DowningtownDowningtown East’s Abraham Sesay is an elite edge rusher. His greatest strength extends beyond the gridiron.Sesay, who’s bound for Notre Dame, remained humble while being heavily recruited by major college programs. He also carries a charismatic energy of making those around him “a better person.”Lauren Jones OpinionFor Catholics, Hegseth’s thwarted execution plan and Pope Leo’s health are just two concerns at a worrisome momentSabrina Vourvoulias | Columnist Measles is spreading in Chester County, but many schools aren’t talking about their riskMaddie Hanna and Sarah Gantz ‘Forever chemicals’ found in nearly all waterways of Philly, its suburbs, and South JerseyFrank Kummer Here are the runners to look out for at this year’s Delco 10 MilerTorin Sweeney AdvertisementThese famous Philadelphia-adjacent folks are hosting Saturday Night Live this seasonTwo celebrities with Philadelphia connections, Jalen Brunson and Shane Gillis, will host episodes of Saturday Night Live's 52nd season, starting Sept. 26. Henry Savage Main Line to get a buzzy new restaurant led by a Fork and Vernick alumThere are friendships behind Old Friend, a contemporary American grill coming to Wayne with former Fork executive chef Sam Henzy in the kitchen.Michael Klein New vaccination data show hundreds of Philly-area schools vulnerable to a measles outbreakMeasles vaccination rates continue to decline in the Philadelphia area as an outbreak spreads across Pennsylvania. Aubrey Whelan, Sarah Gantz, and Lizzie Mulvey A tornado touched down in Downingtown during Thursday’s severe stormsThe tornado was one of three that touched down in the greater Philadelphia region Thursday night as thunderstorms blanketed the area.Beatrice Forman These nonprofits called the shuttered Exton mall home. Now, some are struggling to relocate.The mall, which abruptly closed in June, housed several nonprofits and community groups. Some are scrambling for new spaces.Brooke Schultz A bridge replacement’s new repair timeline prompts concerns over increased traffic in Downingtown and other delaysA section of Boot Road that has been closed since September 2025 will remain so until spring 2027.Brooke Schultz HBO series ‘Task’ to film in Wissahickon Valley Park in August"Task" will film for its second season at Wissahickon Valley Park the first week of August. Dana Munro In the national debate around affordability, the politics are personal for Chester County’s U.S. Rep. Chrissy HoulahanHelping with grandchildren and caring for her own parents, Chester County’s U.S. Rep. Chrissy Houlahan brings a personal dimension to her legislation on affordability.Sam Janesch Philly area set to receive record-breaking $322M in state and federal money for trailsProjects in line for funding include the much-anticipated Spring Garden Connector.Frank Kummer Where to watch Fourth of July fireworks in Philly, the suburbs, South Jersey, and the ShoreThe nation's 250th birthday means more fireworks than usual. Find Fourth of July displays in Philadelphia, the suburbs, South Jersey, and the Jersey Shore.Morgan Ritter Main Line Health’s Paoli Hospital will get a new, 108-bed patient tower in a major expansionThe Paoli project is part of an expansion wave at the four-hospital nonprofit health system.Harold Brubaker Five Chester County centenarians, ranging from 99 to 104, give their life secretsAn annual luncheon honored more than 50 residents who have turned — or exceed — 100 years of age. Brooke Schultz House of the week: An 18th-century farmhouse in Chester County for $624,900The house sits on one acre, and the property also has two barns.Paul Jablow, For The Inquirer OpinionDowningtown neighbors welcome Carlos Della Valle back from detentionNational politics frequently reduces immigrants to abstractions, talking points, or symbols in an endless cultural battle. But Downingtown saw something simpler and more profound: a neighbor.Marielena Hincapié, For The Inquirer This underfunded Delco school district is outperforming peers, a new study findsThe William Penn School District is making gains in math faster than similar districts, according to a new national Education Scorecard.Maddie Hanna See more storiesAdvertisement
Downingtown East’s Abraham Sesay is an elite edge rusher. His greatest strength extends beyond the gridiron.Sesay, who’s bound for Notre Dame, remained humble while being heavily recruited by major college programs. He also carries a charismatic energy of making those around him “a better person.”Lauren Jones
Downingtown East’s Abraham Sesay is an elite edge rusher. His greatest strength extends beyond the gridiron.Sesay, who’s bound for Notre Dame, remained humble while being heavily recruited by major college programs. He also carries a charismatic energy of making those around him “a better person.”Lauren Jones
OpinionFor Catholics, Hegseth’s thwarted execution plan and Pope Leo’s health are just two concerns at a worrisome momentSabrina Vourvoulias | Columnist
OpinionFor Catholics, Hegseth’s thwarted execution plan and Pope Leo’s health are just two concerns at a worrisome momentSabrina Vourvoulias | Columnist
Measles is spreading in Chester County, but many schools aren’t talking about their riskMaddie Hanna and Sarah Gantz
Measles is spreading in Chester County, but many schools aren’t talking about their riskMaddie Hanna and Sarah Gantz
‘Forever chemicals’ found in nearly all waterways of Philly, its suburbs, and South JerseyFrank Kummer
‘Forever chemicals’ found in nearly all waterways of Philly, its suburbs, and South JerseyFrank Kummer
These famous Philadelphia-adjacent folks are hosting Saturday Night Live this seasonTwo celebrities with Philadelphia connections, Jalen Brunson and Shane Gillis, will host episodes of Saturday Night Live's 52nd season, starting Sept. 26. Henry Savage
These famous Philadelphia-adjacent folks are hosting Saturday Night Live this seasonTwo celebrities with Philadelphia connections, Jalen Brunson and Shane Gillis, will host episodes of Saturday Night Live's 52nd season, starting Sept. 26. Henry Savage
