Good morning, West Chester.

Leadership Chester County will launch a nine-month board training program with a reception on Wednesday, Sept.

16 at Chester County United Way in Exton and applications are accepted until Friday, Aug. 28; the program teaches nonprofit board service skills including governance, ethics & strategy.

On Monday, Aug. 17, more than 60 rescue dogs flew from overcrowded California shelters and landed at Chester County Airport as part of the Brandywine Valley SPCA's (Second Chance Program) before moving to West Chester campus for vet evaluations and adoption preparations.

Chester County’s Quizzo nights bring trivia fun to local pubs and restaurants.

The schedule features Monday at Kildare’s in West Chester, Tuesday in Phoenixville & Kennett Square, today at Levante Brewing and The Stone Tavern, and Thursday at Ron’s Original Bar in Exton, so check schedules before heading out.

Former township commission members created the Westtown-Brandywine Historical Society after their removal last month.

They plan events including a historical hike at Crebilly Preserve and tours of Oakbourne Mansion to share and preserve local history.

A SmartAsset report shows that a family of four in Pennsylvania needs to earn at least $247,936 and a single adult must earn $97,011 to live comfortably in 2026, while numbers for New Jersey and Delaware are $295,110 and $228,134 respectively (using the 50/30/20 rule).

Widener University has updated its campus ahead of fall with a new Providence Hall, a relocated store in the University Center, expanded dining options including a new food truck, and athletic facility upgrades at Quick Stadium and Dixon Field (supporting enhanced campus life).

Chester County Futures is celebrating its 30th anniversary with an event on Thursday, Sept.

17 that will honor community partners, educators, and students for their contribution to academic success. Tickets are available to support its future programs.

Local high school students recently attended the Exelon Foundation STEM Academies at Saint Joseph’s University.

One hundred pupils from southeastern PA and southern NJ joined PECO + Exelon workshops, field trips and mentoring sessions to learn practical STEM skills addressing real-world energy challenges.

A federal survey found that one in three patients at hospitals in the Philadelphia area said staff rarely explained medication side effects before new treatments, with Penn Medicine hospitals scoring highest and Lower Bucks reporting lower marks; hospital administrators stated efforts to improve patient communication are underway.