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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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Commerce, Community, Government & Civic Life, Real Estate

Westtown Planning Commission Recommends Crebilly Farm Development … with Strings Attached

February 24, 2017

Construction plans may soon plow into the rolling hills of Crebilly Farm southeast of downtown West Chester — if architects don’t get tangled up in…
Community

Which Two Chester County Locales Rank Among Pennsylvania’s Five Most-Exciting Places?

February 24, 2017

There is no shortage of excitement in Pennsylvania, and Chester County seems to be at the center of it, writes Natalie Grigson for Movoto Real…
Commerce

Chester County Briefly: February 22

February 22, 2017

Mackenzie Hornibrook Unionville High School graduate Mackenzie Hornibrook, a senior swimmer at Penn State, recently earned a Big Ten Sportsmanship Award at the conclusion of…
Commerce

Chester County Briefly: February 17

February 17, 2017

DNB First DNB First has announced that Mildred “Mit” Joyner, a member of its Board of Directors since 2004, has recently been named one of…
Community

Hometown Newspaper Partners with Regional Chamber of Commerce

February 17, 2017

The Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce and the Daily Local News have joined forces to produce and distribute the Chamber’s bi-monthly newsletter, it was…
Commerce

Chester County Briefly: February 15

February 15, 2017

WCU’s Business Idea Competition On April 19, the Cottrell Entrepreneurial Leadership Center (CELC) at West Chester University will co-host the Annual WCU Business Idea Competition…
Commerce

Chester County Briefly: February 13

February 13, 2017

Downingtown Main Street Association The Downingtown Main Street Association – a nonprofit with an interest in Downingtown’s growth, revitalization, and prosperity – has received a…
Community

Fame Fire Company Receives New Rescue Truck; Donations Still Needed for Capital Campaign

January 31, 2017

Hot new wheels will take the volunteer firefighters at West Chester’s Fame Fire Company to the scene of emergencies in 2017, as a new rescue…
Commerce, Entrepreneurship

Veteran of Coffee Industry, West Chester Resident Has Big Plans for His Small-Batch Roastery

January 31, 2017

After 16 years of nomadic but highly enjoyable work in the coffee industry, Gabe Boscana and his partner Mae have decided to start their own…
Commerce, Healthcare

Johnson & Johnson Weighs Options for Diabetic-Care Subsidiary in West Chester

January 30, 2017

Johnson & Johnson is currently weighing strategic options for the future of its diabetic-care companies, including West Chester’s Animas, writes John George for the Philadelphia…
Commerce, Legal

West Chester Lawyer: Vote on 0.3-Acre Tract in Lancaster County Could Start ‘War’

January 25, 2017

It was preserved forever, yet now a small tract of farmland that measures 0.3 acres is on the verge of being condemned and built upon,…
Culture

With Its Signature Sauce-on-Top Pizza, Pica’s Ready for West Chester Debut

January 23, 2017

Renowned in Upper Darby and beyond for its upside-down, sauce-on-top pizza, Pica’s Restaurant is now turning West Chester upside down in anticipation of the opening…
Commerce, Real Estate

Philadelphia Suburbs (I.E., Phoenixville) Seeing Huge Influx in Upscale Apartments

January 21, 2017

The Philadelphia suburbs, previously synonymous with homes of the white-picket-fence variety, are seeing an unprecedented influx of upscale apartment developments, writes Caitlin McCabe for the…
Culture

As Son of Holocaust Survivors, West Chester Accountant Counts His Blessings and Gives Back

January 20, 2017

Born to parents who survived the Holocaust and fled to the United States, West Chester accountant David Gold has counted up his good fortune, and…
Culture

West Chester Man Named Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania’s Volunteer of the Year

January 19, 2017

The Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, located in Strasburg, has honored West Chester’s Stu Jack for his unwavering dedication to volunteering by naming him the Volunteer…
Community

West Chester’s Levante Brewing, Exton’s Red Star Craft House Team Up for Beer-Pairing Dinner

January 18, 2017

Exton Mall’s Red Star Craft House and West Chester’s Levante Brewing Company will team up tonight (Wednesday) to host a special beer-pairing dinner from 7–9…
Commerce

Chester County’s Generosity on Display at United Way’s Live United in Music Fundraiser

January 18, 2017

Regarding last Thursday’s fundraiser for the United Way of Chester County at the Penn Oaks Golf Club in West Chester, the evening and venue couldn’t…
Community

Just Like in West Chester and Phoenixville, Theaters Are Entertainment Anchors in Small-Town America

January 13, 2017

Alongside a thriving restaurant scene, the hub of entertainment in many small towns in America is a local theater. In Chester County, West Chester, with…