West Chester
Morning News
Wednesday, February 18th, 2026
Good morning, West Chester. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of February.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Malvern-based Vanguard Group has expanded its board to 16 members with veteran investment firm CEOs David Hunt and Ken Jacobs joining. They will serve on the board of trustees for each Vanguard fund beginning Feb. 24. VISTA Today
- ➤ Mark Gellert has opened a Chefs for Seniors franchise in Chester County to offer seniors in-home, customized meal service. His culinary background and caring approach—sparked by watching his 84-year-old mother struggle with nutrition—influenced the launch aimed at boosting seniors' quality of life. VISTA Today
- ➤ Alessandro Fiorello, owner of Alessandro’s Wood Fired Italian and Alessandro’s Pizzeria, will open a bar-focused restaurant in Bryn Mawr Village (in the former Il Fiore spot). He plans to preserve the building’s industrial style as he expands his successful brands in Wayne and West Chester. VISTA Today
- ➤ Mike Lloyd, a lawyer trained at Harvard from south Louisiana, has grown the construction firm in Malvern by over 70 percent since he took over as president three years ago, raising revenue to 600 million dollars & expanding into New Jersey and Delaware. The firm now employs 300 workers. VISTA Today
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Locust Lane Craft Brewery will host in-person pairings at its Malvern facility through Feb. 22 — founder Tom Arnold will guide guests on matching different beers with Girl Scout Cookies while Girl Scout Troop #41141 sells cookies on Saturdays. VISTA Today
- ➤ Westtown Historical Commission will host a Black History Month discussion on Bayard Rustin, a West Chester native, on Saturday, Feb. 28 at 10 a.m. at the township building on 1039 Wilmington Pike. The free talk led by historian Dave Walter will last about an hour. VISTA Today
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A dense fog advisory is in effect until 10 a.m. today across parts of southeast Pennsylvania (visibility drops to a quarter to half-mile), so motorists are urged to drive slowly and use their headlights for safety. WFMZ-TV
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Vishay Intertechnology Inc. declared a quarterly dividend of $0.10 per share, to be paid on March 26 for stockholders recorded on March 12. Future dividends remain subject to board approval and the company produces electronic components at its Malvern headquarters. MyChesCo
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Three counties have joined forces with adult protective services to address rising elder abuse, including financial exploitation, as more residents age. Officials say the regional plan will expand services and collaboration (details pending). WFMZ-TV
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Bleecker Hall — a historic 1870s mansion in West Chester — underwent a 24-month renovation by owners Patrick and Dava Murray and local designer Holley Alley to create a family-friendly home while retaining its vintage charm. The project earned a Historic Preservation Award for using salvaged materials and local craftsmanship. VISTA Today
- ➤ Redfin's evaluation ranked West Chester and Phoenixville among Pennsylvania's 20 most competitive housing markets based on data from January to October 2025. West Chester homes averaged 20.4 days on market & a 102.9% sale-to-list ratio, reflecting current local conditions. VISTA Today
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The West Chester University Golden Rams baseball team will start their 2026 season on Saturday, February 21, with a four-game weekend trip to Fairfax, Virginia—featuring a doubleheader on Saturday and twin bill games on Sunday as they aim to build on last season's 35–17 record and postseason appearance. MyChesCo
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Comedy Jam
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Windish Entertainment — Tickets required — Get ready for a night packed with punchlines featuring talented comedians.
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Dueling Pianos with The Philly Keys
7:30 p.m. — Uptown Knauer Performing Arts Center — $31 – $36 — Enjoy a high-energy, all-request dueling piano show where no genre is off limits.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Mark Caine
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