Chester County Press
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Nonprofit Dedicated to Promoting Oxford Welcomes New Executive Director
Oxford Mainstreet, Inc. – a nonprofit dedicated to preserving the borough’s historic charm, fostering its growth, promoting a sense of community, and improving its image…
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Plans for a Revitalized Toughkenamon Unveiled
After more than a year of preparation and input from the public and elected officials, the Streetscape and Transportation Improvement Plan in the Village of…
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As Coronavirus Shuts Down Local Businesses, Many Search for Ways to Stay Afloat
The coronavirus pandemic is forcing many local businesses to shut down, leaving their owners with mounting obligations and a desperate search for ways to survive,…
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Area Residents Talk About Adjusting to ‘New Normal,’ Share Ideas on Quarantine Activities
Area residents have been finding different and often inventive ways of dealing with the “new normal,” writes Richard Gaw for the Chester County Press. Eric…
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Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County Encourages People to Take Advantage of Nature
The Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County is keeping its preserves open and encouraging people to take advantage of the nature around them in these…
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Efforts to Preserve Historic House in Kennett Township Move Forward
The efforts of Kennett Township’s Historic Commission to preserve the Isaac Allen House on McFarlan Road are slowly moving forward, writes Steven Hoffman for the…
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Ten-Year-Old Kennett Boy Doesn’t Let Upper Limb Deficiency Stand in His Way to Success
James Ruffin, a 10-year-old boy who was born with a congenital upper limb deficiency, is an accomplished basketball and football player who does not let…
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Trekker Following Harriet Tubman’s Underground Railroad Journey Receives Warm Welcome in Kennett
Ken Johnston, a trekker who has been following Harriet Tubman’s Underground Railroad trails, received a warm welcome when he arrived in Kennett Township, writes Steven…
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Toughkenamon Residents Criticize Improvement Plan as Stacked in Favor of Developers, Business Owners
During a recent meeting of New Garden Township’s Board of Supervisors, several residents criticized the Streetscape and Transportation Improvement Plan for the Village of Toughkenamon…
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New Owners Writing Next Chapter for Local Bookstore After Death of Its Original Proprietor
After the death of its original proprietor, Thomas Peter Macaluso, Macaluso Books in Kennett Square has found new life with new owners, John and Stefanie…
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Weekly Newspaper in Southern Chesco Details How Former Manager Defrauded Kennett Township
In an investigation for the Chester County Press, a small weekly newspaper in southern Chester County, reporter Richard L. Gaw has detailed how Lisa Moore…
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Residents in New Garden Township Voice Concerns over Plans for White Clay Point
The presentation of plans for the White Clay mixed-use development in New Garden Township drew more than 150 residents who wanted to voice their concerns…
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JPMorgan Chase Planning a Mixed-Use Development in New Garden Township
JPMorgan Chase representatives will unveil plans for a mixed-use development at its White Clay Point property during a Dec. 16 presentation at the New Garden…
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Creep Records in West Chester Nourishes Music Fans’ Lasting Appetite for LPs
Creep Records, which recently opened a location in West Chester, has been nourishing music fans’ lasting appetite for LPs for more than 25 years, writes…
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With Collection of 2,000 Giraffe Figurines, Unionville Woman to Finally See One in Its Natural Habitat
After collecting nearly 2,000 giraffe figurines over several decades, Wendy Harris of Unionville is now planning to see one of the majestic creatures in its…
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Oxford Men Bring Their Hobby to New Level with Model Railroad Club
For more than three years, the members of the Ware Model Railroad Club in Oxford’s Ware Presbyterian Village have been hard at work on their…
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Resort in Landenberg Operates by the Golden Rule to Pamper the Pets in Its Care
The Landenberg Pet Resort is enabling local pet owners to go on vacations without having to worry by providing a safe place to leave their…





























































