West Chester
Morning News
Monday, March 9th, 2026
Good morning, West Chester. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 9th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Following a borough council vote on Monday, Kennett Square will host two summer favorites — the Kennett Flash Summer Rooftop Concert Series starting June 20 at the parking garage and the 41st annual Mushroom Festival running Sept. 11 to Sept. 13 downtown. VISTA Today
- ➤ Lisa Hancock joined Chester County OIC as its new marketing and communications leader in Coatesville + she will expand community partnerships to boost local workforce training and education, building on her months of work as a consultant with the nonprofit team. VISTA Today
- ➤ East Whiteland Township blends historic heritage with modern growth as new offices, research centers and schools share space with landmarks like the White Horse Tavern along Route 202 and Route 30, offering residents a community that honors a rich past plus inspires future progress. MyChesCo
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ America's premier doo wop group The Doo Wop Project will perform its new 90-minute show, 'Echoes of the Street', on Saturday, Mar. 28 at 7:00 p.m. at West Chester University's Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall (700 S. High Street); tickets cost $26-$36.50. VISTA Today
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ West Chester University students collected over 2,500 food items during a campus competition tied to Super Bowl weekend — the Soup-er Bowl Food Drive — to support the university’s Resource Pantry and assist classmates, with student clubs and advisors organizing the spirited event. MyChesCo
- ➤ Pennsylvania officials announced today over $4.1M in grants to expand Schools-to-Work programs linking high school students to hands-on experiences in fields like healthcare, IT, and construction statewide, including Chester County. Seventeen projects were funded, featuring a teacher training initiative in Dauphin County (a development expected to boost local career readiness). MyChesCo
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local experts said prolonged snow cover insulated plants from the cold but led deer and voles to eat vegetation they usually avoid and raised concerns about snow mold. The area logged 36 days of snow including 23 straight days in January. VISTA Today
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Chester County Parks and Preservation Department is accepting applications for the Preservation Partnership Program to fund projects that protect natural, recreational, cultural, and historic lands. The program runs from March 1 to April 30 and offers about $2 million for qualified projects in municipalities and nonprofits. VISTA Today
- ➤ Aetna was fined $550,000 and ordered to repay policyholders after state regulators found claims processing errors, including delays and missteps in mental health coverage. A Consent Order finalized in January requires the company to update its systems & process claims correctly, with affected members urged to contact the Pennsylvania Insurance Department. MyChesCo
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Pennsylvania officials launched new online resources to help parents and teachers spot signs of youth gambling issues; the toolkit (available during Problem Gambling Awareness Month) offers tips and a 24-hour helpline. MyChesCo
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ A new dual-concept restaurant featuring Saladworks and Frutta Bowls opened in Thornbury Township on March 5, located at 1353 Dilworthtown Road just five miles from West Chester. The venue offers *build-your-own* salads and smoothie bowls and is open daily from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. VISTA Today
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Bleecker Hall, a historic 1870s mansion in West Chester, underwent a two-year renovation designed by local firm Holley Alley to blend modern family-friendly functionality with its vintage charm. Owners Patrick and Dava Murray prioritized salvaged materials and local furnishings, earning a Historic Preservation Award (from the West Chester Downtown Foundation). VISTA Today
- ➤ Toll Brothers paid $70 million for a 100-acre site in Exton and will build 317 age-restricted units for adults 55+ with onsite amenities as part of its Regency collection. The luxury homebuilder acquired the site at 301-305 Church Farm Lane after West Whiteland Township approved the project. VISTA Today
- ➤ Wilmington-based 9th Street Development acquired two office buildings in Kennett Square and will invest $34M to convert 128 E. State into 60 apartments and update 101 E. State for commercial use (commercial work will finish in six months while the apartment conversion takes about 14 months). VISTA Today
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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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Annual Easter Egg Hunt 2026
10 AM – 12 PM — Everhart Park — Free — A delightful morning of egg hunting and surprises awaits the whole family with the Easter Bunny in attendance.
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