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Friday, May 16th, 2025
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Good morning, West Chester. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ AgConnect launched the Chester County Farmers Market Trail that runs through December and will let residents visit 10 farmers markets, collect stamps at each site, and turn in their trail card to receive a free Ag Swag Bag — the program supports local agriculture and fresh food access. VISTA Today
- ➤ Freedom Village at Brandywine donated $10,000 to the East Brandywine Fire Company — the funds will help outfit their new Rescue Truck — to support local emergency services. VISTA Today
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BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ PECO announced that longtime CEO Dave Velazquez will retire on July 1 — and that seasoned Exelon leader David Vahos will take over as President and CEO on June 1. Vahos, a Villanova graduate with over 30 years of experience in financial and operational leadership, will join the Executive Committee and help guide the company serving nearly 2 million electric customers. VISTA Today
- ➤ Santander Bank will close 18 branches, including the one at 50 W. Market Street in West Chester, as it refines its footprint in southeastern Pennsylvania and South Jersey. The bank said it will add digital tools and new branch formats — a plan that aims to meet evolving customer needs — as part of its ongoing strategy. VISTA Today
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Kennett Square resident, Sergio Bedolla-Cerritos, 26, was arrested on May 14th on drug-related charges stemming from an April 25th incident after he missed a scheduled hearing on July 3rd—he now faces allegations for possession of controlled substances, marijuana and drug paraphernalia. MyChesCo
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Delaware County Community College held its commencement ceremonies yesterday at West Chester University’s Hollinger Field House to honor over 1,200 graduates, student leaders and athletes + marking the achievement of diverse academic programs. The morning session from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. recognized graduates from Business, Computing and Social Science and Workforce and Economic Development while the afternoon session from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. honored graduates from STEM, Communication, Arts and Humanities and Allied Health and Nursing with speeches by Saroor Dhanju and alumna Elisa Ford ’12. VISTA Today
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Josh Shapiro warned May 15th that if Congress cuts Medicaid, Pennsylvania will lose billions in federal aid and hundreds of thousands of people will lose coverage — more rural hospitals will close due to the lack of state funds. FOX 29
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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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Hops for Homes Beer Festival
12-5 p.m. — Chester County Art Association — Cost info not specified — Celebrate local brews and bites at the annual Hops for Homes festival.
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