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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Safe Harbor Presents Cheers for Change 30th Birthday Event March 11
Safe Harbor of Chester County is celebrating its 30th Birthday with a Cheers for Change event on Wednesday, March 11, from 6 to 7:30 PM,…
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Members-Only Speakeasy Opens Its Doors in Basement of West Chester’s 9 Prime
Johnny O’s Speakeasy recently opened its doors in a former historic bank in West Chester, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. The members’…
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Westtown Honors Black History Month with Bayard Rustin Discussion
The remarkable man behind the 1963 “March on Washington” to secure equal rights for all was born and raised in Chester County. A local public…
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Two Chester County Towns Rank Among Pennsylvania’s Most Competitive Housing Markets
Two Chester County boroughs rank among the most competitive housing markets in Pennsylvania according to a recent report from Stacker. In the evaluation, completed by…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Accelerates Effort to Get the Lead Out Across Commonwealth
Since starting work on customer-owned service lines in 2024, Aqua Pennsylvania has surveyed construction materials for 71,239 of its customers’ drinking water service lines in…
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Bankruptcy Reports Send QVC Group Stock into Steep Decline
Reports that West Chester-based QVC Group is negotiating a voluntary debt restructuring with its creditors, potentially including a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, have caused the…
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Community Remembers Joe Walsh, Four-Time Hall of Famer and West Chester Henderson Teacher
Joe Walsh, a retired West Chester Henderson High School health and physical education teacher and member of four athletic Halls of Fame, died on Jan. 27…
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Chester County Sees Boom in Charming Roadside Bakeries
Charming micro-bakeries are increasingly popping up throughout Chester County, with roadside carts and stands scattered along local roads, writes Brooke Schultz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Devon Road Made,…
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Say “I Do” at These Historic Inns in Chester County
Couples dreaming of a romantic, low-stress wedding are finding the perfect backdrop in the Brandywine Valley’s historic inns, writes Shannon Montgomery for County Lines Magazine.…
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Honor Black History Month by Supporting Black-Owned Chester County Businesses
February is Black History Month, and Chester County residents can celebrate all month long by supporting local Black-owned businesses, write Anne E. Hill, Ben Silver,…
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Warm Up This Winter with WCU’s Science on Tap Talks
West Chester University’s (WCU) free Science on Tap talks by WCU experts will continue this semester at Barnaby’s Restaurant (15 South High Street, second floor). Programs…
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Real Estate Experts Rank Chester County Among the Best Places to Live in Pennsylvania
The greater Chester County region is one of the best places to live in Pennsylvania according to the state’s top real estate experts, writes Lydia…
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15 (Plus 1 Bonus Pick!) Romantic Restaurants in the Delaware Valley for a Perfect Valentine’s Day Night Out
Valentine’s Day puts pressure on dinner plans. You want the right room, the right pace, and food worth lingering over. The Delaware Valley delivers in…
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Firstrust Bank, Philadelphia Eagles Elevate Havertown Carpet Co. Through Brotherly Shove Business Spotlight
Shane Barry never set out to chase the spotlight when he founded the Havertown Carpet Co. in 2015. He just set out to survive. With…
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Family Service of Chester County’s Annual Charity Poker Event returns Feb. 22
Family Service of Chester County’s Annual Charity Poker Event returns on February 22 in West Chester—and seats are limited. Community members are invited to ante…
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Best Places to Work in Chester County Based on Employee Feedback
Chester County is home to some of the best workplaces in the greater Philadelphia region, writes staff for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Each year, the…
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Cozy Up with a Cuppa Hot Chocolate from These Top Chester County Spots
There’s nothing like a cozy hot chocolate to get through the cold winter months, and Chester County cafés and coffee shops have plenty of options…
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A Heart for His Hometown: Brian Fulton, MD, is Advancing Cardiology at Penn Medicine Chester County Hospital
Brian Fulton, MD, grew up in the shadow of Penn Medicine Chester County Hospital (CCH). Today, he is a Structural Interventional Cardiologist who takes great…
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