Thursday, February 6th, 2025

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Good morning, West Chester. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 6th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) has added five new members with diverse expertise to its Board of Directors to help advance the organization's mission. VISTA Today
ACTIVE NEWS
- ➤ TODAY'S SPONSOR We found your go-to item for upping fall runs and workouts: a top-selling weighted strength training vest. Choose from six pounds up to 30 pounds and add the weighted vest to runs, classes, or gym sessions to enhance calorie burning, improve your core, and increase muscle gains. The Buy
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CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ West Chester Dance Works will showcase 'Rachel Harris: One Woman Over the Line,' a dance production celebrating the journey of Rachel Harris, a Black businesswoman who escaped slavery, on February 7 and 9 at Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center. VISTA Today
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ MyOfficeOps reported a 35 percent increase in revenue last year, expanded service offerings, increased its workforce, and launched a new website to enhance client service. VISTA Today
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Pennsylvania's Department of Agriculture implements a quarantine order requiring mushroom growers in specific townships to steam-treat crops, aiming to control phorid fly infestations that harm production and annoy residents. Chester County Press
- ➤ Chester County preserved over 1,240 acres of land in 2024 to maintain natural and agricultural spaces, emphasizing the balance between land development and preservation. Chester County Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Liam Edelstein, a 15-year-old from West Chester, inherited the 1960 Eagles NFL Championship Trophy through a family gift, marking a unique connection to the team's legacy. VISTA Today
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Dance & Dialogue: Exploring Ballet's Connection to Faith
This event offers a deeper exploration of the relationship between classical ballet and spiritual themes, featuring performances and discussions led by Glorify Dance Theatre.
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Open House Tour at 844 Guthrie Road
Explore a beautifully renovated 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home on over an acre of private land with scenic views and modern amenities in West Chester.
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Back to the Well Live Music at Glen Acres
Local band Back to the Well will perform live at Glen Acres Elementary, featuring axe throwing, arcade games, pool tables, a full bar, and pub food.
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~ Benjamin Graham
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