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Thursday, September 11th, 2025
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Good morning, West Chester. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 11th of September.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Philadelphia remains the center of wealth while some Chester County ZIP codes rank high in home values and college degrees. Berwyn posted a typical home value of $941,102 and Devon had 82.6% of residents with a bachelor’s degree—showing a clear split between urban and suburban wealth. VISTA Today
- ➤ The Hungry Pilot—opened by owner Lucas McMahon and his family—is a restaurant in Coatesville that offers comfort classics and a sixty-seat patio with direct views of takeoffs and landings at Chester County Airport. VISTA Today
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Friedrich von Steuben, a Prussian captain recruited by Benjamin Franklin and Silas Deane, reformed the Continental Army at Valley Forge by introducing organized drills and faster marches—his training boosted troop morale and secured crucial French support. VISTA Today
- ➤ The Brandywine Valley Symphony—formerly Kennett Symphony—launches its 85th season with a fresh new name and a lineup that includes a garden party kickoff on Oct. 5th in Wilmington, a Holiday Concert on Dec. 6th at the Chester County History Center in West Chester, and a Masterworks concert on Mar. 22nd, 2026 at Uptown Knauer Performing Arts Center. The season features a mix of full-orchestra, chamber, and special events across the region that honor its rich legacy while introducing innovative programs. VISTA Today
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ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local experts say spotted lanternflies are getting ready to lay eggs and warn residents to squash the bugs and scrape off their egg masses from trees and outdoor furniture+ they also urge car checks to stop the spread. The grayish, foamy egg clusters will start showing by the end of September and last until the first frost, putting local trees and gardens at risk. WFMZ-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ PennDOT announced that Boot Road in East Caln Township will close for about one year starting Monday, September 15 for a $13.3 million bridge replacement project — the work will replace the 59-year-old bridge with a 105-foot single span and upgrade roads and traffic signals with detours set along Quarry Road, Business U.S. 30, and U.S. 322. Local access for residents and businesses will remain open during the project. MyChesCo
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Two new wellness studios will open at the Promenade at Granite Run in the coming months — Wilmington-based HiLo House will offer Lagree and Megaformer workouts while SweatHouz will provide contrast therapy with infrared saunas and red light treatments in the Eleven33 apartment building. The Philadelphia Inquirer
- ➤ YMCA of Greater Brandywine and Special Olympics Pennsylvania have launched Unified Fitness, a 12-week inclusive wellness program at West Chester Area YMCA that pairs 12 participants with and without intellectual disabilities to work out together. The program holds hour-long sessions on Wednesdays and Sundays led by fitness instructors trained by Special Olympics Pennsylvania — it is designed to boost community inclusion and health. VISTA Today
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Jalen Carter, the Eagles defensive tackle ejected for spitting on Dak Prescott in Thursday’s season opener, forfeits his $57,222 game check and will serve an NFL one-game suspension while remaining eligible to play Sunday in Kansas City — the team may impose additional internal discipline. The Philadelphia Inquirer
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