Main Line to get a buzzy new restaurant led by a Fork and Vernick alumThere are friendships behind Old Friend, a contemporary American grill coming to Wayne with former Fork executive chef Sam Henzy in the kitchen.Michael Klein
Main Line to get a buzzy new restaurant led by a Fork and Vernick alumThere are friendships behind Old Friend, a contemporary American grill coming to Wayne with former Fork executive chef Sam Henzy in the kitchen.Michael Klein
New vaccination data show hundreds of Philly-area schools vulnerable to a measles outbreakMeasles vaccination rates continue to decline in the Philadelphia area as an outbreak spreads across Pennsylvania. Aubrey Whelan, Sarah Gantz, and Lizzie Mulvey
New vaccination data show hundreds of Philly-area schools vulnerable to a measles outbreakMeasles vaccination rates continue to decline in the Philadelphia area as an outbreak spreads across Pennsylvania. Aubrey Whelan, Sarah Gantz, and Lizzie Mulvey
A tornado touched down in Downingtown during Thursday’s severe stormsThe tornado was one of three that touched down in the greater Philadelphia region Thursday night as thunderstorms blanketed the area.Beatrice Forman
A tornado touched down in Downingtown during Thursday’s severe stormsThe tornado was one of three that touched down in the greater Philadelphia region Thursday night as thunderstorms blanketed the area.Beatrice Forman
These nonprofits called the shuttered Exton mall home. Now, some are struggling to relocate.The mall, which abruptly closed in June, housed several nonprofits and community groups. Some are scrambling for new spaces.Brooke Schultz
These nonprofits called the shuttered Exton mall home. Now, some are struggling to relocate.The mall, which abruptly closed in June, housed several nonprofits and community groups. Some are scrambling for new spaces.Brooke Schultz
A bridge replacement’s new repair timeline prompts concerns over increased traffic in Downingtown and other delaysA section of Boot Road that has been closed since September 2025 will remain so until spring 2027.Brooke Schultz
A bridge replacement’s new repair timeline prompts concerns over increased traffic in Downingtown and other delaysA section of Boot Road that has been closed since September 2025 will remain so until spring 2027.Brooke Schultz
HBO series ‘Task’ to film in Wissahickon Valley Park in August"Task" will film for its second season at Wissahickon Valley Park the first week of August. Dana Munro
HBO series ‘Task’ to film in Wissahickon Valley Park in August"Task" will film for its second season at Wissahickon Valley Park the first week of August. Dana Munro
In the national debate around affordability, the politics are personal for Chester County’s U.S. Rep. Chrissy HoulahanHelping with grandchildren and caring for her own parents, Chester County’s U.S. Rep. Chrissy Houlahan brings a personal dimension to her legislation on affordability.Sam Janesch
In the national debate around affordability, the politics are personal for Chester County’s U.S. Rep. Chrissy HoulahanHelping with grandchildren and caring for her own parents, Chester County’s U.S. Rep. Chrissy Houlahan brings a personal dimension to her legislation on affordability.Sam Janesch
Philly area set to receive record-breaking $322M in state and federal money for trailsProjects in line for funding include the much-anticipated Spring Garden Connector.Frank Kummer
Philly area set to receive record-breaking $322M in state and federal money for trailsProjects in line for funding include the much-anticipated Spring Garden Connector.Frank Kummer
Where to watch Fourth of July fireworks in Philly, the suburbs, South Jersey, and the ShoreThe nation's 250th birthday means more fireworks than usual. Find Fourth of July displays in Philadelphia, the suburbs, South Jersey, and the Jersey Shore.Morgan Ritter
Where to watch Fourth of July fireworks in Philly, the suburbs, South Jersey, and the ShoreThe nation's 250th birthday means more fireworks than usual. Find Fourth of July displays in Philadelphia, the suburbs, South Jersey, and the Jersey Shore.Morgan Ritter
Main Line Health’s Paoli Hospital will get a new, 108-bed patient tower in a major expansionThe Paoli project is part of an expansion wave at the four-hospital nonprofit health system.Harold Brubaker
Main Line Health’s Paoli Hospital will get a new, 108-bed patient tower in a major expansionThe Paoli project is part of an expansion wave at the four-hospital nonprofit health system.Harold Brubaker
Five Chester County centenarians, ranging from 99 to 104, give their life secretsAn annual luncheon honored more than 50 residents who have turned — or exceed — 100 years of age. Brooke Schultz
Five Chester County centenarians, ranging from 99 to 104, give their life secretsAn annual luncheon honored more than 50 residents who have turned — or exceed — 100 years of age. Brooke Schultz
House of the week: An 18th-century farmhouse in Chester County for $624,900The house sits on one acre, and the property also has two barns.Paul Jablow, For The Inquirer
House of the week: An 18th-century farmhouse in Chester County for $624,900The house sits on one acre, and the property also has two barns.Paul Jablow, For The Inquirer
OpinionDowningtown neighbors welcome Carlos Della Valle back from detentionNational politics frequently reduces immigrants to abstractions, talking points, or symbols in an endless cultural battle. But Downingtown saw something simpler and more profound: a neighbor.Marielena Hincapié, For The Inquirer
OpinionDowningtown neighbors welcome Carlos Della Valle back from detentionNational politics frequently reduces immigrants to abstractions, talking points, or symbols in an endless cultural battle. But Downingtown saw something simpler and more profound: a neighbor.Marielena Hincapié, For The Inquirer
This underfunded Delco school district is outperforming peers, a new study findsThe William Penn School District is making gains in math faster than similar districts, according to a new national Education Scorecard.Maddie Hanna
This underfunded Delco school district is outperforming peers, a new study findsThe William Penn School District is making gains in math faster than similar districts, according to a new national Education Scorecard.Maddie Hanna
