West Chester
Morning News
Monday, July 7th, 2025
Good morning, West Chester. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 7th of July.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Trinseo released its FY 2024 Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility Report—Tides of Change, which shows a 31% drop in greenhouse gas emissions, a 4% rise in renewable electricity use, and a 5% decline in water consumption from 2023. The report also outlines new recycling projects and progress on five of its 2030 targets as it works toward a circular economy. MyChesCo
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ AARP Pennsylvania is urging residents aged 50 and older to stay alert as rising utility scams use false disconnection threats and demands for gift cards or crypto, and it advises consumers to verify any suspicious calls using the number on their bill—utility providers never call to collect payment. MyChesCo
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ PennDOT announced road closures for vital pipe replacement and base repair work across Chester, Delaware and Montgomery counties. In Chester County, Brandywine Creek Road in Newlin Township will close on Thursday, July 10 and Friday, July 11 from 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM; in Delaware County, Sweetwater Road in Thornbury Township will close full time from July 14 to 20 and partly from July 21 to 25; and in Montgomery County, Stump Hall Road will close on weekdays from today through July 25 while Game Farm Road will be closed from July 9 to 31, with detours available. MyChesCo
- ➤ The Shapiro Administration invested nearly $10 million (part of a total $125.2 million in farmland preservation) to purchase development rights for farms and permanently preserve two farms in Chester County. Local funds of $1,120,966 (with $597,092 from state and $523,874 from county contributions) were used to protect the Paul A. Kavanagh, Jr. farm in Upper Oxford Township and a 92-acre crop farm in Franklin Township. VISTA Today
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A Landenberg family shared their baby daughter Callie’s story for Cytomegalovirus Awareness Month after she was diagnosed with the virus following a failed hearing test. Callie is two months old and is being treated at Nemours Children’s Hospital in Wilmington — her mother advises that parents wash hands and avoid sharing utensils to help prevent the spread. VISTA Today
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ A local report highlights five coffee shops in Chester County that serve quality handcrafted drinks in inviting settings—Pour Richard’s Coffee Co. in Devon, the Malvern Buttery in Malvern open daily from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Steel City Coffeehouse & Brewery in Phoenixville that becomes a lounge at night, The Farmhouse Coffee & Espresso Bar in Downingtown with a drive-thru, and Gryphon Cafe in West Chester known for its popular pastries. The feature offers quick details to help coffee lovers explore these spots for a fresh cup of java. VISTA Today
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Jeffery Osgood and Patrick Richard blended a modern style with Palm Springs glamour in their West Chester home with help from designer Krystal Reinhard of Old Soul Design Studio — they chose bold art pieces, mixed textures, and refined touches to add personality to each room. VISTA Today
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Zack Wheeler threw a one-hitter on Sunday as he struck out 12 and allowed only a leadoff homer while leading the Phillies to a 3-1 win over the Reds in his first complete game since 2021. WFMZ-TV
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Aug 1 – 13 — Bookmarks — Free entry — Hunt for Waldo cutouts in local shops and collect prizes along the way.
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Interactive Music Class with Miss Christine
10:30-11:00 a.m. — Oakbourne Mansion & Park — No registration or fee — Engage young children in a fun music and movement class outdoors.
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