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New Recreational Investments Planned for Beckett Park
06/30/2025 10:32 AM
The Square @ Union Centre to Undergo $3.6M Renovation
West Chester Township is investing in the future of its community gathering space with a $3.6 million renovation of The Square @ Union Centre. This will be the first major update since the venue opened 15 years ago, enhancing functionality, accessibility, and aesthetics.
03/07/2025 2:30 PM
New Community Development Director Promoted
Congratulations to Mrs. Katy Kanelopoulos!
06/03/2024 8:00 AM
Police Chief Announces Retirement
Col. Joel Herzog, Chief of Police, West Chester Township Police Department, is retiring in June 2024 after 33 years of service.
03/14/2024 3:00 PM
Subscribe for West Chester summer concert news
Dance, drink and dine in the parks with West Chester Township all summer long!
03/08/2024 12:00 PM
West Chester Remembers Aaron Wiegand
Community Development Director #ChiefStrong Leaves Legacy of Community
01/02/2024 8:30 AM
Tour the West Chester History Center
West Chester-Union Township Historical Society opened the museum June 3, 2023.
06/14/2023 10:30 AM
Congratulations to Lieutenant Ryan Asbrock
06/10/2025 7:00 PM
For the Community, Always: Meet Scott Brooks
Join us in celebrating National EMS Week, May 18-24, as we recognize the brave men and women who serve in our Fire Department.
05/23/2025
Every Call Matters: Meet Paul Fenech
05/21/2025
Every Call, Every Citizen, Every Time: Meet Josh Ulrey
This National EMS Week, we’re celebrating the highly trained and deeply committed team members of the West Chester Fire Department. This year’s theme – “We Care. For Everyone.” – focuses on meeting the needs of all our 67,000 citizens.
05/19/2025
Behind the Headset: Meet Jordan Rooney
As we celebrate National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, we’re highlighting the dedicated professionals who serve as the first point of contact in an emergency.
04/16/2025 1:54 PM
A Steady Voice in the Storm: Meet David Beall
As we continue celebrating National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, we’re highlighting the professionals who serve as the unseen first responders in every emergency.
04/16/2025
Village North Breaks Ground: Construction Begins for Major Mixed-Use Development
04/03/2025 6:46 AM
Board of Trustee Meetings Will Begin at 4 p.m. Starting March 11
Beginning March 11, 2025, the West Chester Township Board of Trustees meetings will be moved one hour earlier.
03/10/2025 1:33 PM
Report a pothole on a West Chester road
The West Chester Community Services Department maintains Township roads and infrastructure.
02/26/2025 12:00 PM
Fire Protection Plan Review Application Now Online
There are no fees associated with West Chester Fire Department Commercial Plan Review applications.
02/19/2025 8:30 AM
Lithko Contracting to Expand West Chester Corporate Headquarters
Stay on top of all the exciting new development occurring in West Chester Township!
02/19/2025 8:00 AM
West Chester Police Department welcomes K9 Bonsai
K9 Bonsai joins K9 Max and K9 Rico in the West Chester Police K9 Unit.
02/12/2025 1:23 PM
UC Health Named on Forbes List of America’s Best-In-State Employers 2024
Stay on top of all the exciting new development occurring in West Chester Township!
02/12/2025 8:00 AM