West Chester
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Aqua Pennsylvania Expands Lead Service Line Inventory in West Chester to Help Build a Lead-Free Future
Safe drinking water starts long before it reaches the tap. That’s why Aqua Pennsylvania is continuing its work in West Chester Borough to identify and replace lead and galvanized service lines as part of a statewide effort to modernize infrastructure and protect public health. The utility is currently conducting a customer-owned service line inventory study…
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QVC Group’s Preferred Shareholders Challenge $6.6 Billion Debt Restructuring Plan in Texas Court
A battle over the future of West Chester-based QVC Group is playing out in a Texas courtroom, where a group of preferred shareholders are fighting to block a bankruptcy reorganization plan they say would wipe out their investment while benefiting creditors, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Judge Alfredo R. Perez in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court is…
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Ground Provisions in West Chester Is the Vegan Restaurant That Doesn’t Feel Like One
Just south of West Chester in the historic crossroads of Dilworthtown, there is a restaurant that has become one of Chester County’s most coveted reservations. Ground Provisions is set in a former inn framed by gardens and open countryside. It operates by reservation only and serves a seasonal, plant-based tasting menu that changes with what’s…
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Despite Bankruptcy, QVC Group Earns a Spot on the 2026 Fortune 500
West Chester is home to a Fortune 500 company, even if that company is navigating one of the more turbulent times in its history. QVC Group landed on the 2026 Fortune 500 after it officially shifted its corporate headquarters address to West Chester, reports Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. QVC Group formerly operated out of a Colorado address under the name Qurate Retail Group before rebranding…
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This West Chester Salon Created a Calming Space for Clients with Sensory Sensitivities
For many families with children who struggle with sensory overload, a simple haircut can feel anything but simple. Wild Horse Salon in West Chester is working to change that, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. Owner Maureen Helms recently unveiled a dedicated “Sensory Room” inside the salon, which is a quiet, carefully designed space built to make haircuts…
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From the Garage in West Chester: One Borough Resident’s Quiet Mission to Modernize the American Lawn
Paul Richards, a longtime West Chester resident, husband, father of three, and member of First Presbyterian Church, has turned his garage into an office, and his front yard into a working showroom for robotic mowers, as part of a broader effort he’s captured in a new book, The New American Lawn. If you live in the…
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West Chester University to Host International Marching Band Championships During America’s 250th Anniversary Celebration
As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary in 2026, West Chester University will welcome an international showcase of music, culture, and competition when the World Association of Marching Show Bands (WAMSB) brings its 250th USA Championships to John A. Farrell Stadium on Wednesday, July 1. The highly anticipated event will feature elite marching bands…
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Building Bridges Across Generations: How Barclay Friends and Exton Elementary Are Redefining Community
Barclay Friends recently welcomed fourth-grade students from Exton Elementary for a meaningful intergenerational project that highlights the power of connection across generations. During their visit, students spent time with residents listening to their life stories, asking thoughtful questions, and working to capture those memories in writing. What began as a classroom-inspired activity quickly became a…
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West Chester’s Bam Margera is Sober, Back on the Board, and Launching a Cannabis Brand
West Chester native Bam Margera is back on the board, sober, and building something new alongside his wife Dannii, writes Aron Vaughan for Cannabis & Tech Today. Known worldwide for his roles in Jackass and Viva La Bam, Margera once had a doctor tell him his legs were “dry rotted rubber bands” from years of…
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Magerk’s Pub & Grill Expands to West Chester in Former Iron Hill Space
West Chester’s former Iron Hill Brewery is set to become a Magerk’s Pub & Grill, according to building ownership and restaurant executives, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Building landlord John Barry recently confirmed the news, sharing that the Magerk’s team had signed the lease to become the 10,000-square-foot space’s newest tenants. The update…
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New Hospitality Manager Takes the Helm at West Chester’s Hotel Warner
West Chester’s Hotel Warner has been picked up by Extreme Hospitality, a third-party property manager, to oversee its operations, writes Esther Hertzfeld for Hotel Management Magazine. Hotel Warner opened in 1930 as the Warner Theatre, transforming in 2011 into the current hotel. Much of the original architecture, such as the grand staircase, lobby, and brickwork,…
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Wealth Management Consultant Buys West Chester’s Meradia, Moving HQ to Borough
West Chester-based Meradia was acquired by F2 Strategy, a portfolio company of Renovus Capital Partners in Wayne, and selected the borough as the headquarters for the combined company, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Following a relocation from Chicago, the new owner plans to expand the company’s local headcount. F2 already maintains several employees in the Philadelphia region, including Chief Financial Officer…
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WCU to Graduate More than 3,500 at Spring Commencement Ceremonies
West Chester University has organized 17 separate commencement ceremonies to accommodate 3,568* spring graduates and their guests. The campus ceremonies take place between Wednesday, May 6, and Sunday, May 10, in Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall in Philips Memorial Building and Hollinger Field House. There are 2,685 students* eligible to graduate at West Chester University’s undergraduate commencement ceremonies. Undergraduate students will…
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West Chester University Opera Theatre Presents Mozart’s ‘Così fan tutte’
West Chester University’s Opera Theatre invites the campus and surrounding community to experience a fresh and entertaining take on Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Così fan tutte, with performances on Saturday, May 2, at 7:30 PM and Sunday, May 3, at 3:00 PM in the Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, Philips Memorial Building, 700 S. High Street, West…
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WCU Museum Studies Students Create One-of-a-Kind Exhibit Celebrating America’s 250th
As America readies for its 250th birthday, students in the Museum Studies Program at West Chester University are also busily preparing. The WCU students are building, installing, and putting the finishing touches on an elaborate exhibition that simulates the historic Turk’s Head Tavern, known as the hub of West Chester Borough during Revolutionary times. The…
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Two Investment Firms Plan to Own Sizable Stakes in Restructured QVC Group
Silver Point Capital and Strategic Value Partners, both investment firms based in Greenwich, Connecticut, will hold sizable stakes in QVC Group after the West Chester-based shopping giant emerges from bankruptcy, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. According to Joshua Sussberg of Kirkland & Ellis, who represents QVC Group in the bankruptcy process, the two firms acquired very large positions in the…
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WCU’s Exercise Is Medicine Day Brings Campus and Community Together for a Celebration of Health and Wellness
Around 25-30 student organizations and community groups came together on the Academic Quad at West Chester University on Wednesday, April 22, for the annual Exercise Is Medicine Day (EIM) event. From 11:00 AM-1:00 PM, the quad buzzed with energy as attendees enjoyed free health screenings, giveaways, snacks, and interactive activities — all aimed at promoting…
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WCU’s Pistachio Quick Bread Contest Brings Campus Together One Bite at a Time
The College of Health Sciences at West Chester University recently hosted its third annual Food and Sensory Evaluation Competition through the Department of Nutrition, led by Associate Professor Dr. Amir Golmohamadi. Four teams from across campus created original quick bread recipes centered on a single, distinctive ingredient: pistachio. Each team included students, faculty, and staff…
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