Tuesday, June 3rd, 2025
Good morning, West Chester. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 3rd of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ After five years of closure, The Pear reopened today in West Chester under new owners Nick and Linda Farrell—renovating the space with new flooring, an expanded bar, and a cozy lounge feel to offer a menu of seasonal dishes and signature cocktails. VISTA Today
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ West Whiteland Township Police are asking for help to identify a suspect linked to a theft at Marshalls and Homegoods in Exton on May 11th — anyone with information should call Officer Higgins and reference incident number P25174913. MyChesCo
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Chester County will have five summer events this June—West Chester’s Turks Head Music Festival on June 8 runs from 12 PM to 7 PM with local bands and booths, BalletX performs at Longwood Gardens on June 5, Kennett Summerfest offers food and drinks on June 8, Wayne Music Festival features national acts on June 7, and Malvern’s Summer Biergarten brings live music and food trucks on June 12 with a second pop-up planned for August 21. VISTA Today
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Chester County botanical gardens invite visitors to enjoy spring views with lush plants and water displays. Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, the outdoor spaces at Brandywine Museum in Chadds Ford and Chanticleer in Wayne offer seasonal events and historic architecture — attractions that highlight the region’s natural beauty this season. VISTA Today
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Malvern-based Ocugen received rare pediatric disease designation from the FDA for its experimental gene therapy that targets Stargardt disease, a condition with no approved treatment. The designation does not provide immediate benefits because the voucher program expired last year—Congress has not yet reauthorized it. VISTA Today
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Fourth of July Celebration
Time to celebrate our freedom and independence — July 2-8 — Philadelphia / West Chester KOA Holiday — Free entry — Enjoy festivities in the historic spirit of Philadelphia.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.
~ Maya Angelou
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