Good morning, West Chester.

Home of the Sparrow helped a local mother avoid eviction today as rising heating costs and unexpected car repairs strained her budget.

The organization covered her rent and enrolled her in its Supportive Housing Program so she can plan a sustainable budget and build an emergency fund.

The Dublin Brewing Company in Downingtown will debut later this month as an event space after years of development.

Owner Brendan Fitzgerald is finalizing state licensing (and recipe tests for craft beers) for a taproom, brewhouse and kitchen.

West Pharmaceutical Services opened a 165,000 sqft expansion at its Damastown site in Dublin to boost production of high-volume injectable therapies, including treatments for diabetes and obesity.

The new facility adds advanced automation to support next-generation GLP-1 drugs.

Equipment insurer HSB, based in Wayne (a unit of Munich Reinsurance Co), signed a lease for a 41,700 sqft building at 965 Chesterbrook Blvd and will relocate services in the summer; the campus, owned by Rubenstein Partners, recently secured a $127 million refinancing and includes new amenities like a gym.

The Brandywine Museum of Art will host the 'By Design: The Worlds of Betsy James Wyeth' exhibit on June 27 — a collaboration with Maine museums that displays archival materials and design pieces to highlight her influential work in local art.

Residents in Hamorton speak proudly of their historic village — planned by Pierre S. du Pont and preserved amid regional change.

Controlled by Kennett Township, the community remains a quiet escape along U.S. Route 1 that upholds its intentional 19th-century design.

Ursinus College named Gundolf Graml as its 20th president effective immediately * he served as interim president since 2024 and will lead with a focus on academic innovation and student growth.

West Chester University was recognized by three local organizations on Mar.

11 for its community engagement efforts. The university accepted the Senator Andy Dinniman Partnership Award and received $10,000 in grants (supporting a public humanities initiative honoring Frederick Douglass) that connect local history with experiential learning.

Local reviews and features spotlight five top-rated Chester County coffee shops offering standout espresso and treats — coffee lovers can visit Butterscotch Pastry Shop in Birchrunville, Morgantown Coffee House in Elverson, Two Birds Cafe in West Chester, Philter in Kennett Square, and Pour Richard’s Coffee Company in Devon.

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.

USPA Tested & Open Mother of All Meets

8 a.m. — Alpha Phlyte Fitness West Chester — Registration required — Compete in a powerlifting meet with both tested and non-tested divisions.