West Chester
Morning News
Tuesday, August 26th, 2025
Good morning, West Chester. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 26th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Locals led by Platoon Fitness founder Todd Scott are working to revive the shuttered Anthony Wayne Theater into a community dining and entertainment venue—complete with buttery popcorn and adult beverages and the possible addition of a speakeasy on the lower level. Ishana Shyamalan supports the project as funds are raised to complete the renovations. VISTA Today
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Philadelphia lawyer George Bochetto has been hired by a group of SEPTA riders to file a lawsuit challenging service cuts that began on Sunday, arguing the reductions hurt low-income and minority communities. Consumer advocate Lance Haver will join the action as SEPTA reviews Bochetto's letter—he claims the cuts are arbitrary and unnecessary given the transit agency's reserve funds and projected deficits. The Philadelphia Inquirer
- ➤ On Nov. 4, voters will choose local finance officials such as tax collectors and auditors to manage community funds. Residents should check how their town chooses these roles—some hold elections while others make appointments—before casting their ballots. WFMZ-TV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ West Chester United Soccer Club won the USASA National Amateur Cup Championship yesterday, making it the first team from the area to take the title since 1974. The volunteer team—made up of college players, workers, and aspiring pros—won by beating many teams in state and regional games. 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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