After making major cuts to the Park and Rec budget, there were some concerns about how the borough would respond now that people are looking to gather again but this summer has been a pleasant surprise with a nice mix of signature and lowkey events. See how they pulled it off and what else is planned. Plus, do you want to preserve the past or push into the future? The West Chester Railroad forces Borough Council to make a decision and West Chester's first Doggie menu. It's hot out there my friends. Grab something cool and let's catch up.
West Chester Weekly News Roundup
Rising food prices aren't just making the weekly shopping trip a bigger nuisance than usual they are having a very real impact on our community. I spoke with several local nonprofits to learn just how bad things have gotten. Plus, a new children's business fair aims to inspire the next generation, and fresh-made sticky buns coming to the borough? Yes, please. Who's ready? Let's catch up.
West Chester Weekly News Roundup
Hello, West Chester, I hope you had a happy 4th - and I hope it didn't end at Saucey's pizza. Restaurant Inspection reports are out for June and there are some (very) concerning findings at a couple of borough locations. Plus, West Chester's new $180,000 rain garden project and a doggie ice cream parlor is coming to town. Time to start planning that "Gotcha Day" party. Who's ready? Let's catch up.
West Chester Weekly News Roundup: June 24, 2022
Pickney Hill Commons at the Melton Center opened this week to tears of joy but sadly, only a small percentage of applicants had their prayers answered. Plus, the BID shares its plans for keeping visitors coming downtown - and what we know about what’s planned for the old K-Mart building. It's official. Summer is here. Grab your seasonal drink of choice - and let’s catch up.
West Chester Weekly News Roundup, June 17, 2022
Chugga, chugga, choo choo. This week has West Chester finally found a way to return commuter rail service to the borough? The new solution, which is just 64 minutes to Center City and 4 percent of the implementation cost of the last version, shows real promise. Plus, the borough introduces a new responsible contractor ordinance, shocking news out of Levante, and a video that promises to make you smile. Who's ready? Let's catch up.
West Chester Weekly News Roundup: June 10, 2022
Holy, disappointment, Batman! We finally got word on what is coming to the corner of Gay and High Streets. And well, it's not great. Plus, the borough introduces a proposal to create a plan to make the Gay Street Open Air Market an annual thing. A look at what's going to be included. Plus, how West Chester plans to use its American Rescue money and two new businesses open downtown. Looks like another gorgeous weekend. Who's ready? Let's catch up.