Last year, Henderson launched an Esports program on somewhat of a trial basis. This year it's a sanctioned sport with roughly 50 students on the roster.
Another New Coffee Shop Opens Shop in West Chester
Last Friday, downtown West Chester welcomed yet another coffee shop. This time it’s the Lacava Coffee Company on E. Gay St.
Christkindlmarkt is Coming to the Town
These festive street fairs, held during the four weeks of Advent, originated in Germany during the Middle Ages. For the past three years, the Chester County Art Association (CCAA) has been hosting its own version This year the two-day Christkindlmarkt is moving from the CCAA grounds to Gay Street.
The 2023 West Chester Holiday Event List
The West Chester Christmas Parade and every other must-know event from Thanksgiving Eve to New Year’s Day!
Gay Street Closes for the 2023 Season
Sunday marked the last day of this year’s Gay Street closure. This year saw an extended closure running from May through October. There were regular performances but on-street aesthetics continued to lag behind. I was hopeful we would see some major upgrades before the street closes again next year but that, is not looking too likely.
Outfest Returns to West Chester – But Is Forced Inside Again
Last year the West Chester Business Improvement District had a great idea. They would hold a street festival in honor of National Coming Out Day, on October 11 and show their support of the LGBTQ community. Unfortunately, things did not go as planned.
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.
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.