Good morning, West Chester.

Chester County has grown strongly due to its robust economy, top schools and vibrant downtowns where local events and preserved countryside draw families and commuters — yet debates over traffic and sprawl show the challenge of balancing growth with open spaces.

Jim Moore is planning a Miracle League complex for athletes with disabilities at East Goshen Township.

The $1.3 to $1.5 million facility (featuring accessible fields and a playground) is set for a spring 2027 groundbreaking and will host games in the fall or next spring.

Firstrust Bank employees volunteered at Variety’s 26th Annual Annie Madden Sunshine Games in Worcester Township, serving lunch (and running games) for children with disabilities.

The bank also donated $5,000 to support programs that create joyful summer memories.

Ed Auble will lead a free community presentation about General Paoli's 1755 democratic constitution and its influence on early America on Wednesday, Aug.

19 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Struble Room at Chester County Library (registration is encouraged).

Two Chester County pizza joints were recognized in a Washington Post review as among Pennsylvania’s best, with Gennaro’s Chicago Style Pizza (Pottstown) ranked second for its deep dish style and Jerry’s Pizza Pie (Honey Brook) earning fourth for its Sicilian approach based on 7.5 million Yelp reviews.

Boom Ball is combining baseball and Broadway for a unique event at FirstEnergy Stadium on Saturday.

The show will offer a creative mix of sports and live theater that brings a fresh twist to the local arts scene.

Lawmakers, school administrators and a student met at East High School on Wednesday to discuss how to protect students using conversational AI — focusing on privacy, misinformation and child safety.

Officials stressed that new guidelines are needed to balance educational benefits with associated risks.

Chester County ACEs Coalition marked its tenth anniversary by training nearly 14,000 community members to recognize childhood trauma.

It hosted an event in West Chester honoring local partners and resilience champions.

A New Jersey residential firm bought the Residence Inn by Marriott in Berwyn for $8.5 million in late June.

The 38-year-old, 88-room hotel at 600 W. Swedesford Road remains an extended-stay destination with no announced future plans.

A custom contemporary home with three bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms and 5,089 sqft is for sale for $3,000,000 at 1574 Camp Linden Rd in West Chester.

The 2005-built retreat sits on a 2.5-acre lot overlooking West Branch Brandywine Creek and features expansive windows, a lap pool, private dock and outdoor amenities.