West Chester

The seat of Chester County government since Revolutionary days, West Chester is home to West Chester University, Chester County Hospital, shopping pioneer QVC, plus a vibrant arts and entertainment scene that places the community at center stage. Like the Delaware County seat, Media, it has a classic courthouse in the heart of town and an eye for down-home ambiance. Like Paoli, it originated with an inn—in this case, Turk’s Head—that served as a magnet for weary travelers and spirited locals. 

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West Chester Articles

	West Chester's Carol Metzker Fights to Human Trafficking As the Rotary Club of West Chester Downtown’s charter president, Metzker is fighting a worldwide conflict on all fronts. By J. F. Pirro
	Eco-Friendly Pioneers on the Main Line: Green Awards 2012 Thirteen people who celebrate Earth Day every day with their commitment to preservation and innovation. By Tara Behan, J.F. Pirro and Emily Riley
	West Chester's Hybrid Cycles Encourages Main Liners to put the Pedal to the Metal Power-assisted pedaling means this isn't your average spin around the block. By J. F. Pirro

West Chester Events

• Community Arts Center's Designer Show House
  

  DESIGNER  SHOW HOUSE  TO  OPEN  MAY  2 – The rooms of this beautiful old farmhouse in...

• Gardening Class for Children
  

  The garden is waiting for all of the little hands to get busy digging, sowing and watering the tender little seedlings that will soon emerge....

• Invitational Exhibition
  

  CCAA Invitational Exhibition

  Art & Nature Class for Children
  

  We will discover spring as nature slowly awakens from its winter slumber. Your child will explore natural materials including young spring...

• American Diabetes Association Tour de Cure
  

  The Greater Philadelphia TourdeCure® is one of the area’s premier cycling events, gathering everyone from recreational riders to...

• LANKENAU MEDICAL CENTER GOLF INVITATIONAL
  

  The Women’s Board of Lankenau Medical Center in Wynnewood will hold its 21st annual Golf Invitational at  the challenging and award-winning...

• 6th Annual Chester County Hospital Polo Cup
  

  Save the date for divot-stomping, tailgating, family-friendly fun. Festivities begin at 1:30; polo match at 3 PM. Kids activities, hat...

• Christine Shirley Trunk Show
  Spend an afternoon in the garden while sipping on spritzers and snacking on tea sandwiches. Christine Shirley will be hosting an exclusive trunk...
• Glenmorangie Scotch Dinner
  

  Join us for a 5 course menu paired with Glenmorangie Single Malt Scotch and Moet & Casa Lapostolle Wines. We have invited a speaker to discuss...

• Summer Camp
  

  Our camps offer a combination of nature, gardening, art and cooking activities that keep children engaged and ensure that they are having a...