West Chester
Morning News
Thursday, August 28th, 2025
Good morning, West Chester. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 28th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ An Oxford woman—35-year-old Kayla Hughes—was arrested earlier this month after officers confirmed she had an active warrant from West Whiteland Township and a bench warrant from Delaware County and she is now held at Chester County Prison. MyChesCo
- ➤ West Whiteland Police asked the public to help identify two individuals wanted for a retail theft at an Ulta store in Exton on August 22—anyone with information should contact Officer O’Brien at 610-363-0200. MyChesCo
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ WCU’s Dr. Jennifer Chandler joined AASCU’s Leadership Institute to build her leadership skills and support student success at the university—she will apply what she learns to improve academic strategies in future sessions. VISTA Today
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Hangry Bear Creamery in Kennett Square offers residents DIY ice cream classes where visitors spend one to two hours making unique flavors from hundreds of mix-ins—this hands-on experience also features over thirty signature ice cream flavors, savory meals, and an espresso bar. Owner Melinda Shaw, who began her career making ice cream, opened Hangry Bear to share her passion while meeting diverse dietary needs. VISTA Today
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Chester County is home to four towns that rank among Greater Philadelphia’s 15 priciest housing markets according to a report by Stacker — Devon tops the list with a median home value of $968,584 while Berwyn, Malvern and Chester Springs also show significant price increases. The ranking used Zillow data from 235 communities to compare housing values. 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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