Good morning, West Chester.

Doug Haas joined the Chester County Food Bank as Vice President of Operations and is now working to improve food warehousing, distribution, and volunteer services, bringing decades of experience from manufacturing and the Navy to build trust+clear communication and dependable processes for the community.

Leaves & Lore, a fantasy bookstore run by a father-daughter team, opened Aug.

22 at 118 N. High St. in downtown West Chester. The shop drew a six-hour line, nearly sold out as it filled 600 orders, and is planning fall events with local author signings + book promotions.

Patricia Mae Olson, an Immaculata University graduate and 2026 Next Gen Superstar, built Piqued PR in Chester County.

She also runs the Preppy Podcast + Camp Preppy, showing how hands-on school work can lead to a thriving career in public relations and events.

Chester County families can learn about disability services as The Arc of Chester County launches its free Chat n' Chew Education and Systems Advocacy Speaker Series, held online every Wednesday from Sept.

23 to Dec. 2, 2026 - registration opens Sept. 1.

Chester County Library and Sen. Carolyn Comitta will host their fourth annual Library Card Sign-Up Fest on Sept.

13 from 1 to 3 p.m. at 450 Exton Square Parkway, offering free library card registration, STEM activities, crafts, live music and more for families.

Gov. Josh Shapiro addressed Sec.

RFK Jr. on Tuesday, Aug. 25 as state health officials worked with CDC staff to test measles cases after two deaths were reported in Pennsylvania.

The American Red Cross is hosting blood drives across Chester County from Sept.

1 to 20 at West Chester Blood Donation Center and several mobile sites — donors receive Hello Kitty collectibles including a plush mascot clip and sticker pack while supplies last.

Chester County health inspectors found food safety violations at three local establishments on Aug.

24, prompting the disposal of foods held above safe temperatures and orders for equipment repairs & refrigeration improvements that must be completed by Aug. 31.

Wilmington-based 9th Street Development closed on two former Genesis HealthCare buildings on E.

State St in Kennett Square and renamed them The Walker as it begins a $34M redevelopment to create 60 apartments and commercial space (including Mayday Coffee and Tinker). Construction is to complete in six to 14 months.

East Side Little League lost 6-5 on Monday in extra innings in Williamsport after an early 5-0 lead gave way when Phenix City staged a comeback, ending their run in the Little League World Series.