West Chester
Morning News
Friday, January 23rd, 2026
Good morning, West Chester. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 23rd of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Auto Express Mazda met its goal of donating over 10,000 meals to Second Harvest Food Bank during its holiday drive + helping local families facing hunger with support from its dedicated team. WFMZ-TV
- ➤ Family Service of Chester County will host its Annual Charity Poker Event on Feb. 22 in West Chester offering Texas Hold’em, prizes & friendly competition to support local counseling, housing and family-strengthening programs; registration is now open as seats are limited. VISTA Today
- ➤ A local group is hosting *Love Hurts*, a playful fundraiser that gives residents a chance to take playful revenge on an ex while raising money for a nonprofit in West Chester. The event will take place on Valentine's Day. WFMZ-TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ West Chester University’s CJSA hosts 80s Revolution, a high-energy throwback concert at the Madeline Wing Adler Theatre today and Saturday, Jan. 24 from 8-10 p.m. Tickets are $10 with free parking in the M Lot for community members & students. VISTA Today
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Local instructor Mark Bergkvist brings creative photography education at his West Chester-based Photography Workshop + his classes guide students in local outings and plan future trips to Cape Cod and Acadia National Park. VISTA Today
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Stores in West Chester are running low on rock salt and shovels as a winter storm watch takes effect from Saturday night through Monday afternoon - locals are urged to secure necessary supplies and prepare for slippery roads. WFMZ-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ PennDOT held an online and in-person session in West Brandywine as part of its design for improvements to several interchanges on a 7.5-mile stretch of U.S. 30 in Chester County. Construction will not start before 2034 (the project is estimated at $874 million, mostly funded federally). VISTA Today
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Health inspectors uncovered food safety violations during inspections on Wed, Jan. 21 at eateries in West Chester and Downingtown. Issues ranged from improper food temperatures and unlabeled chemicals at Alessandro’s Pizzeria LLC to pesticide misuse at Brandywine Valley Bread, LLC and light pest activity at Fiorello’s Café. 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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.
~ Carl W. Buehner
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