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The Turks Head Music Festival is Back and Ready to Rock

August 16, 2021September 16, 2021No Comments

Every summer, on and off, since 1970 West Chester has been hosting its very own music festival. The all day concert has the feel of the another area. Maybe it’s all the tie-dye and crochet-embellished clothing for sale or maybe it’s the concert’s organic beginnings – just a group of musicians and the friends that came to see them play – but there is something nostalgic about the whole production. After being forced to cancel last year due to COVID-19, Turks Head is back and ready to rock 50 (and 1) years after that first concert in the park.

Best West Chester Cocktail to End the Summer With

September 5, 2020September 5, 2020No Comments

Who needs a drink?

It’s been a long summer, and not always in a good way. Well, we’ve made it to the end. So in honor of surviving, I am sharing the best to-go drinks in West Chester and where to get them. Cheers.

West Chester Weekly News Roundup

June 12, 2020June 14, 20202 Comments

West Chester University students have a return by date, organized sports practices get the okay to resume and the latest details on the Gay Street closing including, where you’ll go to the bathroom. We are heading out on vacation tomorrow but before we leave we have some catching up to do. Let’s get started!

West Chester Weekly News Roundup

March 27, 2020March 27, 2020No Comments

Today we’re talking coronavirus updates. We review what’s still open, look at ways to give back and check out the latest craze consuming the kiddos. It’s been wild, West Chester. Grab your favorite hoarded liquor and let’s get started.

West Chester Weekly News Roundup

March 13, 2020March 25, 2020No Comments

Updated: COVID-19 hits home – West Chester University is closed, West Chester Area School District schools are closed, and the Borough plans to issue a state of emergency. On a lighter note, the Public Arts Commission is planning to stencil chalk mouths around all the gum on the sidewalks. It’s about balance, people. Grab your favorite hand sanitizer and let’s get started!

West Chester Weekly News Roundup

March 6, 2020March 11, 2020No Comments

There was a murderer at the Quality Inn, while, coronavirus fears invaded the Borough. Saints Simon & Jude was closed due to the flu and I would seriously rethink a meal at the West Chester Diner. Fortunately, we have $1 Cannoli Day to look forward to. Grab a drink and let’s get going.

Help Design the Everhart Park Playground

January 7, 2020January 14, 2020No Comments

Earlier this fall we shared the exciting news, Everhart Park is getting a new playground! Now it’s time to share your ideas on how to make this the best playground in West Chester and beyond. I’m looking at you East Goshen.

A New Playground for Everhart Park

September 18, 2019September 19, 2019No Comments

Well, fans of Everhart Park, it is finally our turn. The Friends of Everhart Park and the Borough of West Chester are coming together to bring you that playground you have been waiting for and this time they are welcoming, encouraging even, your feedback.

5 Good Reads

June 13, 2019June 13, 2019No Comments

Sometimes when researching news for the Weekly Round Up, I come across an interesting local story that looks deeper at a topic. These stories are helpful in giving a fuller picture of what’s going on in town and in the world in general. Here are a few I particularly liked. (Hitting all the hot button issues in this one.) Enjoy.

ICYMI

March 13, 2019March 14, 2019No Comments

Sometimes we get busy, and we miss things. Sometimes we get busy, and don’t have time to write things (cough, cough). And sometimes we just want to zone out and fall down the internet rabbit hole. This is for those times.