It's November, and we already have a decision on the 2023 Gay Street closure. That's progress, people. What was decided and what issues still need to be resolved before we can make this thing permanent. Plus, speaking of downtown drama, Chester County History Center is in an agreement to sell its iconic High Street property, our favorite Bruschetta guy is leaving town and Barstool Sports Dave Portnoy caused quite a stir with local pizza owners. Who's ready? Let's catch up.
West Chester Weekly News Roundup
While the Gay Street weekend-only or 24/7 debate rages on, one thing is becoming increasingly clear, West Chester's Open Air Market will start much earlier and end later than in previous years. Also, new development is planned for the old Wyeth property - it's not Amazon, but it's for real this time - and the Borough presents its final budget for 2023. Grab yourself a Phillies cookie (or two) and let's catch up.
Perfecting the Art of a Moment of Joy: Birl Girl Designs
Stefanie Birl is the wildly popular local face painter but it is her ability to improvise while keeping her eye on what she loves - bringing joy through art - that brought her to the biggest job of her career. After 15 years she shares her secrets to success.
West Chester Weekly News Roundup
This week we get our first look at the plan to make the seasonal Gay Street closure permanent - and spoiler alert - the plan is gates. Yes, gates. Plus, we talk to the Chili King about what to expect when the Cook-Off returns on Sunday and restaurant inspection reports for September. It was a no-good, very bad month, for one local food service provider. Who’s ready? Let’s catch up.
West Chester Weekly News Roundup: Sept. 23, 2022
West Chester's OutFest was canceled due to an abundance of hate. Why the Borough backed down and what's next for this commUNITY? Plus, it's budget season. Should you plan for another tax increase? It is undecided. It is fall and we are Oktoberfesting this weekend. After this week I think we need it. But first - let's catch up.
West Chester Weekly News Roundup: Sept. 9, 2022
This week a look at homelessness in the borough. Is it getting worse? Some say, yes. Plus, the West Chester Co-op gets ready to close its Market Street doors. What's next for the push to get the Borough a grocery store? And West Chester's first ever doggie ice-cream parlor opens this weekend. Oh, that's only half of it - grab something sparkling, a cider perhaps? And let's catch up.