West Chester Downtown Foundation
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West Chester Mansion Undergoes Two-Year Renovation to Balance History with Functionality
Bleecker Hall, a historic 1870s mansion in West Chester, recently underwent a long renovation to balance history with functionality, writes Eileen Smith Dallabrida for The…
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Longtime Planner, Advocate Tom Comitta Honored with Preservation Legacy Award in West Chester
Longtime planner and preservation advocate Tom Comitta has been honored with West Chester’s top preservation award, recognizing decades of work. Comitta, a long-time advocate for…
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Over 40,000 People Expected in West Chester this Holiday Season with Arrival of ‘Shop Small’ Experience
Historic downtown West Chester now glows with more than 80,000 holiday lights, wreaths and greenery lining the historic streets of the 226-year-old borough as Chester County…
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Get Inside Access By Becoming a Parade Marshal at the West Chester Christmas Parade
Want the best view possible at the West Chester Christmas Parade? The Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce is recruiting volunteers to serve as parade…
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Sponsorships and Applications Now Open for 2025 West Chester Christmas Parade
Christmas always comes early in West Chester! The Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce is opening applications for participants and sponsors of the 2025 West Chester Christmas Parade, which will…
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Geothermal Specialist of BVHVAC Recognized at West Chester Downtown Foundation Preservation Awards
Brandywine Valley Heating & Air Conditioning recently attended the West Chester Downtown Foundation Preservation Awards at the Chester County History Center on Oct. 17 to…
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Winners of West Chester Preservation Awards Help Preserve Borough’s Historic Charm
The winners of the West Chester Downtown Foundation’s annual West Chester Preservation Awards are preserving the borough’s historic charm and character, writes Jane Dorchester for…
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West Chester Downtown Foundation Awards $20,000 in Grants to Local Nonprofits
The West Chester Downtown Foundation (WCDF) recently hosted its ninth annual West Chester Preservation Awards Ceremony at the Chester County Historical Society. During the ceremony,…
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WCU Briefly: November 8
By Maurisa Warren Grants In early September, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) awarded more than $1 billion in opioid-specific grants to…
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Historic Preservation Awards Recognize Efforts to Preserve West Chester’s Character
West Chester is known nationally for its efforts to preserve its historic fabric, and the people who work to achieve that goal are recognized by…
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Sponsors Needed for Up on the Roof, a Uniquely Fabulous Celebration of West Chester
Sponsors are needed for the 16th annual Up on the Roof, a uniquely fabulous event held on the rooftop of the Chestnut Street Parking Garage…
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Greater West Chester Chamber to Host Discussion on What Donors Look For In Nonprofit Financials
All are invited to attend “Everybody Profits from Nonprofits,” the Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce’s Executive/Board Discussion Series with local nonprofit and for-profit business…
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Chester County Briefly: October 19
Gawthrop Greenwood The West Chester office of Gawthrop Greenwood went purple for premature babies last Friday, as staffers sported purple and collected donations for the…
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Nominations Now Open for West Chester Preservation Awards
Planning is under way for the West Chester Downtown Foundation’s Seventh Annual West Chester Preservation Awards. This year’s program kicks off with the opening of the…
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Rustin High School Students Prepare 10,000 Meals to Help Alleviate World Hunger
Preparing 10,000 meals may sound like a daunting task. Do it in just a few hours, and well, you’ve got yourself something that seems near…
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Chester County Briefly: March 3
Lamb McErlane/Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce Mark P. Thompson, a partner at Lamb McErlane, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the…
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Chester County Daily News: Business Briefs
VISTA Today’s Business Briefs are concise stories that bring you up to date with what’s happening around the county. This Morning: Local Presenter Brought in…
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Local Writer Catherine Quillman Pens Chester County History And Mystery
A local writer’s passion for art and history have painted for her a life rich in Chester County’s roots and full of mystery. Among her…





























































