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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Deep in Student Debt, West Chester Native Wants to Make Film on ‘College Fiscal Suicide’
Burdened with hefty student debt, West Chester native Joe Ovelman is hoping to get funding for a film that would bring attention to the issue…
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Well-Traveled Quarterback from West Chester Making the Most of His Only Season at Florida State
West Chester native Alex Hornibrook, the former University of Wisconsin quarterback who transferred to Florida State for his final season of eligibility, is making the…
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West Chester to Add New Signs to Make It Easier for Motorists to Locate Parking
Motorists in West Chester will soon have an easier time finding available parking thanks to new and upgraded signs that will be installed all over…
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These Three Teahouses in Chester County Offer Experiences in Global Tea Culture
There are several charming spots in Philadelphia’s suburbs where people can enjoy some delicious tea and experience the global tea culture, and three of them…
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Growth of West Chester’s Unite for HER Enables It to Serve More Women with Breast Cancer
In addition to its everyday work of aiding breast and ovarian cancer patients in the tri-state area, West Chester’s Unite for HER provides support for…
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New Partnership Enables West Chester’s A. Duie Pyle to Expand Service to West Coast
West Chester-based A. Duie Pyle, a provider of transportation and supply chain solutions in the Northeast, has partnered with Oak Harbor Freight Lines to expand…
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Chester County Allocates $850,000 for Construction of Workforce Housing in West Chester
Chester County has earmarked $850,000 for the proposed construction of affordable workforce housing units by the Charles A. Melton Arts and Education Center in West…
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West Chester Pharma Firm’s New Drug May Become Standard of Care for Common Skin Disease
Verrica Pharmaceuticals in West Chester is seeking approval from the Food and Drug Administration for a new drug to treat molluscum contagiosum, a common and…
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Distance Runner from West Chester Wins Races in Rehoboth, Dewey Beaches
Distance runner Dylan Smiley, 21, a West Chester resident, recently won a pair of races within a span of three weeks at the shore in…
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UPS Has Big Holiday-Season Hiring Plans for West Chester Location
UPS is planning to hire 4,400 workers in the Philadelphia area, which includes its West Chester location, for the holiday season, writes Kennedy Rose for…
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West Chester Students, Chester Youth Partner to Honor Legacy of Fallen Friend
West Chester students and Chester youth have partnered once again to honor the legacy of Andrew Hicks Jr., who died 10 years ago at the…
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Elementary Students in West Chester School District Kick Off Year with Rewards for Positive Behavior
Students at Mary C. Howse Elementary School in West Chester kicked off another school year with rewards for positive behavior at their School-Wide Positive Behavioral…
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Community-Based Salon Company Coming to West Chester, Berwyn
Image Studios 360, the community-based salon company that leases working space to beauty professionals, is opening four locations in the Philadelphia area, including in West…
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Five-Year-Old from West Chester Sells Lemonade to Fund Improvements to Local Playground
Five-year-old Adelaide Fieldhouse set up a lemonade stand at Marshall Square Park in West Chester to raise money for a toddler section at the local…
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West Chester Entrepreneur Developing Digital Tools to Engage Both Teachers, Students
John Gamba, a West Chester technology guru and the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education’s first entrepreneur-in-residence and director of innovative programs, is looking…
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Antique Ice Tool Museum in West Chester Celebrates the Time Before Ice Was Easily Accessible
The Antique Ice Tool Museum in West Chester celebrates the time before the freezer was invented and cutting ice from frozen rivers and shipping it…
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The Future Is Bright for Businesses in West Chester
Businesses continue to prosper in West Chester and have an exciting future ahead, according to a new report from the Business Improvement District (BID), writes…
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Gov. Wolf Commends West Chester’s Efforts to Maintain Unique Spaces for Residents, Tourists
Gov. Tom Wolf and Department of Community and Economic Development officials recently walked alongside West Chester BID Executive Director Malcolm Johnstone and local business owners…
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