West Chester
Morning News
Saturday, September 20th, 2025
Good morning, West Chester. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 20th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Chester County Community Foundation hosted an institute for nonprofit board members with about 170 attendees who learned practical skills, networked at resource tables, and left with actionable plans. The event featured keynote speeches on high-impact boards — providing clear strategies for filling upcoming board roles. VISTA Today
- ➤ Four unclaimed veterans who died in Chester County will be honored with full military honors later this month at Washington Crossing National Cemetery. The ceremony is hosted by the Chester County Coroner’s Office on October 30 at 2:00 p.m. at 830 Highland Road in Newtown and will include a flag presentation, a rifle salute, and the playing of Taps. MyChesCo
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ PennDOT announced that lane closures will occur next week on Chester County state highways: Saint Matthews Road in West Vincent Township will have alternating closures from Tuesday, September 23 to Friday, September 26 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., and Phoenixville Pike in West Whiteland Township will see closures with flagging from Wednesday, September 24 to Friday, September 26 between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. — drivers should allow extra travel time. MyChesCo
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Eastern University completed renovations on its St. Davids baseball field in August — the updated field now has synthetic turf, new dugouts, bullpens, wall padding, batting cages, a sound system, and a large video board that will be used in the 2026 season. The project was funded by the 'A Time to Rise' campaign and aims to give student-athletes better opportunities. VISTA Today
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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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Dub C Swing Concert
7-9 p.m. — Kennett Flash — $20 GA | $10 Students | $5 BYOB — Experience fresh instrumental versions of your favorite songs with Dub C Swing.
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West Chester Chili Cook-Off 2025
12-4 p.m. — Downtown West Chester PA — Free entry — Experience a flavorful showdown with great food, live music, and friendly competition.
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13th Annual Unite For HER Run/Walk
9-11 a.m. — Downtown West Chester PA — $30 – $60 — Come together to support breast and ovarian cancer patients through community run/walk efforts.
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West Chester French: Café and Conversation
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Panera Bread — Free entry — Indulge in French culture with conversation, wine, cheese, and chocolate tastings.
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