Sunday, December 28th, 2025
Good morning, West Chester. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 28th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Megan Lewis, a West Chester resident, learned that her childhood pen pal—also her OB/GYN—delivered her two children when she read letters from the 90s. The surprise reunion rekindled a long-lasting connection. 6abc Philadelphia
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ VISTA Today is hiring a Social Media Editor to manage Facebook and guide interns while boosting hyperlocal news reach in the Delaware Valley. The role is offered as either a contractor position — 20 to 30 hours weekly — or full time and requires strong social media strategy expertise. VISTA Today
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local filmmaker Michael Zolomij returns with his eight-minute comedy film, Becoming The Man: A Prequel, set to premiere at Hop Fidelity on Jan. 2, 2026 — the film explores themes of joy and community through a tale of personal struggle featuring local talent. VISTA Today
- ➤ St. Peter’s Village offers visitors a glimpse into the past as its preserved 19th-century worker housing now features around 40 historic buildings, including a bakery with a century-old sourdough starter that overlooks French Creek. Local artisan shops and a retro arcade complete the charming experience — merging history with today. VISTA Today
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On Friday, Chester County health inspectors cited Teca R at 36-38 East Gay Street for food safety and sanitation violations, ordering staff to discard improperly stored food and reorganize practices to address temperature control and hygiene issues. MyChesCo
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Stacker’s ranking (based on November Zillow data) shows 11 Chester County towns with high home values, with Devon’s homes averaging $949,169 and West Chester’s at $633,276. VISTA Today
- ➤ Marsh Creek State Park in Downingtown was ranked No. 8 among Pennsylvania lakes ideal for home living with 535 acres of water and 1,727 acres overall. Residents enjoy kayaking, paddle boarding, fishing and hiking, while median home sales are about $441,000 with one-bedroom rents averaging $1,597. VISTA Today
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