Chester CountyThe Philly Spelling Bee: Put your knowledge of local place names to the testThe Scripps Spelling Bee takes place today, here’s a spelling bee that’s a little closer to home.Sam Morris Baby bald eagles are living in a Downingtown park. July 4 fireworks will move so they can sleep in peace.Brooke Schultz Decades later, these campers’ boyhood bond endures | Inquirer Chester CountyLisa Dukart A Chester County camp brought these boys together. Decades later, they talk once a week.Brooke Schultz Kennett Square local launches a line of soy-free soy sauces, made from mushroomsKiki Aranita AdvertisementEast Vincent officials deny Pennhurst data center proposalThe refusal is a win for residents, but the developer plans to appeal.Brooke Schultz Chesco business owner arrested for allegedly sharing child sexual abuse material in Kik chat roomsJohn Lymberis, 57, a Chester County business owner, is charged with the sexual abuse of children in relation to messages he allegedly sent in Kik chatrooms.Henry Savage Longwood’s carillon is turning 25. Cue the Taylor Swift and Pink.Longwood Gardens is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its Dutch-made carillon with live performances featuring everything from Disney songs to Taylor Swift, Pink, and classical works.Peter Dobrin Structural issues temporarily close Chesco bridge following inspection, officials sayThe bridge will eventually be entirely replaced, due to its age and condition, officials said.Brooke Schultz OpinionLongwood Gardens’ 1906 has bloomed as one of the suburbs’ best restaurantsA spectacular new dining room with a view of the fountains, paired with the arrival of a talented chef, has resulted in a draw independent of the famed gardens: one of the suburbs' best restaurantsCraig LaBan | Columnist Third time’s the charm for this bagel shop | Inquirer Chester CountyPlus, what to do this Memorial Day weekend.Lisa Dukart Tower Health reported a $3.6 million operating loss in the first nine months of fiscal 2026The Berks County nonprofit had $1.55 billion in revenue in the nine months that ended March 31.Harold Brubaker Kennett Square wants back in on a regional fire commission it helped found but left because of rising costsUnder the agreement, a 20% annual cap will keep funding predictable. The other municipalities in the commission will have to approve the borough rejoining.Brooke Schultz Phoenixville’s Street Cart Bagels will rise once more, after months of setbacksAfter a plumbing issue and fire temporarily closed the shop almost immediately after opening, it is finally ready for the public.Brooke Schultz North Coventry is considering new data center rules after outcry killed a proposal. Other Chesco townships are doing the same.The township denied the proposal before it was even submitted. Now it's looking to get ahead of future prospects, as are others nearby.Brooke Schultz A Chesco township plans to decommission an aging and costly wastewater treatment plantThe decades-old facility is slated for shutdown in favor of a cheaper alternative. Brooke Schultz Student renter behavior prompts pushback | Inquirer Chester CountyPlus, a pub is taking over the former Iron Hill in West Chester.Lisa Dukart Philadelphia asks Pa. judges to approve opioid settlement spending on Kensington revitalization projectsAt times on Tuesday, the panel of judges questioned the trust’s decision-making process, which has been criticized for a lack of transparency.Aubrey Whelan This Chesco neighborhood worries Villanova’s new campus could make their student renter issue worseA cohort of student houses have caused residents headaches for years, and they want more action from Villanova University, Tredyffrin officials, and police.Brooke Schultz How this Downingtown organization is helping new moms navigate the fourth trimesterTalonda Rogers is the founder of The 4th Trimester MOMMIE, a Black-owned nonprofit dedicated to closing postpartum care gaps for families of color in Chester County.Jade Pennyman, For The Inquirer See more storiesAdvertisement
The Philly Spelling Bee: Put your knowledge of local place names to the testThe Scripps Spelling Bee takes place today, here’s a spelling bee that’s a little closer to home.Sam Morris
The Philly Spelling Bee: Put your knowledge of local place names to the testThe Scripps Spelling Bee takes place today, here’s a spelling bee that’s a little closer to home.Sam Morris
Baby bald eagles are living in a Downingtown park. July 4 fireworks will move so they can sleep in peace.Brooke Schultz
Baby bald eagles are living in a Downingtown park. July 4 fireworks will move so they can sleep in peace.Brooke Schultz
A Chester County camp brought these boys together. Decades later, they talk once a week.Brooke Schultz
A Chester County camp brought these boys together. Decades later, they talk once a week.Brooke Schultz
East Vincent officials deny Pennhurst data center proposalThe refusal is a win for residents, but the developer plans to appeal.Brooke Schultz
East Vincent officials deny Pennhurst data center proposalThe refusal is a win for residents, but the developer plans to appeal.Brooke Schultz
Chesco business owner arrested for allegedly sharing child sexual abuse material in Kik chat roomsJohn Lymberis, 57, a Chester County business owner, is charged with the sexual abuse of children in relation to messages he allegedly sent in Kik chatrooms.Henry Savage
Chesco business owner arrested for allegedly sharing child sexual abuse material in Kik chat roomsJohn Lymberis, 57, a Chester County business owner, is charged with the sexual abuse of children in relation to messages he allegedly sent in Kik chatrooms.Henry Savage
Longwood’s carillon is turning 25. Cue the Taylor Swift and Pink.Longwood Gardens is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its Dutch-made carillon with live performances featuring everything from Disney songs to Taylor Swift, Pink, and classical works.Peter Dobrin
