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Parkesburg

Official Website: Borough of Parkesburg

In 1734, Parkesburg began as a tavern called the Fountain Inn and predates the American Revolutionary War. As the area population grew, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania authorized the organization of the Borough from Sadsbury Township. The town formed when the Pennsylvania Assembly passed Act 193. Today, it is home to 870 families.

While Parkesburg is not as well known as other Chester County towns, like West Chester, Downingtown and Coatesville, the Borough received national attention in 1984 when the local train station appeared in the movie Witness, starring Harrison Ford. The station is part of Amtrak’s 195-mile  Keystone Service, which provides higher speed train service between Harrisburg, PA and 30th Street Station in Philadelphia.

Today, while technically considered part of the Philadelphia Metropolitan Area, the town is very rural and surrounded by some of the most productive farmland in the United States. Despite county-wide development, agriculture remains a major part of the surrounding area. Consequently, with little commercial or industrial activity, the Borough is a bedroom community and residents typically work and shop elsewhere. But, locals will tell you that the advantages of living in a smaller community outway a longer commute to work.

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Articles on Parkesburg, Pennsylvania

Parkesburg Plans for 150th Year Anniversary Celebration
Parkesburg

Parkesburg Plans for 150th-year Anniversary Celebration

January 15, 2021January 14, 2021 - by MyChesCo

PARKESBURG, PA — The Borough of Parkesburg will mark its 150th-year anniversary in 2022 and has plans to host a celebration with the local historical commission as well as local …

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Parkesburg Borough’s Statement on Trick-or-Treat Activities
Health / Medical / Holidays / Parkesburg

Parkesburg Borough’s Statement on Trick-or-Treat Activities

October 9, 2020October 8, 2020 - by MyChesCo

PARKESBURG, PA — The Borough of Parkesburg has released the following statement on Halloween trick-or-treating during the COVID-19 pandemic:

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Parkesburg Borough Police Department
Parkesburg

Parkesburg Borough Police Department Is Hiring

September 22, 2020September 23, 2020 - by MyChesCo

PARKESBURG, PA — The Parkesburg Borough Police Department today announced it is accepting resumes from qualified candidates for the position of Part-Time Police Officer.

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Parkesburg Borough Police Department
Civil Rights / Parkesburg

Parkesburg Police Chief Statement on Death of George Floyd

June 5, 2020 - by MyChesCo

PARKESBURG, PA — Parkesburg Police Chief Brian Sheller today released the following statement on the death of George Floyd:

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Parkesburg

Williams Cheers $40K Grant for Minch Park Rehabilitation in Parkesburg

November 15, 2019November 15, 2019 - by MyChesCo

PARKESBURG, PA — State Rep. Dan Williams, D-Chester, announced a $40,000 grant has been awarded to Parkesburg Borough in Chester County for the rehabilitation of Minch Park.

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Chester County Forum Highlights Destination Towns
Communities / Kennett Square / Parkesburg

Chester County Forum Highlights Destination Towns

October 15, 2019October 15, 2019 - by MyChesCo

WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County’s urban centers are becoming destination towns where more and more people want to live, work and visit to enjoy unique experiences offered by breweries …

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Dinniman: Major Parking, Drainage, Accessibility Upgrades Coming to Parkesburg Train Station
Parkesburg

Dinniman: Major Parking, Drainage, Accessibility Upgrades Coming to Parkesburg Train Station

October 7, 2019October 6, 2019 - by MyChesCo

PARKESBURG, PA — The Parkesburg Train Station will see significant parking, stormwater management, and drainage, and ADA accessibility upgrades thanks to a new agreement state Senator Andy Dinniman brokered between …

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PennDOT to Host Open House for U.S. 30 Bypass Reconstruction Project in West Sadsbury and Sadsbury Townships
Parkesburg / Traffic

PennDOT to Host Open House for U.S. 30 Bypass Reconstruction Project in West Sadsbury and Sadsbury Townships

September 11, 2019September 11, 2019 - by MyChesCo

PARKESBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) will hold an open house public plans display on Wednesday, October 2, from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM at Gateway Church …

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Parkesburg Violated the Excessive Fines Clause of the Constitution, States Judge
News / Parkesburg

Parkesburg Violated the Eighth Amendment’s Excessive Fines Clause, States Judge

August 29, 2019October 6, 2019 - by Timothy Alexander

PARKESBURG, PA — The Borough of Parkesburg sought a judgment of nearly $600,000.00 against Joseph Rzonca, as a fine for exposed Tyvek wrap on a house worth only $130,000.00, according …

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Parkesburg POINT Youth Center
Parkesburg

Dinniman Announces $50,000 For Parkesburg POINT Youth Center

April 10, 2019April 11, 2019 - by MyChesCo

PARKESBURG, PA — State Senator Andy Dinniman announced that he has secured $50,000 in state funding for the Parkesburg POINT youth center.

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