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Friday, August 1st, 2025
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Good morning, West Chester. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 1st of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Calla’s Critter Rescue, a nonprofit led by veterinary technician Calla Craig, has placed 118 cats in permanent homes and cares for 167 while it works to rescue over 500 cats this year in southeastern Pennsylvania. The group launched two interactive spaces + Calla’s Kitty Garden in Pottstown and Craig’s Cat Café in Spring City and now seeks donations of cat food, medical supplies, and funds to support its efforts. MyChesCo
BEAUTY NEWS
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BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Wilmington-based Van Buren Bagels expanded into a West Chester co-op kitchen after starting bagel production in a home kitchen earlier this year—owners now offer hand-rolled bagels and cream cheese for pickup at local farmers markets and through pre-orders. VISTA Today
- ➤ Allan Matyger, executive vice president and chief information officer at WSFS Bank, discussed his nearly 30-year career and efforts to enhance digital services for clients in an interview with VISTA Today — he began in the mailroom and now leads projects including AI integration. VISTA Today
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ An investigation into the police incident at Weis Market on the 1500 block of N. Cedar Crest Blvd. concluded that Timothy Vanbilliard (45) from Emmaus died on May 11 after an encounter with officers. WFMZ-TV
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Four rooftop bars in Chester County offer good food and fun as warm weather returns—Bistro on Bridge in Phoenixville serves oysters and arcade games at happy hour, East Branch Brewing Company in Downingtown offers draft beers with creek views, Great American Pub in Wayne, run by coach Joe Carr, serves pub food, and Más Mexicali Cantina in West Chester is the borough’s only rooftop dining space across three floors. VISTA Today
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Philadelphia Phillies acquired hard-throwing closer Jhoan Duran—by trading top prospects to the Twins—and he will join the bullpen before tonight's game against Detroit. Duran registered a 2.01 ERA with 16 saves in 49 appearances this season. FOX 29
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