Good morning, West Chester.

YMCA of Greater Brandywine has named Diana Beeson its new Associate VP of Membership to lead growth and enhance services across its nine branches.

She brings decades of experience in membership and community engagement—having served at TurnAround, Inc. and spent 18 years at the Y in Central Maryland—and will work closely with branch leaders to expand access for Chester County residents.

Michael J. Stanley was charged by the Parkesburg Borough Police Department with possessing fraudulent documents after a traffic stop on May 23 at 2:55 a.m. on North Church Street—legal proceedings will continue at District Court 15-3-07 on a date to be set.

Oxford Police arrested local man Joshua Davis (40) on May 20th after responding to a domestic disturbance on the 700 block of Market Street and discovering an active Chester County bench warrant (from an earlier investigation), charging him with assault and disorderly conduct with a preliminary hearing set for June 3rd.

The Chester County Health Department released its Community Health Assessment this month, detailing rising chronic disease disparities, mental health concerns, and cost-of-living challenges in the region.

The report—based on surveys from over 4,000 residents and community discussions—will guide the creation of a health improvement plan for the county.

Pennsylvania's family caregivers provided an estimated $32.5 billion in unpaid care in 2024, up from $22 billion in 2023—showing their vital role amid a nursing shortage.

State lawmakers advanced a paid family leave proposal in March—measures that may ease the financial burden on caregivers as the aging population grows.

Data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services showed that emergency room visits at Chester County hospitals took between three and four hours yesterday, with Phoenixville Hospital reporting the shortest wait at (3 hours and 8 minutes) and Chester County Hospital averaging four hours. Factors such as patient volume and staffing levels help explain these differences.

Baby Yoga Class

10:30-11:00 a.m. — Oakbourne Mansion & Park — Registration required — Engage in bonding and developmental exercises with your baby through baby yoga.

Hops for Homes Beer Festival

12-5 p.m. — Chester County Art Association — Cost info not specified — Celebrate local brews and bites at the annual Hops for Homes festival.

Music at Marshall Square Park 2025

5-8:30 p.m. — Marshall Square Park — Free entry — Enjoy live music, food trucks, and fun activities for the whole family.

Eagles Youth Football Academy in West Chester

9:00 – 11:30 AM — Bayard Rustin High School — Free — Kick off your summer with the Philadelphia Eagles Youth Football Clinic at Rustin High School.