Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of March.
Good morning, West Chester.
💼 Business
CCRES moved into its new office on Monday, Mar.
16 at 690 Stockton Drive in Eagleview, Exton to support its growing services for children and adults with special needs + the modern space provides a collaborative setting for the nonprofit team.
🎭 Culture
Longwood Gardens now offers redesigned event spaces for weddings, parties & group events after a years-long renovation.
The refreshed venues host intimate to grand gatherings using in-house caterers with approved outside vendors.
Chester County's St. Peter's Village was named one of the top ten U.S. small towns that feel like stepping back in time by Best Life Online.
The quarter-mile town, founded in the mid-1800s for mining workers, features vintage shops and eateries (including Village Arcade and Village Scoop Ice Cream Shop) that keep its nostalgic charm alive.
🎓 Education
Immaculata University held group shadow days for prospective students to attend classes, meet faculty, and explore campus life.
The initiative started in fall 2023 and expanded to 25 sessions by fall 2025, welcoming high school juniors, seniors, transfer students, and undecided applicants.
Nearly $1 million in state grants is expanding a fast-track program that helps special education teacher candidates gain certification while working (11 colleges run the accelerated program).
The initiative will soon train 175 additional teachers to ease shortages and boost special ed access.
🏛️ Government
Local officials in Chester County are reviewing data center proposals set for upcoming meetings as residents voice concerns about potential risks to power, water, and the local environment.
Municipal leaders may update zoning rules soon to address community impacts from these developments.
Gov. Shapiro hosted a roundtable at the West Chester Community Center today to discuss AI and education with AG Dave Sunday, Rep. Chris Pielli, and local parents and students (addressing concerns over harmful digital content).
Officials said more guidance for parents and teachers in school tech curricula is needed.
🏈 Sports
Coatesville native Richard Hamilton (Rip) helped build UConn's rise during his time at the school from 1996 to 1999, including leading the team to a national championship.
His impact continues to shape the program's legacy on the court.
🎉 West Chester Events
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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.
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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