Good morning, West Chester.

Genesis Healthcare, based in Kennett Square, filed for bankruptcy protection on July 13 and will restructure the debt linked to its former facilities.

No disruptions in resident care are expected—officials stated.

Michael Antonio McRae, a man wanted since May for allegedly assaulting his wife during a May 15 incident in Linwood, was arrested by Lower Chichester Police on July 13 — he now faces charges of simple assault and harassment.

Pennsylvania is investing over $10 million to buy rights that protect 2,842 acres on 31 farms across 13 counties, including a 76-acre crop farm in West Caln owned by Joseph S. and Barbara K.

Allgyer. The move, which preserved 167 farms and 13,847 acres of farmland this year — keeping the land available for agriculture — shows the state's effort to stop future development.

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.

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.