Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of May.
Good morning, West Chester.
A West Chester man was rescued on Friday when flash flooding trapped him in his car near South Franklin and East Miner Streets—police and firefighters completed five water rescues while cleanup crews began clearing debris with no injuries reported.
Immaculata University will add four new concentrations—Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Business Analytics, and Human Resources—to its online MBA program in fall, setting tuition at $15,000.
The flexible asynchronous courses aim to equip students with the specialized skills needed in high-demand fields.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services and the Office of State Inspector General announced a new EBT card lock feature so recipients can protect their benefits from theft.
The tool, available through the ConnectEBT app and website, lets users lock their cards completely or allow only online use in Pennsylvania and set an auto re-lock timer (30, 60, or 90 minutes).
Independence Blue Cross has launched 'Better Together' to highlight how loneliness affects health—offering resources like fact sheets and a nonprofit directory to help residents connect.
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.
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.
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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