West Chester
Morning News
Wednesday, October 1st, 2025
Good morning, West Chester. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Four fall events in Chester County offer residents a chance to enjoy autumn; the Malvern fundraiser at the Desmond Hotel will support Paoli Hospital, West Chester will host a spooky walking tour—Plagues and Pestilence—that looks at early 1800s disease, Chadds Ford Winery will hold adult trick or treat events on weekends, and Kennett Square will hold the Clover Market on October 19. VISTA Today
- ➤ The Friends Association will host its annual Charity Ball on Dec. 6 from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. at West Chester Golf & Country Club—an event to raise funds for programs that help families facing homelessness in Chester County. VISTA Today
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A Chester County mom created Bottimals after having difficulty bottle-feeding her son, now offering a baby bottle that uses a heart-shaped pad—designed to carry her scent—to help infants feed better. She runs the business from her home in Phoenixville and sells the product for $29.99 in over 15 stores. 6abc Philadelphia
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Philadelphia Business Journal named five fast-growing companies from Chester County based on two-year revenue gains, including Fullthrottle.ai from West Chester, PPR Capital Management and PurpleLab from Wayne, Green Lawn Fertilizing/Green Pest Solutions, and Heart—Paw in Berwyn. PPR Capital Management led with a 316.25 percent growth after its revenue rose from $2.34 million in 2022 to nearly $30 million in 2024. VISTA Today
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Five Chester County public high schools are ranked in the top 25 in Pennsylvania for 2026 based on Niche’s review of test scores, graduation rates and teacher quality. The list includes Conestoga Senior High in Berwyn, Downingtown STEM Academy, Unionville High School in Kennett Square and Great Valley High School in Malvern—each showing strong performance in the evaluation. VISTA Today
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture cataloged 28 invasive insect species that threaten forests, farms and native ecosystems, according to a recent state review. Officials in the Governor’s Invasive Species Council and the Department of Conservation — both key to managing these threats — grouped the insects into tiers to guide early detection, eradication, containment and local control efforts. FOX 29
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The West Goshen Police Department introduced the Blue Envelope program to help autistic drivers during traffic stops by providing a blue envelope—holding a driver’s license, registration, insurance, and guidance—to reduce stress for both drivers and officers. Local officers have embraced the voluntary program to make each interaction safer and clearer. VISTA Today
- ➤ State Sen. Tim Kearney introduced Abby’s Law yesterday, naming it for 12-year-old Abigail Gillon who died in an e-scooter accident, to ban children under 16 from riding e-scooters—he said the bill would also require helmets for riders 16 and 17 and set a statewide 20 mph limit. The Philadelphia Inquirer
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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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~ Joseph Campbell
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