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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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Community

Did You Know?

February 3, 2015

Source: Chester County Economic Development Council ________ Top photo credit: EightK via photopin cc
Healthcare, Nonprofit

Help AREUFIT Gather Shoes To Support Soles4Souls

January 30, 2015

Philly.com reports West Chester’s AREUFIT Health Services is collecting unwanted shoes to donate to Soles4Souls, a nonprofit that uses shoes to fight global poverty. AREUFIT…
Education, Government & Civic Life

Westtown School Educated Philly Mayoral Contender Is Also Unlikely Charter School Ally

January 30, 2015

West Chester’s own Westtown School can claim a large stake in the success of state Sen. and Philly mayoral candidate Anthony Hardy Williams, who cherished his…
Retail

QVC Jumps On Selfie Stick Bandwagon

January 29, 2015

A leading selfie stick maker is making a big impression on the world of smartphone owners thanks to a new partnership with West Chester’s home…
Community

Thriving Downtown West Chester Becomes State’s First ‘Great Neighborhood’

January 28, 2015

West Chester’s downtown is such a hub of prosperity that it has garnered the Pennsylvania chapter of the American Planning Association’s first statewide Great Neighborhood…
Commerce, Healthcare, Pharma & Biotech

Depuy Synthes Markets New Mandibular Device

January 23, 2015

DePuy Synthes, a Johnson & Johnson subsidiary, has launched an adaptable wave-patterned bone borne plate and screw system for temporary stabilization of mandibular and maxillary…
Transportation

TMACC Posts New SCCOOT Bus Schedules, Welcomes The Burns Group

January 19, 2015

New SCCOOT bus schedules go into effect Jan. 12, according to the Transportation Management Agency of Chester County. The service connects Oxford to West Chester…
Education

West Chester School District Seeks Board Candidates, Legislative Committee Volunteers

January 15, 2015

The West Chester Area School District is reaching out to citizens interested in running for the school board in the May 2015 primary election, and…
Education, Historic, Museums

RC Taylor Group, Chester County Historical Society, Launch Steps Initiative

January 15, 2015

The West Chester consulting firm RC Taylor Group has gifted the Chester County Historical Society with an educational outreach program, the StEPs Initiative, aimed at…
Nonprofit

Alain Oliver: A Passionate, Hard Working Leader

January 14, 2015

Next week at its annual Small Business Dinner, the Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry will for the first time bestow a Nonprofit Organization…
Commerce, Environment & Outdoors

What’s Ahead For The Data Centers LLC?

January 6, 2015

Last summer the University of Delaware terminated its lease with West Chester firm The Data Centers LLC, which had planned to build a large data…
Investments

Mark Zandi: Don’t Bet Against The US

January 5, 2015

Economist and co-founder of West Chester-based Moody’s Economy.com Mark Zandi, a widely cited source of global economic analysis, believes the worst economic news is behind…
Professional Services

Mars Drinks’ Executive Focuses On Humility, Family And Workplace Drinks

January 5, 2015

When Xavier Unkovic (above right), global President of West Chester-based Mars Drinks finishes work for the day he stops by the dojo on his way…
Community

New Committee Wants SEPTA To Bring The Train Back To West Chester

December 15, 2014

Kyle Hudson of the web site WestChester.guru is reporting the Committee to Restore Rail Service, a group that wants to bring train service back to…
Culture, Family

West Chester Hosts USA Today Top 10 Christmas Celebration This Weekend

December 5, 2014

This weekend’s Old-Fashioned Christmas in West Chester ranks among the top 10 of USA Today’s best places “to experience the arrival of Santa Claus during…
Community

Community Teaming Up To Support Friend Of Waste Oil Recyclers Amy Barnes

December 5, 2014

Whether for a cause or in her career, a West Chester woman has built a reputation for showing up and helping. She’s dug into garden…
Culture, Historic

West Chester Home Tours Showcase Modern Living Inside Traditional Architecture

December 4, 2014

The historic and the modern combine for an inquisitive look beyond the glamorous front doors of some of West Chester’s oldest homes on Saturday as part…
Commerce, Healthcare

Nursing Excellence At Chester County Hospital

December 3, 2014

The nurses at Penn Medicine’s Chester County Hospital have recently brought an elite stamp of approval to West Chester through years of providing the highest-quality patient…