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Good morning, West Chester. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 24th of March.

BUSINESS NEWS

  • Mid Penn Bank announced today that it hired Mark Ewing as vice president and commercial loan officer in the Greater Philadelphia market. Ewing, who has over 30 years of commercial banking experience (including roles at WSFS Bank and Univest Bank and Trust), will focus on expanding business development while reporting to Regional President Jared Utz.  VISTA Today
  • Sweet Zen Bakery opened recently in Malvern and owner Amal Kawar, a pastry chef for over 20 years, baked treats such as cinnamon rolls and cookies that have drawn a loyal group of regular customers. The bakery was open from 7 AM to 3 PM (Kawar started baking as early as 5 or 6 AM to prepare the goods).  VISTA Today

CRIME NEWS

  • Mamadou Kallie's trial on murder charges begins today in West Chester as prosecutors say he fatally shot Tiara Rodriguez-Diaz and Kimberly Ortiz-Zayas after years of controlling abuse during a cookout argument on May 29.  The Philadelphia Inquirer

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Lincoln University will break ground on its new 320-bed residence hall next month and begin construction led by Lancaster-based Wohlsen Construction Company (using a $59.5 million loan from the Rice Capital Access Program). The new four-story, 94,000-square-foot building will offer apartment-style living and is expected to be fully occupied by early 2027.  VISTA Today
  • West Chester University will honor inventor and businessman William Chester Ruth on Tuesday, Mar. 25th at Francis Harvey Green Library—family members and guest speakers will explain his work in farming and military tools. His papers will be donated to the Special Collections following the event.  VISTA Today

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Chester County grew by 4.9% from 2020 to 2024—26,327 new residents pushed the total to 560,745. County commissioners shared differing views on the growth, with some highlighting low crime and jobs while others worry about more traffic and sprawl.  VISTA Today
  • PennDOT is hosting a special REAL ID day today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at several driver license centers to help residents get the ID they need before the May 7 deadline—this meeting federal rules for air travel, base entry, and other federal facilities.  FOX 29

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