West Chester
Morning News
Wednesday, December 24th, 2025
Good morning, West Chester. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 24th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Jeanne Meikrantz, Executive Director of The Arc of Chester County, announced her retirement, drawing on decades of community service & commitment that began with early work as a waitress at 14 and evolved through nonprofit leadership since 2012. VISTA Today
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A study by Manifest Law found that Pennsylvania H-1B workers earned a median salary of $105K in 2022 — with Deloitte and TATA Consultancy among the top sponsors. A $100,000 fee for overseas applications, implemented on Sept. 21, and new wage rules have already reshaped global hiring practices. WFMZ-TV
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, Dec. 22, a Pennsylvania lottery ticket matched five numbers to win $1 million days before Christmas, and the jackpot now stands at an estimated $1.7 billion, with the next drawing scheduled for today. FOX 29
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ With more than 7.4 million vehicles expected during the holiday period and about 550,000 on Friday, PennDOT and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission advise drivers to check weather forecasts + avoid unnecessary travel as wintry conditions are forecast to bring snow and ice, with crews pre-treating roadways to reduce hazards. WFMZ-TV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Food safety inspectors found violations such as improper food temperatures, equipment issues, and sanitation lapses at establishments in Chester County this week—impacting a West Chester restaurant, Exton’s Joe’s Kwik Marts, and a West Whiteland Township café—and ordered corrective measures to protect public health. MyChesCo
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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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