We are proud of the beautiful friendships among neighbors of all origins.Scheduled: 20:00 Local Start Time ?:? / End Time ?:?Д«ruce's first known appearance in Pennsylvania. вЂњOur diversity is a blend of the old and modern, and multiple ethnic cultures. When you walk on the street, within few steps, you can experience something different,вЂќ Johnstone said. вЂњWest Chester is like a microcosm of a diverse, metropolitan city.

The diverse student population coupled with strong academic credentials has attracted entrepreneurs, startups and high-tech companies to the area and created job opportunities. The university welcomes over 15,000 students each year, including international students from more than 40 countries. Part of West ChesterвЂ™s charm is that itвЂ™s home to West Chester University, which was ranked among the top 50 college towns by College Rank in 2016. (R) The up-scale Hotel Warner, part of the Historic Hotels of America, was repurposed from the old Warner Theater (1930) to provide 80 rooms for visitors. вЂњWeвЂ™re proud to maintain our historic heritage while continuously growing as a vibrant community that connects people from all walks of life.вЂќ (L) The iconic Chester County Courthouse (1846) design by Thomas U. The transformation that West Chester has gone through reflects our countryвЂ™s development from a simple agricultural community to an industrial community over the past two centuries,вЂќ Johnstone said. In 2005, West Chester invested $2.3 million and renovated the West Chester Public Library, which was built in 1888. In 2002, the West Chester Historical and Architectural Review Board published a 75-page design guidelines for historic preservation. Tours of the cityвЂ™s historic architecture are available thanks to local government efforts. Several structures around West Chester feature WalterвЂ™s Greek Revival-style including the First Presbyterian Church of West Chester, Bank of Chester County and Chester County Courthouse. Walter, who later went on to design the Capitol in Washington, D.C. The town is proud of its collection of buildings designed by Thomas U.

Located 35-mile west of Philadelphia, West Chester is a lush green town with 4,200 architectures listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Since 2000, under the leadership of West Chester Business Improvement District, the town has improved the business vacancy rate from 22 percent to 4 percent, adding close to 250 new businesses and created some 1,000 jobs for the area. вЂњThe completion of the historic courthouse renovation and the opening of a new hotel and theater are just some visible signs of the areaвЂ™s revitalization but it truly was the partnership between local, regional and national organizations that helped West Chester flourish into a vibrant community.вЂќ вЂњIt was a challenge to bring a new vitality to our downtown more than a decade ago so itвЂ™s especially exciting to now gain recognition for our hard work,вЂќ said Malcolm Johnstone, executive director of West Chester Business Improvement District. In addition, the annual Chester County Restaurant festival attracts foodies from all over the country. West Chester has 64 restaurants and more than 75 retail stores all within walking distance of the downtown area. Sidewalk dining is a hallmark of the cityвЂ™s thriving food scene, combining the best of West Chester-delicious eats and historic architecture. вЂњThe town has always had great architectural heritage but under West Chester Business Improvement DistrictвЂ™s leadership, it has grown into a haute-cuisine mecca, drawing not just locals but visitors from surrounding areas.вЂќ вЂњWest ChesterвЂ™s transformation over the past 17 years has been truly remarkable,вЂќ said Patrice Frey, president and CEO of the National Main Street Center. (R) Sidewalk dining is a hallmark of the West Chester foodie scene. (L) Street festivals add vitality to downtown West Chester.

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