Good morning, West Chester.

Safe Harbor’s Community Garden grows a variety of fresh produce for shelter meals and the Community Resource Cart while residents join weekly gardening sessions to learn practical skills + volunteers help throughout the season.

i2n Angels, a new angel investor group launched last November by the Chester County Economic Development Council, is funding early-stage southeastern PA startups (providing $50,000–$500,000 in capital) and recruiting investors to reach 100 members with a $500 annual fee.

Firstrust Bank and the Philadelphia Eagles are accepting nominations for the Brotherly Shove Business Spotlight contest that will award one local business up to $25,000 in promotional assets.

Nominations remain open until Oct. 2 and the winner will be announced Oct. 16.

University of Valley Forge will suspend academic operations after Summer 2026 due to financial strain + accreditation challenges.

The private Christian school, which has served Chester County since 1939 on a former hospital campus in Phoenixville, will end an 87-year legacy + require teach-out options for students.

Church Farm School's 25th Annual Golf Classic will be held on Monday, Sept.

28 at French Creek Golf Club in Elverson, offering 18 holes, a catered lunch, and a sunset awards ceremony. Registration is open to community leaders and golfers to support student financial aid + educational opportunities.

Paoli therapist Lauren S.

Mosback will publish her Growth Mindset Workbook for Anxious Kids Aug. 1. The workbook uses CBT, ACT, and growth mindset techniques to help children (ages 7-12) manage anxiety and build confidence.

Coatesville VA Medical Center on Black Horse Hill Road received federal funds (via the Non-Recurring Maintenance program) for renovations on buildings 1 and 58, steam system repairs and roof work on building 3.

Interim Director Gregory Wolff said the upgrades will modernize the century-old campus and secure care for veterans.

Paoli Hospital’s board approved a major expansion that will add a five-story patient pavilion with 108 beds and a parking deck with 80 spots (project to complete in 2029); the upgrade shows how evolving roles in healthcare are creating new career opportunities in our community.

A Child’s Light received a $6,500 grant on July 20 at Miller’s Insurance Agency in Downingtown + the funds will cover 12 trauma therapy sessions for Chester County children, reducing long wait times for care.