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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West Chester Agway to Relocate from Matlack Street, Make Room for High-End Apartments
West Chester Agway will move from its current location on Sept. 30 to a new space to make way for luxury apartments, writes Bill Rettew…
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Qurate Retail Group Chooses Former Disney Executive to Lead QVC-HSN Brand
Qurate Retail Group has chosen Leslie Ferraro, a former Disney executive, to lead the combined QVC and HSN brand in the newly created role of…
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Friends Association Receives $75,000 Grant to Expand Homeless Prevention Program
The Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement (PHARE) fund has awarded a $75,000 grant to Friends Association for Care & Protection of Children to expand…
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West Chester Borough Spurns State Law, Votes to Ban Plastic Bags and Disposable Straws
The West Chester Borough Council has voted to ban single-use plastic bags and disposable straws beginning in January. This spurns a recently passed state law…
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West Chester-Based Dave Magrogan Group Focuses on Harvest Brand, Plans Further Expansion
The West Chester-based Dave Magrogan Group is narrowing its focus onto one brand, Harvest Seasonal Grill & Wine Bar, writes Kenneth Hilario for the Philadelphia…
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Grassroots Show on Local Radio Station Lifts Listeners’ Spirits with Nonstop Good News
A monthly show on West Chester’s WCHE 1520-AM radio station offers a ray of sunshine amidst the bleak landscape of other news shows by only…
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Bishop Shanahan Grad Named to Watch List for College Football’s Bednarik Award
Bishop Shanahan High School graduate Doug Costin, a defensive tackle for the Miami (Ohio) University football team, has been named to the watch list for…
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West Chester’s Melton Center Awarded $2.1 Million to Invest in Nearby Affordable Housing
The Charles A. Melton Arts and Education Center in West Chester will receive $2.1 million in state funding to invest in affordable housing along nearby…
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Teva Pharmaceuticals Expands Its Local Presence, Buys Three More Buildings in West Chester
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA expanded its local presence last week by buying three more buildings in West Chester, adjacent to the three it already owns, write…
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Owner of Electric Bike Shop in West Chester to Retire
Gary DiVincenzo, the owner of Hybrid Cycles in West Chester, is retiring and closing the doors of his electric bike shop on Aug. 1, writes…
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West Chester the Backdrop of New Play Written by Award-Winning Playwright
Three generations of a West Chester family come alive on stage at People’s Light in the new play Mud Row, written by award-winning playwright Dominique…
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West Chester-Based Moody’s Analytics Warns of Massive Potential Cost of Climate Change
West Chester-based Moody’s Analytics has warned that climate change could potentially cost the global economy $69 trillion by 2100, if the predicted warming threshold of…
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Pasta Is Art at This Italian BYOB in West Chester
West Chester’s dolce Zola, an Italian BYOB on East Gay Street, offers seasonal menus filled with delicious meals served in an intimate atmosphere, writes Ken…
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Chester County Briefly: July 10
Lamb McErlane Employees of the West Chester-based law firm participated in the Annual Legal Lemonade Day and casual Fridays in June to support and raise…
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More Than a Century Ago, West Chester Legislator Tried to Make Fourth of July Fireworks-Free
More than a century ago, a West Chester lawyer and legislator named Charles Pennypacker set out on a crusade to make Fourth of July celebrations…
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Instrumental in Saving Trapped Chilean Miners Nine Years Ago, Schramm Files for Bankruptcy
Schramm, the West Chester-based drill manufacturer that was instrumental in rescuing Chilean miners who were trapped underground nine years ago, has filed for bankruptcy and…
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Love for All Things Sci-Fi Leads West Chester Woman to Her Dream Wedding
West Chester native Tina DiSciullo and her then-fiancé Kyle Acker put their love for all things sci-fi on full display for their wedding, writes Kellie…
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West Chester Councilman Dons Judge’s Robe for His Role in Movie Filmed in Borough
West Chester Borough Councilman and attorney Bill Scott donned a judge’s robe for a small role in Project Pay Day, a Crossbow Studio movie recently…
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