West Chester
Morning News
Friday, May 23rd, 2025
Good morning, West Chester. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 23rd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Arc of Chester County raised over $140,000 during the Bubble Walk & Fun Day on May 18 at West Goshen Community Park to support individuals with disabilities and their families. More than 330 community members joined the mile-long walk, played games, and enjoyed a free picnic as peer-to-peer teams added nearly $30,000 to the total. VISTA Today
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Supervisors approved a plan to temporarily lease the former Hiles home at Penn Green Easement to an eight-member family from June through August in partnership with KACS — the home is certified for no more than ten occupants. After the temporary lease, the township will seek a 12-month lease with a long-term tenant while completing upgrades including handrails, new appliances and safety inspections — with estimated costs between $7,500 and $9,000. Chester County Press
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Malvern-based Fujirebio Diagnostics received FDA clearance on May 22 for a first-of-its-kind blood test that detects Alzheimer’s disease proteins in patients aged 55 and older showing early signs. The test is 92% as accurate as brain scans and will help doctors diagnose the condition sooner — offering patients a chance at earlier treatment and potential clinical trial enrollment. 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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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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Music at Marshall Square Park 2025
5-8:30 p.m. — Marshall Square Park — Free entry — Enjoy live music, food trucks, and fun activities for the whole family.
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Eagles Youth Football Academy in West Chester
9:00 – 11:30 AM — Bayard Rustin High School — Free — Kick off your summer with the Philadelphia Eagles Youth Football Clinic at Rustin High School.
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