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    Here are the Five Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Chester County

    May 26, 2026

    Beautiful weather is upon us, and there is no better way to enjoy it than with a delicious al fresco meal at some of the…

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    Eight Chester County Community Bars Where Everybody Knows Your Name

    May 20, 2026

    There’s a moment that happens in certain bars.   You walk in, and before you’ve reached your seat, someone nods hello. The bartender reaches for your usual. A conversation…

  • Guests dining at The Whip Tavern in Coatesville.
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    Four Chester County Restaurants Offering Cozy Fireside Dining this Winter

    March 4, 2026

    Chester County residents have plenty of local spots to visit for cozy fireside dining this winter, write Ben Silver and Anne E. Hill for Main…

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    Bring Your Furry Friends to these Dog-Friendly Restaurants Across Chester County

    August 12, 2025

    With August being National Dog Month, there is no better time to treat your furry friend to a day on the town at a dog-friendly…

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    Get Hooked on the Best Outdoor Dining Spots in Chester County

    June 11, 2025

    With warm weather and summer sunsets on the horizon, there is no better time for outdoor dining, write Ed Williams, Ben Silver, Kaitlyn McCullough, and…

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    2025 VISTA NextGen Superstars: Christopher Kramaric

    March 27, 2025

    Christopher Kramaric, Chief Advancement Officer at Church Farm School, has dedicated his career to expanding educational access and ensuring young men receive the support they…

  • Mikaela Potrako.
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    2025 VISTA NextGen Superstars: Mikaela Potrako             

    March 25, 2025

    Mikaela Potrako, Senior Director of Development at Surrey Services for Seniors, has dedicated her career to fostering philanthropy and creating meaningful connections that support older…

  • Dining room with fireplace at Will's + Bill's.
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    Warm Up at These Fireside Dining Locations in Chester County 

    January 10, 2025

    Winter has arrived in full force and with the expectation of another fall of snow, there are plenty of fireside restaurants in Chester County to…

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    The Best Thanksgiving Takeout Options in Chester County

    November 21, 2024

    With Thanksgiving right around the corner, Chester County residents have plenty takeout meal options to save themselves time and dishes this holiday, write Claire Chmiel…

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    Satisfy Your Burger Craving at These Five West Chester Restaurants

    September 5, 2024

    West Chester has plenty of options to satisfy a craving at these local burger joints, writes staff for Philly Bite Magazine. In addition to fast…

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    Best Outdoor Dining Restaurants in Chester County to Add to Your List

    June 5, 2024

    All around Chester County, main streets of popular boroughs like West Chester and Phoenixville close off for outdoor dining. But there are more places around…

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    Leadership Profiles

    2023 VISTA Millennial Superstars: Will Williams

    April 7, 2023

    Will Williams, a Chester County native who graduated from St. Andrew’s School in Middletown, Del., is the Director of Sustainability for the Borough of West…

  • Marika Selzler Williams
    Leadership Profiles

    2023 VISTA Millennial Superstars: Marika Selzler Williams

    March 22, 2023

    Marika Selzler Williams, who grew up in Littleton, Colo., is an Energy Analyst at Practical Energy Solutions, a division of Spotts, Stevens, and McCoy, a…

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    PhillyBite Magazine Ranks the Five Best Burgers in West Chester

    February 24, 2023

    The online culinary resource PhillyBite Magazine has ranked, in no particular order, the five best burgers in West Chester, a tall task considering the plethora…

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    Chester County Boasts Some of the Region’s Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining

    August 14, 2021

    Outdoor dining is in its heyday right now, as earlier sunsets cool the summer heat and drain its associated humidity. Many of the area’s top-tier…

  • Restaurants & Lodging, West Chester

    Shanahan Grad, Restaurateur Who Helped Put West Chester on the Dining Map Dies at 72

    October 3, 2020

    John Paul McFadden, a noted restaurateur who helped put West Chester on the dining map with his passion for modern eateries in historic settings, has…

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    From College Classics to Speakeasies, Here Are the 10 Best Bars and Taverns in West Chester

    January 26, 2020

    PhillyBite Magazine has listed the 10 Best Bars and Taverns in West Chester, writes Joy Franklin. Atop the list is Jake’s Bar, a quintessential college…

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    Take a Walk through History with a Visit to Marshallton

    August 19, 2016

    If you are looking for a real sense of the rich history of Chester County then a trip to Marshallton, one of the three historic…

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