West Chester
Morning News
Thursday, January 29th, 2026
Good morning, West Chester. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 29th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Chadds Ford resident Allie Mazza will open The Village by Brandywine Concierge on Feb. 2 to connect children and seniors through events like roundtables, craft nights, board games, and book clubs. Residents can visit free for two weeks (reservation required) before membership costs $20 per household monthly. VISTA Today
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Chester County residents have more grocery store options coming soon as West Chester Cooperative, Kennett Community Grocer, and Kimberton Whole Foods prepare to open new locations + Kennett Community Grocer is targeting a spring storefront while Kimberton will launch a larger store at Eagleview Town Center. The Philadelphia Inquirer
- ➤ TELA Bio approved restricted stock unit awards for five new hires in Malvern on Jan. 20 — the grants cover 14,250 shares and will vest over four years to help retain skilled professionals as the company expands its soft-tissue reconstruction technology. MyChesCo
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Philadelphia Magazine has recognized West Chester’s Ground Provisions & Andiario as two of the region’s fifty best restaurants. Ground Provisions offers plant-based dining Wednesday through Saturday and Andiario provides seasonal preset dinners by reservation, both highlighting local ingredients. VISTA Today
- ➤ Family-run Something’s Awry Productions creates animations for global brands — including Nespresso and Lego — and is developing the Drive! Cal Gal Drive! series from its Kennett Square office. Creative projects are directed in New York City while the studio remains rooted in Chester County. VISTA Today
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A new Pennsylvania law requires vape manufacturers to register and self-certify with the (FDA) to help keep unregulated vapes out of youth hands, but loopholes and limited funding may weaken its impact. Enforcement against non-compliant retailers will begin in October. WFMZ-TV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A survey by RenaissanceRecovery.com found Pennsylvania workers lost nearly $44.6B over five years due to mental health and substance use issues, with many avoiding job-protected leave for fear and confusion about their benefits. MyChesCo
- ➤ Chester County Hospital in West Chester was named among America’s 50 Best Hospitals for 2026 by Healthgrades — the report noted its 83 percent Patient Experience Rating, well above the national average. VISTA Today
- ➤ State legislators and Main Line Health executives met at Riddle Hospital last week to discuss how Crozer Health's closure has led to overcrowded emergency rooms and delays for chronic patients, with talks involving new owners aimed at improving local healthcare access. VISTA Today
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Stonewall Capital will begin construction next fall on the $300 million White Clay Point mixed-use project in New Garden Township, planned on former farmland near U.S. Route 1 and Kennett Square. The development will include 622 residential units, a grocery store (Wawa) and additional retail space. VISTA Today
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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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~ George Bernard Shaw
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