Good morning, West Chester.

A spring freeze damaged crops at Weaver's Orchard in Robeson Township, leaving apples on top of trees & wiping out plums.

President Ed Weaver said fall festivals will be held every Saturday in September to help the orchard recover and draw local support.

The Brandywine Valley SPCA gave 60 rescue dogs a red carpet moment in Los Angeles on Saturday before flying them to Chester County on Sunday.

The animals are now at the West Chester location (and other centers) awaiting adoption.

The Arc of Chester County is hosting summer recreation programs for adults with disabilities at its West Chester location — events include Karaoke Night on Aug.

27, an end of summer picnic on Aug. 29, Game Night on Sept. 3 and more; registration is required by each deadline.

Local sunflower fields in Downingtown, Honey Brook, & Malvern are in bloom during peak season; visitors can view Downingtown’s Gunther field for free, enjoy treats at Honey Brook’s September Farm, or snap photos at Malvern’s Sugartown Strawberries where pre-made bouquets are available.

Chester County OIC is working with nonprofit and corporate partners to help job seekers get to work by offering free driver's ed, bus passes, bicycle distributions, and a 3:1 savings match for a first car — closing the gap for local residents needing reliable transportation.

The Western Chester County Chamber of Commerce will celebrate its 110th anniversary on Aug.

25 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. (Stottsville Inn), marking over a century of business innovation and community connection.

Three West Chester siblings launched Sneaky Brew’s Classic Decaf Oat Milk Latte, an 8-ounce drink made with organic ingredients and the Swiss Water Process — this shelf-stable beverage is available online and through local retailers.

Linda Chadwick, CEO of Rita's Italian Ice, detailed her rise from fast-food jobs to leadership at a brand known for community roots and strong franchise relationships.

She advised young women to ask for what they want (stressing that backstory matters) as the company expands across 30 states.

Delaware County Community College received a $300K grant to offer free GED preparation and technical training in manufacturing at its Marple and Drexel Hill centers.

The award from the Chappell Culpeper Family Foundation will help local residents overcome job and education barriers.

Aqua Pennsylvania is offering free water conservation kits to income-eligible customers this summer (kits include low-flow shower heads, faucet aerators, and leak-detection tablets) to help reduce water use and monthly bills.

Freedom Village at Brandywine shows how retirees can get affordable senior living through Life Care contracts and veterans benefits, with predictable monthly fees covering health, dining, and maintenance — all on a beautifully landscaped campus.

Residents learn about flexible payment options including the Flex Your Future program.

West Chester’s East Side Little League is in Williamsport for the 2026 Little League World Series after winning the Mid-Atlantic Region championship and a state title this summer.

The team will face Bayonne today in the U.S. bracket as they carry their winning spirit forward.