Good morning, West Chester.

On August 6th at about 7:15 p.m. on North Church Street in Parkesburg, a 23-year-old man allegedly caused a two-vehicle crash that injured another person—he now faces charges including drug possession, obstruction, and resisting arrest while he awaits a preliminary hearing at Chester County Prison.

PECO honored 20 municipalities and nonprofit organizations with over $200,000 in grants from its 2025 Green Region Open Space Program to fund local projects that preserve and enhance open spaces in southeastern Pennsylvania.

In celebration of the program's 20th anniversary, Delta Borough received a $50,000 bonus to upgrade lighting at its Mason Dixon Fairgrounds — a project that will reduce energy use, lower costs, and cut greenhouse gas emissions.

Chester County officials approved a $75,000 emergency grant from ARPA to help the Food Bank maintain supplies amid federal funding cuts.

They also launched a month-long donation drive to collect food and funds—supporting rising needs in the community.

A House committee advanced House Bill 1788 — a measure to raise the Sales and Use Tax to add $292.5 million to transit and to issue $325 million in bonds for road and bridge repairs — as the full House prepares to vote while SEPTA warns that service cuts and fare hikes will occur if state funds are not secured by August 14.

90’s Rockfest

7:30-11 p.m. — Uptown Knauer Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the energetic sound of the 90’s with tribute bands for Stone Temple Pilots, Alanis Morissette, and Weezer.

Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2025

3:30-4:30 p.m. — East Goshen Township Park — Registration fees apply — A community running program promoting fitness for kids from Pre-K to 8th grade.