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
-

Henderson High School Teacher Leads National March for Public Education
School’s out for the summer, but a West Chester Henderson High School teacher led a civics lesson on the streets of Washington, D.C., last weekend.…
-

Chester County Leadership – Vince Pompo, Attorney, Lamb McErlane
Vince Pompo, an attorney at Lamb McErlane, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up in Ridley Township, where he walked to school every day and…
-

New CEO of West Chester’s Lasko Holdings Optimistic About Company’s Future
Lasko Holdings, one of Chester County’s oldest businesses, has found its new CEO in Terry Carlson, a veteran in the consumer products industry, writes Brian…
-

West Chester Siblings Create Organic Weed Killer
Two West Chester siblings are using an organic weed solution that they hope will be as successful as name brand pesticides, writes Bill Rettew for the…
-

Rothman Amateur Trials Offers Path to Compete in Benchmark Cycling Classic
Cyclists in all categories are invited to participate in The Rothman Institute Amateur Trials being held on Saturday, August 12, at Bayard Rustin High School…
-

Amid Fervent Opposition, Plans Unveiled for New Look of West Chester Dams
The demise of centuries-old dams north and east of West Chester unleashed a flood of emotion across East Goshen Township over the past year, and…
-

House of the Week: Uniquely Designed Retreat in West Chester
A uniquely designed home set in the idyllic countryside of Chester County is available for sale in West Chester. The property is on 23 acres…
-

Competition, Price Tuned QVC into HSN Buyout
QVC has flipped through many channels of potential growth in recent years. However, it didn’t tune into a Home Shopping Network buyout until online and…
-

Rivals No More: QVC’s Parent Company Buys Home Shopping Network for $2.1 Billion
After a decades-long rivalry, home shopping’s biggest competitors are joining forces. QVC will take over the Home Shopping Network in a buyout by QVC’s parent…
-

NFL Quarterback from Malvern Prep Signs Free-Agent Deal with Saints
Malvern Prep graduate Ryan Nassib is headed for the Big Easy. After spending the first four years of his career as an apprentice to Eli…
-

West Chester Boat Sails to Second Place in Virginia Cruising Cup Race
After sailing for 15 hours off the Atlantic coast, the difference between runner-up and third in this year’s Down the Bay Race was just 67…
-

Three Chester County ZIP Codes Among Hottest Housing Markets in Philly Region
Chester County’s East Nottingham Township, Londonderry Township, and West Chester are among the Top 20 hottest housing markets in the Greater Philadelphia region, writes Kenneth…
-

Recent Acquisition Drives West Chester-Based Krapf Bus into New York
Krapf Bus Companies is driving its success into New York state, where a recent acquisition of Birnie Bus accelerated the West Chester bus company’s fleet…
-

More Luxury Apartments May Soon Be Coming to West Chester
Fort Washington’s Westrum Development Company is hoping to tap into the high-income, millennial home market by building 189 luxury apartments in West Chester, writes Bill…
-

Volunteer Opportunities at Benchmark Twilight Cycling Classic
By Jeff Zajac A front-row seat to the action of the 13th Annual Benchmark Twilight Cycling Classic, a free T-shirt and lunch awaits anyone (16…
-

Waffatopia’s E-Commerce Fueled by First Resource Bank
“The first million is always the hardest but we’re getting there!” laughed Brian Polizzi. He and his wife Andrea, co-owners of Waffatopia, have recently discovered…
-

Milking the Dairy Farm for Everything It’s Got
While most dairy farms were poured down the drain at the depths of the farm crisis in 1986, a few milked their land for everything…
-

Benchmark FCU’s Sponsorship Lays Foundation for Future of West Chester’s Iconic Bike Race
West Chester’s iconic bike race has a new title sponsor for the first time in its 12-year history. And it only seems appropriate that the…











































