The Borough's lease with the West Chester Railroad expires this summer. Now Borough Council must decide whether or not to renew the 15-year lease. If they do, does it kill our chance for a commuter rail? A look at both sides of the debate. Plus, the holiday season's best-dressed awards, real-life Grinches caught in Westtown, and a Festivus miracle - the Rite Aid project could soon be wrapping up. Who's ready? Let's catch up!
West Chester Weekly News Roundup: July 22, 2022
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, 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: July 16, 2021
This was the week of things that weren't. And a few very big things that were. Like could West Chester actually be close to securing Federal funding for its return to rail project? It's not exactly the project we were promised, but could it be close enough? Plus, a New York Times write up for one local artisan, West Chester gets a YouTube channel and goodbye Krapf, hello SEPTA. What a week. Grab something icy and let's get started.
West Chester Weekly News Roundup
It’s Friday the 13th and the virus rages on. West Chester schools talk of a return to virtual, the Borough plans for a final vote on the property tax increase and downtown gets ready to welcome another four (!) new restaurants. Can we handle it? Who's ready? Let's get catch up.
West Chester Weekly News Roundup
The latest updates on the Borough Summer Camp program including when to register and the former home of Steak-Umm, steak slices, has a new owner. Plus, Super Bowl Sunday. Grab your wings and let's get started.
West Chester Weekly News Roundup
We get our first look at Everhart's new playground and answer the burning question, will it have a zipline? Plus, Chester County Hospital's new patient tower opens Monday, a change to the Library's regularly scheduled hours, pretty snow pics and the best burger in West Chester. Pull up a seat and let's get started.