Good morning, West Chester.

Authorities in Chester are searching for an 18-year-old suspect wanted for a July 24 West End shooting—officers found a victim with gunshot wounds and evidence tied to a dispute over an abandoned vehicle—and have issued an arrest warrant charging him with attempted murder and other related offenses.

On July 30, an 18-year-old man was injured in a drive-by shooting in the 600 block of East Harmony Street in Coatesville just before 7 p.m.—police recovered shell casings and are asking anyone with information to come forward.

Chester County police identified Mario Lopez-Sanchez, a 29-year-old male, as the suspect who stabbed an adult in Avondale on July 19 near East Third Street at approximately 8:00 p.m.—officers issued an arrest warrant after the victim, suffering multiple stab wounds, was taken to the hospital.

State Rep. Aaron Bernstine introduced legislation to bar registered sex offenders from gaining legal parental rights through surrogacy—he also proposed requiring criminal background checks and child abuse clearances to align surrogacy rules with adoption safeguards.

The bill follows public outrage over a viral case involving a Tier 1 sex offender who reportedly secured full legal parentage and is expected to draw bipartisan attention as lawmakers work to protect children.

Chester County offers a variety of hiking trails for all skill levels before summer ends.

Stroud Preserve in West Chester features four trails, Binky Lee Preserve in Chester Springs and Crow’s Nest Preserve in Elverson offer both peaceful and challenging options, and French Creek State Park boasts over 35 miles of paths with scenic lake views — giving local hikers plenty of choices.

Phillies new closer Jhoan Duran sat in the dugout for the first time and will make a theatrical walkout with animated spiders — a nod to his 'Durantula' nickname in his next game.

He swapped his number for 59 with manager Rob Thomson and said he will give 110% to help win a ring.

Interactive Music Class with Miss Christine

10:30-11:00 a.m. — Oakbourne Mansion & Park — No registration or fee — Engage young children in a fun music and movement class outdoors.