West Chester
Morning News
Thursday, September 18th, 2025
Good morning, West Chester. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 18th of September.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Herr Foods, a family-owned snack company based in Nottingham, passed leadership to third-generation CEO Troy Gunden, a West Chester native who began his 21-year career as a route salesperson at the company. Gunden, who has served as president for six years, will also oversee the opening of a new Cheese Curls factory in Jackson, Ohio in 30 days — a move that reflects the company’s growing ambitions. VISTA Today
- ➤ Chester County OIC and CCHRA will host a HR Breakfast at West Chester University Graduate Center on Sept. 26 from 7:30 to 9:15 a.m.—the event will feature Executive Coach Christine Cavalieri sharing strategies on culture change while Javonna Wylie steps into her new role as president of CCHRA. VISTA Today
- ➤ IMS Technology Services won the 2025 Commercial Integration Award for Best Large Venue Project—Longwood Reimagined in Kennett Square. The company upgraded audiovisual systems across more than 1,100 acres at Longwood Gardens as part of a project completed in November 2024. VISTA Today
- ➤ Business owners in West Chester face risks from phony invoices, vendor fraud, and fake ads as more than 60 percent of businesses dealt with scams in 2024—experts advise verifying offers and checking invoices carefully to protect finances. Local officials and financial advisors urge strict due diligence and prompt reporting if scams are suspected. VISTA Today
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Church Farm School will host its 24th Annual Golf Classic on Monday, Sept. 29 at French Creek Golf Club in Elverson—participants will play competitive golf, enjoy a catered lunch, and join an awards ceremony with all proceeds funding scholarships for deserving students. VISTA Today
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On September 17th, Gov. Shapiro urged the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices to uphold vaccine recommendations for COVID-19, Hepatitis B, MMRV and RSV in Pennsylvania—aiming to secure insurance coverage and preserve patient choice. Officials have not yet stated how the committee will respond. FOX 29
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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.
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