West Chester
Morning News
Thursday, March 12th, 2026
Good morning, West Chester. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of March.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Carley Razzi leads Penns Woods Winery as president and co-owner in the Philadelphia suburbs, managing strategy, marketing and tasting room operations while coordinating wine events and grape sourcing. She builds on her family’s winemaking legacy (gaining early exposure at the winery) after earning her business degree from Colorado State. VISTA Today
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Chester County’s cheese scene features award-winning farms like The Farm at Doe Run and Conebella Farm along with Talula’s Table offering custom cheeseboards, as detailed in a guide by Philadelphia Magazine. Local food lovers can explore unique organic cheeses & signature recipes. VISTA Today
- ➤ John Vanore and Abstract Truth will perform a free album release concert on Sunday, March 22 at 2:00 p.m. in Kapelski Recital Hall at Widener University in Chester; they will explore the new four-part jazz composition Easter Island Suite inspired by a mysterious Pacific island (part of Widener’s artist-in-residence series). MyChesCo
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Local school teams from Chester and Delaware Counties join a video contest to showcase manufacturing innovations + develop digital storytelling skills. Voters can cast ballots from March 18-20, and an in-person award ceremony is set for April 23 at Penn State Great Valley in Malvern. VISTA Today
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Commonwealth Court ruled agrivoltaic solar farms are not considered agricultural use, affecting a 25-acre solar grazing project in West Lampeter Township. The decision may limit land use options for local farmers seeking modern diversification (a change that could alter zoning practices in Pennsylvania). VISTA Today
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Chester County Health Department reported multiple food safety violations at restaurants, markets & food facilities during inspections on March 9 and 10. Residents who see unsanitary conditions may file a complaint with the department. MyChesCo
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Residents can enjoy outdoor rooftop dining this spring at Mas Mexicali Cantina on West Chester—a beloved staple serving Mexican dishes and drinks—while other local restaurants in Chester County prepare to welcome the warmer season. VISTA Today
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Rubenstein Partners secured $127 million refinancing from Waterfall Asset Management for its 1.1M sqft office campus on Duportail Road near the Chesterbrook Road & Route 202 intersection; the campus sits at 50 percent occupancy today but is expected to rise to 66 percent soon with new leases. VISTA Today
-
LoCali Live: Anthony Baldini
6-8 p.m. — LoCali Wine Lounge — Enjoy sipping wine while experiencing heartfelt acoustic sessions from local musicians.
-
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.
-
Guided Tour of the Antique Ice Tool Museum
11 a.m. — Antique Ice Tool Museum — Admission by donation — Explore the fascinating history of ice harvesting in this unique museum experience.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Success is not about money. It's about peace.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout West Chester Morning News
Welcome to the West Chester Morning News, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the West Chester, Pennsylvania community. If you like the West Chester Morning News, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in West Chester.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in West Chester and across Pennsylvania. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to West Chester Morning News
A free West Chester community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://westchestermorningnews.com/sitemap