Good morning, West Chester.

In Westtown Township, residents enjoy historic landmarks like Oakbourne Mansion, now a public park for walks and community events today, while local civic programming celebrates preserved farm lanes + cherished routes that keep its unique identity alive.

Safe Harbor of Chester County invites community members to support its Stock the Shelves Drive by donating pantry staples such as canned vegetables, fruit, soups, rice, and pasta — donations drop off Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 20 N.

Matlack St. in West Chester.

A network of 25 privately owned gas stations called Freedom Fuel opened sites in Pennsylvania & New Jersey, including one in North Coventry Township offering gas as low as $3.57 and planning an on-site Dunkin' upgrade to give local drivers a welcome savings option.

On July 9, Hankin Group was named a 2026 Top Workplace by The Philadelphia Inquirer for its employee-first culture and commitment to excellence (a nod to strong business standards).

Residents remember Exton Square Mall as a cherished local landmark that opened in 1973 and expanded in the 1990s (featuring Pennsylvania’s first Chick-fil-A) while redevelopment proposals remain tangled in legal challenges between Abrams Realty and West Whiteland Township.

Blackbird Health (serving Southeastern Pennsylvania) now offers Executive Function Coaching to help kids build planning and organization skills.

The virtual sessions (for ages 5-7, 8-13, and 14+) give families clear, step-by-step tools to manage daily tasks.

Chester County Library’s new native garden (450 Exton Square Pkwy) replaces turf with a biodiverse habitat for pollinators, birds, and local wildlife.

Funded by Richard Hankin and Ada Brainsky, the project teaches visitors how native plants support ecosystems, with a second garden planned for fall.

Financial advisor Joe Oliver (with Edward Jones) advises locals to build wealth by automating savings and curbing small expenses, noting that even a small percentage saved can compound over time to prevent lifestyle creep.

Developers Green Fig LLC and Sentinel Data Centers asked the board to change the data center plan on an East Whiteland Superfund site so it will use air chillers instead of water cooling.

The board tabled the move and residents remain worried about safety and the environment.

Over 100 measles cases have been reported in Pennsylvania this year (three in Berks, four in Chester and many in Lancaster and Lebanon counties).

Health officials stress vaccination as the best protection for our community.

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.