The Daily Local News
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Downingtown’s Repair Café Saves Damaged Items from Being Trashed
Downingtown’s Repair Café gives new life to hundreds of damaged items across the community, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. Started by resident…
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Chester County Buys Downingtown’s Trestle Bridge from PennDOT for $1
Chester County now officially owns Downingtown’s historic Trestle Bridge, writes Mike Rellahan for The Daily Local News. On May 21, Chester County commissioners voted to…
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West Chester’s Wonder Food Hall Features Fifteen Restaurants All in One Place
West Chester’s newly opened Wonder offers residents meals from over fifteen restaurants all in one place, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. The…
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West Chester’s Rustin High School Band Shines at Prestigious Chicago Festival
March was an unforgettable month for the Bayard Rustin High School Band, writes staff for The Daily Local News. The band traveled to Chicago, Illinois…
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Parkesburg Prioritizes Community Connections and Neighborly Support
The Parkesburg borough has a long history of close-knit community and neighbors helping neighbors, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. The borough was…
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Following Complaint from Local Family, Feds Open Title IX Investigation in Phoenixville Area School District
In November, the U.S. Department of Education launched an official investigation into potential Title IX violations in Phoenixville Area School District’s athletic programs, writes Evan…
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Downingtown West’s Will Howard Recruited by Pittsburgh Steelers in 2025 NFL Draft
Downingtown West alumnus Will Howard has been selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2025 NFL Draft, writes Pete Digiovanni for The Daily Local News. …
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Kimberton Whole Foods Expanding with New Warehouse Project in Uwchlan Township
Kimberton Whole Foods is continuing to expand with plans to add 17,500 square feet of warehouse space at Hankin Group’s Haywood Business Park in Uwchlan…
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DK Diner in West Chester Changes Out Owners, Keeps Its Charm and Tradition
Despite recent ownership changes, the DK Diner in West Chester isn’t going anywhere. New owners Ragab Mekawy and Abdul Elkhouly have preserved the diner’s nostalgic…
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In Light of Closures, Chester County Legislators Propose Bill Requiring State Review of Hospital Acquisitions
Three state legislators from Chester County have introduced a bill requiring that any hospital or hospital system acquisition get prior approval from the state Department…
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Downingtown Students Raise Thousands to Fight Childhood Cancer at Dance Marathon
Downingtown Area School District (DASD) students came together to raise $45,766.41 to fight childhood cancer, writes staff for The Daily Local News. The annual Cam-A-Thon…
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Phoenixville Athletic Field Named for Female Athlete, A First for the District’s History
Phoenixville Area School District has recently named an athletic space after impressive local athlete, Judy Wolstenholme, writes Evan Brandt for The Daily Local News. This…
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Builder Wants to Add More Units to Planned Development at Burger King Site in West Chester
The plans for the housing development at the former Burger King restaurant site in West Chester have changed, with the prospective builder adding more units,…
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Chester County Leads Pennsylvania in Population Growth According to 2024 Census
Pennsylvania as a state saw a general increase in population from 2020 to 2024, with over 75,000 new residents statewide, writes Michael Rellahan for The…
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Phoenixville Gym Empowers Women Over 40 with Strength, Community, and Age-Inclusive Training
Sisters Ramona “Rae” Leap and Jolie Martinez opened One Spark Fitness in Phoenixville in 2019 without specifically targeting older clients, but six years later, most…





























