Longwood’s carillon is turning 25. Cue the Taylor Swift and Pink.Longwood Gardens is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its Dutch-made carillon with live performances featuring everything from Disney songs to Taylor Swift, Pink, and classical works.Peter Dobrin
Structural issues temporarily close Chesco bridge following inspection, officials sayThe bridge will eventually be entirely replaced, due to its age and condition, officials said.Brooke Schultz
Structural issues temporarily close Chesco bridge following inspection, officials sayThe bridge will eventually be entirely replaced, due to its age and condition, officials said.Brooke Schultz
OpinionLongwood Gardens’ 1906 has bloomed as one of the suburbs’ best restaurantsA spectacular new dining room with a view of the fountains, paired with the arrival of a talented chef, has resulted in a draw independent of the famed gardens: one of the suburbs' best restaurantsCraig LaBan | Columnist
OpinionLongwood Gardens’ 1906 has bloomed as one of the suburbs’ best restaurantsA spectacular new dining room with a view of the fountains, paired with the arrival of a talented chef, has resulted in a draw independent of the famed gardens: one of the suburbs' best restaurantsCraig LaBan | Columnist
Third time’s the charm for this bagel shop | Inquirer Chester CountyPlus, what to do this Memorial Day weekend.Lisa Dukart
Third time’s the charm for this bagel shop | Inquirer Chester CountyPlus, what to do this Memorial Day weekend.Lisa Dukart
Tower Health reported a $3.6 million operating loss in the first nine months of fiscal 2026The Berks County nonprofit had $1.55 billion in revenue in the nine months that ended March 31.Harold Brubaker
Tower Health reported a $3.6 million operating loss in the first nine months of fiscal 2026The Berks County nonprofit had $1.55 billion in revenue in the nine months that ended March 31.Harold Brubaker
Kennett Square wants back in on a regional fire commission it helped found but left because of rising costsUnder the agreement, a 20% annual cap will keep funding predictable. The other municipalities in the commission will have to approve the borough rejoining.Brooke Schultz
Kennett Square wants back in on a regional fire commission it helped found but left because of rising costsUnder the agreement, a 20% annual cap will keep funding predictable. The other municipalities in the commission will have to approve the borough rejoining.Brooke Schultz
Phoenixville’s Street Cart Bagels will rise once more, after months of setbacksAfter a plumbing issue and fire temporarily closed the shop almost immediately after opening, it is finally ready for the public.Brooke Schultz
Phoenixville’s Street Cart Bagels will rise once more, after months of setbacksAfter a plumbing issue and fire temporarily closed the shop almost immediately after opening, it is finally ready for the public.Brooke Schultz
North Coventry is considering new data center rules after outcry killed a proposal. Other Chesco townships are doing the same.The township denied the proposal before it was even submitted. Now it's looking to get ahead of future prospects, as are others nearby.Brooke Schultz
North Coventry is considering new data center rules after outcry killed a proposal. Other Chesco townships are doing the same.The township denied the proposal before it was even submitted. Now it's looking to get ahead of future prospects, as are others nearby.Brooke Schultz
A Chesco township plans to decommission an aging and costly wastewater treatment plantThe decades-old facility is slated for shutdown in favor of a cheaper alternative. Brooke Schultz
A Chesco township plans to decommission an aging and costly wastewater treatment plantThe decades-old facility is slated for shutdown in favor of a cheaper alternative. Brooke Schultz
Student renter behavior prompts pushback | Inquirer Chester CountyPlus, a pub is taking over the former Iron Hill in West Chester.Lisa Dukart
Student renter behavior prompts pushback | Inquirer Chester CountyPlus, a pub is taking over the former Iron Hill in West Chester.Lisa Dukart
Philadelphia asks Pa. judges to approve opioid settlement spending on Kensington revitalization projectsAt times on Tuesday, the panel of judges questioned the trust’s decision-making process, which has been criticized for a lack of transparency.Aubrey Whelan
Philadelphia asks Pa. judges to approve opioid settlement spending on Kensington revitalization projectsAt times on Tuesday, the panel of judges questioned the trust’s decision-making process, which has been criticized for a lack of transparency.Aubrey Whelan
This Chesco neighborhood worries Villanova’s new campus could make their student renter issue worseA cohort of student houses have caused residents headaches for years, and they want more action from Villanova University, Tredyffrin officials, and police.Brooke Schultz
This Chesco neighborhood worries Villanova’s new campus could make their student renter issue worseA cohort of student houses have caused residents headaches for years, and they want more action from Villanova University, Tredyffrin officials, and police.Brooke Schultz
How this Downingtown organization is helping new moms navigate the fourth trimesterTalonda Rogers is the founder of The 4th Trimester MOMMIE, a Black-owned nonprofit dedicated to closing postpartum care gaps for families of color in Chester County.Jade Pennyman, For The Inquirer
How this Downingtown organization is helping new moms navigate the fourth trimesterTalonda Rogers is the founder of The 4th Trimester MOMMIE, a Black-owned nonprofit dedicated to closing postpartum care gaps for families of color in Chester County.Jade Pennyman, For The Inquirer
