West Chester
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Washington Post Recognizes West Chester Native as the Jackie Robinson of Women’s Basketball Coaching
West Chester native Marian Washington, a seven-sport athlete at Henderson High School, broke the color barrier in Division I women’s college basketball coaching in 1973 when she was hired by the University of Kansas, write Dave Sheinin and Michael Lee for The Washington Post. Before she became the first Black coach of a Division I…
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Your Ultimate Summer Day Trip Guide to Downtown West Chester
West Chester has long been one of Chester County’s most beloved day-trip destinations, and summer is arguably the best time to see why. The borough hums with energy when the weather warms. Outdoor tables fill up, storefronts prop their doors open, and block-by-block wandering makes a good day trip become irresistible, writes Chloé Pantazi-Wolber for…
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West Chester Boarding School Among the Top in the U.S.
A Chester County school is ranked among the country’s best boarding schools, according to data from the website Stacker. West Chester’s Westtown School made no. 79 on the list. The esteemed school was founded by Quakers in 1799 as a co-educational institution. It serves grades Pre-K to 12 and is fully accredited by the…
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First Bank House of the Week: Private 19-Acre Retreat in West Chester
Listed for $2,500,000, this West Chester home offers a secluded setting with nearly 19 acres, a four-bedroom main residence and a collection of outbuildings designed for work, recreation and quiet country living. . . Along a long driveway framed by mature trees, the property immediately emphasizes privacy and open space. Although built in 1973, it…
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Prost! Hops for Homes Beer Festival Returns to West Chester for a Day of Fun and Giving Back
Raise a glass and help build a home at this year’s Hops for Homes Beer Festival, returning Saturday, June 20, from noon to 5:00 PM at the Chester County Art Association in West Chester (100 N Bradford Ave). Hosted by Habitat for Humanity of Chester County, the event brings together craft beer, wine, and spirits,…
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Beloved Longtime Designer Leaves QVC After More Than Three Decades
Beloved QVC Group designer Stan Herman is leaving the company after thirty-two years, writes Rosemary Feitelberg for WWD115. The 95-year-old designer has sold tens of millions of units through the network since joining QVC in 1993. He appeared on-air for the West Chester-based company over the decades to market his designs. Herman also served as…
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West Chester’s Bam Margera is Sober, Back on the Board, and Launching a Cannabis Brand
West Chester native Bam Margera is back on the board, sober, and building something new alongside his wife Dannii, writes Aron Vaughan for Cannabis & Tech Today. Known worldwide for his roles in Jackass and Viva La Bam, Margera once had a doctor tell him his legs were “dry rotted rubber bands” from years of…
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Three Chester County Students Beat Odds, Land National Merit Scholarships
Three West Chester students have accomplished what roughly 1.3 million of their peers could not: earning a prestigious National Merit Scholarship, writes Justin Heinze for the Patch. Collin Z. Hu and Anshul Kollar of Unionville High School, and Alexander V. Isaac of West Chester East High School, each received a $2,500 scholarship. The road to becoming a National Merit…
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West Chester Golf Legend Reflects on Philly Sports as PGA Championship Takes Off
As the 2026 PGA Championships come to Delaware County, golf legend and West Chester native Jim Furyk is sharing his thoughts on his hometown’s dedicated sports fans, reports Pat Gallen for CBS News Philadelphia. This year’s PGA Championship will continue this weekend at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square. With one of the nation’s most…
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Mother Reflects on Her Late Son’s Legacy After Tragic WCU Accident
Walnutport mother Traci Hafner is continuing to honor her late son after his tragic passing in a West Chester car accident last month, writes Sam Gilette for People. Hafner’s son Garrett Nicholas, a junior at West Chester University, sadly passed away when he was struck by a car near campus. He was 21 years old.…
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Magerk’s Pub & Grill Expands to West Chester in Former Iron Hill Space
West Chester’s former Iron Hill Brewery is set to become a Magerk’s Pub & Grill, according to building ownership and restaurant executives, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Building landlord John Barry recently confirmed the news, sharing that the Magerk’s team had signed the lease to become the 10,000-square-foot space’s newest tenants. The update…
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The Guinness Book of World Records Named West Chester Man the Tallest Actor in the World
Actor Matthew McGrory was once named the world’s tallest actor by the Guinness Book of World Records as he stood at 7 feet, 6 inches. Additionally, he also holds the records for the biggest foot and the longest toe in the world, writes Norway Martin for Venture Jolt. McGrory was born in West Chester in…
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Brandywine Valley SPCA Rescues Nearly One Hundred Neglected Animals from Townhome
The Brandywine Valley SPCA has saved nearly one hundred vulnerable animals in a recent rescue operation, writes Mike Rellahan for The Daily Local News. The SPCA rescued ninety-eight animals from deplorable conditions in a Delaware townhome serving as an at-home “animal shelter.” Cats, dogs, and other small animals were held in cramped and dirty conditions…
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Upscale Coastal Dining Awaits at West Chester Seafood Kitchen
West Chester Seafood Kitchen is continuing to impress residents with its chic, coastal dining experience, writes Ed Williams for Main Line Today. Now in its second year in the heart of West Chester, the restaurant features an expansive menu that ranges well beyond its namesake cuisine. The kitchen attracts a consistent customer base for its…
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What’s Next for Chester County Schools? Find Out at This May 21 Breakfast
If you have kids in local schools, a business to staff, or simply a stake in Chester County’s future, one breakfast is worth clearing your calendar for. The Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce hosts its 2026 State of Education Breakfast on Thursday, May 21, from 7:30 to 9:30 AM at West Chester University. The event is open…
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Mother and Son from Sicily Serve Up a Taste of Italy at Fiorello’s Café in West Chester
Sicilian-born Danny Fiorello and his mother, Ninfa, have been serving up the delicious tastes of Italy at Fiorello’s Café in West Chester for more than two decades, writes Tamala Edwards for 6ABC. “We have some of the modern Italian, but we also keep the old-world cuisine,” said Danny. Most of the recipes used to make…
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Woman Responsible for Mother’s Day Died in West Chester Despising What Holiday Had Become
Anna Jarvis, whom many credit with creating Mother’s Day, died in Marshall Square Sanitarium in West Chester despising what the holiday had become, writes Patricia Madej for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Jarvis’s goal was to create a national celebration that recognizes all the hard work done by mothers. “The purpose of Mother’s Day,” said Jarvis in…
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Mother’s Day Has Local Roots. Get to Know the Woman Who Invented It, and Why She Hated It
Historian Taylor Schmalz is reminding all of us this Mother’s Day of the woman who started the holiday over a century ago and later despised what it became. But she’s painting its founder in a brighter light, writes Elizabeth Wellington for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Schmalz is a director at Historic St. George’s Museum and Archives,…
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