West Chester
Morning News
Monday, May 18th, 2026
Good morning, West Chester. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 18th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ TELA Bio granted restricted stock units covering 89,250 shares to 12 new hires after its board approved the awards on May 5 in Malvern. The equity packages will vest equally over four years + support the firm’s growth in making soft tissue repair tools. MyChesCo
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Drivers along Route 23 face delays today through Friday as PennDOT crews resurface the road on Schuylkill Road in East Pikeland Township, causing lane closures from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Motorists should plan extra time or use alternate routes. MyChesCo
- ➤ PennDOT crews repair the base along Route 401 between Brick Lane and Fairview Road, affecting drivers today and through Friday, May 22. The work in East Nantmeal, West Nantmeal (and Elverson Borough) will cause daytime backups from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. MyChesCo
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Chester County students earned top honors at the state’s Lyme Disease Art Contest as winning posters and videos are on display at the Capitol through the end of May + their work spreads a vital message on tick safety for outdoor play. MyChesCo
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
Turks Head Music Festival
12-7 p.m. — Everhart Park — Free entry — Experience a vibrant day of music, art, and community with local bands and vendors.
-
Silent Book Club Gathering
9-11 a.m. — Matlack Florist - Garden Center — Free entry — A peaceful space for book lovers to share their literary passions.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler.
~ Albert Einstein
About West Chester Morning News
Welcome to the West Chester Morning News, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the West Chester, Pennsylvania community. If you like the West Chester Morning News, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in West Chester.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in West Chester and across Pennsylvania. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to West Chester Morning News
A free West Chester community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://westchestermorningnews.com/sitemap