West Chester
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Historic Bistro Now Called ‘The Pear’ Reopens in West Chester
The historic Blue Pear Bistro has officially reopened in West Chester as simply The Pear, writes Ed Williams for Main Line Today. The restaurant was originally named The Blue Pear Bistro, which closed in 2019 after the death of owner Jim Barnes. After five years of vacancy, the space was recently renovated by restauranteurs Nick…
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Food Hall Brand Wonder Expands into Greater Philadelphia with New Location Coming to Chesco
Food hall brand Wonder is planning on opening ten new locations in Greater Philadelphia before the end of the year, including one in West Chester, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The New York-based brand operates delivery-focused food halls in the fast fine dining category. At any of the company’s locations, customers can…
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Author Michael Wolraich Visits WCU for Lecture and Book Signing for ‘The Bishop and the Butterfly’
On Thursday, February 27, journalist and historian Michael Wolraich, author of The Bishop and the Butterfly: Murder, Politics, and the End of the Jazz Age, will make a guest appearance at West Chester University (WCU). All are welcome to attend this free lecture, book signing, and reception at 3:30 PM in Philips Autograph Library in the Philips…
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Jonathan F. Ball Joins Lamb McErlane’s Appellate Practice
Jonathan F. Ball has joined Lamb McErlane PC’s Appellate Practice group as Of Counsel. Ball has represented and counseled clients in a wide variety of appellate and litigation matters for more than 25 years. He has briefed and argued appeals in state and federal courts across the country, as well as numerous dispositive and critical…
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WCU Alumni, Faculty, and Students Honored at MLK Celebration
This year’s West Chester University Martin Luther King, Jr., celebration, organized and hosted by the Society of WCU (formerly WCU’s Frederick Douglass Society), saw the presentation of several awards. The program celebrates King’s civil rights work and promotion of nonviolent struggle for racial justice. WCU alumni who exemplify King’s legacy are recognized at the event…
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West Chester University Cottrell Entrepreneurship Center Seeks ‘Big Ideas’ for 2025 Idea Challenge
The 13th Annual Business Idea Challenge at West Chester University (WCU) is now open, and all ideas are welcome! $11,500 in prize money is being awarded at this year’s competition. Let your big idea become a reality by winning this competition and jumpstarting your business. Co-hosted by the Cottrell Entrepreneurship Center, the Keiretsu Forum Mid-Atlantic,…
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West Chester University’s WCU Live! Series Will Present Interactive Beatles Experience Feb. 28
West Chester University’s (WCU) WCU Live! series will present Yesterday and Today: The Interactive Beatles Experience on Friday, Feb. 28, at 7:00 PM. Tickets range from $20-$30 and are now on sale to the public here or by calling 610.436.2266. The event takes place in the Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, Philips Memorial Building (700 S. High…
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West Chester University Couple Celebrates Glamorous Speakeasy Wedding
Two West Chester University alums planned a glamorous speakeasy-inspired wedding in November 2023, writes Emily Goulet for Philadelphia Magazine. Rebecca Feinstein and Jeffrey Miller first met on a dating app. As they learned more about each other, they were surprised to realize they grew up just a few miles apart and attended West Chester University…
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Joe Conklin and the City Rhythm Orchestra Returns to WCU Feb. 21
Comedian/Entertainer Joe Conklin and the City Rhythm Orchestra make a triumphant return to West Chester University (WCU) for one performance only on Friday, Feb. 21, at 8:00 PM, in the Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, Philips Memorial Building (700 S. High Street, West Chester). Tickets range from $70-$110 and can be purchased here. Doors open at 7:30 PM. Conklin’s…
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Nothing Stops Former West Chester Resident from Attending Eagles Games, Not Even Death
Former West Chester resident Craig Taulman has let nothing stop him from being a diehard Philadelphia Eagles fan, including death, writes Isaac Avilucea for Axios. 45-year-old Taulman watched the game every Sunday and had a basement bejeweled with team gear. “He was watching the Eagles until the week he died,” said his wife, Karen. Sadly, he…
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How a West Chester Teen Got His Hands on the 1960 Eagles NFL Championship Trophy
Liam Edelstein, a 15-year-old from West Chester, owns the 1960 Eagles NFL Championship trophy that belonged to former Eagles owner James P. Clark, writes Matt Breen for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Eight years ago, while visiting his grandparents in Florida, Liam’s uncle, Eric Hisam, told Edelstein about the trophy. Hisam had brought it from his aunt’s…
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Two West Chester Restaurants Ranked Among Best in Philadelphia Region
Two of the best restaurants in the Philadelphia region are local to West Chester, write Kae Lani Palmisano, Adam Erace, Jason Sheehan, and David Wesolowski for Philadelphia Magazine. Ground Provisions and Andiario, both located in West Chester, serve signature dishes with local flare that make them among the best in the region. Ground Provisions is…
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WCU’s Weekly Sustainability Seminars Cover Local, National, and Global Topics
Every Wednesday at noon, WCU’s Office of Sustainability (OoS) offers a look at how WCU scholars, students, and staff explore and apply principles of environmental, social, and economic sustainability in their research and practice. At 50 minutes each, these Sustainability Research and Practice Seminars introduce an array of topics related to sustainability in easily digestible segments. Free…
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Two West Chester Women Launch Mobile Bar with Top-Notch Bartender Service
Joann Fisher and Carolyn Dunkel, two West Chester women who recently turned 60, launched Copper Pony, a mobile bar offering top-notch bartending service and a carefully curated alcohol menu, writes Melissa Jacobs for the Main Line Tonight. To do this the pair, who have deep ties to both the local equestrian community and hospitality business,…
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West Chester’s Lorenzo’s Steaks and Hoagies Expands to Philadelphia Location
West Chester staple Lorenzo’s Steaks and Hoagies will soon open a location in Manayunk, writes Max Bennett for Patch. Shop owners Antonio Coppola, Angelo Coppola, Antonio Nilli, and Giovanni Nilli hope to open the new Manayunk location by the first Monday in February. Lorenzo’s currently serves sandwiches, burgers, and hoagies in West Chester, and is…
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At West Chester’s Jawn Supply, Vintage Gear Moves Fast
Jawn Supply in West Chester, which specializes in premium vintage athletic gear, has struggled to keep vintage Philadelphia Eagles gear on the shelves due to high demand, writes Elizabeth Wellington for The Philadelphia Inquirer. But this weekend, customers got the chance to choose from its sizable collection of recently added items. “We were planning to…
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Two West Chester Restaurants Defining the Game in Chester County
Andiario and Pizza West Chester have been recently named as two defining restaurants in the region through the Inquirer’s list of top 76 restaurants, write Margaret Eby and Matt Buchanan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. With its white tablecloths and lovely wine list, Andiario at 106 West Gay Street is a perfect fine dining establishment in…
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WCU Honors Martin Luther King, Jr., with Multiple Events
West Chester University (WCU) will host special events across several days honoring the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr., whose federal holiday is Jan. 20 this year. So that the entire campus community can participate, this year’s events will take place Jan. 22-29. The complete schedule is posted online here. All campus MLK events are open…
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