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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From CHESCO: AAA World Magazine Highlights West Chester as Great Destination for Weekend Getaway
West Chester’s national profile continues to grow. After earning accolades like “Great American Main Street” and “Best Place to Live,” the borough was recently highlighted…
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From CHESCO: Perhaps Retirement-Bound in Wake of Super Bowl, Eagles Tight End to Settle in West Chester
Philadelphia Eagles tight end Brent Celek is building a home in West Chester, writes Frank Fitzpatrick for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Winning the Super Bowl was…
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Iron Hill Brewery Launches Ambitious Plan That Will Delight Beer Aficionados
Iron Hill Brewery – which has locations in West Chester, Phoenixville, and Media – plans to release a new canned beer each month for the…
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Sun Valley Students Pen Stories Inspired by Ominous Door at Tyler Arboretum
Judging by the stories being created by a crop of new young writers, the next J.R.R. Tolkien, J.K. Rowling, or C.S. Lewis may not be…
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Western Delaware County Residents to Have Direct Bus Connection to New York City
Starting today, Western Delaware County residents will have a direct bus connection from West Chester to the Big Apple, writes Bill Rettew Jr. for the…
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FROM CHESCO: West Chester Native, News Anchor in Atlanta Reads Viewer’s Racist E-Mail on Air
A powerful response from West Chester native Sharon Reed, who is currently a news anchor in Atlanta, to a racist e-mail from a viewer quickly…
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Philly Suburbs Buck National Trend, Have Surplus of Homes for Sale
Outside of its walkable towns like Wayne, West Chester, and Kennett Square – where there are plenty of eager home buyers – the Philadelphia suburbs…
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As Frequency of Mass Shootings Increases, Local Lawyer’s Website Aims to Prevent Murder
West Chester-based attorney James Kimmel Jr. — a renowned author and academic lecturer — has spent the last 20 years researching and writing about preventing…
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Stress Test Performed by Moody’s Analytics Reveals State’s Vulnerability to Next Recession
A recent stress test conducted by Moody’s Analytics in West Chester shows that Pennsylvania is wholly unprepared for a recession, writes Dan White for the…
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FROM CHESCO: After ‘Bringing Hollywood to West Chester,’ Bam Margera Ready to Settle Down
After a long recovery from alcoholism after the death of his best friend, Bam Margera, star of Jackass and Viva La Bam, is finally settling…
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Stroud Preserve the Crown Jewel of Media-Based Natural Lands’ Many Wildlife Sanctuaries
Stroud Preserve in West Chester is one of the most beautiful and popular destinations among the nature preserves under the protection of Media nonprofit Natural…
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Opportunity to Change State’s Reliance on Property Taxes Coming in November
A statewide ballot in November will give Pennsylvania voters the chance to change the state’s often-criticized reliance on property taxes, writes Laura McCrystal for the…
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A Startup Founded by Radnor Man, Beach Caddy Starting to Catch Bigger Waves
Toting modern technology and youthful muscle to the best spots on the beach, locally backed Beach Caddy is setting up for another big season of…
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Philadelphia Records More Job Growth Than New York City
For the first time in more than two decades, Philadelphia has surpassed New York City in job growth, writes Jane Von Bergen for the Philadelphia…
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Haverford School Grad, NFL Network Analyst to Entertain with Local Stories During Draft
Mike Mayock, an NFL Network draft analyst and Haverford School graduate, will entertain guests at the Philadelphia Museum of Art and viewers across the nation…
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Garnet Valley High School Leads the Way in Ditching Textbooks for Digital Learning
Textbooks are not only weighing down students’ backpacks; they’re also weighing down school district budgets. And the enthusiasm to ditch textbooks in favor of digital…
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Your Best Year Ever: Know What You Want
By Michael Gidlewski With a month of 2017 already in the books, statistics say your New Year’s resolutions may be hurting already. Whether that’s the…
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BumpOut Turns Up Volume for Upper Darby Entrepreneurs
A hot new motorized speaker that expands to amplify music from a smartphone is turning up the volume on Upper Darby’s entrepreneurship scene. BumpOut –…
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