Good morning, West Chester.

Penn Township’s old nursery capital heritage now blends with modern healthcare, retail, and senior living centers in Jennersville along Baltimore Pike.

The area retains historic landmarks such as the Red Rose Inn and natural features like Big Elk Creek—echoing a past that once hosted top country-music stars.

Speer Madanat, behind Pizza and Steaks West Chester and Ice Cream West Chester, said his focus on quality ingredients & a narrow menu built success over nearly 30 years.

He shared inspiration from renowned chefs and noted that word-of-mouth and social media brought customers to his restaurants.

Malvern-based 2X acquired Virginia startup Knownwell in a $400 million deal — shifting its leadership as David DeWolf takes the helm and founder Domenic Colasante becomes a strategic adviser.

The firm will expand staffing and office space in Malvern while accelerating hiring for go-to-market engineers.

Wild Yeast Bakehouse, started by John Goncher in his kitchen, will open a new ten-times larger storefront at Wayne’s Eagle Village Shops this summer (expanding its bread share program and baking classes) as the local sourdough movement grows.

West Bradford ceramic artist Rhoda Kahler turns everyday objects into bold art; her tile mural (55-foot 'Woven Earth') at the Nashville Zoo recently earned her an Artistic Design award at the Coverings Installation & Design Awards.

West Chester University joins a two-year NSF-funded project aimed at expanding research and advanced computing by linking local institutions via the PA Science DMZ.

The initiative will boost collaborative opportunities for faculty and students and improve access to high-performance resources.

Aqua Pa. is counting customer service lines in West Chester Borough to find and replace lead and galvanized pipes + aiming to build a lead-free water system that offers safer drinking water.

Chester County health inspectors cited Superior Beer & More for multiple food safety and facility maintenance violations during an inspection on June 15.

The report noted issues with an inaccessible handwashing sink & an unorganized ware-washing area.

Dr. William Surkis, the Chief Medical Officer at Penn Medicine Chester County Hospital, shared his journey from a small Manhattan apartment to a leadership role in local healthcare + focusing on developing physician leaders and expanding services for patients with multiple chronic conditions.

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.