West Chester University: Live Music Returns To West Chester University With Criterions Jazz Ensemble's Alumni Co ...

Live music is back at West Chester University when an annual tradition returns. Alumni of the Wells School of Music's Criterions Jazz En ...

West Chester Area Completion Rates For College Aid Applications

Nationally, applications for financial aid are down this year.

Downingtown Eateries, District Join For School Staff Thank You

A GoFundMe raised $14,743 to say thank you to Downingtown Area School District teachers and staff, with a catered lunch and surprises.

Saluting The Class Of 2021: Caelen Reid Of Bishop Shanahan

West Chester Patch is celebrating this year's seniors for their accomplishments.

West Chester University One Of The Most Promising Places To Work

West Chester University's Division of Student Affairs has been named one of the most promising places to work for the third year in a row.

Congratulations, Caelen Reid, Bishop Shanahan High School Class Of 2021

Before this year's seniors head on to that next step in their lives, we want to take a moment to let their stars shine here on Patch.

Congratulations, B. Reed Henderson High School Grad Aaliyah Robinson

West Chester Patch is celebrating this year's seniors for their accomplishments.

Saluting The Class Of 2021: John Zurlo Of Henderson

Before this year's seniors head on to that next step in their lives, we want to take a moment to let their stars shine here on Patch.

Congratulations, Westtown School Grad Lauren Stewart

West Chester Patch is celebrating this year's seniors for their accomplishments.

Congratulations, Mack Moore, Westtown School Class Of 2021

Before this year's seniors head on to that next step in their lives, we want to take a moment to let their stars shine here on Patch.

Congratulations, Downingtown West High School Grad Ryan Churchill

West Chester Patch is celebrating this year's seniors for their accomplishments.

Congratulating The Class Of 2021: Sam Mcmonagle Of West Chester Henderson

Before this year's seniors head on to that next step in their lives, we want to take a moment to let their stars shine here on Patch.

Congratulations, Robbie Swarter, STEM Academy Class Of 2021

West Chester Patch is celebrating graduates for their accomplishments.

Congratulations, Padua Academy Grad Daniela Mccourt

West Chester Patch is celebrating graduates for their accomplishments.

Celebrate Your 2021 Graduate On West Chester Patch

Tell us why your grad is special and send a message of congratulations on West Chester Patch.

Summer Camps Back At West Chester University

In-person camps on West Chester University’s campus are returning with COVID-19 safety protocols for summer school-age kids.

Chesco IU Offers Festival Of Learning, From Farms to Drones

Chester County's Intermediate Unit brings a festival of events around the theme of 'remaking learning' May 6-16.

Downingtown STEM 2nd Best High School In PA, Says U.S. News

Downingtown STEM Academy is the second-best high school in the state, according to newly released rankings by U.S. News and World Report.

West Chester Area Completion Rates For College Aid Applications

FAFSA completions are down nationally. Here is how West Chester area high schools have done so far.

Chesco Envirothon 2021 To Focus On Water Resource Management

The theme of this year's student Envirothon team competition is water resource management as the annual event is held virtually April 14.

Chesco Intermediate Unit Virtual Esports Summit Saturday

Harrisburg University of Science and Technology and Chester County's IU are holding a scholastic esports event all day Saturday.

West Chester Area Increases Share Of College Grads

The percentage of residents holding four-year or higher degrees has been increasing in the U.S. Here's how it’s changed in Chester County.

Downingtown School Board Will Vote On Return To In-Person Tonight

The DASD board will take comments in a meeting that starts tonight 6:30 p.m., as administration seeks OK to return kids to school Monday.

West Chester East Teacher Hauls Vid Equipment To Students In Snow

A West Chester East High School teacher went the extra mile, in snow, for her video production students this year.

West Chester School Board Urges Officials To Vaccinate Teachers

West Chester Area SD will bring back students who want in-person instruction as the school board asks officials to vaccinate teachers ASAP.

Group Plans 'Walkout' In Downingtown Over 3-Ft School Distancing

Concerned parents and community members in Downingtown SD are invited to 'walkout' on March 3 over relaxed distancing guidance.

Avon Grove SD Invites Community To Focus Group On Communication

Avon Grove School District has invited the community to attend a virtual focus group on March 2 to help form the communication plan.

Chesco Health Department Relaxes Distancing In School Guidance

Distancing of 6 feet is now 'recommended to the greatest extent possible' in Chester and Delaware county school districts.

STEM Students At WCU Helped With $1 Million In Scholarships

Some students in groups underrepresented in STEM majors will receive scholarship funds for their study at West Chester University.

Gov. Wolf Appoints Betty Silfa to WCU Council of Trustees

West Chester resident Betty Silfa is the newest member of the West Chester University Council of Trustees.

COVID's Not Ending Soon So Embrace Tech, Say Some Chesco Parents

Parents are deeply divided on how schools should be operating and a Downingtown group disagrees with 'Brick and Mortar' parent groups.

West Chester Parent Group: Kids Are Anxious And Not Learning

A 'brick and mortar' parent group created a survey to try and quantify the reasons they are calling for an all in-school option.

West Chester SD Calls Out To Parents Keeping Kids Home

WCASD asked parents who chose hybrid learning, but who've been keeping their kids home, to officially choose remote, or send kids to school.

West Chester Schools Going Remote As 100s Of Staff Quarantine

West Chester School District announced all classes will be virtual Nov. 30 - Dec. 14 as hundreds of staff are in quarantine.

Club At West Chester East HS Helps Nonprofit Shelter Women

The West Chester East High School DECA club raised $2,000 for a nonprofit helping women and children, and there's still time to give!

West Chester U, Delco Community College Make Transfer Easier

A new dual admission agreement is a win for students and two partnering colleges, enabling program transfer with maximum credits.

Grants For Safe Schools Headed To West Chester

West Chester Area schools are a big recipient of state Department of Education funds for safety, programs, and equipment.

WCU Reinstates Its Original COVID-19 Alternative Grading Policy

The COVID-19 Alternative Grading Policy adopted for the spring 2020 semester will be applied to the entire 2020-2021 academic year.

West Chester University Will Present A LIVE Virtual Performance Of She Kills Monsters: Virtual Realms On Thursday, November 12

The show will be live-streamed on YouTube. Following the live performance, the show will be available digitally through November 30.

Student Veteran Forges New Path At West Chester University

On Veterans Day and every day, the West Chester University community is proud of our student veterans and thankful for their service.