Good morning, West Chester.

Longwood Gardens made a strong showing at the Global Waterlily Weigh-Off on September 7 by weighing its 165-pound water lily pad and sharing seeds with over 40 gardens, which shows its commitment to preserving rare aquatic plants — a legacy that helped shape the competition’s history.

The Brandywine River Restoration Trust is carefully removing Dam Six from the Brandywine River to restore fish passage and the natural flow of water.

Jim Shanahan said the dam is eight feet tall, built in 1839, and spans 40 feet of the riverbed, and it will be removed by the end of September — a step to reduce risks of sediment affecting the city’s water supply.

Hankin Group will add 373 new apartments to three projects in Chester County by the end of next year to meet strong rental demand.

The company is expanding developments in Downingtown and Exton and has begun new phases with projects including 160, 117 and 96 units—an investment of more than $150 million.

Saquon Barkley set an NFL record for total yards and helped the Eagles reach the Super Bowl, which boosted his market value after a great season.

He will appear in 11 national ad campaigns & work with well-known sponsors like Little Caesars and EA Sports.

Oktoberfest 2025

12-8 p.m. — Downtown West Chester PA — $6 specials — Celebrate the fourth annual Oktoberfest with food and drinks in the heart of Chester County.