The West Chester Christmas Parade returns tonight whether you like it or not. What you need to know including parking, bathrooms and whether pets are welcome. Plus, bye-bye ticket office- high school sports tickets go virtual, a new Italian restaurant opens in the Borough and are Airbnbs allowed in the Borough? I think the answer might surprise you. Who's ready? Let's catch up.
West Chester Weekly News Roundup: Nov. 11, 2022
No longer just a place to watch a show, Uptown! Performing Arts Center is now a content producer. What that means and what to expect from their first theater performance in years. Plus, is this the end of West Chester's Halloween parade? After successfully pulling off its first parade in years, the Borough announced this week it is ready to call it quits and how likely is it you'll find the house of your dreams in the Borough? In this real estate climate, not likely. We look at the numbers. Grab yourself a hot beverage and let's catch up.
West Chester Weekly News Roundup: Oct. 21, 2022
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.
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: July 9, 2021
Why is it that the School District, more than any other local institution, brings the national debates to our doorstep? This week I break down the latest controversy. Plus, one of West Chester’s more neglected neighborhoods is being marketed as a high-end development opportunity. What's this mean for affordable housing in the Borough? Plus, events are back, baby! Check out the many ways you can lose yourself this weekend.
West Chester Weekly News Roundup: May 14, 2021
While West Chester gets ready for a big local election cycle, West Chester Area School District releases its preliminary 2021-22 budget and spoiler alert - it looks like another tax increase is in our future. Plus, what it's like to rent in West Chester and exactly how many people do it - I was shocked - and a new public arts program looks to bring music to your Sundays. Mid-May. Can you believe it? No, but here we are.