Good morning, West Chester.

Friends Association is hosting its inaugural Steps to Home 5K Run and 1-Mile Walk on Sunday, Aug.

23 at 8:00 a.m. at Downingtown West High School (445 Manor Ave, Downingtown) to raise funds for stable family housing.

Barclay Friends will host an open house on Aug.

22 and 23 from 9:00 a.m. to noon at 700 N. Franklin St in West Chester, giving visitors a guided tour of residential living, personal care, memory care + skilled nursing options while they meet staff and ask questions.

Butterscotch Pastry Shop in Birchrunville is named No. 3 among Pennsylvania's top 13 bakeries by The Keystone + its daily-made desserts and artisan pastries earned praise for quality from Yelp reviewers.

QVC emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection yesterday after cutting 900 jobs and reducing its debt by over $5 billion, and the network in West Chester named Mike George as its interim CEO and board chair to lead the restructuring.

It operated normally through the process.

Local operators offer haunted history tours that explore ghost stories linked to landmarks like Downingtown’s Twin Tunnels — known for eerie sounds — and Pennhurst State School, inviting residents to discover Chester County’s mysterious past.

Actor David Henrie & wife Maria Henrie are launching a Scripture-based picture book titled 'Is God Bigger Than a Dragon?' for children ages 3 to 7 from Exton-based Ascension, with preorders open and release set for Nov.

10.

Great Careers Network will host an interactive career workshop on September 1, where coach Lana Potgieter will share insights to help local professionals align their work habits with fulfilling opportunities+ Attendees will learn to assess their strengths for a better career fit.

DCCC graduate Robyn Pate earned a full-tuition scholarship to study psychology at Neumann University, which will cover two years of tuition.

She graduated in May 2026 with honors and was active in the Black Student Union and a yoga club.

Aclaris Therapeutics, based in Wayne, received Fast Track status from the FDA for its drug modzatinib to treat lichen planus.

The company will start its Phase 2b trial later this year to test the new therapy for patients needing an option.

Television chef Eric Theiss, an Exton resident, received a minimally invasive Intracept Procedure in December 2025 to ease his decades-long back pain—he now enjoys cooking, boating and playing pickleball.

Henkel Corporation recalled 25 lots of Schwarzkopf Professional Osis Grip Mousse after a packaging defect risked leaks and explosions; the recall followed one injury, and consumers in Pennsylvania are urged to return affected products (check batch codes on the container).

Five Chester County raw bars serve fresh oysters and coastal specialties with happy hours running Tuesday through Saturday.

In West Chester, Greystone Oyster Bar offers Italian-inspired dishes with a full raw bar while other spots in Wayne and Paoli present creative seafood options.

Downingtown designer Ryan Stevens crafted custom Field of Dreams cleats for Phillies player Bryson Stott for Thursday’s game in Dyersville, Iowa (featuring portraits of six late Phillies legends).

He collaborated with artist Stephen Hatala using a realistic method to capture the historic figures.