Fig West Chester Summer 2017

ISSUE No

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S U M M E R 2 017 Celebrating local shopping, dining, arts, events, and community

West Chester The Food Issue: Perfect Pairings

G O U R M E T M A R K E T • S I G N AT U R E PA S TA • A R T I S A N B A K E R Y • H A N D M A D E PA S T R Y P R E PA R E D F O O D • C H E E S E & C H A R C U T E R I E • C AT E R I N G

Tastes & treats

OF SUMMER in the borough

Detailing the delightful duos of West Chester, Pennsylvania’s golden months.

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giving back

perfect pairings

Paying it forward & continuing the mission: Melton Center’s Kenneth Winston & Lisa Dorsey.

Summer’s curated & commended combinations.

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authentic Rejuvenating West Chester’s history through modern storytelling: Johnathan Ashton.

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events Get out and experience West Chester.

Plan your summer with Fig. PA G E 5 1

great american main street award West Chester wins, and is the first PA community in 20 years to do it!

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community supporters

And of course,

great shopping, dining, arts, entertainment, and services— as always.

KEEP READING

Supporting the growth of West Chester.

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ISSUE 23 / SUMMER 2017 / WEST CHESTER, PENNSYLVANIA / THE FOOD ISSUE

C R E AT E D A N D P R O D U C E D BY F I G I N D U S T R I E S Creative thinkers and makers with a forever mission of Design For Good.

Learn more about our mission and meet our team at figindustries.com.

PUBLISHER Deborah Brandt DIRECTOR Gretchen Lusby WRITER Liz Smutko DESIGNERS Ian Berg Josh Seibert Jacobo Sánchez Laura Moyer

C O M M U N I C AT I O N S Erin Cusack Kelly McAllister Susan Bowser Anthony Gorick PHOTOGRAPHERS Karlo Gesner Matthew Tennison C O M M U N I T Y PA RT N E R S Business Improvement District Uptown! Entertainment Alliance Chester County Art Association P R I N T I N G PA RT N E R The Standard Group

CONTRIBUTORS Jen Anderson Suzanne Adams Jennifer Hetrick

Carlino’s Market Eileen Acello Heather Lee

Rebecca Tirrell Talbo Resident Theatre Company Malcolm Johnstone

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S U M M E R P I C N I C S A R E one of my all-time favorites. Just ask my husband—I’m next-level giddy planning the perfect picnic spread complete with checkered napkins, floral centerpieces, sweet and savory bites, mint tea from our garden, and fun finger foods.

For me, it’s all about the Perfect Pairing, and West Chester does not disappoint! Curated combos are all around: flowering window boxes set against al fresco dining; fresh produce and homemade goodies in open-air markets; custom outdoor living spaces encircled by blooming gardens; and a walkable downtown with boutique shopping and family-friendly events that draw us outdoors after our forced winter hibernation.

Summer is here at long last.

This issue is full of so many special things—and yes, delightful duos too. The “Perfect Pairings” spread on page 22 brings together six different businesses and their commended combinations.

Summer’s Fresh Face, Sue’s Chestnut Street Cafe & Gallery, forges ahead to bring their vision to life

on the northeast side. Thornbury Farms, just a quick trip out of town, packages together an organic CSA, family tradition, Battle of Brandywine history, and a garden pergola on a sprawling 200-acre dreamland.

In the center of the issue, find a piece on West Chester’s momentous win of the nationallyacclaimed Great American Main Street Award.

Fig couldn’t be more honored to partner with the West Chester Business Improvement District to lift up and give voice and vision to this place we love so much. Hats off to you, BID. We celebrate as West Chester earns their seat at this fantastic table.

Here’s to an adventurous Summer of perfectly paired explorations!

G R E T C H E N LU S BY AND THE FIG INDUSTRIES TEAM

A NOTE FROM FIG

Summer’s Perfect Pairings Debut in the Borough

WE KEEP OUR MODEL SIMPLE: Provide a healthy and quick alternative to fast food by offering nourishing juices, smoothies, and foods that are made to order using authentic and fresh ingredients.

