West Chester
Morning News
Wednesday, August 13th, 2025
Good morning, West Chester. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 13th of August.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ West Chester's QVC Group still faces problems after launching its WIN plan—focused on expanding social media and streaming. The company laid off 900 workers this spring and did a reverse stock split to meet NASDAQ rules while reporting a $2.2 billion loss and a seven percent drop in revenue. VISTA Today
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Authorities charged Kennett Square man Javier Rivera (33) with first-degree murder and theft after he allegedly fatally stabbed a 69-year-old during an attempted BMW theft in Kennett Township on August 10 and later fled on foot stealing additional vehicles including a Honda Accord and a Honda CRV before being arrested on August 11 with evidence linking him to the crimes. MyChesCo
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Longwood Gardens Reimagined dedicated a space for the Cascade Garden that showcases the work of Brazilian artist and landscape architect Roberto Burle Marx, featuring 16 waterfalls—elements designed to evoke a rainforest with plant towers reflecting his Brazilian roots. VISTA Today
- ➤ People’s Light will begin its new season when Kathryn Grody debuts her world premiere show The Unexpected 3rd—this bold and funny solo show is about aging and identity. The performance will run from Sept. 17 to Oct. 19 at the Steinbright Stage in Malvern and tickets start at $35. VISTA Today
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ SEPTA announced that if state funding does not arrive soon, nearly half of its services will be cut starting August 24—this includes reducing 32 bus routes, shortening 16 routes, and decreasing service on 88 rail and regional lines. SEPTA also will raise fares in September and plans further cuts in January if the $213M budget deficit remains unresolved. FOX 29
- ➤ The Shapiro administration delayed new contracts with 52 local agencies responsible for protecting older adults while state officials work on adding tougher accountability measures—these agreements were extended for three months until oversight improvements using the CAPE system are finalized. The Philadelphia Inquirer
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Residents and visitors can take a day trip in Chester County to visit three attractions—Brandywine Museum of Art in Chadds Ford, historic Baldwin’s Book Barn in West Chester, and Brandywine Battlefield Park with Revolutionary War exhibits—listed by Visit Philadelphia as must-visits within an hour of Philadelphia. VISTA Today
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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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