Good morning, West Chester.

Residents will enjoy the West Chester Christmas Parade on December 5th following a 6:30 p.m. tree lighting ceremony featuring festive floats, dancers, and a marching band — a beloved holiday tradition.

The Wayne Art Center hosts the CraftForms Exhibition from December 6th to January 24th with a shopping weekend from December 12th to December 14th while the Berwyn Holiday Market on December 14th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. offers local goods, food trucks, brass quartet music, and Santa visits.

AgConnect is set to launch a green endorsement stamp that will help Chester County shoppers find local produce from more than 125 farms and businesses — the program currently covers direct sales and may later include wholesalers.

West Chester’s QVC offers holiday gifts at low prices on clothes, jewelry, home items, and makeup with free shipping and weekly payment plans—shoppers can save nearly $100 on Dyson hair tools and $60 on Tatcha sets.

Verrica Pharmaceuticals raised about $50 million in a PIPE deal last week to pay off its credit agreement with OrbiMed and strengthen its balance sheet while extending its cash runway into mid-2027 — the company said the funds will boost its molluscum contagiosum treatment and clinical programs.

UGI Corporation said it made record earnings in fiscal 2025 with net income rising from $269M to $678M and free cash flow around $530M, which improved its liquidity.

The company raised its long-term growth goal and gave fiscal 2026 guidance with adjusted EPS between $2.90 and $3.15 — and its board declared a quarterly dividend payable January 1.

Longwood Gardens is hosting A Longwood Christmas with dazzling lights and garden art—featuring gemstone-inspired colors that brighten the conservatories and grounds.

The holiday display is open through Jan 11 and requires timed admission tickets at $45 for adults and $25 for youth.

A new report from Vitable Health showed a gap between how small business owners view healthcare and what employees actually got—40% of workers delayed treatment because of high costs, and 70% said affordable care affected their job choices.

The study surveyed over 1,200 people between September and October and found many employers sought simpler, measurable reforms—pointing to a growing need for better health access.

Stonewall Capital is set to build White Clay Point, a $300 million mixed-use community on former farmland in New Garden Township—this project will offer 622 residential units, a grocery store, and a Wawa convenience store, with construction scheduled to start next fall.

2025 West Chester Christmas Parade

5:30-9:30 p.m. — West Chester Lodge #322 — Free — Celebrate the holiday spirit with a festive parade featuring local performers, award-winning floats, and Santa's appearance.

Christkindlmarkt 2025

11 AM – 6 PM — Gay Street — Free — Explore over 100 vendors featuring handcrafted goods at this festive outdoor holiday market.

Have a Ball! New Year Family Event 2025

10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. — Chester County History Center — $10 — Kids can create party kits and enjoy themed crafts and treats as they prepare for the New Year.