Fish Taco (North Atlantic cod, pineapple salsa, cabbage slaw, tomatillo salsa, and roasted poblano crema) and Watermelon & Mint juice (watermelon, mint, and coconut water).

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F R E S H FA C E Welcoming new businesses to the Borough of West Chester Sue Long with her father, Ray Jackson

Fresh Face: Sue’s Chestnut Street Café & Gallery O N T H E I R R A M B L I N G walks through West Chester, Sue Long listened to her dad, Ray, tell her about the borough’s history—and, more personally—how things were when he was growing up here. He’d point out a building and tell her what it used to be or who had resided within its walls. Just a few blocks from where she lives now, the vacant building on the corner of North Franklin and East Chestnut was once a grocery store that anchored the neighborhood, he explained.

And a coffee shop it will be. With Sue and Ray’s new venture, Sue’s Cafe, they want to create another neighborhood gathering place. In the airy, inviting space, she points out where the kitchen will be, how she’s sourcing sustainable ingredients and coffee for her menu of light and healthful breakfast and lunch items. Oh, and it will also be a gallery for local artists—including Sue and Ray. Her brother’s art will also find a place. Sue’s already planning for her first group show titled “The Good Earth.”

“I’d walk by and think, ‘what a great place for a coffee shop,’ ” she says.

Though Ray grew up here, he only recently moved back. Sue was born in Augusta, Georgia, and lived in more resort-oriented places before settling

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here. “When you live in a tourist area, you’re busy all summer and don’t get to enjoy the place you’re in,” she says. “And then everyone leaves. I love that West Chester is more constant; it doesn’t go through that kind of radical change.”

She thinks Sue’s Cafe will also be a “constant,” enriching both body and soul. “I want this to be a place that serves our neighborhood,” she says. “The idea of a place that’s not work or home but is comforting and welcoming— a place that creates its own sense of community.”

Find out more at sueschestnutstreetcafegallery.com

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A New Twist on Dinner Theatre: latin programs Yajaira Paredes

jazz cocktail hour Sara Michaels

modern dance Michael Nickerson-Rossi

Yajaira Paredes brings Latin culture to life in the community of West Chester through live theater, dancing, and much more! Spanish and non-Spanish speakers alike will enjoy nights of Latin-inspired entertainment.

Philadelphia native Sara Phelan, known by her stage name Sara Michaels, had been singing Blues, musical theater, and contemporary Christian music for most of her life until she focused her passion on Jazz. First and foremost, Sara considers herself a storyteller in images and song.

Sara plays with a duet, trio, or quartet to fit the venue or concert.

Nickerson-Rossi Dance is a contemporary/ modern dance company that engages, inspires, and ignites the senses by enriching the lives of artists and enthusiasts alike through quality dance programming.

Artistic Director Michael Nickerson-Rossi’s work is filled with complex intricacies that unravel through a beautifully orchestrated mixture of artistic movement and emotional freedom.

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Uptown! focuses on excellence with a local flavor.

Many shows come perfectly paired with themed bites from caterers like Classic Diner Catering.

the classic diner opened its doors to the

public in 1995, serving breakfast and lunch, seven days a week. Our dedication to using only the finest and freshest ingredients—all prepared by hand— has earned rave reviews and awards and allowed us to become a trendy landmark and mainstay restaurant. Enjoy the same great taste through our full-service catering division, specializing in corporate catering, private events & weddings.

F Classic Diner Catering is excited to announce that Merrill Johnston, owner of Delightful Desserts & Culinary Creations, will join the team in June!

She brings with her over 30 years of catering experience, specializing in unique menus, pastries, and cakes for high-end events and weddings.

