand name with the Ghost Energy Deck.

West Chester native Ryan Hughes said Kalas remains honored with a statue, plaque, and broadcaster booth, and he donated to the Ashburn-Kalas Foundation + celebrated his lasting legacy.

A friend group in Oxford launched Early Girly Club to celebrate female friendship and offer inventive coffee flavors paired with sourdough bread at scheduled pop-ups (held at homes or local gyms).

The pop-ups started on Black Friday and quickly grew popular among young women.

WilmU offers RNs flexible degree options — from RN-to-BSN to MSN and DNP programs — with formats that are fully online or in-person.

The College of Nursing and Health Sciences helps nurses balance work and family while advancing their careers.

CCRES, a Chester County nonprofit, is expanding its career and community support by offering new job opportunities and awarding grants to local schools and organizations, while also boosting staff growth with paid training and flexible schedules.

West Chester-based QVC Group is seeking additional time to file its annual SEC report as it navigates lender talks + accounting review delays.

The company expects to file the report no later than April 15.

The Pennsylvania government expanded quarantine guidelines on March 23 to help mushroom growers in Chester County fight the phorid fly that harms 40-percent of local farms each year.

Growers will use steam treatments and extra steps, and local officials remain hopeful for safer crops.

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.

Dueling Pianos Show

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Uptown Knauer Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the ultimate all-request dueling piano show with high energy and audience interaction.

Laugh Lounge Stand-Up Comedy

7:30-11:30 p.m. — Uptown Knauer Performing Arts Center — $31 – $36 — Enjoy three hilarious performers in a night of diverse comedic styles.

Willy Wonka Jr.

2-5 p.m. — Uptown Knauer Performing Arts Center — $18 – $27 — Enjoy a whimsical musical journey through Willy Wonka's chocolate factory filled with magic and music.

Moms & Mimosas Lunch and Floral Workshop

11 a.m. — West Chester Seafood Kitchen — Ticket info available — Celebrate Mother's Day with seafood, mimosas, and floral design in a warm atmosphere.