West Chester
Morning News
Tuesday, September 23rd, 2025
Good morning, West Chester. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 23rd of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Bill Ronayne, owner of Brandywine Valley HVAC, donated $75K to help pay for the new West Chester Co-op grocery store at 204 West Market Street—funding key construction costs for its upcoming opening. His gift shows a strong commitment to local community growth. VISTA Today
- ➤ In Paoli, Erin Monast started the Rea of Hope for a Cure Foundation to help families with children who have neurological disorders. The nonprofit, named after her daughter Reagan who has epilepsy and cerebral palsy, raised $86,000 in four years through events such as Reagan’s Run — a run/walk held at Wilson Farm Park. VISTA Today
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Downingtown artist Adrian Martinez is painting 12 oil canvases that show each hour of the Battle of Brandywine to capture the personal struggles of civilians, soldiers, and Quakers. He and longtime friend Mark Slouf will exhibit the series in 2026 and 2027—coinciding with America’s 250th anniversary—presenting history as a human experience. VISTA Today
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Political Science Department held a Constitution Day panel titled 'The Constitution Under Siege' that explained how our constitutional system is challenged, with professors discussing topics like separation of powers and judicial reasoning. Dr. Peter Loedel moderated the event, and the panel helped students learn why asking questions and being active in government is important — urging them to vote and get involved. The Quad
- ➤ West Chester University has brought new modular housing to North Campus this semester to serve as temporary swing-space for deferred maintenance work—while it plans a five-year expansion on South Campus starting next week to add 220 beds and address student concerns over limited campus housing. The Quad
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Rosanna Curci launched BeVisionary in February 2023 with an axe-throwing event in West Chester to offer in-person dating events for local singles—she now hosts monthly gatherings that draw over 70 participants on average across Chester, Montgomery, Delaware, and Bucks counties with plans to expand to New Jersey and Delaware. 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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