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Tuesday, September 16th, 2025

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Good morning, West Chester. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 16th of September.

CULTURE NEWS

  • Theater-by-The Grove opens its season today with What the Constitution Means to Me, a production by Indiana University of Pennsylvania that will tackle timely American political issues—designed to engage local audiences.  WFMZ-TV

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Students at West Chester University are increasingly using vapes, with many saying flavors and stress relief drive their usage, and officials worry about its impact on health. The university enforces a policy that restricts tobacco use to outdoor areas more than 20 feet from building entrances—while offering wellness services to help students manage substance use.  The Quad

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • SEPTA received restored funding on Sept. 8—authorized by Governor Shapiro—which will keep bus, train and trolley routes running for the next two years and ease concerns over a $213 million deficit noted as of Aug.  The Quad

LIFESTYLE NEWS

  • Three charming Chester County restaurants offer unique dining experiences—Talula’s Table in Kennett Square serves seasonal farm-to-table courses, The Whip Tavern in Coatesville offers British pub fare with shepherd’s pie and ale, and Birchrunville Store Café in a historic building features weekly special dishes.  VISTA Today

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Oktoberfest 2025

    12-8 p.m. — Downtown West Chester PA — $6 specials — Celebrate the fourth annual Oktoberfest with food and drinks in the heart of Chester County.

    Sat, 9/27/25

    View event

REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.

JOB BOARD

SUBMIT JOB

No new job posts today. You can submit one here.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

SUBMIT

No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.

TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Focus is saying no to good ideas.

~ Sam Altman

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