Good morning, West Chester.

Valley Youth House bought Camp Fowler in 2004 and Executive Director Mike Brady says the camp now welcomes kids from all backgrounds for a summer of fun in the community.

Malvern-based Tela Bio named healthcare executive Heather Getz as its new CEO, replacing co-founder Antony Koblish immediately.

Getz brings years of industry experience to lead the company into its next growth phase in surgical reconstruction.

Chester County offers a summer of live music at venues including intimate stages in West Chester and outdoor parks, breweries & wineries.

Residents can plan evenings around a mix of tribute concerts, local bands, and community events scheduled throughout the season.

Molten iron flowed for the first time in 143 years during an Aug.

1 demonstration at Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site — drawing 500 visitors to see modern tech melt recycled cast iron to celebrate America’s 250th and the site's 88th anniversaries.

Following a long renovation, Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square now offers redesigned event spaces for wedding receptions, corporate gatherings and parties; options range from the intimate Music and Legacy Rooms (up to 50 guests) to the expansive Main Conservatory (up to 1,000 guests) with in-house catering required.

Pennsylvania's 500 school districts are receiving at least $50,000 each from a supplemental $565 million fund to close education gaps after a court ruling; local schools plan to hire staff+offer enhanced programs like smaller classes and full-day kindergarten.

During an unusually warm April, a historic overnight freeze in Chester County killed fruit blossoms, leaving farmers with severe crop losses.

Growers lost most of their peaches, apples, cherries, and plums, and farm markets later this year may feel the impact as some farms source fruit from outside the region.

Chester County Health Department inspectors found cockroaches and several food safety problems on Aug.

4 at House of Biryanis & Kebabs at 309 Lancaster Ave. (Malvern) and issued orders for food disposal, pest control, and sink repairs while noting similar violations at other facilities.

Chester County Health Department will host a Potassium Iodide Dispensing Event and Community Resource Fair on Aug.

13 at Phoenixville Middle School from noon to 6 p.m. for residents living, working, or attending school within 10 miles of Limerick or Peach Bottom nuclear plants (tablets expire Jan. 31, 2034); residents unable to attend may also request them online.

Nearly two months from today, the auction of most of St. Peter’s Village may bring new housing density with plans for both high- and lower-density options.

Local business owners say any development should preserve the village’s rural charm.