West Chester News

The U.S. manufacturing sector expanded in April and the euro zone private sector started the second quarter on its strongest footing since 2011, while the pace of decline in Chinese factory activity slowed, surveys showed on Wednesday.

That's what's happening to Pennsylvania's tax credit for film production. It often serves its purpose of helping to lure economy-boosting movie and television projects, but it partially has been co-opted into a recurring corporate subsidy program.

Award-winning actress and filmmaker Elizabeth Yoder , who won "Best Actor" and the Ribaut Award for "Best Short Film" at the 8th Annual Beaufort International Film Festival, has been nominated for "Best Actress" at this week's Jersey Shore Shorts Festival.

William B. Wilson, 92, formerly of Bryn Mawr, developer of the Brandywine Airport, died Friday, April 11, of respiratory failure at an assisted-living facility near his home in Menlo Park, Calif.

Kirsten Fischler is painter with a very unique style of art. Kirsten collects recycled wood building materials, cuts them up, paints them and then reconfigures the elements into a singular work of art.

While small machinery remains impacted by the residential market, larger farm equipment is in heavy demand as most commodity prices have been strong.

Unemployment rates fell in 21 states and payrolls climbed in 34 states in March, showing a strengthening of the labor market after a slow start to the year.

Another sure sign of spring: Preregistration is underway for the Crime Victims' Center of Chester County, Inc.'s 19th Annual Chester County Race Against Violence, to be held Saturday, April 26. The race has become a popular way to support the agency's many direct services, such as counseling and court accompaniment, as well as its ... (more)

In the center of Coatesville, the poorest community in a county flush with wealth, is an overgrown tract where development dreams blossom, then wither.

Their film, "Pitchfork," was accepted into the West Chester Film Festival, which runs April 25 to 27 in West Chester.

West Chester, Pa. QVC Inc. plans to expand its European presence into France. With the launch of the new service scheduled for the second quarter of 2015, QVC will expand its e-commerce business to seven operations reaching nine countries.

While small machinery remains impacted by the residential market, larger farm equipment is in heavy demand as most commodity prices have been strong.

The benefits of a big backyard can be experienced for years to come. It can be used as a space to entertain, a place to play ball and you'll become the envy everyone when you're cooling off poolside in the summer.

Industrial production rose more than forecast in March after a February gain that was twice as big as previously estimated, indicating U.S. factories recovered after a weather-depressed start to the year.

Christian Sanderson, seen above in costume as Washington Irving's Rip Van Winkle, was fascinated by the character and story for more than 50 years, after first encountering it as a student at West Chester Normal School.

A West Chester woman convicted of Medicaid fraud and stealing money meant for her 22-year-old autistic daughter was sentenced to 12 years probation Tuesday and must pay back more than $150,000.

With the closing of Unionville-Lenape Road today, starting phase two of the Pocopson roundabout project, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced Tuesday that Route 52 will close on April 28 as the third and final phase of construction begins.

With assistance from its 2014 Philadelphia Flower Show installation, the Chester County Art Association will transform its grounds for the "Party in Our Park" fund-raiser.

A federal jury returned a not guilty verdict Monday in the trial of a state trooper accused of assaulting a suspect by stomping on his head as the man lay face-down and handcuffed on his kitchen floor.

Pat Crowley and District Attorney Tom Hogan listen as Diane Crowley addresses a news conference on increasing penalties for repeat drunk drivers who cause a death.