Hello, West Chester, Another glorious morning – which can only mean it’s time to get moving on all things fall. I dragged the kids to Highland Orchards yesterday after school and this weekend we plan on checking out the East Goshen Park Pumpkin Festival, sadly their much-anticipated, new concept playground with zipline is not yet … Continue reading Street Talk: Racist Pumpkins & Resignations
Be a Friend of the Parks
Hello, West Chester, Time to bring back the sweaters, boots and pumpkin ales – fall is on its way! Which means it’s the perfect time to get outside and what better way than to grab a friend, a dog or the kids and head out to one of West Chester’s many parks? In case you … Continue reading Be a Friend of the Parks
Street talk: Halloween Parade’s Candy Dilemma
Hello, West Chester, Friday here, and what a wonderful Friday to hole up and write. I have my coffee and a list of local topics I’ve been dying to dig into – like what exactly does the borough manager do? And a review of We Need to Talk, a new addition to the Chester County … Continue reading Street talk: Halloween Parade’s Candy Dilemma
4 Fun Things
The smell of fresh baked bread: Saturday La Baguette Magique is opening their kitchen from 9-2 so you can watch exactly how they make all that delicious bread. Summer reading lists: Curious about what high school seniors (and underclassmen) are reading these days? (We read Catcher in the Rye, and Barbara Kingsolver’s the Bean Trees … Continue reading 4 Fun Things
News Round up: Here We Grow Again
According to recent news reports there is more development slated for West Chester and the nearby area: Gay & Church: Developer Eli Kahn is back with two proposals for the buildings on the corner of Gay and Church streets. The first a 60' 4-story "plaza plan" was originally proposed (to positive reception) nearly 4 years … Continue reading News Round up: Here We Grow Again
Why We Love West Chester: Police Edition
There are plenty of reasons to love West Chester – the tree-lined streets, the schools, the community - the restaurants. West Chester was recently named one of the winners of the Great American Main Street Award and that’s just the latest accolade the community has collected. According to County Lines Magazine we’ve also been named: … Continue reading Why We Love West Chester: Police Edition
Some Fun Things
Good beer, good cause. Swing by Iron Hill tonight to sample the new Engine 51 medium-bodied pale $1 per pint sold will benefit the West Chester Fire Department. Curious about where your food comes from? The West Chester Food Co-op is coordinating a tour of a local (about a 55 minute drive) organic farm this … Continue reading Some Fun Things
Dear West Chester Parent – Is That Your Kid?
The West Chester Area School district is cleaning house before they pack up and move to their new location in Exton this summer and they have some student pictures they would like help relocating. The photos of students involved in a variety of activities adorned the halls of the Spellman Administration building on Paoli Pike. … Continue reading Dear West Chester Parent – Is That Your Kid?
When It Comes to Global Warming West Chester is Team Earth
Last week there was a lot of focus on climate change… President Trump pulled out of the Paris Climate Accord; Philadelphia, along with 30 other U.S. cities announced they plan to stay in. So where does West Chester stand when it comes to climate commitments? Much like Philadelphia, West Chester is committed to reducing greenhouse … Continue reading When It Comes to Global Warming West Chester is Team Earth
West Chester Roads: Detours and Delays
PennDot will be on East Marshall Street, from High Street to the Borough line, starting on Monday, June 5th. Initial activity should last about three days followed by final paving in roughly two-weeks. Speaking of traffic concerns, the Borough offers this handy service to report pot holes, down wires and other public safety concerns. Has … Continue reading West Chester Roads: Detours and Delays
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