West Chester
Morning News
Thursday, April 16th, 2026
Good morning, West Chester. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Ryerss Farm in North Coventry has provided a safe haven for aging horses for 138 years and now shelters 80 senior horses on 388 acres of conserved pasture — it also offers agricultural internships and horsemanship programs for local high school seniors. VISTA Today
- ➤ Girls Spark will host its 2026 Annual Summit, Unstoppable, on Saturday, April 25 at Penn State Brandywine where teens attend leadership, mental health & self-defense workshops and can win Noah Kahan concert tickets plus $100 Amazon gift card for referring a friend; tickets cost $10, with scholarships and free transportation. VISTA Today
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The 20th annual West Chester Film Festival will begin Friday, April 24 at 5 p.m. at Uptown Knauer Performing Arts Center, showing over 70 short films from local and global filmmakers — including a hometown horror comedy, Z-Mile — and hosting panels, workshops, and community events. The Philadelphia Inquirer
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ West Chester University held its 1871 Awards ceremony on Mar. 26 to honor 68 outstanding juniors and seniors for academics, leadership and community service after a record 111 students applied for the honor. VISTA Today
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ State Senator Carolyn Comitta and the YMCA of Greater Brandywine will host the fourth annual Chester County Earth Day Festival on Saturday, Apr. 18 at the Upper Main Line YMCA. The free event offers tree planting, canoeing, animal encounters, live music and over 25 vendor exhibits that promote environmental education. VISTA Today
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Alegre Wealth Management’s Albania Espinal advises Chester County families to plan taxes all year by reviewing returns, adjusting retirement contributions and timing income. She recommends seasonal check-ins + strategic moves to avoid unexpected tax bills. VISTA Today
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ PennDOT will close lanes next week on Chester County roads for resurfacing and drainage work. On Monday, April 20, Kaolin/Limestone Road will be closed from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and from Tuesday to Friday, closures at U.S. 202/Route 926 in Westtown Township will slow midday traffic. MyChesCo
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Chris and Tessie Payne saved aggressively by staying with family for nine months before buying their four-bedroom Colonial home in West Chester; they were outbid on two houses before finding a home with a spacious backyard for their dog (Mocha). The Philadelphia Inquirer
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Delco 10 Miler race scheduled for Oct. 4 will run on a revised course from Rose Tree Park in Upper Providence to Subaru Park in Chester. The course reduces road closures, requires a faster 13:30 per mile pace, and will host up to 2,500 runners. The Philadelphia Inquirer
- ➤ Equine medics and trainers are monitoring racehorses’ diet, sleep, and overall health ahead of Chester County’s steeplechase races. Kennett’s Willowdale Steeplechase is set for May 9 (with microchip scans verifying each horse’s identity) as professionals prepare the animals for the event. VISTA Today
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Running Home 5K Run / 1 Mile Walk
9:00 – 11:30 AM — Downtown West Chester PA — $25 – $30 — Family-friendly 5K event promoting community support for local single working parents.
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Dueling Pianos Show
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Uptown Knauer Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the ultimate all-request dueling piano show with high energy and audience interaction.
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Laugh Lounge Stand-Up Comedy
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Uptown Knauer Performing Arts Center — $31 – $36 — Enjoy three hilarious performers in a night of diverse comedic styles.
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Willy Wonka Jr.
2-5 p.m. — Uptown Knauer Performing Arts Center — $18 – $27 — Enjoy a whimsical musical journey through Willy Wonka's chocolate factory filled with magic and music.
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Moms & Mimosas Lunch and Floral Workshop
11 a.m. — West Chester Seafood Kitchen — Ticket info available — Celebrate Mother's Day with seafood, mimosas, and floral design in a warm atmosphere.
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USPA Tested & Open Mother of All Meets
8 a.m. — Alpha Phlyte Fitness West Chester — Registration required — Compete in a powerlifting meet with both tested and non-tested divisions.
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