West Chester
Morning News
Wednesday, January 14th, 2026
Good morning, West Chester. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 14th of January.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Nordstrom Rack will open a new 30,000 sqft store in Exton this fall inside Main Street at Exton – a busy shopping center along Routes 30 and 100 – as it expands with three additional locations in the region, including stores in Media and South Jersey. VISTA Today
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Comedian Shane Gillis signed an overall deal with Netflix as production began on season three of his local series Tires, which follows a family-run auto repair shop. He and his partner (John McKeever) will develop films, series and two new stand-up specials. VISTA Today
- ➤ West Chester native Madeline Raube stars as Mrs. Peacock in the stage play CLUE at the Forrest Theatre from Jan. 20–25. The interactive production, based on the classic board game and film, invites the audience to help solve the mystery in real time. 6abc Philadelphia
- ➤ Local voice actor Brandon Miles builds a thriving career from his Coatesville home, voicing for brands like Amazon, Pepsi, and Nintendo. The 26-year-old shifted from athletics to voice acting after illness and now works full-time from his home studio with more leading roles expected. VISTA Today
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Ursinus College received a generous donation from an anonymous alumna that fully funded 50 Experiential Learning Grants for first-year students in the APEX program and added $200,000 to the Ursinus Fund to support academic priorities. VISTA Today
- ➤ Central Bucks East graduate Dan Wang, now a Stanford researcher, wrote the best-seller 'Breakneck: China’s Quest to Engineer the Future' that ranked on the New York Times list for two weeks in September. His book recounts his family’s move from China to Bucks County to explain economic changes (a transition). VISTA Today
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, Jan. 13, Pennsylvania residents could use a new tool on PA Navigate (which supports SNAP work requirements) to find local volunteer roles. The site lets individuals search by ZIP code and helps organizations track volunteer hours. FOX 29
- ➤ SNAP recipients can now use PA Navigate to find local volunteer opportunities to meet new work requirements — announced Tuesday by the Department of Human Services — and keep their benefits. This tool helps connect community organizations with residents in need of volunteer roles. WFMZ-TV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Inspections on Monday, Jan. 12 found food safety issues at multiple venues in Chester County. West Chester establishments like Aventura at Pembrooke and Country Bagel Bakery were cited for unsanitary conditions and equipment failures (including broken sinks and missing labels), and officials urged immediate corrections. MyChesCo
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ After the Eagles' loss, local stores Jawn Supply and Shibe Vintage Sports offer fans vintage and custom gear to lift spirits. The West Chester shops showcase unique designs that celebrate team pride and the love for football. VISTA Today
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