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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Popular Rock Band Fronted by West Chester Native, Bishop Shanahan Grad Releases New Album
RFA, a popular rock band based in Philadelphia and fronted by West Chester native and Bishop Shanahan High School graduate Dan Cousart, has released a…
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Zommick McMahon Finds Perfect Location for Local Restaurateur’s Stainless-Steel Diner
James Pinckney and Tess Scott, brokers who specialize in restaurants for West Chester-based Zommick McMahon Commercial Real Estate, helped local restaurateur Andy Elghawy find the…
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Delaware County Leadership: Tom Shivers
Tom Shivers, the CEO of FourStone Partners, a West Chester-based provider of business services to a variety of constituents in the workers’ compensation managed care…
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Hemp Farming and Processing Coming to Cheyney University in New Partnership
Cheyney University in Thornbury will become home to a 10-acre hemp farm with a processing plant taking over the school’s Jones Hilton maintenance building, writes…
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Villanova-Based Blogger Behind Successful Fashion Brand Launches Clothing Line
Lindsey Renninger Schuster, a former teacher at Mary C. Howse Elementary School in West Chester and the blogger behind the successful The MotherChic brand, has…
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Springfield Alum Donates $1 Million to New High School in Honor of His ‘Legendary’ Kin
Nicholas Giuffre – the recently retired CEO of Bradford White, a major water-heater company – has donated $1 million to the new Springfield High School…
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Thornton Resident, Youth Basketball Coach Meets Man Who Saved His Life
Thornton resident Neale Boyle, a youth basketball coach at St. Maximilian Kolbe Church in West Chester, finally met the man who saved his life with…
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Despite the Region’s ‘Green Rush,’ One Thing Keeps Marijuana Business from Being Profitable
The “Green Rush” in the Philadelphia area is about to accelerate with the introduction of eight new medical marijuana dispensaries and the first local grower/processor…
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Love at First Sight! Springfield Couple Who Met on First Day of College Has Wedding of Their Dreams
Springfield native Meghan Babcock and Ryan Curran, who grew up in West Chester, crowned their love, which began when they were students at West Chester…
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Devereux Program Helps Adults on Autism Spectrum Achieve Their Goals
Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health’s Community Adult Autism Partnership Program is helping local individuals on the autism spectrum achieve their goals, writes Richard Gaw for the…
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Villanova Product Signs Pro Soccer Contract with Philadelphia Union Affiliate
West Chester native Zach Zandi is now a professional soccer player after he recently signed a contract with the Bethlehem Steel, the Philadelphia Union’s affiliate…
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Delaware County Played a Key Role in the Aftermath of the Jonestown Massacre
The impact of the Jonestown Massacre still resonates four decades later, especially in communities throughout the tri-state area that played a key role in the…
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Delaware County Home to One of 349 Schools in America to Win National Blue Ribbon
Saints Peter and Paul Catholic School in West Chester and Saint Mary Magdalen Catholic School in Media are among this year’s recipients of the prestigious…
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Lansdowne Native Renowned as ‘Jelloman’ on Summer Music Festival Circuit
Paul Vile, a West Chester-based mason, was looking for a way to make extra money back in 2008 when he met a woman selling Jell-O…
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Digital First Media’s Suburban Philadelphia Newspapers Face Uncertain Future
Digital First Media’s suburban Philadelphia newspapers, which include the Daily Local News and Delaware County Daily Times, are staring at an uncertain future, writes Bob…
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From CHESCO: America’s Largest Used Bookstore Attracts Both Book Lovers and Tourists
Baldwin’s Book Barn in West Chester is both a haven for book lovers who can explore the four floors of books and a tourist attraction…
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Bold Experiments Elevate Regional Theater to New Level
Regional theater in Greater Philadelphia has always provided great entertainment, but the latest bold experiments have lifted it to a whole new level, writes John…
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From CHESCO: Unexpected Visitor Excites Students at West Chester’s March for Our Lives
The March for Our Lives in West Chester on Saturday had an unexpected visitor in Jay Leno, former host of NBC’s The Tonight Show, according…
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