West Chester
Morning News
Sunday, January 18th, 2026
Good morning, West Chester. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 18th of January.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Kennett Square’s Mezzaluna Wood Fired Pizza ranked third in the nontraditional category at this year’s International Pizza Expo today, beating 109 finalists worldwide and placing first in the northeast division. Chef Benjamin Tobin said the honor recognizes the artistry of local pizza makers. VISTA Today
- ➤ Kevin Lagowski, a Lincoln University resident, released his book Ghosts and Eerie Legends of Chester County that uncovers spooky local spots. The 112-page work details eerie tales from London Tract Church Cemetery (ticking tomb) to Devil’s Road, offering a fresh look at local haunted history. VISTA Today
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ PennDOT will resume base repair work on westbound U.S. 30 — from Route 340 to Airport Road — from Tuesday, Jan. 20 through Friday, Jan. 23, with an overnight lane closure from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. to improve the corridor’s safety and service life. MyChesCo
- ➤ Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced that over $1 billion was invested in PA 529 and PA ABLE during 2025, with PA 529 adding 32,349 accounts and PA ABLE nearly 3,000. PA ABLE eligibility now covers those with onset before age 46 (and fee cuts saved over $22 million). MyChesCo
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On Friday, Chester County health inspectors found food safety issues at local eateries, including time-and-temperature problems at California Tortilla and unsafe refrigeration at Olive and Meadow in West Chester — violations were corrected on site and follow-up inspections are planned. MyChesCo
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America's Sweethearts Concert
4-7 p.m. — Uptown Knauer Performing Arts Center — $46 – $60 — Experience vintage close-harmony songs from a trio that brings history and fun to life.
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