Good morning, West Chester.

Greystone Elementary 5th graders organized a mini-bubble walk on June 5 to support The Arc of Chester County—part of S.O.C.K.S Day.

Over 70 students and teachers walked and ran for 30 minutes to learn about inclusion and help their community.

Hood’s BBQ in Kennett Square was ranked No.4 on PhillyBite Magazine’s list of must-try BBQ spots in Pennsylvania—this family-run restaurant at 1664 West Doe Run Road has served comfort food favorites for 30 years and holds Dine & Donate events for local nonprofits.

On June 5th at 10:12 a.m., Oxford police stopped Diane McDowell, a 54-year-old Mississippi driver in a maroon Dodge minivan for a traffic violation and found an outstanding warrant from West Fallowfield for drug-related charges—she was arrested, cited for traffic violations, and her vehicle was towed for expired registration and no proof of insurance.

The Green Family Foundation and Firstrust Bank awarded $360,000 in scholarships to 18 outstanding high school seniors yesterday at Firstrust Bank Club at the Philadelphia Eagles stadium.

Each student received a $20,000 award and a swag bag, and the program in its 56th year selected finalists from over 500 essays + it honors Samuel A. Green's legacy.

Widener University recently held its 2025 Alumni Awards at Lathem Hall on the Chester campus where five individuals with ties to the university were honored for their professional achievements and community service.

Award winners include a husband-and-wife pair (who funded a new nursing simulation lab and scholarship initiatives), an alumnus recognized for volunteer service, a military officer credited with mental health advocacy (who led recovery efforts in Vietnam), a nursing student active in local service, and a posthumous award recipient noted for his long coaching career.

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation will begin construction on Route 52 in East Bradford Township next week.

Flaggers will manage single-lane closures from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM daily on the stretch between Tacie Lynn Drive and Rosedale Avenue—motorists are advised to allow extra travel time due to expected delays.

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.