West Chester
Morning News
Saturday, March 21st, 2026
Good morning, West Chester. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of March.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ RKL in Exton ranked first in PA and 58th nationwide with a 2025 revenue of $151.54 million (figures from Accounting Today) and ranked ninth among top Mid-Atlantic firms (report published Mar. 20). VISTA Today
- ➤ Firstrust Bank announced that employees received the Richard J. Green SuperBonus of up to 35% of their salary after meeting the goals of its five-year plan ending in 2025. The bonus program reinforces a shared work culture that supports individual milestones and long-term success. VISTA Today
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Philadelphia Magazine named two West Chester restaurants, Ground Provisions & Andiario, among the region's top fifty on Mar. 20. Ground Provisions offers reservation-only multi-course feasts while Andiario serves seasonal pre-set dinners crafted by chef Anthony Andiario. VISTA Today
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Eastern University's Tia Argento won first place in the Microsoft Excel category at the state-level Microsoft Office Specialist Championship and will compete in nationals in Nashville this June (highlighting Eastern's strong focus on hands-on learning). VISTA Today
- ➤ WilmU professor Robert Passarelli shares his unique journey from PGA professional to creative educator and inspires students through hands-on projects in animation, game design and digital media. He integrates industry experience + practical learning to build pathways for students to launch real-world careers. VISTA Today
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Aqua Pennsylvania has received nearly $17 million in PENNVEST funding to install five PFAS treatment systems at nine well sites, which will protect roughly 16,000 customers in Bucks, Chester and Montgomery Counties. Construction will finish by late 2027 + the systems help lower costs by avoiding additional water bill increases. VISTA Today
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Barclay Friends received a $1M federal grant to expand its Goshen Memory Care Neighborhood for older adults. The facility now offers 24 new apartments, a secure garden, and accessible outdoor spaces and was recently visited by Representative Houlahan. VISTA Today
- ➤ Chase Aguilar, Clinical Director and Nurse Practitioner from GameDay Men’s Health in Glen Mills and a current West Chester resident, joins the 2026 VISTA NextGen Superstars. He will be honored at the Awards Reception + Celebration on Thursday, Apr. 30 at Penn State Great Valley Conference Center in Malvern. VISTA Today
- ➤ Family Service of Chester County will open its new Trauma-Informed Youth & Family Counseling Center on Friday, Apr. 10 at 1001 E. Lincoln Highway in Coatesville. The center offers affordable mental health services for local children, adolescents and families, with opening remarks at 11 AM and tours. VISTA Today
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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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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.
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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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