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West Chester Residents Make Strides for Fitness

If you Google “running, biking or walking in West Chester, Pa.,” you’ll find more than 50,000 Web links. Three years ago, Alison Gracey did a similar Internet search when trying to decide if she should move from North Carolina to West Chester. As an avid biker and runner, she knew she wanted her new home to support her active lifestyle. “They do a very good job in West Chester of promoting physical fitness,” Gracey says. “It really depends on how involved you want to get, but you’ll find a... Read More »

Residents Enjoy West Chester's Ample Green Spaces

Greater West Chester’s abundant parks, playgrounds and green spaces offer opportunities for active recreation and quiet reflection that would be hard to match anywhere else. “We feel strongly about the value of green space,” says Nancy Mohr, executive director of Chester County 2020, which serves as a catalyst for engaging citizens in addressing community issues, including thoughtful land use and regional planning for growth. “Our parks are an important part of the fabric of our lives. If all... Read More »