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West Chester’s Newest Lifestyle Goods Boutique

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T W O C O N V E N I E N T L O C AT I O N S in Exton and West Chester offer beautiful showrooms carrying a variety of furniture and accessories from traditional and transitional styles.

Jenna Forte

Leonard Giunta opened the first store in Exton, PA in 2009. With his daughter Jenna Forte managing the daily store activities, Leonard opened a 2nd location in the heart of West Chester in 2016.

While both stores have an eclectic, fresh style, they each have a unique flare of their own.

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AUTHENTIC Making West Chester a better place to live, work, and visit.

Authentic: Johnathan Ashton levels visuals prime

I F YO U R E A D every historical marker or plaque you pass, you’ll find an immediate kinship with Johnathan Ashton. He’s a poet, photographer, music producer, and video artist. And he recently put his talents to use to create “Historical Landmarks,” a short film showcasing West Chester’s architecture and history.

“History is my passion, and to preserve it I use my camera,” he says.

A native of South Philadelphia, Johnathan moved to West Chester about 10 years ago, and was struck by its feeling of community and how much history is alive here. “When I was in grade school, we buried time capsules at school. Now we have a time capsule right in our hands,” he says, gesturing with his mobile phone.

Through his multimedia company, Levels Visuals Prime, Johnathan partnered with Malcolm Johnstone of the West Chester Business Improvement District to create “Historical Landmarks,” which explores West Chester’s historic buildings, architecture, and important milestones. The BID rolled out the video as the first of four installments on the Downtown West Chester Facebook page in May. It can also be seen on Levels Visuals Prime site, at LevelsVisuals.com.

Johnathan founded Levels Visuals Prime in 2014, with a goal to support the community. “Making every moment beautiful is my goal,” he says.

“Which directly correlates with my love of history.”

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Local Foods

honey & rose bakery

By Berlyn Mellein

fo r a s u sta ina bl e commun i t y

Wholesome, delicious granola handmade in small batches with certified gluten-free oats, non-GMO sunflower oil, Pennsylvania maple syrup, and local honey.

T H E A R T I S A N E X C H A N G E is a business collaboration that offers its 70+ small, local businesses every tool they need to succeed­— including food production and manufacturing space. It’s everything you want and more in a market and food community— year-round and locally made, sourced, and owned!

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Through the 23 countries currently represented, Artisan Exchange creates the ability to save, foster, and preserve cultural foods and heirloom family recipes.

Visit the year-round, indoor artisan market and shop directly from these vendors and more!

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old world soups from anna karenina’s kitchen

By Yuliya Shearer

Marrying heritage recipes with local ingredients to create delicious and wholesome old world soups. Featured soups: Siberian Chicken Noodle & Split Pea with Bacon.

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golden valley farms coffee roasters

renaissance pastry

By John Sacharok and Maryann & Frank Baldassarre

Sourcing the best tasting coffee while providing an affordable indulgence. Master Roasters have honed the art of roasting Certified Organic, Fair Trade, and Shade Grown coffees in small batches, coaxing the unique characteristics from superior, complex beans.

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By Nancy Berill

Everything needs a touch of sparkle—even food! Providing a wide range of pastries and baked goods with a touch of flair! Featured: Sparkle Cake, Mini Vanilla Cheesecake with Chocolate Glaze, Chocolate Cake Roll with Vanilla Bean Cream Filling.

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Vegan Scrapple and Dramatically Different Kasha Oatmeal Experiences are among the dozens of delicious, unique vegan creations the Zantzingers produce. Sweet Lana’s Vegan Express prepared meals are true International Fusion wonders!

Savory butter-roasted pecans, mixed nuts, and pretzels.

Perfect with an artisan brew or fine wine! All nuts and pretzels are gluten-free, oil-free, and non-GMO.

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aunt mamie’s italian specialties

mama donna’s bakery

By Theresa & Mike Vaccaro

By Donna Morrissey

Family-owned and operated business specializing in handmade pastas and sauces made with fresh, natural ingredients, and with Italian recipes passed down through the generations.

