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It’s Friday, May 8, 2026: This week, big news from downtown West Chester. We now know what is next for the corner of Gay and High St. MaGerks, a Maryland-based pub with locations in PA, has been selected to take the helm. I talk with property owner John Barry about what that will look like and why he chose not to bring Iron Hill back.

Plus, the borough is weighing the implications of the State Supreme Court decision on its stream protection fee, I mean, tax. What we know so far, and some ideas on how to spread out the financial burden. Also, WCU prepares for graduation, West Chester’s coolest teacher, a new bookstore is coming to Downtown, and West Goshen’s big community yard sale is tomorrow.

Who’s ready? Let’s catch up.

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