West Chester
Morning News
Tuesday, May 13th, 2025
Good morning, West Chester. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ At the VISTA NextGen Superstars Awards Reception at Penn State Great Valley Conference Center, The Arc of Chester County was named the nonprofit beneficiary and received a surprise $10,000 donation from Citadel Credit Union. Representatives from American Community Journals and Citadel presented the check — a strong show of support for the organization’s work with individuals with disabilities. VISTA Today
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Landenberg native Will Kleman, a 22-year-old Villanova University student, self-published his debut novel in March that blends fantasy fiction with coming-of-age themes — the book comes with an original seven-track soundtrack created with his father and local musicians. He is planning a sequel and dreams of adapting his series into a film. VISTA Today
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Chester County government held meetings last week in Washington D.C. with congressional staff and national groups to defend over $68 million in federal funds that support essential services such as public health, housing, and transportation. County leaders will use new tracking tools to monitor risks—especially a proposed $7.3 million cut to critical health funding—and continue their advocacy to protect vulnerable residents. VISTA Today
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Three rooftop bars in Chester County are set to welcome guests for summer outdoor dining—Bistro on Bridge in Phoenixville offers picnic tables and games, Mas Mexicali Cantina in West Chester serves classic plates and signature drinks, and East Branch Brewing Company in Downingtown provides umbrella-covered seating with skyline views. They will bring new energy and fresh options for evenings out this summer. VISTA Today
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ A study by Niche ranked Conestoga High School and Downingtown West among the top 25 best schools for student athletes in the state—Conestoga offers 18 sports while Downingtown West has 25; the ranking used sports offerings, championship wins, enrollment numbers and survey responses from students and families. VISTA Today
- ➤ Chester County will host the Tough Mudder race on May 17-18 at Plantation Field in Coatesville—where runners will face obstacles like mud, puddles, ice pits, and tear gas. Participants can choose from 5K, 15K, or Infinity courses and all finishers will receive a medal, t-shirt, and headband—adding to the event's growing tradition after drawing thousands last year. VISTA Today
- ➤ Justin Thomas missed a key birdie putt and finished tied for second at 14-under at the Truist Championship on the Wissahickon Course—he said he loved the local buzz and will work on his swing for the PGA Championship next week. The Philadelphia Inquirer
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Art is the lie that enables us to realize the truth.
~ Pablo Picasso
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