Good morning, West Chester.

Downtown West Chester and Kennett Square offer main streets with shopping, dining and historic buildings that give residents and visitors a taste of summer.

Local shops like Éclat Chocolate and Nomadic Pies help make these areas a lively spot for a stroll.

Robert Longstaff spent nearly 40 years driving carriages at Big Bend Farm with horse enthusiast George A.

Weymouth—he won local horse shows, turned down a Buckingham Palace coachman role after Weymouth died in 2016, and plans to return to the Devon Horse Show to continue their legacy despite living in Florida.

The Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry held its first Business Excellence Awards luncheon at the Desmond Hotel to honor six local awardees with sponsors Bentley Systems and Comcast.

More than 200 attendees, including 150 long-time members, joined the event as keynote speaker Christopher Everett of Truist said the luncheon united local business leaders — strengthening community ties.

The Chester County Health Department released its latest Community Health Assessment that details residents' health, including rising mental health issues, chronic diseases, and the burden of high living costs—community partners provided survey feedback used to shape a forthcoming Community Health Improvement Plan.

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.

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.