All aboard! Last week I caught a ride on the shiny new West Chester Pop-Up Metro, the electric train promising to connect the Borough to SEPTA’s Regional Rail System. The only problem? It’s still in central PA on demo mode. A look at what it’s going to take to get it here and running. Plus, Public Works is monitoring an oil spill that discharged into a nearby stream. The amount of oil spilled is unknown. And it’s a wild world out there. How to get a wildflower meadow of your own.
West Chester Weekly News Roundup: July 21, 2023
How does the Borough grow? With small additions, big complexes or not a all? A look at the options. Plus, a cute new community garden, West Chester's baseball teams are back on the field and how about those pictures from the new restaurant planned for the old BB&T Bank Building on High Street? Wow. Just wow. Who's ready? Let's catch up.
West Chester Weekly News Roundup: July 14, 2023
Power to the people - West Chester’s new ADU ordinance is looking to return some of the development power to the residents by letting you do what you may already have thought you could - add an in-law suite or apartment to your home. We look at what’s proposed. Plus, West Goshen moves closer to ridding itself of the Quality Inn on High Street and City Buns makes it official. There will be buns no more. Who’s ready? Let’s catch up.
West Chester Weekly News Roundup: June 30, 2023
Last Roundup we reviewed the plans from Mitch’s. This week, we get our first look at the new 128-unit Burger King apartment complex. To me, they are starting to look eerily similar. Plus, drama over a baseball field, plans for a new and improved Oakbourne Park, and Restaurant Inspection reports for June. Who's ready? Let's catch up!
West Chester Weekly News Roundup: June 16, 2023
Updates on the new 181-unit apartment complex planned for Mitch’s Gym. This may not be a done deal yet. Plus, West Chester is dealing with an ongoing sewer leak, the school district ends its open campus policy for upper-classmen and a new tequila bar. Who’s ready? Let’s catch up.
West Chester Weekly News Roundup: June 9, 2023
A new charter school proposes to bring a “classical” education to Chester County. What exactly does that mean, and is the pushback from parents warranted? WCASD will hold a hearing next week. Plus, a Gay Street closure refresh and why Wrong Crowd is the right place to be. Who’s ready? Let’s catch up!