Good morning, West Chester.

Five Chester County companies, including Bentley Systems (Exton), West Pharmaceutical Services (Exton), AMETEK (Berwyn), CubeSmart (Malvern), and WSFS Bank, were named to TIME's 2026 Best 1,000 Companies list based on employee satisfaction, financial performance, and sustainability. Comcast and Burlington Stores led the regional effort.

Today, a bankruptcy judge approved QVC Group's Chapter 11 plan—cutting its debt from $6.6B to $1.3B and transferring control of the West Chester retailer to creditors including Strategic Value Partners and Silver Point Capital amid a preferred shareholders' challenge.

A flood watch is in effect from 10:00 a.m. (today) to 2:00 a.m. Sunday as heavy rain and thunderstorms may cause flash flooding in low-lying areas including Western Chester.

Residents should monitor local forecasts for updated safety instructions.

Crews working on a $9.3 million corridor improvement project will close lanes on eastbound U.S. 30 (Coatesville Downingtown Bypass) from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. on Sunday, July 19 and Monday, July 20, and drivers should plan extra time and seek alternate routes.

A $1.57 million Pennvest loan will finance upgrades to the Hollow Run Well system (serving nearly 1,000 households) and install treatment equipment to remove PFAS and PFOS.

Construction in Malvern will begin in October without raising water rates.

The Hungry Pilot, a family-owned restaurant that opened in 2024 at Chester County Airport in Coatesville, serves smashburgers, flatbreads, and smoked Old Fashioneds with runway views from its large windows and patio, and hosts weekly trivia and bingo nights (a popular spot for locals and travelers).