On August 22, the Chester County Health Department shut down the Split Rail Tavern. The shocking report included 31 violations and a revelation of a cockroach infestation. I spoke with SRT about what happened and, more importantly, what they were doing to clean up. Plus, all Health Inspection reports for August.
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West Chester’s 2023 Fall Activities Guide
Welcome to West Chester fall activities where pumpkins, festivals, beer, and ghosts, oh so many ghosts, take over. To help you get ahead of the game, here's a roundup of events happening in the area over the next couple of months sorted by date.
West Chester Weekly News Roundup: Sept. 8, 2023
Split Rail has reopened. I spoke with management on what went wrong and how they plan to make it right. Plus, the West Chester Planning Commission approves preliminary development plans for Mitch’s, and a new wine bar is coming to Church Street. Everything but more manhunt news. Who's ready? Let's catch up.
Marshall Square Park Redesigns Northwest Entrance to Improve Park Safety
It’s a warm Wednesday morning and the northwest entrance of Marshall Square Park is dotted with little patrons and their gardians. I watch as cars whiz down E. Marshall Street, and it is not hard to imagine what parent feedback might be. Earlier this month the Friends of Marshall Square Park got approval to make some entrance upgrades. This week a look at the plan and when it will go into effect.
West Chester Residents React to Permit Parking Changes
In 2016, West Chester hired an outside firm to develop a Comprehensive Parking Guide. The goal was to “effectively address future parking needs, implement best practices, run a financially sustainable system, and reduce user frustration.” Eight years later the Borough is rolling out recommendations to mixed reviews.
Not All Abuse is Bruises and Black Eyes: West Chester Resident Shares Survival Story to Help Others
The Domestic Violence Center of Chester County has been in operation since 1976. Since that time they have been on the frontlines of domestic violence in the county. Next week they are hosting a powerful talk with domestic abuse survivor and new West Chester resident Alisa Mathewson.