Good morning, West Chester.

Chicken Salad Chick has signed a franchise development agreement to open six locations in the Philadelphia suburbs soon — the team is scouting 2,500-sqft sites in Montgomery County and in Paoli, West Chester, and Exton in Chester County.

Kennett Square’s Mezzaluna KSQ gained recognition when owners Ben and Samantha Tobin earned high rankings in international pizza competitions; they turned their roaming operation into a brick-and-mortar shop in June 2024+ attracting local fans.

West Chester University will host its 40th Annual Criterions Alumni Reunion Concert on Thursday, July 16 at 7:00 p.m. at Emilie K.

Asplundh Concert Hall, featuring alumni, the Summer Jazz Camp's Camp Big Band + a preview of the upcoming 100 Years of Jazz celebration.

Phoenixville's PrideFest Chester County is celebrating its ninth year with free admission on Saturday, June 20 from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Bridge Street, offering live music, vendors, family activities, and a free Rainbow Shuttle service.

New London Township honors its past with rebuilt covered bridges (restored in 2025) and a historic Presbyterian church that recall an early academy educating future founders.

The community of 5,800 residents balances growth with farmland and quality schools for families.

Bucks County Community College and Ursinus College signed a dual admission and core-to-core transfer agreement on June 10 in Collegeville that gives Bucks graduates an easier path to a top 100 liberal arts education + seamless credit transfers and merit scholarships up to $43,000.

Conor Hepp, who led the turnaround at the Chester County History Center, has been named CEO of the Da Vinci Science Center in Allentown and will begin on July 6.

His final day at the History Center is June 26.

Drivers in western Chester County may face delays as Reeceville Road in West Brandywine Township closes Monday, June 29 to Friday, Sept.

25 for utility improvements (detour routes include Route 82, Route 322, and Bollinger Road).

Drivers should expect overnight delays as PennDOT crews begin milling and paving westbound U.S. 30 between Airport Road and Route 340 from Monday, June 15 through Friday, June 19.

The $9.3 million project aims to improve safety on the Coatesville Downingtown Bypass & work may be rescheduled if weather conditions are unfavorable.

Chester County health inspectors found seven food safety violations at Mimi’s Pizza at 31 Marchwood Road in Exton during a June 12 opening inspection, and the restaurant must fix issues — including lack of sanitizer and proper labeling — and obtain a certified food manager within 60 days. Inspectors also noted similar problems during a change-of-owner review at La Chiquita Mexican Market in Cochranville.

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.