The borough finally decides to close Gay Street. It's not exactly the will of the people but it will have to do for now and wait, did we almost lose the West Chester Christmas Parade forever? A compromise should bring it back, but it won't be the same. A list of the changes. Plus, the West Chester Film Festival, the great Borough Cleanup, WCU's farewell to 150 and La Baguette Magique is open again. What a week. Grab a croissant and let's catch up!
Signature Events: The West Chester Film Festival
Every year on the fourth weekend of April, West Chester hosts its very own international film festival. Started nearly two decades ago by enthusiasts grabbing space and setting up projectors in empty downtown storefronts. Today the West Chester Film Festival has a permanent set up at the Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center but the experience is no less dynamic - if anything, it’s more so.
West Chester Weekly News Roundup: April 14, 2022
As flooding gets worse around the borough, West Chester has money to spend - but does it have a master plan to fix the problem? A look at what is planned for this year. Plus, two fifth graders organize a rally for Ukraine's kids and it seems my concerns over West Chester's coffee shop shortage may soon be over. Wishing everyone a happy Easter but before we get there - let's catch up.
West Chester Weekly News Roundup: April 8, 2022
West Chester Area School Board members are back at the job, but for how long? A look at the case against masking that could upend the district. Plus, the property affectionately known as “Rancid Cheese Diaper Swamp” by neighbors may finally be sold and your favorite fundraising events are returning this spring. A bubble walk, anyone? Who's ready? Let's catch up.
John O. Green – The Splash Park
On any given summer day, especially the hot-ones, this community park is dotted with bathing-suit clad kiddos carrying buckets and looking to get wet. Green frogs spurt water from their sturdy heads at this splash park located in the heart of the Borough of West Chester.
West Chester Weekly News Roundup: Mar. 25, 2022
While we were lamenting the closing of Jane Chalfant and the passing of Sal Inzone, Sr., downtown took another hit losing yet another feature that made West Chester, West Chester. Plus, the West Chester Area School district lays out its plan to remain one of the state's top districts, Faunbrook B&B is for sale and a Henderson grad needs your help. It’s never dull around here. Who's ready? Let's catch up.