Good morning, West Chester.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.