West Chester Weekly News Roundup
This week we are talking student mental health – the figures are a bit shocking. West Chester has a new promo video. Teca has a new neighbor. Plus, a story or two to make you smile. Let’s get started.
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West Chester Weekly News Roundup
Just when I thought we got through flu-season, mumps diagnosed at WCU. Plus, West Chester moves closer to a second hotel, the borough plans for a big beautification project – and where to get free cheesesteak breakfast sandwiches (yum). Let’s get started.
5 Minutes: 5 Good Reads
Sometimes when researching stories for the Weekly Round Up, I come across an interesting local story. Not really news, but helpful in giving you a fuller picture of what’s going on.
West Chester Weekly News Roundup
Pipelines, newsworthy demolition, the great social media outage of 2019 and the latest list of road closures. It’s been a busy week but first, how about that weather? Here’s what has people talking this week.
West Chester Weekly News Roundup
It’s Friday, March 1. The snow is back and schools are closed (again). Speaking of schools, WCASD recently joined a lawsuit against Sunoco and its pipeline. Plus, how much the flu is affecting West Chester and an enjoyable way to spend a day in town.
5 Local Instagrams You’re Going to Love
Hey, West Chester, I have a treat for you! Six local Instagram feeds you are going to want to follow. Happy Valentine’s Day!
Mosteller Park: A Retailer’s Legacy
As the last of the Mosteller Building is being hauled away from its home on Church and Gay Streets. We explore a park on the far catty-corner end of the Borough that still bears the retailer’s name.
Good Reads
What are you reading? I was scanning news items, when I came across this profile of an anonymous West Chester street artist. It didn’t fit in Roundup but it was too good not to share. Turns out it wasn’t the only one.
#1 Thing You Need to Know about West Chester Library Story Time
Story time at the West Chester library is a joy in its simplicity. Stories, rhymes, songs with hand motions and shaky eggs are all handled with a loving calmness that’s soothing to both parent and child. So it’s no wonder it’s hard as hell to get into. Every six week the library opens registration … Continue reading #1 Thing You Need to Know about West Chester Library Story Time
My Apologies to the Kindness Rock Movement
If you haven’t found a painted rock with an inspirational message lying randomly on a step or nestled under a tree, frankly, you have not been getting out enough. These colorful creations are part of the Kindness Rocks Project and they were popping up all over Chester County last summer and fall. The Kindness Rocks … Continue reading My Apologies to the Kindness Rock Movement
