West Chester
Morning News
Wednesday, March 25th, 2026
Good morning, West Chester. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 25th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Following Fix A Leak Week, Aqua Pennsylvania reminds customers to check for leaks and call before making repairs so eligible households may get help paying for fixes (reducing unexpected water bills). Customers are urged to follow simple steps like checking meters, faucets and toilets to catch leaks early. VISTA Today
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Business partners and moms Kristen Hogan and Rachel Smith founded Monark & Co. in Chesterbrook to fill gaps in traditional marketing, offering flexible support to brands from local to national markets while promoting work-life balance. VISTA Today
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Brandywine Valley offers a scenic spring getaway with Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square hosting its Spring Bloom display from March 27 through May 3. Local art venues, trails and dining options add a cultural layer for day trips or overnight stays. VISTA Today
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ WilmU will soon offer a new online course called Gen AI and the Future of Work that helps students learn to use artificial intelligence wisely in modern workplaces. The three-credit elective (no prerequisites) emphasizes practical and ethical skills for the future of work. VISTA Today
- ➤ Technical College High School Brandywine seniors Konnor Blevins and Jackson Trostle won their first Greater Philadelphia Auto Technology Competition title on March 6 — earning a full scholarship choice and setting a new benchmark for the school’s automotive program. MyChesCo
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Pennsylvania House passed a bill to raise the minimum wage from $7.25 to $11 in 2027, then to $13 in 2028 and $15 in 2029 + the measure now moves to the Senate for review before reaching Gov. Shapiro. FOX 29
- ➤ Drivers on U.S. 30 (Exton Bypass) in West Whiteland and East Caln townships will face delays next week from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday, Mar. 30 through Wed., Apr. 1 as PennDOT paves, remediates sinkholes, and upgrades drainage on the corridor. MyChesCo
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Healthgrades named 438 hospitals among the top 10% for patient safety; Pennsylvania hospitals earned 21 distinctions (including Chester County Hospital) and New Jersey hospitals received 14 after meeting strict guidelines to prevent errors and complications. FOX 29
- ➤ Dr. Brandie Keates, owner of Bloom Sanctuary in Paoli, uses her Bloom Philosophy to treat pregnancy pain as a treatable condition. She calls for full team-based care by OB-GYNs + mid-wives to give expectant mothers more than routine prenatal checkups. VISTA Today
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Devon’s Black Cat Cafe serves fluffy egg sandwiches that support a local cat rescue while Mae’s in West Chester offers a popular Lebanon bologna and egg sandwich (ranked among the best in Chester County). VISTA Today
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A ranking by Stacker using Zillow data shows that eleven Chester County towns had expensive homes, with Devon at about $949K, Berwyn at $919K, and West Chester ranking 20th at $633K. The report recorded gains over one and five years. 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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