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Good morning, West Chester. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 8th of July.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • The Chester County Welcome Center opened at the Historic Chester County Courthouse in downtown West Chester—featuring a panoramic video room and an electronic station for visitors to plan their stay in the county. The center offers package deals for local hotels and guides to nearby attractions like farmers markets.  VISTA Today
  • C&N’s Giving Back, Giving Together campaign raised $108,555.20 in 2024—2025 and contributed 165 volunteer hours and 1,698 essential items to help local families affected by cancer. The 10th anniversary effort led to a new campaign that now focuses on supporting active duty service members and veterans through fundraising, volunteering and item drives.  VISTA Today
  • Family Service of Chester County said summer is tough for families when school closures cut access to meals and safe spaces, and parents struggle with childcare choices. The nonprofit urged the West Chester community to keep its support strong—reminding everyone that help is needed every day.  VISTA Today
  • Safe Harbor of Chester County will host Quizzo Night on July 16 at VFW Post 106, 837 Lincoln Ave—offering trivia, BBQ, drink tickets and games to support shelter services and meals for those facing homelessness. Ticket proceeds and food donations, accepted on the night or dropped off at 20 N. Matlack Street from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays, will directly fund these programs.  VISTA Today

CULTURE NEWS

  • On July 7, the Brandywine Battlefield Task Force celebrated 12 years of planning its phased study (marking 32 years of protecting local history) in Chester County. Leaders and local historians met to discuss the battlefield’s role in upcoming America250 celebrations (which will spotlight the region’s rich heritage) and the group’s ongoing work to preserve vital historic records.  VISTA Today

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Oxford students Rommel Sanchez-Perez and Dulce Gabriel-Villagomez were named Rigg Family Scholarship recipients by Chester County Futures, earning a full-ride award that covers tuition, room, and board for four years at Elizabethtown College—this opportunity is available to eligible CCF Passport Program participants through a partnership with benefactors Robert and Karen Rigg.  VISTA Today

LIFESTYLE NEWS

  • Chester County’s summer dining scene gains a boost as The Noble Goat at Downingtown’s River Station secured its liquor license to offer a menu with pizza, pasta, and seafood entrées—featuring craft beer and local wines for residents. Settantatré Pasta and Provisions in Berwyn now offers cooking classes and dining services, while L’Olivo Trattoria in Exton will serve Thai-influenced pastas this fall.  VISTA Today

EVENTS

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  • Find Waldo Local in West Chester

    Aug 1 – 13 — Bookmarks — Free entry — Hunt for Waldo cutouts in local shops and collect prizes along the way.

    Fri, 8/1/25

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  • Interactive Music Class with Miss Christine

    10:30-11:00 a.m. — Oakbourne Mansion & Park — No registration or fee — Engage young children in a fun music and movement class outdoors.

    Tue, 8/5/25

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