West Chester
Morning News
Saturday, December 27th, 2025
Good morning, West Chester. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 27th of December.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Giant plans to close five eastern Pennsylvania fulfillment centers — including one in Chester County — by the end of Q1 2026 as it shifts from centralized e-commerce to in-store fulfillment. The move affects sites in Philadelphia and Willow Grove. VISTA Today
- ➤ Wawa shares facts about its long history that begins in 1803 and its shift from dairy to a food chain serving over a billion customers a year. The company owns all its 1,110 stores and continues to shape daily life in the region (a mix of heritage and modern service). VISTA Today
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Plans for a data center at the Pennhurst site move ahead after East Vincent Township tabled a draft ordinance that would have limited construction. The application will be reviewed by the planning commission and return to the board in March for a conditional-use hearing (the proposal is linked to a popular Halloween attraction). VISTA Today
- ➤ PennDOT will close Harmonyville Road Tuesday, Jan. 6, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. between School Road and St. Peters Road for tree removal operations that may delay local commuters. MyChesCo
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Chester County health inspectors flagged India Corner at Exton Square Mall for multiple food safety violations in December — including improper handwashing and unsafe food temperatures — and the restaurant must discard certain items and retrain its staff. MyChesCo
- ➤ Ride for Health now offers free bus passes for eligible Coatesville residents to get to medical appointments and essential services on the Coatesville Link routes. Funded by federal dollars through 2026, the program aims to cut transportation costs and improve access to care. MyChesCo
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Three speakeasies are offering West Chester residents a trendy night out this winter (Wayne’s Maison Lotus, 9 Prime’s Johnny O’s, and Hotel Indigo’s Room 109 serve craft cocktails and creative bites). VISTA Today
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