[key-SAHNT ]: Breakfast...with a touch of class. Tender, flaky croissant dough wrapped around rich quiche filling. Available in Spinach, Mushroom, Caprese, and Classic Lorraine.

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carmen b’s honey

By Carmen Battavio

Honey for all occasions! Local, natural Chester County honey from our hives to your table. Our honey is simply strained, raw, and unprocessed. Great gifts for weddings & special events.

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heavenly sweet chocolates

By Nancy Orlando

Make your celebration sweeter with custom handmade, allergy-friendly chocolate favors, dessert trays, and much more. Hundreds of themes and designs to choose from, and many are gluten-free! hschocolates@gmail.com

More than meet the eye

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Artful and visionary, the Layman family continues to serve fashionable clientele with locations in West Chester and Doylestown.

Founded in Israel, Artistic Eyewear specializes in exclusive boutique and internationallyinspired pieces. With years of experience, Artistic Eyewear always fits the frame to the face and the face to the frame. After all, eyewear is about more than necessity.

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T H E S A M E Q U A L I T Y and care you have come to expect from Bove Jewelers has made its second home on Gay Street. We offer the largest variety of designer and custom jewelry; platinum, gold, and specialty items adorned with diamonds, pearls, or gemstones; and also a wide assortment of superior watches and giftware. Bove Jewelers strives to offer customers great value, quality, and service.

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CARL INO’ S MA RK ET caprese salad orzo salad with grilled vegetables Salads that satisfy!

Tasty meets gorgeous on your picnic table.

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TAST E O F O L I V E manzanilla evoo neapolitan herb balsamic vinegar spicy italian sun-dried tomato dipping herbs There is nothing as delightful as dipping toasted bread into perfectly seasoned olive oil! Right? Except if you add a drizzle of balsamic...

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P EN N S W O O D S W I N ERY penns woods moscato paired with sharp cheddar and bacon jam penns woods cabernet franc reserve paired with smoked german style salami Smoked, salty, and sweet. Elevate your wine and cheese happy hour with full-bodied flavors and fruit-forward aromatics.

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E Q U A NIMIT Y H AT H A YOGA 84 yoga asanas, dr. gouri shankar mukerji manduka yoga mat All you need to rebalance, breathe deeply, and master yourself—post food and bevy overindulgences.

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DELIGHTFUL DUOS FROM DISHES TO DECOR There’s something about summer that stirs up our desire for exploration and enhanced experiences—an urge to try new things and stretch our metaphorical wings. Let us show you the way! These featured pairings of the season will please your palate, spruce up your space, and embolden your body.

G EM EL L I AR T I SAN A L G EL AT O & D ESSER T C A F E strawberry & cream gelato cake handcrafted speciality latte Sweet and smooth, flavorful and foamy. Melt-in-your-mouth goodness and a warm chaser for before or after any meal.

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Everyday Curls Everyday Girl FO R T HE

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The Spackman family has cared for the farm for over 75 years. Randell and Kim Spackman, with their four daughters and son, keep the tradition alive. The historic 200 acre property is the site of the Battle of Brandywine, and boasts plenty of fascinating history and battlefield tours.

Find CSA shares, produce, local crafts, antiques, baked goods, homemade jam, honey, and other goodies at the artisan farm market.

Missing from photo: Kim and Rebecca Spackman

weddings and events

Book the farm for your special day, or enjoy the farm’s many family-friendly events, classes, and historic reenactments.

Events can be customized with tenting, music, and produce from the farm.

outdoor living and dining

Enjoy wide open views with a garden pergola patio, beehive oven, fireplace, walkways, and more. The outdoor kitchen is perfect for chef-inspired events and private parties.

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“A big part of our work involves traveling the U.S. to major music cities seeking the strongest talent, whether individual performers for our various projects, bands, headliner acts, or up-and-coming artists.”

