West Chester
Morning News
Thursday, May 7th, 2026
Good morning, West Chester. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 7th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Drivers in Chester County face midday closures on Marshallton Thorndale Road between Shadyside Road and Crestmont Drive Monday, May 11 — Thursday, May 21. Aqua Pennsylvania is paving the road, and motorists must follow a detour via Shadyside Road and Glenside Road between 9:00 a.m. — 3:00 p.m. on weekdays. MyChesCo
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Zippy Lawnz in Downingtown is set to change weekend routines by installing the Segway Navimow robotic mower + smart irrigation for Chester County homeowners. The system maintains lawns without crews, offering a hassle-free alternative to weekly service. VISTA Today
- ➤ Corey Krejcik is opening Proximity Wine Bar (a wine bar and bottle shop) in the former Catherine’s Restaurant on Doe Run Road in Unionville. The new spot will serve wines from local wineries within 100 miles and feature food from local producers; the opening date is still to be determined. The Philadelphia Inquirer
- ➤ Kennett Square’s Mezzaluna Wood Fired Pizza was named one of the best shops when it ranked third in the non-traditional category at this year’s International Pizza Expo (with 110 finalists competing). The shop also won first place in the northeast division preliminary round today. VISTA Today
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Saint Peters is a historic mill village where French Creek flows near stone buildings built from local rock — visitors can explore narrow roads and hike trails that showcase the blend of past industry and natural beauty. MyChesCo
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Malvern-based Ocugen plans to raise $115M through convertible notes (6.75% interest) to repay a $32.7M loan from Avenue Capital Group and fund gene therapy research for eye disorders, with the closing expected today to leave the company with around $112.1M in cash through 2028 after a recent 20% stock decline. VISTA Today
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ PA lawmakers ordered a statewide study to assess pollinator declines — including bees and butterflies — to guide future conservation and agriculture policies. The Legislative Budget and Finance Committee will deliver findings within 180 days. MyChesCo
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Chester County Health Department inspectors cited five food establishments on May 5 for sanitation and food safety violations in West Chester, Downingtown, Kennett Square + Malvern. Some local restaurants remained in compliance during the same period. MyChesCo
- ➤ Pennsylvania American Water announced that its 2025 Water Quality Reports show safe drinking water for over 695,000 customer connections & meet state and federal standards; residents can review test results online by ZIP code. WFMZ-TV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Flyers forward Noah Cates will miss the remainder of the playoff series vs the Hurricanes due to a lower-body injury — a status update for winger Owen Tipett is pending before Game 3 today in Philadelphia. FOX 29
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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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Willow Hill Full Nashville Band Show
7-11 p.m. — Ponderosa Barn — Tickets available — Enjoy a lively night with Willow Hill returning for a full Nashville Band show.
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Mahjong 101 - Beginners Class
6-8 p.m. — Shine Nutrition — Cost not specified — Engage your mind while enjoying smoothies at this fun beginner's Mahjong class.
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Laugh Lounge
7-11:30 p.m. — Uptown Knauer Performing Arts Center — $31 – $36 — Experience a night of diverse stand-up comedy with three hilarious performers.
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Dueling Pianos with The Philly Keys
7:30 p.m. — Uptown Knauer Performing Arts Center — $31 – $36 — Enjoy a high-energy, all-request dueling piano show with crowd participation and a mix of genres.
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