By Lydia Smith The sense of community in Westchester has always been one of the key reasons that people and families love to live here and take pride in their neighborhood. It’s no surprise then, that over the last few years many residents have built or constructed...
Westchester entrepreneur works to create best possible snack bar
Everyone’s business could use a little help these days, so every month we’re featuring companies owned by local residents or located in Westchester/Playa to help promote shopping locally and supporting community members. Here’s the scoop on Super Pop Snacks,...
Discovery Center celebrating the history of Westchester/Playa announces plan for fall opening
The Westchester/Playa Historical Society has found a permanent home in the Westchester Triangle after months of imaginative planning and support from the community. It is with great excitement that the nonprofit, which was launched to share the history and stories of...
VAVERA offers curated collection of hip gifts in PDR
Everyone’s business could use a little help these days, so we’re featuring some companies owned by local residents or located in Westchester/Playa to help promote shopping locally and supporting community members. As the focus on shopping locally continues to grow,...
Community Spotlight: Playa del Rey’s Grass Roots Neighbors joins with community to feed those in need
On a recent Friday afternoon in Playa del Rey, volunteers tried to socially distance as they assembled generous bags of lettuce, peppers, cheese, meats, milk and other refrigerator staples, ready to be carried to people’s trucks and distributed to families located...
Pet Photo Contest!
Do you have the cutest critter in the community? We're hosting our first Photo Contest focusing on local pets! Show off your photo skills and capture a photo of your pet doing what it does best: being cute! Submit your photos to us by September 10th for a chance to be...
Fit4Mom offers moms workouts and community
Everyone’s business could use a little help these days, so we’re featuring some companies owned by local residents or located in Westchester/Playa to help promote shopping locally and supporting community members. Here’s the scoop on FIT4MOM Westside, owned by...
Westchester teen creates nonprofit to help students succeed
The world may be crazy right now, but teens like Westchester resident Sophia Scott have stepped up to the challenge and are seamlessly adapting to create solutions. Sophia, a 16-year old senior at Marymount High School, created Quaranteens, a pending nonprofit...
4th of July Spirit Week Bingo
Using the honor system, get five in a row (up, down or diagonal) and email us at westchesterhometown@yahoo.com with the subject "4th of July Bingo" by July 17. One person at random will be selected to receive a $25 gift card to Benny's Tacos!
In your hometown with…the Westerfield Family
It’s hard not to notice the Westerfield family in Westchester. First off, they have four children, which is a bit unusual these days. Then there’s the fact that all four of the children are within 37 months of each other in age. Oh, and they have twin girls adopted...