Malvern Year In Review: 2019's Biggest Stories

MALVERN, PA — With 2019 coming to a close, we want to take a look back at the biggest stories to hit the Malvern area in a Year In Review round up.

Below are some of the biggest stories from Malvern over the past calendar year:

East Whiteland Private School Teachers Charged With Child Abuse

Two teachers at Chesterbrook Academy in East Whiteland are being charged with endangering the welfare of children and simple assault.

Willistown Hosting Spotted Lanternfly 'Smash-A-Thon'

You can win weekly prizes for your effort to stop the spotted lanternfly threat.

Uber Driver Convicted Of Raping Charlestown Woman

The driver, an Egyptian native, faces extensive jail time, as well as possible deportation, authorities said.

Three Crazy Ladies Gourmet Gas Station Eatery In Malvern Closing

After five years of serving food and earning much praise, the standout eatery in a Malvern Sunoco is sadly closing its doors.

Former Vanguard Employee Gets Prison For $2.1M Fraud Scheme

He also failed to pay taxes on the roughly $2.1 million he stole from the Malvern company, according to federal authorities.

Malvern Girl, 6, Passes After Months-Long Brain Cancer Fight

Julia Lynne "Jules" Bitto was an avid dancer, a pizza lover, and a caring friend, sister, daughter, granddaughter, niece, and cousin.

Person Dies After Being Hit By Car In Malvern Thursday: Reports

A person was struck and killed Thursday night on the 800 block of King Road in Malvern.

New Taco, Rum Bar Coming To Malvern Hiring For 75 Positions

BOMBA Tacos and Rum Bar is looking to hire many workers ahead of its planned mid December opening.

Malvern Man, Beloved School Teacher, Dies At 44

Jim Simmington, of Malvern, died at 44. Memorial service information, and how you can help the family:

Man Drilled Peepholes In Malvern Target Dressing Rooms: Report

The man then reportedly took photos of women and underage girls as they undressed.