Developers speak for the first time about their plans for the Burger King property. Parking, traffic, and a bizarre duel sidewalk have residents worried. Plus, charges for the Westtown officer involved in the death of a biker, and Spring events start with a vengeance this weekend - and no, they are not just for kids. Who's ready? Let's catch up.
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West Chester Schools Prepare for the Age of AI as ChatGPT Lowers Access Age to 13
ChatGPT, the artificial intelligence chatbot from OpenAI, was already everywhere including in West Chester classrooms. Now new licensing requirements have lowered the age of access to 13 making the need for rules governing its use all the more urgent.
What’s the Planning Commission do? Going to a meeting? Here’s what to expect.
Before any new development can begin in West Chester, developers must first make a stop before West Chester's Planning Commission. To understand why exactly, I reached out to Planning Commission Chair Jason Birl.
Dates set for West Chester’s 2023 Gay Street Closure
Now that Gay Street is officially under Borough control, officials will not have to seek approval from PennDOT. This gives officials the flexibility to start earlier and end later – which they will take advantage of in 2023.
West Chester Weekly News Roundup
ChatGPT has lowered its age of access to 13 with parental consent. What is the West Chester school district shares doing to prepare? Plus, what to expect at Tuesday's Planning Commission meeting and finally, (finally) answers to a favorite question - what’s happening with Laurentos on Gay Street? Who’s ready? Let’s catch up.
What’s in a Number: A Look at the Borough’s New $700,000 Roof
This week West Chester Borough Council agreed to replace the Borough Hall roof which began leaking sometime last fall. This is the first project bid under the new responsible contractor ordinance.