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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Sommelier from Oxford Helping to Popularize Pennsylvania Wines
Oxford High School graduate Alexandra Cherniavsky is one of a growing number of sommeliers who are discovering and then sharing their appreciation for Pennsylvania wine,…
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West Chester-Based Entertainment Production Company Donates New Drums to Philly Drumline
Inspired by the troupe’s optimism, West Chester-based Windish Music and Productions has donated a set of new drums to Tony “Tone” Royster and the Positive…
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West Chester Siblings Launch Fundraiser to ‘Help Other People Eat’ During Pandemic
Siblings Alyssa and Will Aprahamian of West Chester have launched the H.O.P.E. campaign in Chester County to help feed others in the community who are…
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Member of Eagles’ 1960 NFL Championship Team Who Settled in West Chester Dies at 86
Dick Lucas, a member of the Philadelphia Eagles’ 1960 NFL championship team who settled in West Chester after his football career, has died at the…
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Pandemic Did Not Dissuade Local Couple from Keeping Wedding Date
Sara Lucas and Ryan Ressel refused to let the coronavirus prevent them from having their wedding in West Chester on their originally planned date, writes…
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After Two National Titles and Nine Final Fours, Hall of Fame Coach from West Chester to Retire
Notre Dame women’s basketball coach Ann “Muffet” McGraw, who grew up in West Chester and graduated from Saint Agnes School in 1969 and Bishop Shanahan…
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Mayors Across Chester County Hope Economic Recovery on the Horizon
With financial losses still mounting due to the coronavirus pandemic, mayors throughout Chester County are hopeful that their communities and its plethora of small businesses…
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Chief Economist of West Chester’s Moody’s Analytics: Economy Will Take Years to Fully Recover
While things are expected to start improving by Memorial Day, it will take years for the economy to fully recover, writes Mark Zandi, the chief…
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West Chester Man, Renowned Basketball Talent Evaluator Says Recruiting Now in Limbo
West Chester resident Norm Eavenson, a long-time talent evaluator who counts numerous college basketball coaches as subscribers to his service, has warned that it will…
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West Chester’s Qurate to Donate $29 Million to ‘Address Urgent Needs Created by Pandemic’
West Chester-based Qurate Retail Group, the parent company of QVC, is donating $29 million to COVID-19 relief efforts, writes Kennedy Rose for the Philadelphia Business…
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To Save $16 Million Over Next 10 Years, County Aims to Purchase Office Building in West Chester
The Chester County Commissioners have begun the process of purchasing the office building at 313 West Market Street in West Chester that the county is…
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Local Students Win Top Prize at Penn State’s Business Pitch Competition
Penn State seniors Sarah Turk of Downingtown and Chanpreet Singh of Chester Springs, both computer science majors, are part of the team that won top…
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Wall Street Journal: West Chester’s A. Duie Pyle Among Trucking Companies Forced to Cut Spending
West Chester-based A. Duie Pyle is among the growing number of trucking companies nationwide forced to cut pay and hours due to the coronavirus-driven economic…
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Bishop Shanahan Grad’s Productive Season of College Basketball Earns Her All-Conference Honors
West Chester native Courtney Warley, who recently completed her junior season as a center on the Manhattan College women’s basketball team, has been named to…
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Loved Ones Show Support for West Chester Woman Who Lost Husband to Cancer, Now Battles It Herself
After losing her husband to cancer last year, West Chester resident Meredith Melasecca is now fighting her own form of cancer during the COVID-19 outbreak,…
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West Chester Teen, Member of Philadelphia Boys Choir Discovers Advantages to Virtual Rehearsals
West Chester resident Max Ebenreiter, a member of the Philadelphia Boys Choir, is still practicing his craft through virtual rehearsals, writes Cassie Owens for The…
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Iconic Skate Shop in West Chester Draws Customers – Including Tony Hawk – from Far and Wide
Fairman’s in West Chester is one of the oldest and most iconic skate shops in the nation and counts the legendary Tony Hawk among its…
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West Chester Doctor Pens Y.A. Novel That Mixes Teen Romance with Racial Identities, Mental Health
Dr. Ilene Wong, a West Chester resident, has penned a new young adult novel, This Is My Brain in Love, in which she mixes teen…
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