Good morning, West Chester.

Freedom Village at Brandywine is hosting two get-acquainted luncheons for seniors, with one on Aug.

27 at 11 a.m. at Penn Oaks Golf Club and another on Sept. 22 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in West Brandywine + RSVP is required.

Golftoberfest 2026 will take place Monday, Oct.

5 at Chester Valley Golf Club and will feature golf, pickleball and dinner to raise funds for Safe Harbor of Chester County (the event will also launch Safe Harbor’s Capital Campaign with various participation options).

Historic Quaker meetinghouses across Chester County preserve local heritage from the 1700s, with sites like Old Kennett and Birmingham Friends showcasing history through Revolutionary-era events and early abolition debates — residents can explore these enduring landmarks to connect with the past.

Two Chester County creameries join the state's 2026 Scooped Ice Cream Trail by serving local treats and rewards for families.

Chester Springs Creamery at Milky Way Farm and Hangry Bear Creamery in Kennett Square welcome visitors (June 4 to Sept. 7) to earn prizes with a digital passport.

The Fund for Women and Girls will host No Country for Mothers (featuring documentary excerpts and a community discussion on caregiving challenges) on Wednesday, Sept.

16 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center, where local leaders will explain ways to support families.

Immaculata University will welcome 495 new students this fall as enrollment grows by over 8% and first-time undergraduate applications increase by 14.9%.

The school recently finished housing renovations to expand its capacity + support its growing community.

The National Weather Service confirmed an EF-0 tornado touched down in Downingtown during severe storms on Thursday evening.

Meteorologists are surveying for damage and no injuries were reported.

Westbound U.S. 422 will have lane closures and backups as concrete paving takes place in Montgomery and Chester counties on Tuesday, Aug.

25 and Wednesday, Aug. 26 (6:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.). The project, part of PennDOT's $83.6 million plan, may delay drivers and prompt alternate routes.

Chester County teen Nathan McConnell (13) returns to sports after CHOP surgeons removed a brain tumor that caused his seizures, allowing him to resume basketball, flag football and scouting.

His recovery marks a hopeful new chapter for his family.

Older adults can attend the second annual Chester County Senior Expo Tuesday, Oct.

13 at West Chester University's South Campus where state Sen. Carolyn Comitta hosts free health screenings, interactive presentations, and resource exhibits to support independence. Attendees are encouraged to pre-register though registration is not required.

Health officials warn West Chester consumers to avoid contaminated alfalfa sprouts from Everything Sprouts—sold under Calco—after an outbreak linked to the product has sickened 55 people in 15 states; those with the sprouts should discard or return them and clean surfaces with hot, soapy water.

East Side Little League lost 3-1 to Bayonne on Friday but still faces a win-or-go-home game Monday at 7 p.m. Supporters gathered at Saloon 151 (which donated 20% of food sales) to cheer on the team as they continue their World Series run.