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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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Commerce

Chester County Briefs: Benchmark Federal Credit Raises Money with Casual Fridays, and PennDOT Transitioning to Stickerless Registration

February 11, 2016

Casual Fridays at Benchmark Federal Credit Union Raises Funds for Charity In exchange for a monthly charitable donation, Benchmark Federal Credit Union employees are allowed…
Entertainment

Local Director to Debut His First Feature on VoD Tomorrow

February 8, 2016

Be sure to stock up on popcorn as Chester County is about to be featured on the small screen tomorrow as West Chester Henderson graduate,…
Commerce, Professional Services

After 45 Years of Photography, Rick Davis Takes On the Challenge of Video Production

February 1, 2016

Following a successful career in photography, Chester County’s Rick Davis has taken a big step and decided to challenge himself by changing the focus of…
Commerce

Chester County Briefs: DuckDuckGo Lands Philly on HuffPo Tech Cities List, Kara Rahn Named Director of CC Voter Services, plus BIGshot Targets WOW at Archery Show

January 28, 2016

DuckDuckGo Helps Philadelphia to Fifth on Huffington Post’s List of Top Tech Cities A new Huffington Post article ranking the best cities for techies who…
Uncategorized

Chester County Datebook – January 27th

January 27, 2016

Here’s what’s happening on Wednesday and Thursday in Chester County Datebook. On Wednesday, the Chester County Food Bank is celebrating R. James Macaleer Day in…
Commerce

Chester County Briefs: New Hire at Swope Lees, WCU Launches New Community Initiative, VendScreen Assets Picked up by USA Tech, and Leaders Honored in PBJ

January 27, 2016

Nicholas Branton Joins Swope Lees Commercial Real Estate Swope Lees Commercial Real Estate, the West Chester based commercial real estate brokerage and consulting firm that…
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Chester County Datebook – January 26th

January 26, 2016

Here’s what’s happening on Tuesday and Wednesday in Chester County Datebook. On Tuesday, the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) will host the Technical College High…
Community, Government & Civic Life

Chester County Leadership: Mayor Carolyn Comitta

January 23, 2016

Carolyn Comitta, Mayor of West Chester, speaks to VISTA today about growing up in West Chester and moving to West Bradford when she was thirteen,…
Temporary

VISTA Today Weekly Chester County News Quiz

January 23, 2016

Test your knowledge of the week’s Chester County stories and win a free VISTA Today coffee mug. The rules are simple. Take the quiz and…
Commerce, Retail

Sabrina Ann Once Worn and Never Worn Bridal Shop Opening Next to Hotel Warner in West Chester

January 23, 2016

Rice is flying through the air in downtown West Chester to celebrate the start of a new journey for the local bridal scene. The West…
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Chester County Datebook – January 18th

January 18, 2016

Here’s what’s happening on Monday and Tuesday in Chester County Datebook. On Monday, the Brandywine Health Foundation will be hosting a Martin Luther King, Jr.…
Commerce, Technology & Innovation

Pegasus Technologies Aims to Redefine Social Media with its New App

January 18, 2016

Kennett Square based Pegasus Technologies has developed a new social media application that aims to connect users in person as it used to be, before…
Career Development

Chester County Careers – TFS Capital

January 18, 2016

Founded by Rich and Kevin Gates, West Chester-based TFS Capital is an SEC-registered, employee-owned independent advisory firm that provides portfolio management services to investment funds.…
Legal

Chester County Leadership: Craig Styer

January 16, 2016

Publisher’s Note: This profile of Craig Styer was first published in January 2016. Craig Styer, of Fox Rothschild’s Exton Office and past President of the…
Retail

First-time QVC Host Writes about Going Live for FastcoDesign.com

January 15, 2016

Ever wondered what it would be like to go through a one-day TV bootcamp and then get the chance to be a shopping channel product…
Professional Services, Technology & Innovation

West Chester’s Star Print & Mail Showcases the Heidelberg Speedmaster 74 to Vendors and Customers

January 14, 2016

West Chester based Star Print & Mail used its recent open house to show its Heidelberg 74 press with coater in action. The high-quality commercial…
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Chester County Datebook – January 13th

January 13, 2016

Here’s what’s happening on Wednesday and Thursday in Chester County Datebook. On Wednesday, the Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce will host a Coffee Connection…
Real Estate

Robins Brothers on the Make in Chester County’s Hot Property Market

January 13, 2016

With Chester County constantly rated as one of the best counties in the nation, it is no wonder that local real estate is always a…