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
-
New Farm-to-Glass Microbrewery, ‘Like a Three-Day Beer Festival,’ Opens in West Chester
West Chester will soon add Artillery Brewing – a family friendly, farm-to-glass microbrewery – to Chester County’s ever-growing list of brewpubs and microbreweries, writes Fran…
-
West Chester Home to Pair of the Best Places to Get Donuts in the Philly Suburbs
West Chester is home to a pair of the Best Places to Get Donuts in the Philadelphia Suburbs, writes Danielle Fusaro for Main Line Today.…
-
Software Gurus Want to Mark Region’s Role in Starting Digital World with a Computer Museum
Several software gurus have proposed establishing a computer museum in Philadelphia to mark the role of the region, including Chester County, in starting the digital…
-
Thomas Baldwin Sr., Owner of Renowned Book Barn Outside West Chester, Dies at 80
Thomas Baldwin Sr., the owner of Baldwin’s Book Barn, the landmark bookstore in a historic barn just outside West Chester, has died at the age…
-
International Restaurant Chain Celebrates Its Grand Opening in West Chester Today
Bonchon, an international restaurant chain, will celebrate its grand opening at 124 E Market Street in West Chester today, June 22, with special offers for…
-
Swiss Billionaire, Founder of Synthes in West Chester Commits $131 Million to His Alma Mater
Swiss billionaire Hansjoerg Wyss – the founder of Synthes, the medical device manufacturer in West Chester that is now DePuy Synthes – will gift $131…
-
Local Environmental Consulting Firm Awarded $22 Million Contract by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Weston Solutions has been awarded a $22.1 million contract by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District for initial breach repairs to a levee…
-
Exhibits Designed by West Chester’s Gecko Group Wow Visitors at New Museum
Exhibits designed by the Gecko Group of West Chester are the focal point of a new museum and nature facility at the John James Audubon…
-
West Chester Native to Deliver Student Address Tomorrow at Union College’s Commencement
West Chester native Christie Dionisos, a graduate of Henderson High School, will deliver the student address tomorrow, June 16, at Union College’s 225th Commencement Ceremony…
-
The Heartwarming Reason Why a West Chester Boy, 12, Rescued Ducklings from a Sewer
A resourceful sixth-grader from West Chester used his lacrosse stick to rescue eight ducklings from a sewer in suburban Chicago and help reunite them with…
-
West Chester’s Levante Brewing Celebrates Anniversary with Special Brew
West Chester-based Levante Brewing Company is celebrating its fourth anniversary with its specially brewed Cut the Cake, a birthday cake-inspired DIPA, writes Lora Kormos for…
-
Chester County Leadership: Tony Andiario, Chef and Co-owner of Andiario
Tony Andiario, chef and co-owner of West Chester-based Andiario, Chester County’s hottest new restaurant that he runs with his partner Maria Van Schaijik, spoke to…
-
West Chester Man the Oldest Paddler at This Year’s Schuylkill River Sojourn
West Chester resident Jim Hilyard, 78, is the oldest paddler at this year’s Schuylkill River Sojourn, writes Jim Lewis for the Reading Eagle. The event…
-
West Chester Native Coaches Cabrini Men’s Lacrosse Team to NCAA Title
West Chester native Steve Colfer, the head coach of the Cabrini men’s lacrosse team, guided the Cavaliers to their first-ever NCAA Division III championship, writes…
-
Chester County Leadership: Dianne Herrin, Mayor of West Chester Borough
West Chester Mayor Dianne Herrin spoke with VISTA Today about growing up in Drexel Hill, the lessons she learned working at Burger King in Broomall…
-
Radio Station Based in West Chester Provides News, Entertainment from a Local Perspective
WCHE 1520, a radio station based in West Chester, brings Chester County residents all the important news and entertainment from a local perspective, writes Bill…
-
NFL Player from West Chester Shares His Playbook for Saving Money with CNBC
West Chester native and Malvern Prep graduate Carl Nassib, a defensive end for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, prefers saving for the future to living the…
-
QVC Has the ‘Special Sauce’ to Compete with Instagram Influencers, YouTube Stars
QVC’s signature personal connection with customers is helping the West Chester-based shopping network remain competitive in a crowded online field, writes Ellie Silverman for the…
Pioneer Partner
Founding Partners
Advertisement
Affiliate Partners
Community Partners