-michael windish

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Windish Music & Productions and Uptown! Entertainment Alliance bring contemporary music to life in the heart of downtown West Chester.

michael windish has spent the last 15 years as a touring musician, road

manager, and creator of live entertainment for major attractions and cruise lines. Michael also acts as creative director and brand ambassador for Billboard Onboard, a piano celebration featured on the Holland America Line’s luxury ships.

Now joining Uptown! Entertainment Alliance and with a desire to expand the entertainment options in Chester County, Michael brings his company’s mission to life: Provide world-class musical entertainment to a cultured audience.

For tickets and information on Windish’s 2017 shows, visit windishmusic.com/heritage-concert-series and UptownWestChester.org

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MAIN STREET

DOWNTOWN WEST CHESTER 2017 2017: west chester wins

Great American Main Street Award!

West Chester is a destination for locals and visitors alike as valuable historic structures are honored and preserved, while space is created for modern contributions. The downtown arts and culture scene is growing exponentially, while the culinary reputation, boutique shopping, and luxury apartment living burgeons.

High-quality primary and secondary educational opportunities flourish as well.

There has been recent development of more than

Downtown West Chester is gaining a national reputation for excellence.

West Chester is the first Pennsylvania community to be a Great American Main Street in nearly 20 years. The Great American Main Street Award is the highest recognition given out by the National Main Street Center. This prestigious, national award is given to communities for creating economically, socially, and culturally-vibrant commercial districts, and for outstanding achievements in making downtowns prosperous, vital, and livable.

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“West Chester BID is truly at the FOREFRONT of commercial district REVITALIZATION." - patrice frey,

president and ceo of the national main street center.

upscale apartments

in and around downtown.

The Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center opened with eight featured live performance companies.

The increase in customer traffic has spurred business development. Property values have significantly increased.

We continue to see investment in new development and historic renovations.

Philadelphia Magazine ranked West Chester Number 1 among the Hottest Suburban Towns.

2016 saw lowest reported crime in 21 years - west chester chief of police scott bohn

The West Chester Downtown Guide distributes 25,000 brochures each year both locally and regionally.

The Brandywine Traveler positioned West Chester as a leading destination for visitors to Southeast Pennsylvania.

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Increase customer traffic and sales

Retain, expand, and recruit viable businesses

Advocate the interests of downtown to government agencies What the Bid Does

Downtown WestChester.com received 300,000 visitors in 2016

All downtown events and businesses are posted on the site

Social media had a reach of 2.4-million in 2016

Our vision is a healthy, vibrant, diverse, and pedestrian-oriented downtown with a richly preserved history, supported by an engaged community that values and protects the things that make West Chester a special place.

The West Chester Business Improvement District serves as a public clearing house of resources for entrepreneurs. There is an active marketing strategy producing high-quality promotional materials and an engaging web presence.

Most important, the West Chester BID, fully utilizing the Main Street Approach, is an outstanding community catalyst program making downtown an attractive, livable, safe, and interesting place for visitors and residents alike.

Find out more about the resources that the West Chester BID has to offer.

Contact: Malcolm Johnstone, Executive Director West Chester BID 119 North High Street West Chester PA 19380 610.738.3350 mjohnstone@wcbid.com Parking, business directory, and more online at

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The West Chester BID has developed dynamic partnerships, each working toward the common goal of community growth and prosperity.

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E D GY E L EG A N C E. C A L L I T YOUR H OME.

W A N T T O S P E N D YO U R S U M M E R diving into a sparkling pool? Gathering with friends and family around a fire pit? Cooking up dinner on a chef-style grill? Chestnut Square Apartments has everything you need to enjoy your summer.

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charging stations, valet dry cleaning, continental breakfast, 24-hour maintenance, and away-from-home services. Get to know your neighbors at fun resident events every month.

Schedule a tour and discover your new home today.

