West Chester Christmas Parade

West Chester's grandest parade is the highlight of the Winter holiday season with hundreds of dancers, performers, and musicians. Dozens of events surround the parade, so be sure to come downtown early and enjoy all the Christmas spirit in town 

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2020 Budget

The 2020 proposed budget is available here and for public interaction at the Office of the Borough Manager, 401 East Gay Street, West Chester Pennsylvania during regular business hours.West Chester Borough Council will hold a public hearing on Tu...

Census 2020 is Here

The 2020 census: Why it's important and how it can help

The 2020 Census counts every person living in the 50 states, District of Columbia, and five U.S. territories. It doesn’t care if you are a citizen or not. There is no question about citizens...

Boards & Commissions - 2020

Borough Council Accepting Applications for Appointments to our Boards and Commissions

West Chester Borough Council is accepting applications for volunteer positions for the following :

• Recreation Commission
• West Chester Library Board
• Railroad Restor...

New Borough Flag Available for Sale

Earlier this year the Borough Council adopted an official Borough of West Chester flag. This flag was the winning entry in a contest through the Public Arts Commission. 

The winning design represents the six main streets of West Chester, reflectin...

Chapter 62 Amended

CHAPTER 62 OF THE BOROUGH CODE HAS BEEN AMENDED

Chapter 62 of the West Chester Borough Code, “Garbage, Rubbish, Refuse,” has been amended, and, as of September 21, 2019, is now in effect. Additionally, there has been a change i...

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Free Smoke Detectors

In 2019, the Fame Fire Company along with the entire West Chester Fire Department joined the 6ABC Operation Save a Life program. This partnership with 6ABC, the Philadelphia Fire Department, the Home Depot, TOYOTA, and Kidde Smoke Alarms has allowed the F...

Aqua - Continuing Infrastructure Improvement Program

Leaf Collection Schedule

LEAF COLLECTION

Crimewatch App

West Chester Police Department participates with Crimewatch.

CRIMEWATCH opens communication channels between law enforcement agencies and the public they serve. Users can browse crime related information such as arrests, fugitives, incide...

Neighborhood University of Greater West Chester

NEIGHBORHOOD UNIVERSITY

Educating citizens about local government

Neighborhood University of Greater West Chester is a free program offered by the West Chester Area Council of Governments (see WCACOG map)&...