Good morning, West Chester.

The YMCA of Greater Brandywine named Erin Clare Grayson its first Senior Vice President of Culture & Enterprise Risk today.

She will lead efforts on employee engagement and workforce planning at nine centers serving Chester County.

Chester County construction firms are expanding the region with projects like new hospitals, bridges, research labs, and luxury homes that boost local growth.

Pancoast & Clifford in West Chester leads alongside companies known for technical expertise across sectors.

Longwood Gardens will host an exclusive farm-to-table dinner on Saturday, Sept.

19. Guests will enjoy a reception in the Ornamental Kitchen Garden followed by a six-course meal made with seasonal produce from the Gardens and the Brandywine Valley to support the James Beard Foundation.

East Whiteland Township approved excavation at the former Foote Mineral Superfund site where Green Fig LLC and Sentinel Data Centers plan a data center campus.

The township issued an erosion and sedimentation control permit (including conditions for soil monitoring and dust control) with developers needing more permits for later construction.

Widener University on its Chester campus held a free two-day summer AI camp for 30 regional high school students (including those from local high schools) to learn about machine learning and ethical AI use; the school will launch a new interdisciplinary AI degree in fall 2027.

The County of Chester has announced open VISTA careers for roles including Voting Machine Assistant Technician, 911 Dispatcher, and Environmental Health Specialist and offers competitive full-time benefits; applicants must meet specific certifications and experience requirements.

The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth now offers art therapy that uses creative art to help people express feelings and begin to heal in West Chester.

Certified therapists lead sessions for individuals, families and groups to build self-esteem and calm through creative expression.

On July 30, inspectors cited a Malvern food facility for several safety violations including improper cooling, unsanitary surfaces, and plumbing issues (dairy products were discarded) while nearby sites also showed minor concerns.

Freedom Village at Brandywine will hold a resort-style senior living lunch event on Aug.

27 at 11 a.m. at Penn Oaks Golf Club in West Chester — attendees can ask questions and hear firsthand from residents about life at the community.

A May report shows some Chester County neighborhoods now rank among the priciest with Devon, Berwyn, and Malvern topping the list near $1 million while West Chester areas stay in demand with median values around $659,000.