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NEXT TO NORMAL This deeply moving, transformative musical centers around a family who is anything but normal. The powerful drama combined with provocative lyrics and an electrifying score won 3 Tony Awards including Best Musical and The Pulitzer Prize for Drama.

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A CHRISTMAS CAROL: A L I V E R A D I O P L AY The Charles Dickens holiday classic comes to life as a live 1940s radio broadcast, complete with vintage commercials and the magic of live sound effects and musical underscoring. A handful of actors bring dozens of characters to the stage as the familiar story unfolds.

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B U L L E T S O V E R B R O A D W AY The hilarious musical is adapted from the Woody Allen movie about a young playwright in the 1920s whose first Broadway play is financed by a gangster.

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GIVING BACK Making a difference in the lives of others.

Giving Back: The Charles A. Melton Arts & Recreation Center kenneth winston executive director lisa dorsey president of the board of directors E S TA B L I S H E D I N 1 9 1 8 as the West Chester Community Center, it was renamed the Charles A. Melton Arts & Education Center in 2004. But to those who gathered here throughout the years, neither name was really needed.

“When someone calls it ‘the Center,’ I know you’re from here and what it means to you,” says Lisa Dorsey, the president of the board of directors.

Lisa’s a part of this institution’s long history.

“I lived around the corner on Barnard with my parents and grandparents,” she says. “My father came here, I went to Head Start and daycare here, and my grandson begs me to bring him here.”

Ken Winston is more of a newcomer, volunteering and then becoming executive director only a few years ago. But he has his own passion for this anchor of the historically African-American neighborhood on the borough’s eastern edges.

“We’re moving forward, with new partnerships, like the memorandum of understanding between the Borough and the Center.”

That agreement allows the Borough and the Melton Center to share resources and coordinate events together, and signals a much closer relationship. Not everyone in West Chester was

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always so eager to partner with or support the Center. “My first year here I went downtown to get businesses to sponsor the basketball program and I got doors slammed in my face,” says Ken. But he persevered, and last year the summer basketball league fielded 15 teams for boys ages 8-16 and girls ages 8-13, supported with help from more local businesses every year.

Another point of pride is the New Directions afterschool program that’s comprehensively addressing academics, culture, and behavior. Kickstarted by a grant from the Moody’s Foundation, there’s nothing else like it in West Chester, says Ken. “Have you ever heard of an after-school program with report cards?” he asks with pride.

“We want to support the whole child academically, culturally, and behaviorally,” explains Lisa.

“It’s rigorous; you have to meet criteria to be maintained in the program.”

Community outreach and fundraising are a way of life for Lisa, Ken, the rest of the board, and the growing number of volunteers. The next big campaign is one that might be closest to Lisa’s heart, the Pool Together campaign aimed at reopening the Melton Center’s swimming facilities.

“I graduated from the kiddy pool to the big pool and swam in it for years,” she says “When I joined the board eight years ago, my goal was to get that pool open again.” Other infrastructure concerns jumped the line, so it was on the back burner until now. As the only public pool in West Chester, its refurbishing and opening would benefit the entire community.

The Melton Center is committed to reaching out.

“We have the most diverse board in West Chester,” says Ken. “We aim to serve everyone.” That desire gets back to basics for Lisa.

“We started as the West Chester Community Center,” she says. “And that inclusiveness is what we strive for—to embrace the whole West Chester community and have them come here.”

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“I’m very athletic, so when I was stricken with constant shoulder pain, I went to Chester County Hospital. Thanks to my excellent orthopaedic team and the convenient on-site rehab, I moved beyond my pain. Now I’m making waves again.”

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CHESTER COUNTY HOSPITAL, GETTING OUR COMMUNITY BACK IN MOTION. In this thriving, bustling community we call home, it seems like everyone is always on the go. So when bone or joint problems start preventing you from enjoying an active lifestyle, turn to Chester County Hospital. No matter what’s slowing you down – a nagging joint pain or a sports injury – our integrated team of orthopaedic specialists, nurses, physical therapists and occupational therapists provides a comprehensive array of services all aimed at moving you beyond your pain.

