West Chester
Morning News
Monday, May 12th, 2025
Good morning, West Chester. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 12th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Kennett Square’s Mezzaluna Wood Fired Pizza ranked third in the non-traditional category at the International Pizza Expo on May 10—its second win as it also placed first in the northeast division preliminary contest among 110 finalists worldwide. VISTA Today
- ➤ Local brewery Tired Hands Brewing Co. is planning a new brick-and-mortar location in downtown West Chester—its expansion has been a longtime goal— as part of an ongoing rebrand that updates its menus and interiors. The company, known for its acclaimed IPAs, is set to build on its success from Kennett Square. VISTA Today
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Anna Reeves Jarvis created Mother’s Day to honor her mother and later fought the holiday’s commercialization before she died at the Marshall Square Sanitarium in West Chester in 1948—her campaign against commercial pressures remains a notable part of local history—and her story reminds us of the day’s humble beginnings. VISTA Today
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Following student pushback from last winter's graduation, West Chester University will revert to using human voices for announcing names instead of AI-generated recordings — a measure taken after concerns over mispronunciations. The university will work with the Student Government Association and other student groups — planning next steps for upcoming ceremonies. VISTA Today
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Two Chester County pizza joints are honored among the best in the state, as a Washington Post review based on 7.5 million Yelp reviews shows high marks for local pies—Gennaro’s Chicago Style Pizza in Pottstown ranked second and Jerry’s Pizza Pie in Honey Brook ranked fourth. VISTA Today
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John Hay Pennsylvania Distance Festival
5-9:59 p.m. — B. Reed Henderson High School — Registration fee applies — A spirited race festival welcoming all runners from kids to Olympians.
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Baby Yoga Class
10:30-11:00 a.m. — Oakbourne Mansion & Park — Registration required — Engage in bonding and developmental exercises with your baby through baby yoga.
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