• Chester County Hospital Recognized Among Nation’s Best Hospitals in 2026 Rankings 

    Chester County Hospital Recognized Among Nation’s Best Hospitals in 2026 Rankings 

    Healthgrades, one of the most widely used platforms for finding doctors and hospitals in the United States, named Chester County Hospital in West Chester among America’s 50 Best Hospitals for 2026, according to a new report released by Healthgrades. Healthgrades evaluated hospitals based on patient outcomes, assessing clinical performance at roughly 4,500 hospitals across more than 30 common…

  • West Chester-Based Righteous Felon Craft Jerky Debuts New Beef and Cheese Snack Stick 

    West Chester-Based Righteous Felon Craft Jerky Debuts New Beef and Cheese Snack Stick 

    West Chester-based Righteous Felon, one of the fastest-growing premium meat snack brands in the nation, has debuted the first-to-market better-for-you beef and cheese combo stick, reports staff at Nosh.  Positioned as a modern reinvention, the product challenges a legacy snack category that has long relied on overly processed, underwhelming options filled with artificial ingredients and colorings.  The Righteous…

  • The Philadelphia Inquirer’s Top 10 Delaware Valley Restaurants Features a West Chester Dining Spot 

    The Philadelphia Inquirer’s Top 10 Delaware Valley Restaurants Features a West Chester Dining Spot 

    A local West Chester restaurant has been listed as one of the top 10 restaurants in the Philadelphia area, writes Craig LaBan, a food critic for The Philadelphia Inquirer.   Andiario’s is a little piece of Italian heaven in Chester County. As LaBan said, “There’s always a moment during my dinners at Andiario when I take…

  • VIPs Gather for Kickoff of America250 PA Celebration in West Chester

    VIPs Gather for Kickoff of America250 PA Celebration in West Chester

    Former Pennsylvania Gov. Mark Schweiker joined VIPs in West Chester for the kickoff of the America250 PA Chester County celebration, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News.  “We can’t miss a birthday party,” said Schweiker. “This is a unique one. It’s not just July 4th, but a buildup to July 4th, and it’s open to all Americans.”  The event attracted a standing-room-only…

  • Lamb McErlane Welcomes Attorney Nicholas M. Orloff and Adds New Location in Media

    Lamb McErlane Welcomes Attorney Nicholas M. Orloff and Adds New Location in Media

    Lamb McErlane PC welcomes Nicholas “Nick” M. Orloff to its estates practice as a partner in its new location in Media, the firm’s seventh office. Orloff brings over twenty years of experience advising individuals, families, and business owners on a wide range of estate planning and administration matters, including wills, trusts, asset protection strategies, and…

  • How Not to Get Sued: West Chester’s Snow Shoveling and Salting Rules

    How Not to Get Sued: West Chester’s Snow Shoveling and Salting Rules

    Winter weather brings beautiful snowfall, but it also comes with the responsibility of keeping sidewalks safe for everyone. In West Chester, property owners play a key role in ensuring clear and hazard-free walkways. By staying on top of local snow removal guidelines, you can help prevent accidents and keep your community safe, while also protecting yourself…

  • New Family Homeless Shelter Unveiled in West Chester

    New Family Homeless Shelter Unveiled in West Chester

    The Friends Association recently unveiled a new family shelter in West Chester, expanding low-barrier emergency housing options in Chester County, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY.  The ribbon cutting this week drew dozens of county officials, local leaders, and social service advocates, followed by a tour of the facility.  “This is not just a ribbon cutting – it’s a declaration…

  • West Chester Law Firm Uncovers Chester County Poll Book Error Results

    West Chester Law Firm Uncovers Chester County Poll Book Error Results

    After a polling error during the 2025 general election that affected 70,000 3rd party voters, West Chester law firm Fleck Eckert Klein McGarry was hired to complete the investigation into what went wrong, and the results were just released, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. Thousands of Chester County voters had to cast provisional ballots after…

  • West Chester Instructor Teaches Self-Expression Through Photography

    West Chester Instructor Teaches Self-Expression Through Photography

    Local photographer Mark Bergkvist is sharing his love for photo-taking with his impactful art classes, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. Bergkvist owns The Photography Workshop, his photography school based in West Chester. With class offerings for all ages and skill levels, the studio encourages students to find their own unique perspective through…

