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Tuesday, April 8th, 2025
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Good morning, West Chester. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 8th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Chester County OIC has welcomed new board members—Anthony Carter, Cynthia Eaton, and Jeffrey Fleming—who bring years of experience in business, media, and legal work to support job skills and education programs in the community. Fleming, a West Chester resident, said he looks forward to helping the nonprofit serve local needs. VISTA Today
- ➤ The Friends of Chester County Library will hold its Spring Book Sale from April 11—13 with early member access on Friday and a public sale on Saturday plus a bag sale on Sunday to support library programs. Shoppers can pay using cash, checks, PayPal, or Venmo. VISTA Today
- ➤ Chester County native Christy Campli, owner of Growing Roots Partners, was named one of the 2025 VISTA NextGen Superstars; she will be honored at the Awards Reception + Celebration on May 8 at Penn State Great Valley Conference Center. Her work has expanded local farmers markets and community events that boost vendor sales. VISTA Today
- ➤ Family Service of Chester County is running its Pinwheels for Prevention Campaign in April to collect donations that support the Exchange Club Family Center in stopping child abuse + help families with food, shelter and counseling. The center now serves 74 families with 194 children + 11 families have recently graduated from the program. VISTA Today
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EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Laurie Bernotsky was inaugurated as West Chester University's 16th president on March 28 — marking the school’s historic choice as its second woman leader. She began her term after serving as interim president at PennWest and said her plan will help students, staff, and faculty work together to improve learning — setting a course for future research and hands-on experience. VISTA Today
- ➤ Widener University hosted AI Day on March 21—engaging students, faculty and staff—to announce competition winners from its community; eight student projects received awards—cash, gift cards and certificates. VISTA Today
- ➤ The Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry hosted a local civics competition as part of the 2025 National Civics Bee at the Chester County History Center—twenty 6th, 7th, and 8th graders competed with local judges—and top winners earned cash prizes while all finalists received smart tablets. VISTA Today
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Legislation sponsored by Representative Mandy Steele was introduced on April 7 to designate the Hemlock Varnish Shelf as Pennsylvania’s official state mushroom—Kennett Square produces over 60% of the nation’s mushrooms and the bill honors its local agricultural impact. VISTA Today
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Four hidden gem Italian restaurants in Chester County were featured by Main Line Today. Three in West Chester offer pasta dishes like penne vodka and fresh-made pasta while La Sponda in Downingtown serves seafood and pasta with scenic water views—bringing diverse Italian flavors to local diners. VISTA Today
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ West Chester resident Brent Celek, a former Philadelphia Eagles tight end, acquired Chalfont Village Shopping Center in Bucks County. He said he would fill the nine vacant spaces and boost the property’s value (which already has three tenants). VISTA Today
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