We are committed to offering our patients both surgical and non-surgical treatment options for their orthopaedic problems, including:

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Don’t miss the first ever West Chester Craft Beer Festival! Make plans to come enjoy an incredible line-up of breweries and beers, food trucks, and artisan vendors. A portion of the proceeds will go to the historic Charles A. Melton Center.

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Bernard “Pretty” Purdie laid down the beat on over 3,000 albums to date—playing with Steely Dan, Miles Davis, Hall & Oates, Todd Rundgren, Cat Stevens, Isaac Hayes, B.B. King, and Joe Cocker as well as regularly producing his own solo albums.

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Bring the whole family downtown for Swingin’ Summer Thursdays presenting great band entertainment, wonderful food, crafters, clowns, jugglers, dancers, and more.

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Shops and boutiques are open late on the first Friday of every month to show off their newest seasonal fashions and giftware items. For store information and locations, see the online directory.

Free parking at meters and in metered lots after 5pm.

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Heidi Starr, Catherine Friedman, and Joshua Graves, along with the newest addition, Timothy Crawford, are excited to bring opera to West Chester. Experience samplings from classic opera, paired with songs from Golden Era Broadway and Movie Musicals.

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The 34th annual day-long array of popular regional bands performing on two stages. Over 70 food vendors and artisan booths. Free music and fun for the whole family. Rain date July 23.

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Stop by your favorite local participating retailers during this six-day event and take advantage of some of the best sales you’ll see all season. Experience a vast selection of accessories, apparel, gifts, home decor, specialty foods, and more.

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The “Heritage Concert Series” is a chance to celebrate timeless U.S. music cities by bringing their iconic music to West Chester.

During this concert, celebrate the legendary Sun Studio in Memphis, TN, where Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash got their starts. Hear from Ples Hampton, lead engineer at Sun Studio. Watch a short film of WC musicians’ pilgramage to Sun Studio. Lovers of music don’t want to miss this full night of musicality!

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West Chester transforms into a colorful street festival full of fun with lots of free activities for the entire family. The excitement begins with the Kid’s Zone, Community Festival, and the Market Street Block Party.

The day’s events culminate with top notch professional bike racing.

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This family-friendly event gives children of all ages a hands-on opportunity to explore the vehicles that fascinate them. They can see, touch, interact, and learn about dozens of vehicles including police cars, firetrucks, and more. Located at the Government Service Complex, 601 Westtown Road.

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Enjoy a walking tour of privately-owned gardens located in Barclay Friends’ neighborhood. This popular community event features local musicians and artists at many of the gardens, and is attended by more than 300 supporters and gardening enthusiasts each year.

All proceeds support Barclay Friends’ Horticultural Therapy Program.

on the following pages, you’ll find our

Community Supporters—businesses committed to a thriving downtown. Although they may not be located in the Borough, they believe in the power of buying local and shopping small. Take time this summer to visit these businesses—and tell them you found them in Fig! FOR A FULL LIST OF COMMUNITY EVENTS, VISIT FIGWESTCHESTER.COM

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Life is busy, and sometimes it’s difficult to fit in taking care of yourself, but Crozer-Keystone can make it easier.

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discover a brand new garden spot community!

Sycamore Springs is an expansion of Garden Spot Village where you will find some of the best farm-to-table experiences in Lancaster County. If you like to get your hands dirty you can step off the porch of your single family home and help harvest fresh vegetables at the Aeroponic Greenhouse in the morning and craft them into an ultra-fresh salad at The Harvest Table restaurant later in the day. Bee hives and fruit trees also add to the ultra-local flavor. If the ideas of opportunity, living with purpose, and community appeal to you, please do yourself a favor and visit Sycamore Springs.

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