West Chester
West Chester, the county seat of Chester County, is a charming and historic town with a rich heritage dating back to the late 18th century. Known for its picturesque streets lined with well-preserved Victorian and colonial architecture, West Chester exudes a quaint and inviting atmosphere.
Its vibrant downtown area offers an array of boutique shops, art galleries, cozy cafes, and delicious restaurants, making it a hub of activity and entertainment. The town’s proximity to Philadelphia adds to its appeal, making it an ideal destination for both residents and visitors seeking a blend of small-town charm and urban amenities.
Address: 401 East Gay Street, West Chester, PA 19380
Phone: 610-692-7574
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Henderson High School Grad Honored by Big Ten Conference for His Career Day on the Lacrosse Field
Henderson High School graduate Luke Wierman, a faceoff specialist on the University of Maryland men’s lacrosse team, was recently named the Big Ten Conference Specialist…
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New Banners May Soon ‘Brighten and Invigorate’ Downtown West Chester
During West Chester’s latest borough council work session, CGI Communications proposed new banners that could decorate downtown poles at no charge to the borough, writes…
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Former Malvern Man — Whose Career Touched ‘Anyone Who Has Flown on a Commercial Airliner’ — Dies at 79
Geoffrey Hedrick, formerly of Malvern, has died at age 79. Hedrick was an avionics innovator and entrepreneur who ran companies in Exton, Malvern, and West…
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Former WCASD Offices Could Graduate into an ALDI
West Chester could soon become home to a new ALDI supermarket constructed at the Spellman Building. The Paoli Pike site is the former home to…
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Baldwin’s Book Barn Celebrates the 200 Years Since Its Site Held Chickens, Not Chaucer
Baldwin’s Book Barn, a West Chester landmark, is celebrating the 200th anniversary of the structure that holds it. Bill Rettew covered the site’s storied reputation…
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Chester County Bookstores: Plenty of Winter-Weather Escapism to Page Through
So far, it’s been a gray, cold, wet February. With spring seemingly ages away, it’s prime season for hunkering down with a good, old-fashioned paper-based…
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With Successful NFL Career Behind Him, West Chester Man Now Focused on the Next Chapter of His Life
West Chester resident Phillip Daniels is following up on a successful career in the NFL by coaching football at Bishop Shanahan High School and staying…
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West Goshen Teen Raises $11,000 for Brandywine Valley SPCA
For the fifth year in a row, West Goshen Township resident Gavin Snyder, 17, put up his West Chester Christmas Light Display, and once again,…
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Chester County Health Department Provides COVID-19 Update, Announces Addition of Test Sites
Officials with the Chester County Health Department have announced the latest testing and vaccination services to help the county’s efforts to control COVID-19. COVID-19 Testing…
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Chester County Leadership: Michelle Venema, Chief Executive Officer, Home of the Sparrow
Michelle Venema, CEO of Home of the Sparrow, spoke with VISTA Today about being raised as the daughter of German immigrants who grew up during…
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Chester County Home to One of the Region’s Best Toy Stores
While big-box stores have plenty of toy sections, shoppers looking for unique treasures augmented by personal service are more likely to be successful at independent…
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Loss of Jennersville, Brandywine Hospitals Boils Down to a ‘Life-or-Death Situation’
Community leaders are voicing concern over the impending closure of Brandywine and Jennersville hospitals. A 6ABC report chronicles their worry about the access of healthcare…
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Three Business Luminaries with Ties to Chester County Among This Year’s Philly Power 100
City & State Pennsylvania has published its 2021 Philly Power 100 list, and three people with Chester County ties have made the cut. Comcast CEO…
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East High Students Organize Silent Auction Dec. 16 to Benefit Home of the Sparrow
Three seniors from East High School in West Chester have organized a silent auction fundraiser Thursday, Dec. 16, to benefit Home of the Sparrow in…
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Baseball-Loving West Chester Man on a Crusade to Give Back to the Community What It Gave Him
West Chester resident Eddie Caufield, who is on the autism spectrum, is a huge fan of baseball, writes Peter DiGiovanni for the Daily Local News.…
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West Chester Native Named to Forbes 30 Under 30 List
West Chester native Carl Nassib, a Malvern Prep graduate and defensive end for the Las Vegas Raiders, is one of the Forbes 30 Under 30…
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Region’s Basketball Community Mourns Loss of West Chester Man, Foundational Figure in Talent Evaluation
Norm Eavenson, a West Chester resident and foundational figure in the region’s basketball community, has died of COVID-19 at 74, writes Mike Jensen for The…
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Victim or Rioter? Criminal Defense Attorneys at MacElree Harvey Tackle the Case of Kyle Rittenhouse in New Podcast
Peter Kratsa and Caroline Donato, criminal defense attorneys at MacElree Harvey, discuss the stories making headlines in the legal world and break down the legalese…
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