West Chester
Morning News
Wednesday, February 25th, 2026
Good morning, West Chester. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 25th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Keith Sterling, CEO of Habitat for Humanity MontDelco, discussed his shift from retirement to nonprofit leadership — focusing on affordable homeownership. He credited his extensive real estate experience for building community trust to tackle local housing challenges. VISTA Today
- ➤ After building Chatham Financial, Michael Bontrager has turned his focus to revitalizing Kennett Square through Square Roots Collective (a group funding restaurants, hotels, and nonprofits). He is using personal funds, donations, and government support to convert housing into rentals aimed at attracting young professionals while benefiting longtime residents. VISTA Today
- ➤ Chester County Community Foundation will host its Sweet Charity dessert competition on Tuesday, March 3 at Downingtown Country Club from 4-7:30 p.m. Local dessert chefs will compete for awards while guests sample treats and support legacy philanthropy (celebrating America’s 250th Birthday). VISTA Today
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ In early 2026, David and Kimberly Frey will open Street Cart Bagels at the old Boston Market at 240 Nutt Road in Phoenixville, offering a menu of five bagel varieties, cream cheeses, lunch sandwiches, and two signature coffee blends made with clean-label ingredients. VISTA Today
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Spring comes to the Brandywine Valley with colorful events—Longwood Gardens’ Spring Blooms runs from March 27 through May 3, and the Festival of Fountains returns on May 8 while local art tours and the Devon Horse Show and Country Fair add more charm to the season. MyChesCo
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A Niche report shows five private high schools in Chester County ranked among Pennsylvania's top 50 for 2023. Westtown School in West Chester leads at No. 16, with Malvern, Devon Preparatory, Church Farm (Exton) and Villa Maria Academy also listed; rankings relied on test scores, teacher ratios and college readiness. VISTA Today
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A major nor'easter dropped heavy snow across Pennsylvania on Feb. 23, with nearby regions recording up to 16 inches; cleanup is ongoing and residents are advised to monitor local forecasts + exercise caution on slippery roads. FOX 29
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Two celebrated local spots serve unique hoagies in Chester County. Bob’s Haven Deli in Phoenixville offers a long rolled zep hoagie while Lorenzo’s Steaks on the East Side in West Chester serves a classic hoagie with roast beef, turkey, lettuce, tomato + onion. VISTA Today
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Former Eagles star Brent Celek has joined Keller Williams Media with his West Chester real estate team today to pursue long-term growth. The team, which includes about a dozen agents, will operate under the Brent Celek Real Estate name to serve local clients. VISTA Today
- ➤ The Chester County housing market shows wide price differences among various municipalities. Experts expect a healthy spring selling market with median prices ranging from $190,000 in Coatesville to $1.3 million in Newlin Township, as some areas see significant increases from last year. VISTA Today
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ High school wrestler Matt O’Neill aims to win consecutive National Prep titles at Malvern Prep this season. He commutes an hour from Fishtown for practice and will compete at the National Prep Wrestling Championships this Friday at Lehigh University. VISTA Today
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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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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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