Good morning, West Chester.

The FirstBank Charitable Foundation will host its second annual Better Giving for Greater Impact Summit on May 7 at 9:00 a.m. (at the Chester County History Center) in West Chester, where nonprofit leaders, donors and business representatives will meet to share local giving strategies until 4:30 p.m. (registration is free but advance sign-up is requested).

A part of West Chester’s FarmerJawn lost its nonprofit status because it did not file its yearly return, but founder Christa Barfield said the group will continue giving affordable organic produce and free food training to the community.

Donations are processed through its fiscal sponsor + Jubilee Gift Galaxy as the organization works on updating its registration.

Chester County recorded the fastest population growth in Pennsylvania as 26,300 new residents joined between 2020 and 2024 according to Census data from July 1.

The county increased by nearly five percent—despite high home prices with a median sale price of $495,000.

Provell Pharmaceuticals in Honey Brook filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy after 20 years in business because of problems with its drug supplier.

The company had fewer than ten employees in 2024 and reported assets between $0 and $50,000 with over $1 million in debts+its CEO did not comment on the filing.

Verrica Pharmaceuticals reported strong first-quarter growth for its molluscum contagiosum treatment YCANTH, with dispensed applicator units rising from 8,654 to 10,102—a 16.7% sequential increase influenced by a recent commercial restructuring.

The company said improved market access and growing prescriber demand set the stage for continued revenue growth.

Nearly 500 art pieces by high school students are on display at the Chester County High School Art Exhibition at the Chester County Art Association in West Chester, where some entries are also part of Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan’s Congressional Art Competition for the 6th District. A free open house is held today from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. — the event is organized by the Chester County Intermediate Unit and sponsored by CCRES Educational and Behavioral Health Services.

Jordan Peek, project manager for AgConnect at Chester County Economic Development Council, has been named one of the 2025 VISTA NextGen Superstars — a nod to her work in supporting local agriculture and growth.

The awards reception will be held on May 8 at the Penn State Great Valley Conference Center — where local leaders will gather to honor emerging talent.

During her QVC visit yesterday, Martha Stewart visited Longwood Gardens — a historic Chester County site — where she toured the botanical displays and tasted dishes made with fresh local ingredients at the on-site upscale restaurant.

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.