  • West Chester University Earns 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification

    West Chester University Earns 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification

    West Chester University (WCU) has been selected to receive the 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification, a national designation that recognizes institutions for their commitment to community engagement and partnerships. The 2026 classification was announced by the American Council on Education (ACE) and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, which jointly administer the elective…

  • 80s Revolution Rocks WCU Jan. 23-24

    80s Revolution Rocks WCU Jan. 23-24

    There’s a new band in town, and they’re totally rad. West Chester University’s (WCU) Criminal Justice Student Association (CJSA) is bringing the ultimate throwback experience to campus with 80s Revolution, a high-energy concert event celebrating one of the most iconic decades in music. Part of the WCU CJSA Concert Series, 80s Revolution takes over the…

  • ShopRite Supermarkets Picks Up West Chester Location from Family-Owned Operator

    ShopRite Supermarkets Picks Up West Chester Location from Family-Owned Operator

    ShopRite Supermarkets is set to assume control of the West Chester ShopRite as it completes the purchase of three regional stores from long-standing family operators, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal.  Along with the 1115 West Chester Pike store in West Chester, the Wakefern Food Corp. subsidiary plans to assume control of two Philadelphia…

  • West Chester Attorney Supports Local Family as Federal Government Re-Examines Decade-Old Death

    West Chester Attorney Supports Local Family as Federal Government Re-Examines Decade-Old Death

    Attorney Joe Podraza, of West Chester-based law firm Lamb McErlane PC, is representing a Philadelphia family in a decades-long murder investigation, write Brian Sheehan and Emily Rose Grassi for NBC10 Philadelphia. Podraza represents the family of Ellen Greenberg, a teacher who tragically died in her Manayunk apartment in 2011. The 27-year-old, who was found by…

  • WCU’s Knauer Art Gallery Presents ‘Reflections of New Sweden’ Jan. 20-Feb. 22

    WCU’s Knauer Art Gallery Presents ‘Reflections of New Sweden’ Jan. 20-Feb. 22

    From Jan. 20-Feb. 22, West Chester University (WCU) will present Reflections of New Sweden: Swedish and Finnish Culture along the Delaware, a special exhibition celebrating nearly four centuries of cultural heritage and community building along the Delaware River. The exhibition is free and open to the public in the Knauer Art Gallery at West Chester…

  • WCU Awarded $10.26M Federal GEAR UP Grant to Support STEM Students

    WCU Awarded $10.26M Federal GEAR UP Grant to Support STEM Students

    West Chester University’s (WCU) Center for STEM Inclusion has been awarded a $10.26-million federal GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) grant from the U.S. Department of Education, launching a transformative seven-year initiative to support 1,833 sixth- and seventh-grade students through their journeys to college completion. The grant is the largest secured…

  • Experience West Chester’s Rich Heritage at Newly Opened Indigo Hotel

    Experience West Chester’s Rich Heritage at Newly Opened Indigo Hotel

    West Chester’s newest hotel, Hotel Indigo, had its soft opening on New Year’s Eve, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News.  The Zukin Family project is a true love letter to the borough’s overnight visitors and residents. Visitors will learn about West Chester’s history while embracing its present, and residents get a nostalgic reminder…

  • Ex-Eagle Brent Celek, Who Lives in West Chester, Turns Platform Into Men’s Health Advocacy 

    Ex-Eagle Brent Celek, Who Lives in West Chester, Turns Platform Into Men’s Health Advocacy 

    The former Eagles tight end and Super Bowl champion Brent Celek, who lives in West Chester, is using his platform to raise awareness over men’s health issues, writes Ariel Simpson for The Philadelphia Inquirer.  “I think it’s important for men to talk more about their health,” said Celek. “I think it’s actually happening more. Like, I see it with athletes. I think…

  • West Chester’s Exokinetics Aids Disabled Veterans with Mobility

    West Chester’s Exokinetics Aids Disabled Veterans with Mobility

    West Chester-based Exokinetics is helping disabled veterans regain mobility with Zeen, a device that enables users to sit, stand, and walk upright without motors or batteries, writes Blake Stilwell for Military.com.  “It just brings so much more dignity back into a person’s life,” said Rick Sherak, CEO of Exokinetics. “Once people get in it and start using it, they no…