A pandemic-inspired open-air market is here to stay in West Chester. After much debate between council members and residents on the set dates and times, the market on Gay Street will run Fridays through Sundays. The Council unanimously set the street closure for those days, and it will be in effect from May 5 to Oct. 9 2023, writes Bill Rettew for the Daily Local News.  

“While we decided on a weekend closure from May through October, we will continue to take the anticipated recommendations from the design team to create a permanent infrastructure and possible extended closure in future years,” said Borough Council President Michael Stefano.  

The open-air market has been free to the public in the past. This upcoming year, the stretch of Gay Street will be closed off starting from Matlack to Darlington streets.  

Read more about the West Chester open-air market in the Daily Local News.