This week a sign appeared on the door reading, “Closed until further notice.” But as it turns out, that may have been denial speaking.
West Chester Weekly News Roundup: Oct. 6, 2023
After 28 years, there have been rumblings about the health of the West Chester Growers Market. We meet the new market manager and discuss vendors and her plans for the future. Plus, Split Rail loses its battle to reopen. Restaurant Inspection reports for September and an exciting new restaurant opens on Market St. Something completely new this time. October is off with a bang.
West Chester Weekly News Roundup: Sept. 29, 2023
West Chester Borough is looking at a definite revenue gap for 2024. The imbalance is inspiring a new approach to budgeting (cough) yearly tax increases (cough). Also, the new Chili Cook-off “Chili Drop” and the fire is out on Lascala’s plans to come to West Chester. Who's ready? Let's catch up.
Fight for Your Rights: WCU Gordon Natural Area Turns 50
Fifty years ago, it was 1973. You would have probably been reading this in the newspaper while wearing a pair of bell bottoms – and you may have started worrying about the loss of our natural habitats to development. Such was the case with WCU students Bradley Gottfried and Dave Fluri.
12 New Eateries and a Tasting Room Coming to Downtown West Chester
Starting with the beginning of summer and continuing through the fall, West Chester is on pace to welcome nearly a dozen new restaurants, coffee shops, bakeries, and bars. Not since before the pandemic has Downtown West Chester welcomed so many new establishments at one time.
West Chester Weekly News Roundup: Sept. 22, 2023
Can I say a record number? I don’t know but a whole lot of new restaurants are coming to the Borough over the next few months. We take a look at them all. (Yum.) Plus, the Borough approves preliminary plans for a new 185-unit apartment complex, Bert's Ice Cream opens and West Chester University’s Gordon Nature Area celebrates 50 years. Who's ready? Let's catch up.
West Chester (Briefly) at the Center of the Horse(less) Carriage Movement
Philadelphia’s horse-drawn carriages seem like a relic of a different era and they are. Just not the 1776 – let’s-build-us-a-new-country-era – that you might think. The horse and buggies you see on the streets today were reintroduced in 1976. A novelty of that summer’s bicentennial celebration and a tourist attraction Janet White, founder of Carriage House Freedom, says needs to end.
West Chester Borough Council to Vote on Preliminary Development Plans for Mitch’s Gym
Last month, West Chester’s Planning Commission approved preliminary development plans for the consolidated W. Market Street lot that includes Mitch’s Gym. Since the original proposal the developer has simplified the exterior and added brick sidewalks. Here's how they responded to all raised concerns.