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WESTTOWN, PA — The Westtown-Brandywine Historical Society launched a petition Sept. 14 seeking a preservation easement for the 1823 Darlington Inn before Westtown Township sells the two-acre property at public …
Why Westtown’s Historic Darlington Inn Faces a New Fight Read More
PARKESBURG, PA — A century-old story of ingenuity, faith and perseverance will take center stage in Parkesburg this fall as the William Chester Ruth Legacy Project brings history, music and …
Parkesburg Gala Celebrates William Chester Ruth’s Legacy of Innovation Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — West Chester Borough Council will consider repealing its Stream Protection Fee Ordinance on Wednesday, formally dismantling a stormwater funding mechanism that generated about $1.2 million annually …
West Chester Moves to Repeal $1.2 Million Stormwater Fee Read More
EAST BRADFORD TWP, PA — East Bradford Township was recently featured in Business View Magazine for its approach to balancing open-space preservation, infrastructure needs, and economic development as growth continues …
East Bradford Puts Preservation Ahead of Commercial Growth Read More
KENNTT SQUARE, PA — East Marlborough Township could adopt a 24-page data-center zoning ordinance Oct. 14 that would impose limits on electricity, water, noise, emissions and development before the municipality …
East Marlborough Data Center Rules Head Toward Oct. 14 Vote Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — The American Helicopter Museum and Education Center (AHMEC) is excited to announce that it has selected the team from United Therapeutics subsidiary Unither Bioélectronique and Robinson Helicopter …
Helicopter Museum Honors Hydrogen-Powered Flight Team Read More
KENNETT SQUARE, PA — Fried mushrooms, cooking showdowns, live music and more than 220 vendors will fill the streets of Kennett Square as one of Chester County’s signature community traditions …
Kennett Square Mushroom Festival Returns With Food, Fun and 220-Plus Vendors Read More
THORNDALE, PA — Sheetz has missed its previously projected Sept. 1 opening for its first Chester County store as the proposed redevelopment of the former Rite Aid on East Lincoln …
What’s Delaying Sheetz’s First Chester County Store? Read More
COATESVILLE, PA — A quarter-century after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, the Coatesville community will gather to remember the thousands of lives lost and ensure their memory remains part of …
Coatesville to Mark 25th Anniversary of 9/11 With Memorial Service Read More
COATESVILLE, PA — Pennsylvania American Water imposed mandatory conservation measures Sept. 6 on about 23,000 customer connections in its Coatesville water system after weather-related changes in local water sources increased …
Coatesville Area Ordered to Cut Water Use Up to 15% Read More