It’s Charter Day! The day in 1681 when King Charles II granted a land charter to William Penn, establishing what would become Pennsylvania.
Breaking news regarding Goose Creek:
We reached out to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and received a response from Robyn Briggs, regional communications manager. This is her response.
We have followed up and will report when we know more.
Stay away from Goose Creek. The Borough has issued a press release saying industrial runoff from a site in West Goshen near Henderson HS has gotten into the creek, creating a “milky white substance”.
The PADEP is investigating. We will keep you updated as we know more.
West Chester has declared a snow emergency for tomorrow’s snowstorm ❄️
We will keep you updated as the storm comes in.
Almost every Saturday, you will find former Mayor Tom Chambers, the longest serving Mayor in West Chester history (3 terms: 1978-1981,1986-1993) and Marine Corps veteran, exercising his freedom of speech alongside other members of the community.
We love local art! If you do too, check out West Chester’s Art Loop:
New issue on newsstands now! I’ve you’ve been following us for a while, you know how much we love Groundhog Day. For our cover story, we go over today’s results and some fun #groundhogday facts.
Featuring the art of Moones Zeydabadi and a poem by A.E. McIntyre
Current conditions at the Chester County Airport, per NOAAA. There is a winter weather advisory in effect until 8pm today. Accumulation of 2 to 3 inches possible. #weather
They are currently working on the sidewalks on Gay St in West Chester, which is causing a ton of congestion. Avoid it if you can.
Our cover story is yesterday’s local protest of the killing of Renee Good in Minnesota by an ICE agent. Also, an update on last year’s election poll book error, a look at the “Forged in Freedom” exhibit at the Hankin Library in Chester Springs and coverage of this week’s reorganization meeting.
At tonight’s Borough Council reorganization meeting, Councilwoman Nicole Scimone (D-Ward 4) was elected Borough Council President and Councilman Bernie Flynn (D-Ward 6) was elected Vice-President of Borough Council. They will serve in those positions for the next two years.
The first issue of 2026 is on newsstands now! In our main story, we go over the local plans for America’s 250th birthday celebration. Also: the Downingtown library turns 150, new laws in 2026 and coverage of yesterday’s protest of the US raid in Venezuela.
Today, over a hundred protesters gathered in West Chester to protest the US raid over the weekend that captured Venezuelan President Maduro, more information in tomorrow’s paper and this week’s episode.
It has been a pleasure bringing you the news in 2025. Have a safe and happy New Year’s Eve and we will see you in 2026!
#happynewyears
The final issue of 2025 is on newsstands now! We look back at 2025, with a brief overview of every major news event of the year. We also look into campaign finance in the 2025 election and an update on the Kevin Krebs case.
Thank you for supporting local news in 2025!
We are done with shows for the year, but here are some behind the scenes photos from our last episode of 2025.
“Christmas Morning Breakfast”
Horace Pippin, West Chester Native
Oil on Canvas, 1945
Currently hanging at the Cincinnati Art Museum in Ohio.
The new issue of the West Chester Chronicle is now on newsstands!
Additional stories cover an award given to the Chester County Department of Community Development and the West Chester Borough Balladeers.
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Happy holidays from the team here at the West Chester Chronicle! #happyholiday
West Chester Chronicle presents: A Christmas Carol
Friday December 19th @ 7pm
At the West Chester Community Center
Link for tickets in the comments, also available at the door!
December 11th, 2025 - The Holidays Come to West Chester
Thank you for watching our show, and we hope you are enjoying our new newspaper! 2025 has been an incredible year, and we look forward to seeing you in 2026. Happy Holidays!
More photos from Friday's Christmas Parade in West Chester, PA
#christmas2025 #christmas #parade
Photos from Friday's Christmas Parade in West Chester, PA
#christmas2025 #christmas #parade
