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Chester County rolled out the second phase of its “collaborative justice system modernization initiative” on Friday, bringing its bilingual self-service kiosks total up to 15. They’re located in eight government buildings and have a goal of better serving those representing themselves in court.

Parts of Chester County have a scarcity of licensed childcare facilities, according to new data from the nonpartisan Center for American Progress. That includes Chesterbrook, swaths of southeastern Chester County near Avondale, New London, and Lincoln University, as well as Atglen, Parkesburg, and Eagleview.

Tuesday is the last day to apply for a mail-in ballot for the upcoming primary. Already have one? County drop boxes are open now through election day. Here’s everything else you need to know about the upcoming election.

Three Wilmington men have been charged with second-degree murder and conspiracy after allegedly intending to rob students at Lincoln University’s homecoming last fall, the Chester County District Attorney’s office announced yesterday. The incident at the Lower Oxford Township school led to a shooting that left six people injured and one dead. The Inquirer’s Vinny Vella has the details.

There’s a new twist this week in the saga over developers’ changing plans to build a data center in East Whiteland Township, which residents are chalking up as a win. The developers withdrew a pending application and instead plan to move forward with a previously approved version, though residents are looking to challenge that, too. The Inquirer’s Brooke Schultz has the latest.

Speaking of East Whiteland data centers, tomorrow is the deadline for residents to apply to be part of the township’s curative amendment process that seeks to better regulate data center proposals. Learn more here.

When the owners of Downingtown-based audio-visual services company Haverford Systems were making plans for the future, they decided that rather than selling, they wanted their employees to take over ownership. They did so by setting up an employee stock ownership plan, one of a small number of companies in the region to do so, The Inquirer’s Ariana Perez-Castells reports.

A former Malvern man and Spring-Ford High School alum is seeing a rise in demand for statues of President Donald Trump. Documentary filmmaker Steven Barber commissioned and sold likenesses of Trump after he was shot during a rally in Butler. Demand has gone up since a recent shooting attempt at the White House correspondents’ dinner, The Inquirer’s Alfred Lubrano reports.

Downingtown native and Downingtown High School West grad Drew Shelton was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys last week during the NFL Draft, where he’s likely to be an offensive lineman.

The Berwyn Indoor Vintage Market is relocating about a mile down the road from its home at 288 Swedesdford Rd. to Gateway Shopping Center at 125 Swedesford Rd. in Wayne and will have a grand opening this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

A new spot opened Friday at 128 E. Lancaster Ave. in Downingtown. Artisan Alley & Market styles itself as “part gallery, part working studio,” where visitors can see art being made, participate in artist-led experiences, and purchase goods.

Kimberton Whole Foods is hosting a grand opening on Saturday and Sunday to mark the debut of its newest store at Eagleview Town Center in Exton.

Heads up for drivers: There will be a lane closure at the intersection of Routes 202 and 926 in Westtown Township from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Friday. Residents of eastern Chester County may be impacted by road closures and detours for the PGA Championship taking place May 14 to 17 at Aronimink Golf Club. Starting Monday, St. David’s Road will be closed to non-event and non-local traffic daily from 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. Newtown Street Road will also be closed from the traffic circle to Wyola.

Former Conestoga High School special education reading teacher Michelle Mercogliano, 36, pleaded guilty last week to engaging in unlawful sexual contact with a 16-year-old student and providing him with marijuana. She’s been sentenced to at least 15 months in state prison and must register as a “tier II” sex offender, The Inquirer’s Robert Moran reports.

Registration is now open for new students enrolling in the Great Valley School District for the 2026-27 school year. The district is now using the Infinite Campus system for enrollment.

Tredyffrin/Easttown School District’s board has approved a proposed final budget that includes a 3.5% tax increase. Despite the proposed hike, the district would still have a $4.8 million deficit next school year. A final vote to adopt the budget is scheduled for June 8.

Local high schools are producing talented baseball players, including Downingtown High School West and Malvern Prep. Inquirer contributor Joseph Santoliquito outlines what to expect from these schools this season.

Several months after Vibe Haus Indian Plates & Taps debuted, the Berwyn restaurant has introduced a microbrewery, adding a cool counterpoint to the warm spices prevalent in the Indian cuisine on offer. The restaurant serves a mash-up of Indian-Mexican, Indian-Italian, and Indo-Chinese bar fare, along with several new brews, The Inquirer’s Michael Klein reports.

West Chester’s Rolling Stars is one of the top spots to get takeout brunch for Mother’s Day, according to DoorDash. Located at 706 E. Market St., Rolling Stars serves New York-style bagels, breakfast sandwiches, salads, pastries, and other brunch fare.

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Borromini has pulled its 100-layer lasagna from the menu