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In today's newsletter:

  • What QVC's post-bankruptcy reboot could mean for West Chester
  • West Chester community notes the passing of Rebecca "Becky" Brown
  • How a 123-acre West Chester farm is reshaping local food

Also on today's calendar: Open House Sept 24 | Investment Opportunity - Home On Quiet Wooded Cul-De-Sac in Lancaster County and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call advice from a cow ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Cloudy, a shower in the p.m., with a high of 68 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Cloudy, a little rain; cool, temps: high: 62, low: 52.
  • Wednesday: Brisk and cool, with a high of 61 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. After Shedding $5 Billion in Debt, QVC Group Looks to the Future (delco.today) — A major West Chester employer, QVC Group, has just exited bankruptcy after shedding more than $5 billion in debt and bringing back former CEO Mike George to steer its future. The company, long rooted in West Chester, is betting on livestream and social shopping while it restructures leadership and operations. Residents should watch how these changes affect local jobs and the broader Chester County economy.
   

2. Rebecca K. Brown, formerly of Chadds Ford (chaddsfordlive.com) — Services for Rebecca "Becky" Brown concluded with a graveside gathering at Birmingham Lafayette Cemetery on Birmingham Road in West Chester, where family and friends honored her long, faith-filled life. The 79-year-old former Chadds Ford resident was remembered for her devotion to family, church choirs, community volunteering, and love of animals and music. Her children, grandchildren, and husband survive her and cherish her legacy.
   

3. Philly Farmer Christa Barfield Grows FarmerJawn in West Chester (vista.today) — A major Black-owned farm is now operating on the historic Westtown School campus in West Chester, bringing large-scale organic produce and local jobs to the area. FarmerJawn's rural West Chester site anchors a three-location farming model, and its founder hopes to deepen school partnerships so local students can learn firsthand about agriculture and healthy food.
   

4. From indies to Barnes & Noble, Philly-area bookstores are back (inquirer.com) — West Chester readers are part of a wider Philly-area bookstore boom, with Bookmarks and a new fantasy shop in town drawing customers back to print books and in-person browsing. Local owners say screen fatigue, BookTok buzz, and a desire for community are driving more people through their doors. The trend suggests continued support for independent shops across the region, including right in West Chester.
   

5. A Taste of Versailles Is Closer to Chester Than You Think (vista.today) — Nemours Estate, a grand Gilded Age mansion and French-style garden, sits just 30–40 minutes from West Chester via Routes 1 or 202. Local residents can explore 77 rooms, 200 acres of Versailles-inspired grounds, and a vintage car collection, with flexible ticket options and seasonal hours through late December.
   

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