Good morning, West Chester.

The Pennsylvania SPCA will waive adoption fees for select long-stay dogs from today until Sunday, June 14 at its Philadelphia headquarters and Chester Springs campus as part of Freshpet's Fresh Starts program (with standard screening still in place).

Prospective adopters are advised to check adoption requirements before visiting.

Kimberton Whole Foods opened its eighth location in Eagleview Town Center (701 Rice Blvd) at the end of April to offer organic groceries, locally sourced meats and cheeses, and a café for grab-and-go meals.

Shoppers have been returning from the Downingtown and Kimberton sites.

West Chester’s QVC Group faces a legal challenge from preferred shareholders who say the restructuring plan would wipe out their equity while aiding creditors.

Judge Perez is considering the dispute this week in Texas court as the company’s Chapter 11 plan would slash its $6.6 billion debt to $1.3 billion.

People’s Light in Chester County unveiled its 2026/27 season with five productions from Sept.

16, 2026 to Aug. 8, 2027 exploring family and identity. Highlights include a Pulitzer Prize-winning drama, a holiday musical panto, a Little Women premiere, and a Tony Award-winning satire with Flight Nights (short Wednesday shows).

AccessLex Institute awarded its fourth annual MAX by AccessLex Hannah R.

Arterian Memorial Scholarship (worth $50,000) to LMU Loyola Law School student Emilia Zielinski after she completed the required Financial Foundations course and participated in MAX events in West Chester.

Widener University in Chester named Crystal Gibson as its new executive director of athletics, effective (July 1).

She will lead 23 intercollegiate sports programs and oversee all student-athlete initiatives as the school builds on its tradition of competitive success.

Church Farm School recently celebrated its Class of 2026 graduation as 36 students earned college acceptances including Devon Bower-Prophet, who will study nursing at Immaculata.

Graduates have been accepted to colleges such as Princeton, Penn, and Swarthmore, showcasing the school’s lasting commitment to empowering students.

Friends Association in West Chester advocated for affordable housing in Chester County and met with lawmakers on May 5 and during a June Day on the Hill event.

The group backed HB 1095 (which seals eviction records) and HB 2109 to modernize occupancy standards and boost housing stability.

Nemours Children's Health offers a whole-child care approach that helps Delaware Valley families access routine checkups, advanced specialty services, and innovative research close to home + a model that creates a child-focused environment + to support healthy growth.

Chester County health inspectors on June 9 cited restaurants in Avondale, Phoenixville, Berwyn and West Grove for food safety violations such as improper food temperatures and sanitation issues; some establishments were directed to discard hazardous foods to meet health standards.

LCH Health and Community Services joins local public health officials for a free discussion on summer heat safety on June 17 at 6 p.m. at the Jennersville YMCA Pavilion in West Grove to help residents learn how to prevent heat illness.

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.

We May Be Right - Billy Joel Tribute

8 p.m. — Uptown Knauer Performing Arts Center — $51 – $61 — Experience the electrifying tribute band that brings the hits of Billy Joel to life with dynamic performances and audience sing-alongs.