West Chester
Morning News
Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025
Good morning, West Chester. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 2nd of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 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. VISTA Today
- ➤ 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. VISTA Today
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ 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. VISTA Today
- ➤ 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. MyChesCo
- ➤ 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. MyChesCo
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ 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. VISTA Today
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ 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. MyChesCo
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ 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. VISTA Today
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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.
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Christkindlmarkt 2025
11 AM – 6 PM — Gay Street — Free — Explore over 100 vendors featuring handcrafted goods at this festive outdoor holiday market.
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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.
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