Good morning, West Chester.

Six fired members of Westtown Township's historical commission have formed the Westtown+Brandywine Historical Society to preserve local history by planning tours, and Oxford’s borough council voted to disband its police department next year amid budget constraints.

AHHAH has launched its Basket of Love Campaign with a free Family Fun Day at the Farm on Saturday, Oct.

24 at Baily's Farm in Pocopson (10 a.m. to 1 p.m.). Families are invited to bring a book for Pop Up Lending Libraries or a non-perishable food item.

Barclay Friends will host an open house at its West Chester community on Aug.

22 and Aug. 23 from 9:00 a.m. to noon to show senior living options; visitors can join guided tours and ask about personal care + memory care and skilled nursing at 700 N. Franklin St.

Chester County main streets, from West Chester’s Gay Street to Spring City’s Main, offer local shops & restaurants with planned vehicle closures and seasonal community events to enjoy.

Four Chester County high schools have been ranked among U.S. News' top 1,000.

Downingtown STEM Academy rose from No. 46 to No. 19 while Unionville, Conestoga, and Great Valley achieved ranks of 403, 479, and 724 (based on graduation rates, college readiness, and test scores) in the latest list.

Kathy Koar marks 25 years in veterinary nursing education at Harcum College, rising from adjunct instructor to program director.

She has built scholarship opportunities and pipeline programs for students + continues to lead with a commitment to lifelong learning.

Local school districts will soon welcome students back for fall.

Several districts will begin classes on Aug. 24 or 25 while others in Bucks County and nearby areas have later start dates (up to Sept. 9).

On Aug. 18, Chester County Health Department inspected Whitford Country Club in Exton and cited it for several food safety issues (including improper cold holding and cross-contamination), while also citing Sabatino’s Mobile Pizza in West Chester for sanitation and equipment concerns.

Chester County is hosting Night of Light on Aug.

31 at the Historic Courthouse — marking International Overdose Awareness Day as overdose deaths declined by 20% over four years despite 57 accidental fatalities in 2025. The event features a luminary ceremony, speakers, and recovery resources.

Marsh Creek State Park offers families a full day of outdoor fun with sunrise boating, 12 miles of scenic hiking trails, picnic areas with charcoal grills, and a pool with a sprayground open through Labor Day, plus scheduled sailboat races that attract local visitors at sunset.