Good morning, West Chester.

After emerging from bankruptcy on Aug.

6 and shedding over $5 billion in debt, West Chester-based QVC Group has reinstated Mike George as interim CEO. He will guide its transition from traditional TV shopping to a blend of live and digital commerce as the company charts its future.

The William Chester Ruth Legacy Project will host its third annual Innovation & Inspiration Fundraising Gala on Friday, Oct.

9 at 5:30 p.m. at Schneider Parish Center in Parkesburg, where the event will celebrate inventor William Chester Ruth's legacy and support a new Salisbury Township museum.

Mike Grigalonis took over as CEO of the Chester County Economic Development Council earlier this summer and now leads efforts to balance development with land conservation countywide; his 27-year history with the council supports his plans for regional growth.

The YMCA of Greater Brandywine is offering free memberships to Chester County seventh graders for the 2026-27 school year and next summer (providing access to swimming, fitness, and sports), with enrollment available online or at a local YMCA.

West Chester University earned the 2026 HEED Award (presented by Insight Into Academia) for excellence in academics, campus belonging, and community-building.

It was one of 61 recipients and will be featured in the magazine's October issue.

Immaculata University will host a three-hour open house on Sept.

26 at its Malvern campus, 1145 King Road, from 9 a.m. to noon for prospective undergraduate and transfer students to learn about admissions, financial aid, and campus life, including a buffet breakfast and student-led tours.

The Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania’s Calling All Girl Bosses program offers local girls in grades six through 12 a chance to develop leadership skills and plan community projects.

It will run from September through May with 11 Saturday workshops from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Valley Forge Service Center—100 Juliette Low Way.

West Chester Area School District appointed two new assistant principals on Aug.

24, naming veteran educators Jacquelyn Longan for Henderson High and Amy Terkanian for Fugett Middle. Their extensive experience aims to boost instruction and support both students and teachers.

West Chester University expanded its sustainability programs with free seminars and campus tours open to the public.

The series began with a Sustainability Showcase held Sept. 16 and continues with seminars starting Sept. 23 and tours on Sept. 22, Oct. 15, Oct. 26, and Nov. 13 on campus.

Chester County health inspectors on Sept.

15 cited eight local food facilities for issues like unsafe temperatures and improper storage, ordering food to be discarded. Fourteen establishments met standards, and several businesses must update their procedures to comply with safety regulations in upcoming follow-up inspections.

Good Fellowship Ambulance — at 600 Montgomery Ave — earned the American Heart Association’s 2026 Mission: Lifeline EMS Gold Award for prompt emergency cardiac care.

It also joined the AHA’s Target: Heart Attack Honor Roll for speedy treatment by EMTs, paramedics, and hospital partners in Chester County.

St. Peter’s Village will go to an absolute auction on Wednesday, Sept.

30 at 2 PM at the Desmond Hotel in Malvern. The package includes 83 acres, 13 historic buildings totaling over 43,500 sqft, and 121 home sites — a rare chance for builders and investors to shape its future.