Good morning, West Chester.

Sesame Place, America's first Sesame Street theme park, opened in Langhorne in 1980 as a place for learning and fun.

It now offers two parks in one with over 25 attractions like rides, splash pads and daily character meet-and-greets for families.

West Chester Area School District hired Katie Walker as its first supervisor of strategic initiatives and district partnerships; the former Chamber president will join in August to connect the district with local businesses & community groups.

Downingtown's Kiddie Academy blends sports and early learning to boost physical and intellectual development.

The licensed 10,000 sqft center, opened in November, now offers modified tennis, soccer and taekwondo at 595 Bell Tavern Blvd.

The Pennsylvania Lottery reported a combined $1.3 billion jackpot for Mega Millions and Powerball, with the Mega Millions drawing offering $743 million at 11 p.m. Friday and the Powerball drawing offering $600 million at 11 p.m. Saturday.

Copeland School Road will close weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. beginning Wednesday, Jul.

29 until Friday, Oct. 30 while PECO Energy installs utility infrastructure in East Bradford Township (between Dunmoore Lane and Frank Road). Detour uses Sunset Hollow Road, North New Street, Taylors Mill Road, and U.S. 322.

Motorists in Highland Township will face lane restrictions on Friendship Church Road from Tuesday, July 28 through Friday, July 31 between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. as PennDOT replaces a pipe, so plan extra travel time to avoid backups & delays.

On July 23, Chester County health inspectors checked local restaurants and grocers and found critical food safety issues (like unsafe temperatures and poor sanitation) at several sites, while others passed inspection; the department reminds residents that findings reflect conditions at the time of visits.

On July 24, the CDC confirmed 24 cases of cyclosporiasis in Pennsylvania linked to recalled iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms on July 17 — the illness now spans nine states and doctors have urged increased testing.

Chester County’s Lincoln University will face Virginia Union University on Oct.

31 at Lincoln Financial Field — marking its first Philadelphia football game in 16 years — as part of a growing HBCU football movement at the venue.