West Chester
Morning News
Tuesday, September 30th, 2025
Good morning, West Chester. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 30th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Lord’s Pantry of Downingtown held its 60th anniversary event on September 29 — ticket funds raised went toward buying a refrigerated van to support over 700 families in need. Executive director Jan Leaf, who has served for 35 years, said the pantry will continue offering groceries and utility assistance. VISTA Today
- ➤ Local farms in Chester County offer autumn fun for residents with pumpkin picking, hayrides, and corn maze adventures; Highland Orchards in West Chester—charging $3 for its pick-your-own pumpkins—is one spot highlighting seasonal activities. Other farms like Colonial Gardens, Milky Way Farm, Sugartown Strawberries, and Yeager’s Farm and Market provide attractions such as haunted hayrides, farm animal visits, and tractor-drawn wagon rides. VISTA Today
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Local restaurant group Stove & Co. will exchange Iron Hill gift cards for a $25 gift card usable at any of its restaurants—this comes after Iron Hill closed all its locations due to financial struggles. The offer is available at multiple sites, including Stove & Tap in West Chester. VISTA Today
- ➤ Cutter and Cannon Spirits, a rum-focused distillery by local entrepreneurs Cole Bauer and Matt Mowatt, will open in November in West Chester with a tasting room at the front and a distillery at the back. The company will begin production of rums including a Red, White, and Blue Bourbon, a dark rum and a Navy Strength Rum. VISTA Today
- ➤ 1723 Vineyards in Landenberg is one of the few Pennsylvania wineries that runs its own vineyard and makes wines only from its grapes. Fifth-generation farmers Sarah and Ben Cody planted the vineyard on the historic McMaster farm in 2015 and now serve still and sparkling wines from $28 to $45 for guests to enjoy—indoors or outdoors. VISTA Today
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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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West Chester Halloween Parade
5-8 p.m. — West Chester Railroad — $50 – $80 — Celebrate Halloween with a train ride featuring live music, games, and spooky fun.
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West Chester Halloween Parade 2025
1 p.m. — Downtown West Chester PA — Free — Celebrate Halloween with costumes, candy stations, and local performances at this family-friendly parade.
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Throwdown Thursdays at Más
9-11:45 p.m. — Más Mexicali Cantina — $4 Miller Lites and $10 Marg Pitchers — Enjoy line dancing with Boot Scootin Becky and perfect your moves on the dance floor.
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