The Daily Local News
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Thornbury Farm Honors Local History with Lafayette Celebration
A recent Marquis de Lafayette celebration honored a significant piece of local history, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. Reenactor and Thornbury Farm…
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President Katie Walker Departs from Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce
President Katie Walker has resigned from the Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce, writes staff for The Daily Local News. The GWCC announced Walker’s departure…
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Thornbury Resident Becomes ‘Uncle Ron’ to Hurricane Helene Survivor
Thornbury resident Ron Giacinto has had a positive impact on a young survivor of last year’s Hurricane Helene, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local…
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Caln Township’s Spackman-Davis Farm to Become Recreational Park
The Spackman-Davis Farm in Caln Township will soon offer residents a stunning new recreational park, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. The tract…
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After Nearly Four Years, Hank’s Place Reopens in Chadds Ford
A Chadds Ford mainstay since 1950, Hank’s Place reopened its doors on July 15 after a nearly four-year hiatus following the unprecedented damage caused by…
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Blue Marsh Lake Swim Area Reopens Amid Algae Concerns
The nearby Blue Marsh Lake swim area is set to reopen after several weeks of closure, writes staff for The Daily Local News. The Army…
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Downingtown High School Alumna Reflects on Three Decades of Softball Coaching
Downingtown High School alumna and former Exton resident Judy Lawes has led a remarkable career in softball coaching, writes Neil Geoghegan for The Daily Local…
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Kennett High School’s After-School Programming Continues Thanks to Director’s Dedication
Kennett Square after-school program director Loretta Perna has spent decades dedicated to supporting students throughout the community, writes Joan Holliday for The Daily Local News.…
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Engineer Brings Creative Programming Opportunities to Coatesville
Local engineer Shane Cloyd has brought creative new education opportunities to the Coatesville community, writes staff for The Daily Local News. Cloyd, currently a Principal…
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Brandywine Battlefield Task Force Dedicated to Preserving Local History
The Brandywine Battlefield Task Force is dedicated to preserving Chester County’s legacy during a historic year, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. Recently,…
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Main Line Health Looks to Build New Medical Complex in Downingtown
Nonprofit healthcare system Main Line Health is looking to build a new medical center in Downingtown, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. The…
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Mystery Behind Cowan Family Gravestone at Historic West Caln Church Revealed
A quiet mystery at St. John’s Episcopal Church in West Caln stirred curiosity when a large Cowan Family gravestone appeared in the historic cemetery, writes…
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Inspired by Students and Community, Coatesville Artist Gifts Painting to Her Son’s School
Rainbow Elementary School in Coatesville was gifted a special piece of artwork by one of their graduating students’ mothers, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily…
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West Chester’s Newest Pizza Joint Offers Specialty Square Pizzas
West Chester’s newest pizza spot, Pizza 316, offers specialty pizza with a new twist, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. Owned by the…
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Liberty Trees Planted In Remembrance at Revolutionary War Sites Ahead of America’s 250th Anniversary
In honor of the upcoming 250th anniversary of American independence in 2026, Liberty Trees were planted at two key Revolutionary War sites in Chester County,…
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Beloved West Chester Bookstore to Close After Nearly 40 Years
The Second Reading Bookstore, a West Chester fixture for nearly four decades, is closing its doors, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. The…
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West Goshen’s A. Duie Pyle Receives Fifth Consecutive Industry Honor
West Goshen transportation and distribution company A. Duie Pyle has received its fifth consecutive industry honor, writes staff for The Daily Local News. The company…
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West Whiteland Township Ordinance Curbs Demolition, Total Development of Exton Square Mall
The West Whiteland Township Board of Supervisors recently approved an ordinance to review a large, proposed development of Exton Square Mall, writes Bill Rettew for…





























































