West Chester
Morning News
Friday, March 21st, 2025
Good morning, West Chester. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 21st of March.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ West Chester's QVC Group named media veteran Alex Wellen as its first chief growth officer and president to lead the company's U.S. growth strategy — covering social selling, streaming, digital, new business, and platform distribution. He will report directly to CEO David Rawlinson II — whose contract was extended through 2027. VISTA Today
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Longwood Gardens was named the best botanical garden in the country by USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice on March 20; the 1,000-acre site near Kennett Square opened in 1921+ it shows both indoor and outdoor displays. FOX 29
- ➤ People’s Light has named Shonali Burke as its new Managing Director effective Jun. 1 — she was chosen after a national search for her proven leadership and theatre expertise. She will work as a co-equal leader with Producing Artistic Director Zak Berkman during the theatre’s 50th anniversary season as the organization plans future growth in its artistic and community programs. VISTA Today
- ➤ Over 120 women riders gathered at Plumstead Farm in Unionville on March 20th for the annual Mr. Stewart’s Cheshire Foxhounds’ Vixen Hunt where they enjoyed an elegant afternoon tea, lively music, and a hay wagon ride before setting off on the hunt. Olympic equestrian Boyd Martin attended the event, and organizer Rachel Wilkoski said local men helped by clearing dishes and pouring champagne throughout the celebration. VISTA Today
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Fifteen West Chester University students returned from a nine-day study abroad trip to Europe where they learned about transatlantic relations — visiting Germany, Belgium, and France, and meeting European peers as part of their ongoing class led by two professors. Their experience with NATO and international diplomacy gave them new ideas for future careers abroad. VISTA Today
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DEKA STRONG Challenge
5-8 p.m. — iCORE Fitness — Limited spots available — Test your fitness with Spartan DEKA's new challenge featuring ten functional training zones.
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Annual Easter Egg Hunt
10 AM — Everhart Park — Free entry — Enjoy a morning of fun hunting for thousands of eggs filled with surprises from the Easter Bunny.
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Open House at Compass
12-4 p.m. — 1523 Johnnys Way — Free entry — Explore 130 homes for sale in West Chester, PA and connect with an expert agent to find your dream home.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Time magnifies the margin between success and failure. It will multiply whatever you feed it.
~ James Clear
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