Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of February.
Good morning, West Chester.
Cindy Ware now has her long-missing family diamond after a neighbor discovered it stuck in his water shoe while on vacation in Florida.
The gem was identified by a local friend from a photo and returned a cherished heirloom to Ware in Kennett Square.
Chester County Opportunities Industrialization Center and CEO Javonna Wylie earned a workforce innovation award and announced her new board position with 2nd Century Alliance as team member Cailey Oehler joined a national leadership cohort.
Their achievements support CCOIC's commitment to workforce development and regional partnerships.
S&T Bank will host its 2026 Share a Smile Day on Feb.
27 at 14 branches to raise funds for CHOP’s Children’s Fund while employees sell personalized t-shirts to benefit families in need across Chester, Philadelphia & Delaware counties.
West Chester-based QVC is working on a new strategy to tap into nostalgia and niche buys (while considering Chapter 11 bankruptcy protections) as it fights to regain market share from online competitors.
The company is leveraging its live-shopping roots to attract a fresh audience.
RKL—a leading advisory firm—has been named one of America’s Most Recommended Tax Firms by USA TODAY today following a Statista survey of clients and peers.
The firm employs nearly 700 staff and offers a wide range of tax and advisory services from its Exton office.
The Immaculata Symphony partners with the Chester County Youth Orchestra to present 'Symphonic Colors' on Sunday, Feb.
22 from 3-5 p.m. at Alumnae Hall Theater (part of Immaculata University) where families can meet the musicians and learn about the instruments.
Following a severe cold snap that pushed records for natural gas usage on Feb.
7 and Feb. 8, PECO detailed nearly $10 billion in planned investments to strengthen its electric & natural gas systems and ensure reliable service during high demand.
AMETEK Inc. has approved a 10% increase in its cash dividend and will pay $0.34 per share on March 31 (shareholders on record as of March 16), raising the annual dividend rate to $1.36.
Comedy Jam
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Windish Entertainment — Tickets required — Get ready for a night packed with punchlines featuring talented comedians.
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.
LoCali Live: Anthony Baldini
6-8 p.m. — LoCali Wine Lounge — Enjoy sipping wine while experiencing heartfelt acoustic sessions from local musicians.
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