Chester County PRESS

24/03/2025

Before a nearly sold-out Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall at West Chester University on March 14, the CEOs of four prominent Chester County-based companies engaged in an hour-long discussion about the pivotal issues shaping Southeastern Pennsylvania’s economy and future.

The CEOs of four prominent Chester County-based companies engaged in an hour-long discussion about the pivotal issues shaping Southeastern Pennsylvania’s economy and future.

23/03/2025

In a world full of digital media and a never-ending cycle of online content to consume, a return to cozy and warm classics we once knew can be a welcome retreat. Stephanie Olenik knows the value of such an experience through her time as owner and operator of The Bookhouse Hotel in Kennett Square and the new Bookhouse Hotel at Faunbrook in West Chester.

Official grand opening to be held on April 13.

22/03/2025

Oxford Borough officials recently discussed letters of intent received from neighboring municipalities regarding their interest in securing police protection from the Oxford Borough Police Department.

Officials recently discussed letters of intent received from neighboring municipalities regarding their interest in securing police protection from the Oxford Borough Police Department.

21/03/2025

Mike Finnegan, the Kennett Consolidated School District (KCSD) school board member and board treasurer, announced at the March 10 meeting that the anticipated tax increase for the 2025-26 school year has increased since his report in February.

20/03/2025

In a scene similar to that which is being played out in small towns and big cities across the United States, a crowd of nearly 200 U.S. veterans, elected officials and supporters gathered outside of the Old Courthouse in West Chester on March 14 to protest the proposed reorganization of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), which plans to cut 83,000 jobs and eliminate veterans’ services that include health care, short- and long-term housing options, life insurance, pensions, education stipends and public health research.

West Chester protest a crowd of nearly 200.

19/03/2025

In this week's edition of the Chester County Press: Updates from New Garden Township Board of Supervisors meeting, local veterans hold rally in West Chester, new Bookhouse Hotel spreads love of literature, and more.

In this week's edition of the Chester County Press.

18/03/2025

When ChristianaCare and its partner, Emerus Holdings Inc., unveiled the plans last week to open three neighborhood hospitals in southeastern Pennsylvania, it was also announced that the first one to open will be the ChristianaCare’s West Grove Campus in southern Chester County.

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ChristianaCare and its partner, Emerus Holdings Inc., unveiled the plans last week to open three neighborhood hospitals in southeastern Pennsylvania.

17/03/2025

"On a recent Sunday, I RSVP’d to the Lady Gaga-themed drag brunch at Grain and met with Elektra, whose Instagram touts, 'West Chester/Pop Princess/Taylor Swift Illusionist.' Once we were all seated, drink in hand, Elektra, Onyx Ondyx and Stefani Steel brought Lady Gaga to life, dancing to her repertoire, and delighting the crowd with an occasional 'death drop.' After the show, I met with Elektra to learn more about her journey to Kennett Square."
Read the full Q&A below.

Recent performance at Grain Craft Bar + Kitchen attracted an enthusiastic audience.

16/03/2025

Having a pet is a big responsibility, but the rewards for taking care of one is priceless. No one loves you more than your pet. You can have a terrible day and come home and look into the eyes of your pet and the difficulties of the day just drift away.

Having a pet is a big responsibility, but the rewards for taking care of one is priceless.

15/03/2025

The Kennett Township Board of Supervisors passed Resolution 2025-6 at their March 5 meeting that announces arrest procedures for the township’s police department, as are required in order to meet police accreditation.

The Kennett Township Board of Supervisors passed a resolution at their March 5 meeting that announces arrest procedures for the township’s police department.

14/03/2025

With their silence on the motion, the Penn Township Board of Supervisors rejected proceeding with a traffic study at the intersection of Jenner’s Pond Road and Baltimore Pike.

13/03/2025

In many ways, the story of the Ayllon-Ramirez family is not unlike the one told in every other household in America, but the purpose of a reporter’s visit last week was to document the journey it took for the family to get there and succeed.

Pathways to citizenship: First in a series.

12/03/2025

In this week's edition of the Chester County Press: Updates from Penn Township Board of Supervisors meeting, one family's American journey, Q&A with local drag queen, and more.

In this week's edition of the Chester County Press.

11/03/2025

Against the rising tide of controversies facing mushroom growers lately – reports of higher than normal levels of Hydrogen Sulfide from composting facilities and the increased presence of phorid fly migration from farms -- the industry recently received some very encouraging news from state lawmakers.

New bill, if passed, would provide crop insurance against severe weather and phorid flies.

10/03/2025

"My son Kevin, through no fault of his own, was born with a chromosome disorder that significantly impacts his health and his life. I hate that our current system requires me to constantly describe him by his challenges and that families like mine have to expose private health information just to keep our health care, but here goes."

Read this week's guest column below.

Guest Column.

09/03/2025

Beneath the banners that bear the names of some of the competitive boxers who have trained under him, Clif Johnson, the founder and owner of Lef Jab Boxing Club in West Grove, reflected on the decades-long odyssey of this small but fiercely independent training center that celebrated its 30th anniversary on March 1.

Clif Johnson, the founder and owner of Lef Jab Boxing Club, reflected on the odyssey of this small but fiercely independent training center that celebrated its 30th anniversary on March 1.

08/03/2025

Hugo Sandoval, the owner of El Nayant Mexican Store in Oxford, recently addressed Oxford Borough Council about the issue of politics—and how politics shouldn’t mix with business.

07/03/2025

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