Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 9th of June.
Good morning, West Chester.
Register your foursome for the CYI FootGolf Challenge on Tuesday, July 29 at Ingleside Golf Club in Thorndale to support youth programs run by the Coatesville Youth Initiative — teams of friends, family, and coworkers can join this friendly competition as spots are limited.
ACME Markets will upgrade select stores, including one in Paoli (one of the first to receive premium items) by adding specialty cheeses, organic selections, and expanded meat cases while keeping stores open.
The chain aims to better compete with upscale rivals.
BLAST Robotics is exploring partnerships with Penn State Great Valley at the Malvern campus to boost student access to engineering resources and entrepreneurship training through discussions covering fabrication and media production facilities — no formal agreement was announced as groups continue reviewing future opportunities.
London Britain Township preserves its rural charm with protected lands like White Clay Creek Preserve (1,300 acres) and historic sites that remind residents of centuries of farming, while families hike and community projects continue to honor its natural beauty.
West Chester-based Quix Labs develops a system that helps users quit vaping and smoking by combining gradual nicotine reduction with behavioral support.
The startup launched its products in the UK and will expand into the United States in the coming years.
Ground Provisions in West Chester offers a seasonal plant-based tasting menu in a former inn near Dilworthtown, drawing diners with inventive, local dishes.
Reservations are required at this celebrated venue (opened in late 2022), where small plates and personal service create a memorable culinary experience.
Fans filled the Philadelphia Union stadium in Chester yesterday for a sold-out friendly match between Philadelphia Union II and Ivory Coast — the free-tickets event served as the World Cup team's final warm-up ahead of their Sunday kickoff in Philadelphia.
West Chester University's baseball team (48-11) lost 8-4 in a winner-take-all championship game against the University of Tampa in Cary, North Carolina on Saturday afternoon, ending a season marked by a record 48 wins and standout postseason play.
Silent Book Club Gathering
9-11 a.m. — Matlack Florist - Garden Center — Free entry — A peaceful space for book lovers to share their literary passions.
Hops for Homes Beer Festival
12-5 p.m. — Chester County Art Association — $45 — Sample craft brews and support affordable housing efforts with Habitat for Humanity.
Summer Kickoff Concert with Lenape Brass
6-7:30 p.m. — Westtown Township Oakbourne Park — Free entry — Celebrate America with a concert featuring classic tunes and tasty hotdogs.
Disney's Moana Jr.
10:30 a.m. — Uptown Knauer Performing Arts Center — $21 – $27 — Experience Moana's journey of courage and self-discovery through unforgettable songs and breathtaking storytelling.
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