Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 15th of July.
Good morning, West Chester.
Longwood Gardens and Victory Brewing Company are highlighting a unique beer garden—using garden-grown herbs and fruits to craft limited-edition beers—that celebrates German brewing traditions with live music and seasonal flair.
A project led by the Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority is planning to restore passenger rail service to Reading and nearby towns by reconnecting communities using existing freight tracks.
The plan, backed by Berks, Chester, and Montgomery counties and federal partners, will provide commuters a new alternative amid heavy traffic.
Over 40 state attorneys general announced an $18 million settlement with 23andMe after a 2023 data breach affected nearly 200,000 people statewide.
Pennsylvania will receive $491,902 from the settlement + officials expect the agreement to enforce stronger data protection measures.
Chester County startup BioLattice is developing a synthetic cornea implant that may help patients with corneal blindness see again.
Co-founder and CEO Linda Alunkal aims to update an age-old method by offering an alternative to donor transplants in local medical practices.
On July 13, Chester County health inspectors cited six food facilities for refrigeration, sanitation and labeling issues, while additional sites including a West Chester café and a local school were ordered to correct violations — some within 24 hours.
Barclay Friends waives its $5,000 fee for new Personal Care and Memory Care move-ins completed before Sept.
1, offering families an easier transition into senior living. The community invites families to schedule a tour and explore personalized care (including familiar touches and engaging activities).
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