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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YMCA of Greater Brandywine Hosts State Gymnastics Meet in New West Chester Training Center
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine recently welcomed more than 200 gymnasts from across the state to the 2022 YMCA Pennsylvania State Gymnastics Championships. The competition…
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Westtown Township May Buy Almost Two-Thirds of Crebilly Farm
At a meeting tonight, April 4, Westtown Township officials will discuss the possibility of purchasing almost two-thirds of the 322-acre Crebilly Farm from the Robinson…
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West Chester’s Ice Line Plays Host to 32 of the Top Club Teams in College Hockey
West Chester’s Ice Line Quads Rinks recently hosted 32 of the top club teams in college hockey for the Collegiate Hockey Federation’s national championship tournament,…
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Contaminated Property on East Gay Street in West Chester May Finally Have a Buyer
The former Davis Oil property in West Chester that is currently owned by the Davis Estate may have a potential buyer, writes Bill Rettew for…
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Launched by Woman Who Grew Up Homeless, West Chester-Based Jewelry Biz Now Getting Plugged by Oprah
Valencia Key, a jewelry business based in West Chester, has grown from its early, word-of-mouth days into a brand worn by powerful women across the…
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West Chester’s Artillery Brewing Company ‘Steers Clear of Fad Brews’ with Its Patriotic Take on Craft Beer
Artillery Brewing Company, only the second small-batch brewery on the western side of downtown West Chester, offers a patriotic take with its craft beer and…
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Newsweek: Video of West Chester Grandmother Who Finds Out Her Family Is Moving Closer Goes Viral
A heartwarming TikTok video of a grandmother finding out her family is moving to West Chester to be closer to her has gone viral, writes…
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Unionville Grad Ready to Begin Her Journey to WWE Superstardom
West Chester native Amelia Herr, a 2021 graduate of Unionville High School who wrestles under the name Notorious Mimi, is ready to start her journey…
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Luxury Self-Care Shop Opens in West Chester, Thanks in Part to a Grant from Beyoncé
Odelia, Marie & Patrice — which creates beauty products, accessories, and home goods — recently opened in West Chester, writes Bill Rettew for the Daily…
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Annual House of Hope Concert Benefitting Home of the Sparrow Now in Its 12th Year
The 12th annual House of Hope Concert from West Chester East High School, benefitting Home of the Sparrow in Chester County, will take place Friday, April 1,…
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West Chester May Soon Be Getting Another Park
The West Chester Planning Commission has unanimously voted to recommend to borough council the installation of a tree-lined linear park, writes Bill Rettew for the…
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As People ‘Scramble to Find Out What’s in Their Portfolio,’ West Chester Firm Represents Future of Asset Management
STP Investment Services, a West Chester company that tracks clients’ asset values, including those in Russia, has received backing from Radnor investment firm Lovell Minnick…
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An Era Ends After Shuttering of One of West Chester’s Few African-American-Owned Businesses
The Antique Shop, one of the few businesses in West Chester owned by African-Americans, closed its doors for good on Feb. 28, writes Bill Rettew…
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West Chester Couple’s Startup Helps Young Athletes ‘Untap’ Their Potential
Gene and Elaine Williams, of West Chester, are helping young athletes throughout the Philadelphia region connect with private coaches through their company, Athletes Untapped, writes…
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‘A Rather Lengthy Road of Approval’: West Chester-Based Developer OK’d for Massive Project in New Garden
The New Garden Township Board of Supervisors has granted final approval to West Chester-based Short Brothers for a 51-unit development on the western side of…
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West Chester-Based Startup Enables Personal Trainers and Their Clients to ‘Work Out Together, but Apart’
West Chester-based Upswing Fitness offers personal trainers and fitness instructors a platform where they can create and post content for their subscribers, writes Kennedy Rose…
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Why a West Chester Business Gifted One of Its Employees a New Pickup Truck
Sam Cordero, a service manager at Green Lawn Fertilizing in West Chester, won a new pickup truck worth $53,000 just by driving safely, writes Pete…
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Popular Community Activist in West Chester Dies at 86
West Chester resident Charles Marvin Porter — a popular community activist and former teacher and principal — has died at 86, writes Gary Miles for…
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