Fifty years ago, it was 1973. You would have probably been reading this in the newspaper while wearing a pair of bell bottoms – and you may have started worrying about the loss of our natural habitats to development. Such was the case with WCU students Bradley Gottfried and Dave Fluri.
New West Chester Ap Lets You Go Back in Time
Earlier this month the Borough of West Chester introduced a new “Time Warp” map tool that compiles aerial imagery of the Borough from 1935 through 2020.
West Chester Weekly News Roundup: Sept. 10, 2021
Welcome to a week of hyperbole - "worst," "best," "historic." West Chester rescue crews recap harrowing tales from last Wednesday's storm which flooded downtown, huge announcement on the planned 317-home Crebilly Farm development planned, or not, for the south end of town. Plus, events are back - including a very special run this weekend you are not going to want to miss. Who's ready? Let's catch up.
Juneteenth and the West Chester Stop on the Road to Emancipation
After 150 years of going unrecognized, organizers of Juneteenth events are making up for lost time. By some counts there are over 40 events planned in Chester County over the coming weeks. I talked to author and Chester County Community Foundation Community Engagement Officer Malcolm Johnstone about the role West Chester played in the lead up to the events of 1865. Plus, a list of recommended events to help you celebrate.
8 West Chester Instagrams You’re Going to Love
Once upon a time for Valentine’s Day, I did a post on Instagram accounts I love. In full support of virtual escapism, I thought I’d revisit the topic with some West Chester newcomers (or newly found) who are doing their best to help us live vicariously. It’s not exactly easy to keep content fresh during a pandemic but these pages keep chug, chugging along.
West Chester’s Massive Get Out and Vote Reminder
Up on the side of the building at 119 East Market Street lines are drawn. Large angular shapes are now visible. Vote is sketched loud and proud. Soon color will be added. Downtown West Chester’s first mural, in who knows how long, is coming together.
Good Reads
What are you reading? I was scanning news items, when I came across this profile of an anonymous West Chester street artist. It didn’t fit in Roundup but it was too good not to share. Turns out it wasn't the only one.