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Former Chester County police officer accused of strangulation, DUI

A now-former West Goshen Township police officer faces charges after authorities said he strangled a person and later drove while impaired, according to court documents. Michael Meredith, 57, faces charges including strangulation, simple assault and DUI. The Chester County District Attorney’s Office confirmed Monday that Meredith was a member of...

Chester County, PA · 1d
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Chester County theater group fights to keep curtain from falling as township plans to refurbished theater

A Chester County community theater could go dark in the coming months as West Pikeland Township sells the stage out from under them.

Chester County, PA · 19h

FoodWorldNews

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New GIANT Opens in Chester County’s Sadsbury Township with an Immunization-Ready Pharmacy and a Hot Food Bar

The GIANT Company opened a new 60,000-square-foot supermarket at The Shoppes of Sadsbury on Nov. 6, giving western Chester County shoppers a full-service grocery store with an in-store pharmacy and an immunization room, according to the company's announcement. The store at 880 Nova Way in Sadsbury Township is GIANT's 14th in Chester County.

Chester County, PA · 1d

VISTA.Today

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New Glenmoore Cafe Maru Revives a Former Restaurant’s Favorites With Gluten-Free Twist

Nearly three years after Oori closed near Pottstown, its Korean-inspired menu has reincarnated in Glenmoore. Maru opened in late August at 2922 Conestoga Road in Ludwig’s Corner, Michael Klein reports for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The cafe brings back signature dishes from Oori, which Chester County restaurateur David Backhus ran...

Glenmoore, PA · 2d
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This Enormous 130,000-Square-Foot Pennsylvania Farmers Market Is Worth A Road Trip For Its Amish Food Selection

Somewhere in Amish country, a grocery store sells camel, ostrich, and antelope right down the aisle from shoofly pie. That alone made me stop scrolling. Then I learned the building covers 130,000 square feet. The bakery turns out more than 300 scratch-made recipes. The butchers run their own smokehouse. There’s...

East Earl, PA · 2d

phillyvoice.com

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Kennett Square Holiday Village Market returns in December with more than 50 vendors

Shoppers looking for something beyond the usual holiday gifts will have plenty to browse when the Kennett Square Holiday Village Market returns to The Creamery for two weekends in December. The free outdoor market will feature more than 50 vendors each day on Dec. 5-6 and Dec. 12-13, from 11...

Kennett Square, PA · 23h

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Eight Pennsylvania Diners Where Regulars Have Had The Same Waitress For Decades

Some people pick a diner for the pancakes, but plenty of Pennsylvanians pick one for the person who brings the coffee. In small towns and city neighborhoods across the state, the best diners run on friendly faces, quick refills, and staff who seem to know your order before you sit down.

Pennsylvania · 1d

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West Chester Weekly News Roundup: Nov. 6, 2026

The easiest way to be in the know. New to the newsletter? Sign up here. It’s Friday, Nov. 6, 2026: This week, we take a tour of the new Refillery Station on E. Street Rd. The idea of taking the product and leaving the waste has spawned a growing industry that’s expected to top $6 billion in the next 10 years. We explore the pros and cons with owners John and Kristen. Plus, for the last two years, West Chester University students have operated a live music venue out of their basement. The live music scene isn’t dead. We just needed someone to DM us the address.

West Chester, PA · 2d

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Trial date set for ex-PA cop accused of manslaughter in college student death

NORRISTOWN — A former Upper Pottsgrove Township police officer has an April 2027 trial date in Montgomery County Court on charges he unreasonably used deadly force, without considering using less lethal means, while responding to a possible burglary report and fatally shot a 22-year-old college student who mistakenly was at the wrong home.

Upper Pottsgrove Township, PA · 1d

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6-year-old dies in manure pit while visiting family member's farm

LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — A 6-year-old boy died after accidentally falling into a manure pit Sunday afternoon at a family farm in Pennsylvania, according to the coroner’s office. Emergency crews were called around 4 p.m. to the 6200 block of Meadeville Road in Salisbury Township after someone...

Christiana, PA · 2d

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From Cops To Hops: Stubborn Goat Brewing Taking Over Old Police Station

Stubborn Goat Brewing is opening a second location in Kennett Square. The team took over the old police station at 115 N. Broad Street and is turning it into a brand-new taproom. This is a major milestone for the brewery, which first opened at its original West Grove location in 2025.

Kennett Square, PA · 2d

MONTCO.Today

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After Near-Fatal Accident, Chester County Artist Shares Hope One Free Painting at a Time

Somewhere in Chester County, a neighbor may be holding a small piece of David Gerbstadt’s story without realizing it, reports Todd Haas for 6abc. For more than 30 years, the Berwyn artist has been leaving original artwork in public places for anyone to find and take home. The pieces...

Chester County, PA · 6h

CBS Philadelphia

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Ex-Uber driver sentenced to 3 to 6 years in rape of Villanova student

Authorities said Mirvan Dinler followed the student into her campus dorm room after driving her back from a Philadelphia club.

Trappe, PA · 1d

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Montgomery County police corporal gets court date, charged with fatally shooting a 22-year-old

NORRISTOWN, Pa. — An Upper Pottsgrove police corporal charged with voluntary manslaughter has a court date. Sean Farrell, 58, will have a jury trial — it’s set to start April 12, according to court documents. He is accused of fatally shooting 22-year-old Glenwood Earl Pysher IV on an early August morning in 2026.

Montgomery County, PA · 19h

Daily Voice

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Delaware County Deputy Sheriff Joe Piechule, 31, Mourned 'As Kind And Gentle Soul'

A Delaware County deputy sheriff who served on his department’s Honor Guard is being remembered for his gentle spirit, love of music, and lasting impact on fellow officers. Joseph Connor “Joe” Piechule, 31, died in Upper Chichester on Friday, Oct. 30, according to his obituary published by Cavanagh …

Delaware County, PA · 2d

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Upland Country Day School: Chester County Roots, Finnish Hockey Traditions

Independent thinking is encouraged at Upland Country Day School in Chester County. So is playing ice hockey in Finland. The nonsectarian day school was founded in 1948 by a group of mothers focused on independent thinking and collaborative learning, according to Spanish teacher Sylvia Barreiro, who spoke about the school’s origins at a community meeting in November 2007.

Chester County, PA · 16h

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Collegeville Tree Lighting and Santa Visit 2026

Indoors at Troubles End Brewing. When: Sunday, Dec. 6, 4:30 p.m. Where: Inside Collegeville Station at Troubles’ End Brewing, 50 West 3rd Ave. (map it) Starting at 4:30 p.m., everyone is invited to gather at Troubles End Brewing for holiday music. Santa will arrive at the front of Collegeville Station to join us about 4:40 p.m. on a Collegeville fire truck. Complimentary cookies and hot chocolate will be available for the kids in front of the Troubles End Bottle Shop on the first floor. We will all then follow Santa up to Troubles End Brewing on the second floor where Santa will light the indoor Christmas Tree! Santa then meets with all the good little children to ask them about their Christmas wishes, give them a small gift, and provide Mom and Dad with photo opportunities.

Collegeville, PA · 13h

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Painter’s Folly Auction: Wyeth-Linked Chadds Ford Home Returns at $400K

For more than a century, the Italianate house at 1421 Baltimore Pike has been a home base for some of the Brandywine Valley’s best-known artists. Now, Chadds Ford Township is trying again to find its next owner, Ryan Mulligan with the Philadelphia Business Journal reports. An October auction with...

Chadds Ford, PA · 1d