Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 23rd of July.
Good morning, West Chester.
The Chester County Food Bank is helping local children access nutritious meals and kid-friendly foods during summer break when school meal programs pause (announced July 22).
Families in the community may rely on this support throughout the season.
Malvern-based Uniquity Bio (backed by Blackstone Life Sciences) will double its workforce in the next 18 months as it advances its lead drug candidate for COPD and asthma while exploring options for raising capital.
The clinical-stage biotech is set to expand its operations and strengthen its leadership team.
A review of 18 notable figures born in Chester County shows how locals have reached national stages in civil rights, exploration, and sports.
The list features lives from law and medicine to the Olympics and art, highlighting enduring contributions from the community.
Former NASA educator Roger Kennedy leads the Maris Grove Astronomy Club at Erickson Senior Living, where 50 to 60 seniors attend monthly space science presentations.
The club also offers outdoor solar viewing sessions and an annual Music Under the Stars event that draws about 150 residents, supporting lifelong learning.
Chester County approved $1.7M in grants to protect open space & upgrade parks through its Preservation Partnership Program.
The funds support conservation easements and park improvements in municipalities and nonprofits, including ADA playground upgrades at John O. Green Park and new amenities at Towpath Park.
Delaware health officials declared a measles outbreak on Wednesday after confirming four cases in Kent County while Chester County recorded 13 cases in the region.
Local departments urged residents to get vaccinated and seek care for symptoms as they expand vaccination clinics + tracing efforts.
On July 21, Chester County health inspectors found issues with refrigeration, sanitization, and temperature control at several local food establishments — businesses including Kinnera Indian Cuisine and Radley Run Country Club were ordered to discard unsafe food and repair equipment to meet safety standards.
A Chester County judge reversed Willistown Township's earlier denial of developer J.
Brian O’Neill’s plan to build up to 22 luxury homes on the 246-acre Rock Hill Farm on July 15, giving him a chance to submit final plans while township supervisors explore an appeal.
US Women’s National Team will face world No. 1 Spain at Subaru Park in Chester on Oct.
13 at 7 p.m.; tickets are on sale and the match will air on TNT+HBO Max with Spanish coverage on Universo+Peacock.
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