West Chester
Morning News
Friday, August 8th, 2025
Good morning, West Chester. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine partnered with Bournelyf Special Camp, EmpowerU Specialty Fitness, and Bentley Systems to host an adaptive fitness event at Bournelyf’s 20-acre campus where certified trainers led tailored workouts for children and young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Fit Truk mobile gym — equipped with machines such as squat racks and rowing machines — allowed participants to engage in structured sessions designed for diverse abilities. MyChesCo
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ On July 23, county commissioners approved $2.3 million in grants to preserve open spaces in Chester County, sending funds to conservation groups and municipalities such as Uwchlan, Caln, and Oxford. The grants will protect parks, farms, wetlands, and recreational areas — an effort that continues decades of preservation work — as officials noted the funds would help maintain the county’s rural character. VISTA Today
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Council members in Middletown Township voted unanimously to deny a 330,000-square-foot warehouse proposal at the old Franklin Mint site on Baltimore Pike after the developer failed to answer basic questions about tenant use and nearby gas pipeline impacts. Local residents voiced concerns about traffic, air quality, and noise during the heated meeting — prompting further scrutiny over the project. The Philadelphia Inquirer
- ➤ On Wednesday, a state House committee advanced a transit funding plan so SEPTA could get money by Aug 14 to avoid a 20% service cut on Aug 24. Senate leaders later proposed a short-term six-month budget if lawmakers did not reach a full deal by next week—this move shows the ongoing struggle to settle the state budget. The Philadelphia Inquirer
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ ChristianaCare's new neighborhood hospital in West Grove held community tours yesterday ahead of its mid-August opening — the $21.5 million facility built with Emerus Holdings is set to treat patients with complex conditions while transferring those needing specialized care to larger hospitals. This preview event aimed to clear up misconceptions about the hospital model as it prepares to serve the area. VISTA Today
- ➤ The Chester County Health Department will give free KI tablets to residents, workers, and students living within 10 miles of the Limerick Generating Station or Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station on Thursday, August 14 from 12:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Covered Bridge Room at Kimberton Fire Company in Phoenixville—attendees can also visit the Community Resource Fair for services like mental health support and food access. MyChesCo
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90’s Rockfest
7:30-11 p.m. — Uptown Knauer Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the energetic sound of the 90’s with tribute bands for Stone Temple Pilots, Alanis Morissette, and Weezer.
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Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2025
3:30-4:30 p.m. — East Goshen Township Park — Registration fees apply — A community running program promoting fitness for kids from Pre-K to 8th grade.
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