West Chester
Morning News
Thursday, May 28th, 2026
Good morning, West Chester. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 28th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Camp Saginaw alumni in their 70s and 80s have held a weekly Zoom call at 4 p.m. each Friday for six years, sharing memories from decades of summer camp in Oxford and keeping old bonds strong. They honor the camp’s century-long legacy while supporting each other. The Philadelphia Inquirer
- ➤ Exton Square Mall opened in March 1973 and expanded in the late 1990s, becoming a cherished gathering spot in Chester County plus legal proceedings over its redevelopment continue between Abrams Realty and West Whiteland Township. VISTA Today
- ➤ Downingtown will relocate its July 4 fireworks show from near a nest of three bald eaglets (Liberty, Freedom, and Independence) at Kerr Park because of state regulations ahead of the America 250th celebrations; officials are working to find a new location. The Philadelphia Inquirer
- ➤ ACME Markets and Fox Television Stations are hosting the Happy Birthday America giveaway for PA, NJ, and Delaware residents age 18 and older; entries open at 4:00 a.m. on June 1 and close at 11:59 p.m. on June 30, with eight winners to receive $250 gift cards and notifications sent by July 2. FOX 29
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Courtyard by Marriott Coatesville/Exton is upgrading its 125 guest rooms, dining area, and fitness center in a $2.5M renovation that began May 18. The project will complete by August and includes doubling the number of rooms with two queen beds from 25 to 50 while the hotel stays open for guests. VISTA Today
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ East Fallowfield Township retains its historic charm with quiet roads and stone buildings that tell stories from the abolitionist era at the 1811 Fallowfields Friends Meeting House. Residential growth is underway but modern development remains limited. MyChesCo
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ High school students can sign up for Widener University's four-day Engineering Camp from June 22 to June 25 at Kirkbride Hall on the Chester campus, where they will work on robotics, 3D printing and bridge design with engineering faculty. Registration is open until May 29 — fees start at $575. VISTA Today
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Vishay Intertechnology in Malvern declared a $0.10 per share quarterly dividend that will be paid on June 29 to shareholders recorded by June 18 (future dividends remain subject to board approval). The semiconductor supplier continues returning capital amid stable demand. MyChesCo
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Inspections conducted Tuesday in Chester County found that Foresta’s Country Meat Market in Phoenixville, Pat’s Pizzeria/New Garden in Kennett Square, and Yori’s Church Street Bakery in West Chester had temperature and sanitation issues with stored foods. The Health Department directed each business to lower its equipment temperatures and adjust storage practices to meet safety standards. MyChesCo
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Chester County dog parks let pups & owners enjoy off-leash play in spots like West Goshen Township Dog Park in West Chester, which has areas for small and large dogs and family amenities. Each park has specific leash and cleanup rules, so check before you go. VISTA Today
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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.
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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.
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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.
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