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Saturday, June 21st, 2025
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Good morning, West Chester. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Safe Harbor in West Chester is seeking a full-time Director of Development to expand its fundraising for the largest homeless shelter serving single women + the role, with a $65,000 salary, involves managing donations, major gifts, and events while applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. VISTA Today
ACTIVE NEWS
- ➤ TODAY'S SPONSOR We found your go-to item for upping fall runs and workouts: a top-selling weighted strength training vest. Choose from six pounds up to 30 pounds and add the weighted vest to runs, classes, or gym sessions to enhance calorie burning, improve your core, and increase muscle gains. The Buy
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BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Pizza 316, owned by the Moscharis family, opened late last year at its Gay Street location to serve unique square pizzas made with a 24-hour dough rise and no-sugar sauce using unbleached flour — the restaurant builds on the owners’ years of experience in local dining. It now offers options like the Pepperoni 316 and Upside Down Pizza that reflect their focus on quality and friendly service. VISTA Today
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Quinzell Mickey was convicted of first-degree murder and a firearms offense for the April 15, 2023, shooting death of William Stafford and his sentencing has been deferred. WFMZ-TV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Nemours Children’s Health named Dr. Mark Twite as Chief of Cardiac Anesthesia and Co-Director of the Children’s Cardiac Center in the Delaware Valley, where he will lead cardiac anesthesia services and help shape the center’s strategic direction. Dr. Twite, who previously served as a Professor of Anesthesiology at Children’s Hospital Colorado, brings over three decades of experience in pediatric care—supporting his new role in advancing healthy outcomes for children. VISTA Today
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Toughkenamon polo club is hosting Pennsylvania’s first ever yearling horse show today at Brandywine Polo Club for 1–2 year-old horses, with former PHBA leader Russell Jones set to judge and over $5,000 in prizes available; participant Lizzie Merryman will show her chestnut colt from Buffalo Run Ranch. The horses will be divided into colts, geldings, and fillies, with the top two from each group advancing to the championship round. VISTA Today
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Fourth of July Celebration
Time to celebrate our freedom and independence — July 2-8 — Philadelphia / West Chester KOA Holiday — Free entry — Enjoy festivities in the historic spirit of Philadelphia.
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