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West Chester, Pennsylvania is located in Chester County. Zip codes in West Chester, PA include 19380, 19383, and 19381. The median home price in West Chester is $354,900 which is roughly $156/per square foot. More West Chester information.

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8 min ago | SFGate

Youth suspended, cited after classmate hit by BB

Police say a suburban Philadelphia high school student was cited and suspended after a classmate was shot with a BB gun in homeroom.

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6 hrs ago | Philly.com

Robert E. Carlson, 91; taught at West Chester University

Robert E. Carlson, 91, a longtime West Chester resident and history professor who led Chester County's 1982 tricentennial celebration, died Thursday, May 16, of respiratory failure at Riddle Memorial Hospital in Media.

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Fri May 24, 2013

The News Journal

Three cited for bringing alcohol from Delaware into Pennsylvania

When news of Michael Martinez's call-up hit Twitter at around 10:15 p.m. Thursday night, the digital groans were instant.

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Patch.com

Trash Collection Schedule for Memorial Day

Some of the West Chester area municipalities will have changes to their trash pickup schedule on Monday because of Memorial Day.

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Thu May 23, 2013

Electronic House

Suburban Philly Meets Classical Japanese Style in Home Theater

We see a lot of far-out home theater themes at Electronic House . Theater rooms styled after favorite movie genres or grand classic cinemas are common, but what's just as interesting is when a specific design aesthetic is developed to work in tandem with the theater room.

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Wed May 22, 2013

Patch.com

Election Central: Your Guide to PA's Primary

May 21 is Primary Election Day. Below you will find links to your local candidates and polling place information.

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Patch.com

Graduate of 1st Penncrest Class, Riddle Volunteer Among Local Obits

Read below a list of a few recent death notices for residents in the greater Media area.

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Mon May 20, 2013

Construction Equipment Guide

Best Line Equipment Opens West Chester, Pa., Location

Best Line Equipment held a symbolic ground breaking for its newest location in West Chester, Pa., on May 15.

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Sun May 19, 2013

Patch.com

See A Sample Ballot for Your Polling Place

The Pennsylvania Primary election is on Tuesday and before you go to the polls, here's how to see a copy of the ballot for where you vote.

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Patch.com

Hiring: Restaurant Manager, Housekeeper and More

Are you looking for a job? Here are some positions available in the West Chester area, all advertised on Craigslist in the past week.

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Patch.com

Car Flippers Will Face Justice, Mayor Says

West Chester Mayor Carolyn Commita says the people behind an out of control party that ended up with a car being flipped on its side on South Walnut Street will be held accountable.

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O-R Online

Corbett gets cool reception at Pa. graduation

Tom Corbett got a cool reception when he addressed a central Pennsylvania university's graduating class.

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Examiner.com

Two new PBS specials celebrate the secrets, drama and dread of the dead

All aboard for some great thrilling entertainment! PBS Distribution is releasing Secrets of the Dead : Death on the Railroad.

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Sat May 18, 2013

Examiner.com

TAUK Performs At The Social Lounge

TAUK is scheduled to perform and will be featured with PA based reggae band ' Steppin' Razor ' at The Social Lounge May 18th 7PM.

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Patch.com

Driver Held for Trial In 202 Motorcycle Crash

Robert Elwood Landis, 49, has been ordered to stand trial for second degree homicide, manslaughter, DUI and multiple other charges related to a two-vehicle accident that prosecutors say claimed the life of Liam Crowley of Chesterbrook, Tredyffrin Township.

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Wed May 15, 2013

Philly.com

Chesco sheriff gun raffle raises $20K

The Chester County Sheriff's Department has raised about $20,000 through a gun raffle that included an AR-15 rifle similar to the one used in last year's shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn.

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Patch.com

Driver Held for Trial In 202 Motorcycle Crash

Robert Elwood Landis, 49, has been ordered to stand trial for second degree homicide, manslaughter, DUI and multiple other charges related to a two vehicle accident that prosecutors say claimed the life of Liam Crowley of Chesterbrook, Tredyffrin Township.

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Tue May 14, 2013

CNN

Auto Wear Offers Lloyd's RubberTitea Mats for Working Vehicles

For customers who need heavy-duty floor mat protection, Lloyd's RubberTitea system may be the most dirt- and moisture-resistant mats available.

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Patch.com

Man Reported Drunken at Dunkin', Police Say

A 27-year-old man from Guatemala a is facing DUI and other charges after West Chester police were called to a Dunkin' Donuts on Downingtown Pike in East Bradford Township.

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Mon May 13, 2013

Philly.com

DNA project surprises, enlightens West Chester students

West Chester University's Paige Elliott is among 350 students in professor Anita Foeman's DNA Discussion Project, a course that takes a scientific look at each student's genetic makeup.

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