Borough of West Chester

08/31/2026

Moving into a rental in West Chester comes with more than just unpacking boxes and figuring out your class schedule. There are a few Borough rules you’ll want to know about to help avoid an unexpected housing ticket!

Swipe through our Student’s Guide to Avoiding Housing Tickets for some quick tips.

We know there’s a lot to learn when you’re new to the Borough, so we’re here to help! Save this post, share it with your roommates, and start the semester informed.

Welcome back, WCU! We hope you have a great (and ticket-free) school year! 🎉

08/31/2026

EMERGENCY ROAD CLOSURE ANNOUNCEMENT:

Please be aware that today, August 31st, 2026, the 400 block of Sharpless Street will be closed for an emergency water repair from 9:00AM to 3:00PM.

08/28/2026

AQUA Night Work Announcement:

Beginning the week of August 31st through September 13th, from 8:00PM - 6:00AM, AQUA will be conducting night work. The project will begin work at the 50 block of N. Church Street (between Gay Street. and Market Street.) and move to the 50 block of S. Church Street (between Market Street and W. Miner Street).

Flaggers will be on-site for traffic calming.

08/26/2026

Intermittent Road Closures Announcement:

Beginning Monday, August 31st, 2026, through Friday, October 2nd, 2026, the 400-600 blocks of W. Rosedale Avenue (from College Avenue to Bradford Avenue) will be closed intermittently from 7:00AM - 3:30PM for a PECO gas main replacement project.

08/26/2026

Intermittent Travel Delays Alert:

Please note that on August 28th, 2026, from 8:00AM - 12:00PM motorists may experience intermittent travel delays near South Wayne Street and Holly Aly for tree removal. Flaggers will be on-site for traffic calming.

08/25/2026

Welcome back WCU students!💜💛🐑

The Borough of West Chester is excited to welcome you back for another school year!

As you settle back into campus life, make sure you’re familiar with your parking permit options and requirements. We’ve put together some helpful information to make the parking permit process as easy as possible.

Check out the information below, and as always, Parking Services is here to help!

Welcome back, Golden Rams—we’re glad to have you here!

08/21/2026

This week on "Cybersecurity Friday" we dive into the surprising long and dangerous history of Ransomware.

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08/20/2026

Rolling Road Closure Announcement:

On Friday, August 21st, 2026, and Monday, August 24th, 2026, there will be rolling road closures on Bradford Avenue from Strasburg Road to Market Street for road restoration.

08/19/2026

08/19/2026

Travel Delays Alert:

Please note that travel delays are to be expected tomorrow, Thursday, August 20th, 2026, from 8:00AM - 12:00PM on the 400-600 blocks of E. Market Street (from S. Adams Street to Bolmar Street) for roadway cleaning.