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It’s Friday, Jan. 9, 2026: While originally thought to be more of the same, 2025 turned out to be kind of a significant year for Downtown West Chester. This week, we sift through the changes with Downtown West Chester Executive Director John O’Brien, get his predictions for 2026, and of course, press him for the scoop on all the latest openings.
Also, a West Chester institution shuts its doors after more than a century of community, charity, and banging musical performances, Friends Association packs up and moves, and we congratulate a slew of new local leaders.
Ok, who’s ready? Let’s catch up.
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