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Ribbon Cutting Marks Official Opening of West Whiteland Public Works Facility
West Whiteland officials, staffers, and residents showed up on Monday for the ribbon cutting of the new Township Public Works Facility, writes Bill Rettew for…
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West Whiteland Township Blocks Demolition, Development of Exton Square Mall
The West Whiteland Township Board of Supervisors recently approved an ordinance that blocks the large, proposed development of Exton Square Mall, writes Bill Rettew for…
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Quality Inn Hotel in West Goshen Demolished to Pave Way for Two New Projects
The Quality Inn Hotel in West Goshen, formerly known as the Treadway Inn, has been demolished to make way for a new assisted living and…
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Experience West Chester’s Rich Heritage at Newly Opened Indigo Hotel
West Chester’s newest hotel, Hotel Indigo, had its soft opening on New Year’s Eve, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. The Zukin Family…
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Following Complaint from Local Family, Feds Open Title IX Investigation in Phoenixville Area School District
In November, the U.S. Department of Education launched an official investigation into potential Title IX violations in Phoenixville Area School District’s athletic programs, writes Evan…
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After Years of Running Downingtown, Mayor Phil Dague to Step Down
Mayor Phil Dague of Downingtown has announced he will not seek a second term, with his tenure ending in late 2025, writes Bill Rettew for…
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World Market Opens Location in Downingtown with Rave Reviews
World Market opened in Downingtown on Oct. 23, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. Located at Brandywine Square at 1050 E. Lancaster Ave.,…
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VISTA Today Celebrates 10-Year Partnership with Chester County Economic Development Council
Celebrating a decade of impactful storytelling, VISTA Today, DELCO Today’s sister publication, marks its 10-year anniversary as a trusted voice capturing the stories that shape…
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DK Diner in West Chester Changes Out Owners, Keeps Its Charm and Tradition
Despite recent ownership changes, the DK Diner in West Chester isn’t going anywhere. New owners Ragab Mekawy and Abdul Elkhouly have preserved the diner’s nostalgic…
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Plans to Build New Wawa at Parkway Center in West Goshen Clear Major Hurdle
Plans to build a new Wawa Market at Parkway Shopping Center in West Goshen have just passed a significant hurdle, writes Bill Rettew for The…
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I Scream, You Scream: Downingtown Welcomes New Handel’s Ice Cream Shop
Downingtown recently welcomed a new ice cream shop, Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream, at 520 E. Lancaster Avenue, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News.…
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Blobfest Uplifts Small Businesses in Phoenixville
After 25 years, Blobfest in Phoenixville has become a staple event in the community, writes Virginia Lindak for The Daily Local News. The festival draws…
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Members-Only Speakeasy Opens Its Doors in Basement of West Chester’s 9 Prime
Johnny O’s Speakeasy recently opened its doors in a former historic bank in West Chester, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. The members’…
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The Bookhouse Hotel in Kennett Square Is On Mission to Bring Back Love of Books
In the age of technology, there’s something comforting about curling up with a good book. Stephanie Olenik and her partners agree; which is why they…
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First National Bank in West Chester Now Primed to be a Steakhouse Opening in February
Coming to West Chester in February, 9 Prime will be serving up Italian steaks, Mediterranean seafood, and pasta in the former First National Bank at 9…
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Unionville High School Students Honor Late Friend By Creating Two Benches in Her Memory
Unionville High School Technology and Engineering students have created two benches for the Kennett Square YMCA in honor of their late friend Emma Hill, who…
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Jim Croce’s East Brandywine Farmhouse Made Public, Turned Into Airbnb
Dating back to the 1700s, the farm known as Highspire Corner in East Brandywine that once housed singer-songwriter Jim Croce has been restored and is…
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Is Bigfoot in West Chester’s Everhart Park?
An elusive legend, Bigfoot — otherwise known as the Sasquatch — has been spotted all around North America over the decades. Now, there are claims…





































