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It’s Friday, Sept. 19, 2025: It’s September, and we are celebrating all things autumn. Pumpkin spice lattes, street festivals, new tailgate experiences, and West Chester’s annual budgeting woes. Early numbers indicate Borough residents could be facing a substantial tax increase. Why can’t we be more like our budget stable neighbors – and what Borough leaders are going to spend the next month doing about it.

Also, a new hotel has been approved for Carter Dr, a Henderson student exerts her flower power, and West Chester Borough approves a new “special event” parking rate. Coming into town for Sunday’s Restaurant Festival? You’ll want to keep reading. Ignore today’s 80-degree temps. It’s almost official, fall is here!

Ok, who’s ready? Let’s catch up.


Also in this issue:

  • West Chester 2026 budget overview
  • WCASD Community book read
  • Traffic updates
  • Plans for a new West Goshen hotel approved
  • WCU Master Plan informational meeting dates
  • New West Chester “special event” parking procedures
  • WCU ushers in a new college game day experience
  • Downtown West Chester expansion gets a vote
  • Chester County Restaurant Festival
  • Henderson junior starts a flower-forward nonprofit

So, who’s ready? Let’s catch up!

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