Good morning, West Chester.

Today, CCOIC will host its 4th Annual Block Party at 22 N.

5th Ave. in Coatesville from 3 to 7 with Philadelphia Eagles legend Brandon Graham headlining and a raffle featuring two signed paintings and one jersey donated by Jermaine Thomas from Icon 411 to support community programs—guests can also enjoy food trucks, live music, and games during the event.

MacElree Harvey marked ten years of CEO Michelle Foster’s leadership as she changed the firm from a managing partner model to a CEO-led structure that increased revenue by 74 percent + doubled partner compensation.

This milestone reflects a decade of strategic growth and a strong people-first culture.

Kevin Joseph Krebs— a 31-year-old licensed electrician from Malvern— was arrested at a West Chester 'No Kings' rally for carrying a loaded Sig Sauer handgun, bayonet, and ammunition, and police later found 13 homemade pipe bombs and 21 guns at his home, with Chester County authorities and the FBI investigating charges of possessing weapons of mass destruction and reckless endangerment.

Arts Holding Hands and Hearts, Inc. will host its Restorative Justice Open House on July 24 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Uptown Knauer Performing Arts Center on 226 N.

High Street. The free event will feature the premiere of the youth-led documentary Invisible No More — a project created through its Restorative Justice Filmmaking Program — and remarks from local leaders.

People’s Light will run the Little Shop Teen Takeover from July 14 to 25 for musical theatre students entering grade 8 through pre-college.

The two-week program offers daily training with professional masterclasses and rehearsals—ending with a concert-style showcase on July 25 at 7:00 p.m. on the Leonard C. Haas Stage.

Emily Gatto, director of TLC Wellness at the Lincoln Center, grew up in the local area and launched an outpatient therapy practice after overcoming a learning disability—she is now focused on refining processes and expanding the Diagnostic and Evaluation Center to better serve the community. Her work, inspired by personal challenges and reinforced by support from key mentors, aims to ensure accessible mental health care for families in the region.

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.