By: Morgan Swindler, WCCCC Third places, as defined by sociologist Ray Oldenburg in his book The Great Good Place, are essential for fostering community interaction and social cohesion. Historically, these spaces have included cafes, parks, community centers, roller rinks, libraries, […]
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Rural Landscape Design Guide by CCPC
Check out the Chester County Planning Commission’s latest design guide — the fifth in a series of six guides to support the county’s designated landscape categories. The new guide features design elements for development within the county’s rural landscapes. As […]
City of Coatesville Centralizes All Fire Personnel and Equipment, Improving Services to Residents and Safety of Firefighters
In a four-to-one vote on Monday, February 26th, members of the Coatesville City Council passed a motion for the first reading of an Ordinance authorizing an amendment to a lease agreement between the City of Coatesville and Washington Hose Company—in […]
WCCCC Presents the 2024 Small Business of the Year Award to Doe Run Catering
By: Ashley Pierce At the Annual Member Extravaganza on February 7th, the Western Chester County Chamber of Commerce was proud to provide special recognition to the ChescoWest small business community by presenting the Western Chester County Small Business of the Year […]
Presence Bank Named #3 in Central Penn Business Journal’s Best Places to Work in Pennsylvania
For the second consecutive year, Presence Bank has been recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Pennsylvania by the Central Penn Business Journal in partnership with Best Companies Group. In 2023, the Bank soared to the top […]
Amber Little-Turner Named Executive Director of Coatesville 2nd Century Alliance
Amber Little-Turner has been named Executive Director of the Coatesville 2nd Century Alliance. The appointment was confirmed by the Chester County Commissioners at their November 15 meeting. Little-Turner had been serving as Acting Executive Director since September 1, 2023. 2ndcenturyalliance.org […]
Festivities Announced for Holiday Market, Pavilion of Trees and City of Coatesville Tree Lighting, December 8 & 9
The City of Coatesville continues its season-long Christmas in Coatesville festivities with the 5th Annual Pavilion of Trees and City of Coatesville Tree Lighting ceremony at Gateway Park, 22 Lincoln Highway in Coatesville, on Saturday, December 9, from 4:30 p.m. […]
Wallace Township Update – November 2023
The updates given by Wallace Township at the 2023 Municipal Update were:
Caln Township Update – November 2023
The updates given by Caln Township at the 2023 Municipal Update were:
City of Coatesville Update – November 2023
The updates given by the City of Coatesville at the 2023 Municipal Update were: