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Born in Tehran, Iran, Dr. Babak Eslami’s family moved to Dubai, UAE, when he was 16 years old with the goal of immigrating to…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine is offering free outdoor pool memberships to current members or those who join before March 31, 2024.
Both current members…
A du Pont family entrepreneur is telling The Philadelphia Inquirer that people can expect to hear more about products and investments coming from Kennett Square…
Whether you’re looking for a new hobby or want to extend your skills, this pottery place in Kennett Square has you covered, writes Laura…
As 2024 unfolds, many couples are looking for the perfect spot to rekindle their romance over a delicious meal. The OpenTable list of the 100…
For more than 50 years, Rebecca Jane Desmond inspired students, coached tennis, and was an honored community leader in Downingtown.
She died in her home…
As spring returns to Chester County on March 19, people along Brandywine Valley are happy to leave the colder days behind, as fun as they…
From dating horror stories to videos of washing horses’ hooves to tutorials on the best way to make homemade slime, there’s almost nothing you…
As a parent, knowing what your teen is thinking would be a dream. When you ask questions about how school is going, how they’re…
We all know that the Philadelphia region has some of the most beautiful and historic gardens to visit like Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square or…
Seven Chester County public high schools found their place among the top 50 in Pennsylvania for 2024, according to a new ranking recently released by…
Chester County is thriving and so are the many towns that make up the region. There’s something here for everyone, whether you’re a…
Traveling through Pennsylvania can be truly breathtaking, thanks to the state’s diverse landscapes and rich history, according to a staff report from World Atlas…
The Greystone Auxiliary to Chester County Hospital welcomes you to attend a Wine & Dine event with Super Bowl Winner and NFL Hall of Famer…
Treetops Kitty Cafe in Kennett Square is the perfect spot for coffee, tea, and cat lovers, reports Sheila Watko for NBC10 Philadelphia.
Treetops is a…
Prior to the pandemic, Kennett Square resident Estelle Tracy — a chocolate sommelier who shares her musings on her popular blog, 37 Chocolates — often hosted in…
Longwood Gardens has successfully moved the Cox House, a historic home that once served as a stop on the Underground Railroad.
Longwood made the decision…
Kennett Library is kicking off Spring 2024 in its new building. March, April, and May will be filled with programs and events centered around growth…
The online culinary resource PhillyBite Magazine has ranked, in no particular order, the five best breakfast spots in Chester Chester, a tall task considering the…
Eight Chester County towns are among the fifty safest places to live in Pennsylvania as of February 2024, according to a recently released report from…
You can bring along your favorite bottle of wine or another drink of choice to these delightful BYOB restaurants in Chester County, writes Main Line…
One Chester County restaurant found its place among the unsung heroes in the Philadelphia region who consistently deliver high-quality food, writes Michael Klein for…
The Brandywine Valley Scenic Byway is being lauded for having the most breathtaking views in Pennsylvania, according to a Newsbreak contributor.
This Chester County track…
While we may not think that winter is a time for growth, flowers, and plants, it’s a different story at Kennett Square’s Longwood…
Penn Veterinary Medicine has claimed to have made changes to students’ work hours amid several fourth-year students and recent graduates describing the unendurable workloads…
Last year was good for the Chester County dining scene, with many new amazing restaurants adding to the already impressive array of dining choices, writes…
Plan ahead, (if you haven’t already), and make reservations for Valentine’s Day at these two restaurants around Chester County! Everyone deserves a little…
There are many delicious and lively dining spots, all right here in Chester County, writes Ernest Owens for Eater Philadelphia.
No matter what dining experience…
For those times when you’re craving a delectable hot chocolate, these Chester County shops have you covered, write Tori Bissonette, Kylee Steigelman, and Ben…
It’s almost February and the chill of winter is in full swing. Yet there’s a chance to escape the wet and cold when…
The Bookhouse Hotel in Kennett Square is a cozy boutique hotel that also has thousands of books that guests can read or buy during their…
Kara Davidson recently celebrated her 10-year anniversary with CCRES and was recently promoted to Payroll and Benefits Coordinator.
Davidson was also recognized by the…
Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square has finalized its acquisition of a 505-acre Delaware estate once owned by the late Irénée du Pont…
The Keystone State is full of small towns that offer a little bit of everything whether you’re a visitor or a resident of these…
As winter blankets the Brandywine Valley, locals and visitors alike eagerly anticipate the Kennett Winterfest, a heartwarming celebration set to take place on Feb. 24…
Kennett Square’s Marty LaSalle fulfilled his lifelong dream when he took over the reins of Big Apple Circus, one of the most prestigious circuses…
Another wave of storms has hit the Chester County area, reminding owners Anthony and Katie Young of when Hurricane Ida left irreparable damage to Hank…
Chester County, and Pennsylvania in general, is filled with wonderful small towns to visit. Whether you’re looking for a day away or a new…
Unionville claims victory against Academy Park
Rustin escapes Kennett in thin win
Girls Basketball Roundup – January 11, 2024
Chester County is home to ten towns that are among the top 30 places with the most expensive homes in Pennsylvania, according to a recently…
MacElree Harvey has added the Honorable Lou Mincarelli, distinguished Common Pleas Judge in West Chester, Pennsylvania, to its Litigation Department. Mincarelli brings a wealth of…
Unionville barely beats Kennett
Unionville delivers statement win over Kennett
Girls Basketball Roundup – January 8, 2024
For those who grew up on Tastykakes, one of the best ways to start the new year on the right foot is to enjoy Tastykake…
Jim Perkins, a 58-year-old Kennett Square area resident, took a trip to Nepal last year for a good cause, writes Richard Gaw for…
If you are a true ice skating aficionado, you are in luck, as Chester County has plenty of rinks where you can take your skates…
Kennett takes down Quakertown
Girls Basketball Roundup – January 4, 2024
Even though December with its packed schedule is over, there are plenty of events around Chester County to keep you busy and entertained throughout January…
We all know how tempting it can be to cuddle up on the couch every night to watch a movie or some snacks when we…
While other states may settle for a ball, many Pennsylvania towns often drop more interesting things on New Year’s Eve, including Kennett Square, writes…
On Dec. 13, Brandywine Red Clay Alliance representatives and an environmental scientist presented the results of a comprehensive assessment plan for the Red Clay Creek…
Daniel Embree, the executive director of Kennett Collaborative, came to Kennett Square for romance but actually ended up falling in love with the community, writes…
A stately colonial on 22.83 gorgeous acres with four bedrooms and five bathrooms is available for sale in Kennett Square.
This sweeping estate known…
If you are looking for a perfect place to take a walk or simply relax while enjoying your surroundings, there are plenty of outdoor activities…
Unionville High School Technology and Engineering students have created two benches for the Kennett Square YMCA in honor of their late friend Emma Hill, who…
Many main streets throughout Chester County offer plenty of festive fun, delicious treats, and much more during the holiday season, according to a staff report…
Thanks to social media, Phoenixville couple Joey Chowanec and Kristin Beshada were able to connect with the photographer who took several pictures of their engagement…
Chadds Ford is one of the most quaint small towns in the Mid-Atlantic, according to a recently released list by World Atlas.
With 3…
Downingtown-based Victory Brewing and the iconic Philadelphia snack maker Tastykake teamed up recently to create Koffee Kake Ale, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia…
Instead of heading to Philadelphia for a night out, consider one of the many winter date night ideas in Chester County, writes Emma Minor for…
Those looking for the perfect party to ring in the New Year in the region have plenty of options to choose from, including several great…
If you would rather spend more time with family and friends for the holidays instead of having to cook, there are plenty of places in…
Thanks to the influx of impressive young talent, high school wrestling in Southern Chester County is coming into the spotlight, writes Nate Heckenberger for The…
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties has free December SCORE webinars and live presentations to give you the tools to help your small business prosper.
How…
Interboro earns stressful win over Kennett
Octorara darts by Collegium Charter
Boys Basketball Roundup – December 9, 2023
The husband-and-wife chef team Zack and Karessa Hathaway behind the new Kennett Square bistro Sweet Amelia’s have plenty of talent to succeed…
Chester County is home to ten places that are among the top 30 with the most expensive homes in Pennsylvania, according to a new ranking…
Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, one of the world’s premier horticultural gardens, is currently undergoing a major makeover project, writes Brenna Weick for NBC10…
Philadelphia’s countryside is filled with amazing, Instagram-worthy spots where you can take amazing pictures, including several stunning locations right here in Chester County…
Octorara survives for narrow win over Kennett
Boys Basketball Roundup – December 5, 2023
With its stunning countryside, charming towns and villages, historic architecture, lovely gardens, and exciting attractions, Brandywine Valley is an ideal place to spend a perfect…
Shopping local during the holiday season is the perfect way to support your community while grabbing perfect presents for your loved ones, write Nydia Han…
Lovers of good food in Chadds Ford will be happy to know that the iconic Hank’s Place will be returning to town, writes Rich…
For many, the holiday season is a time for sharing meals, gifts and quality time with family and friends. At the YMCA of Greater Brandywine…
If books are proof that humans are capable of working magic, as suggested by Carl Sagan, then nowhere is this truth more beautifully embodied than…
Chester County is home to several spectacular light shows to either drive or walk through that are guaranteed to impress and put you in the…
A Longwood Christmas at Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square is in full swing until Jan. 7. This year’s theme will take you back to…
Kennett Library is excited to bring recurring exhibitions in the art gallery in the new building. The opening reception of the Howard Pyle Studio Group…
The Creamery in Kennett Square, a favorite spot for winter outings, now offers even more fun activities thanks to the addition of a new ice…
If you want to avoid the hassle of holiday cooking, order a Thanksgiving feast from one of these excellent Chester County restaurants, writes Hira Qureshi…
It’s a Wonderful Life at Chester County’s largest hometown parade, the Coatesville Christmas Parade, taking center stage down the historic Lincoln Highway, on…
Chester County Chef John Alff has announced he will open a brick-and-mortar store for his food business, Vesta Kitchen & Catering. It will…
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties has free November SCORE webinars and live presentations to help you maximize your small businesses’ potential.
In-Person–Entrepreneurship. Is…
Chester County is home to many great restaurants that should satisfy even the most demanding palates, writes Eric Henderson for PhillyBite Magazine.
The online publication…
Nearly a year after a devastating flood caused huge damage to its premises, Treetops Kitty Cafe in Kennett Square is still standing as a unique…
Instead of making another trip to one of the major grocers, make a pilgrimage to some of the best shopping destinations in the region this…
Living in Chester County has a bit of everything for residents as well as visitors, from vibrant dining and exciting shopping hubs to popular events…
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A crowd of more than 100 people welcomed The Bookhouse Hotel to Kennett Square during the boutique hotel’s grand opening on Oct. 22, writes…
Willistown Township resident M. Night Shyamalan seemingly likes to stay close to home when filming his movies, write The Preston & Steve Show and Colin…
Online–Win Customers With…
West Chester East defense stifles Henderson
Great Valley darts by Kennett
Football Roundup – October 27, 2023
Before he penned the blockbuster hit Black Hawk Down, Kennett Square author Mark Bowden covered the Philadelphia Eagles for years in a rather unusual way…
CCRES instructional assistant Brenda Blittersdorf has been working for CCRES for eight years at Bancroft Elementary School in the Kennett Consolidated School District in Chester…
Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell, and Michelle Kichline, along with members of the Chester County Agricultural Development Council (Ag Council), presented two annual…
Like many food banks and distribution centers around the nation, the Chester County Food Bank was impacted by recent inflation and the end of COVID…
On Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023, The Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry (CCCBI) will host its 2023 Annual Awards Dinner from 6:30 PM…
Longwood Gardens will be hosting a dazzling display for visitors with a nostalgic twist to the holiday season, writes Andre Lamar for the Delaware News…
CCRES instructional assistant Randie Edleman has been working for CCRES for eight years at Bancroft Elementary School in the Kennett Consolidated School District in Chester…
Longwood Gardens has repurchased the property previously home to the highly esteemed boutique winery, vineyard, and Airbnb getaway, Galer Estate, which spans 7.4 acres…
West Chester East overwhelms Kennett
Football Roundup – October 13, 2023
Philadelphia’s “walking artist,” Ken Johnston, has embarked on a 75-mile journey across southern Chester County. The walk spans from Hinsonville to Phoenixville, and…
On Sept. 21, the Encore Shop, a local upscale consignment shop located in Kennett Square, celebrated its 50th anniversary by presenting Chester County Hospital (CCH…
Kennett Square artist Katie Lickfield, a proud 2023 graduate of West Chester University who was also an active member of the Dub-C Autism Program…
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties has free October SCORE webinars and live presentations to help you maximize your small businesses’ potential.
How to Launch a…
Chester County is full of great places where you can get delicious versions of the foods deemed as best to eat in Pennsylvania by Food…
Eleven Chester County places are among the fifty cities with the fastest-growing home prices in Pennsylvania, with one taking the top spot, according to…
In-Person–How to…
Esteemed publications such as Conde Nast Traveler and The New York Times have widely recognized destinations Philadelphia area. According to Visit Philly, some of these…
Kennett Symphony, Chester County’s only professional symphony orchestra, opens its 83rd season with Stories of Love and Nature on Sunday, Oct. 15 at 7…
Interboro shuts out Kennett
Football Roundup – September 29, 2023
Six Chester County school districts are among the top 50 on the Niche list of the 2024 Best School Districts in Pennsylvania. The ranking was…
Loulou Clayton, a Kennett Square artist, is honoring K-9 Yoda by painting his portrait after the U.S. Customs and Border Protection dog played…
Autumn is here, there are plenty of Chester County pumpkin patches and farms that offer fall delights, such as corn mazes, hayrides, and apple picking…
Local community and business leaders recently gathered at the Chester County Council, Boy Scouts of America’s Program, Activity, and Resource Campus (PARC) in Exton…
The Kennett Library will hold an event for the dedication of the Melton Terrace in honor and memory of Dennis C. Melton on Sunday, Oct…
Kennett Square native and West Chester University graduate Nick Ward’s journey to the minor leagues is one of determination that led him to the…
CCRES paraeducator Lorena Lopez has been working for CCRES for nine years at Bancroft Elementary School in the Kennett Consolidated School District in Chester County…
Last week, a 400-year-old tree stood tall for the last time in Chester County. The white oak unexpectedly uprooted right near Kennett Square…
Downingtown East defense stifles Kennett
Football Roundup – September 22, 2023
As edible fungi are seeing an uptick in consumer demand, Chester County mushroom experts have special insights, writes Mike Duff for Produce Business.
Chris Johansen…
A Kennett Square fundraiser for a free camp that serves children impacted by HIV and AIDS will be reaching great heights. On September 29, volunteers…
Kennett Library will host its second annual Kennett Arts Festival on Saturday, Sept. 23, and Sunday, Sept. 24.
This two-day celebration of art in…
A Kennett Square restaurant serves elegant dishes while working with local establishments to source their produce. Sweet Amelia’s, founded by culinary school sweethearts Karessa…
Fall has started, which means it is time to celebrate the autumn weather with Oktoberfest and other fall festivals in Chester County, writes Samantha Geiger…
Rustin shuts out Kennett
Football Roundup – September 14, 2023
The 38th Annual Mushroom Festival was once again a huge success, drawing thousands from all across the region and beyond to Kennett Square despite tight…
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties has free SCORE webinars and live presentations to help you maximize your small businesses’ potential.
Entrepreneurship: Is It for You…
Kennett pockets slim win over Henderson
Football Roundup – September 09, 2023
Five Chester County high schools are in the top 20 in The Keystone State, according to the 2023-2024 Best High Schools list from U…
Get ready to celebrate all things mushroom this weekend at the 38th annual Mushroom Festival in Kennett Square, writes Holly Herman for the West Chester…
The future of Kennett Square’s boutique winery remains uncertain, as the property will soon be sold to an undisclosed buyer, writes Paul Vigna for…
A charming brick colonial on 2.2 acres with four bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Kennett Square.
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The…
State Rep. Christina Sappey recently visited PathStone Corporation, a community development and human service nonprofit in Kennett Square, to gain firsthand knowledge of the vital…
A new book titled Emotional Brandywine looks at the Battle of Brandywine that took place across the fields of Chadds Ford through paintings and essays…
The fall season is upon us, making it the best time to visit one of the local orchards for a variety of delicious apples that…
How to Use AI in…
A canned-cocktail brand will soon call Kennett Square home with its new 2,500 square-foot distillery, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business…
The new Kennett Library and Resource Center officially opened its doors on Aug. 27 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony that drew hundreds of community members…
Groups of housing activists, legislators, and Chester County commissioners met on the issue of affordable housing in the region, writes Michael P. Rellahan for The…
Pennsylvania is known for having beautiful views all over the state so it’s no surprise that a Chester County location is one of the…
Brand Clarity: Make Your Marketing…
Upper Dublin shuts out Kennett 21-0
Football Roundup – August 25, 2023
A special “pocket” of Red Clay Park has recently broken ground. The site is set to undergo transformative changes so visitors can enjoy nature in…
In January of 2023, The Alliance for Health Equity launched its second cohort of the Nonprofit Justice and Equity Institute, with the goal of assisting…
Whether you call it BBQ or barbecue, it will still be melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Staff from PhillyBite Magazine ranked their top 10 must…
Carol and Richard Lee built their own home in 2003, appropriately and coincidentally located on Richard Lee Lane in Phoenixville, writes Paul Jablow for The…
Twenty-seven Chester County companies made the 2023 Inc. 5000 list, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal.
The list ranks the fastest-growing…
Eve Large has been named Director of the Chester County Department of Children, Youth & Families (CYF) by Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell, and Michelle…
Philter, a popular Kennett Square coffee shop, has re-emerged from the pandemic with a brand new business model and a partnership with A Little…
West Chester is welcoming two new eateries that offer up American fare. James Beard finalists Rich Landau and Kate Jacoby are known for their flagship…
Some people would argue that candles are an important part of everyday life, and these Main Line candle shops would agree. Perfect as gifts for…
Susan Hamley, executive director of Chester County Tourism, presented the county’s plans to update its highway signage in a meeting with the Kennett Township…
A gorgeous hilltop home on 4 serene acres with three bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Kennett Square.
Set…
There’s more than just the grocery store produce section to pick up weekly fruits and veggies. The Main Line is home to a wide…
Kennett Square-based supplier Caputo and Guest is thriving with their specialty mushrooms. When the family company began growing exotic mushrooms sales were slow, writes…
The Kennett Symphony, Chester County’s only professional symphony orchestra, and Music Director Michael Hall announce its 83rd season. With six diverse concert offerings, the…
Chester County high schools made the Niche list of the 2023 Best Public High Schools in the Philadelphia Area. The ranking was based on an…
Kennett Square’s Stephen Powell may not be a household name, but this virtuoso in vocals is considered one of the finest voices in the…
Philadelphia native Cheryl Miles is the Community Housing Development Director at Kennett Area Community Service, a nonprofit committed to serving families and all individuals in…
There’s something special to be said about picking your own fruit. Luckily, there are plenty of farms and orchards to visit around Chester County…
Wanderlust Donuts, a specialty shop that will serve artisan donuts made with all-natural ingredients, is coming to Kennett Square this summer, writes Jen Samuel…
Candida Gazoli, a Kennett Square blogger and author, recently published the third volume of Braving Veracity, an anthology celebrating the work of local women writers…
The Kennett Library & Resource Center will celebrate its Grand Opening on Aug. 27, 2023. All are welcome to attend.
The celebration will begin at…
Kennett Square is filled with beloved tourist attractions and a number of hidden gems that make it the perfect place to spend a fun-filled…
Some of the most expensive homes in Pennsylvania can be found in Chester County, according to a report by Stacker. Here are Chester County towns…
Some of the fastest-growing home prices in Pennsylvania can be found in Chester County towns, according to a report by Stacker.
Avondale ranked No…
Maui Meadow Farm in West Chester is a safe place for retired racehorses which helps them find new homes while also rehabilitating injured animals, writes…
Mildred Carter Joyner, a Kennett Square native and West Chester University professor who attained national prominence as a social work pioneer, died on July 9…
Gawthrop Greenwood attorney Lauren A. Nehra has been elected to the board of directors of the Chester County Food Bank, the central hunger relief organization…
BSA VISTA Leadership Megastars — an initiative that the Chester County Council, Boy Scouts of America launched in 2021 with VISTA Today — is ready to unveil…
The twin foals who surprised Cara Klothe, a Grand Prix dressage rider and breeder in Lehigh Valley, spent the first ten days of their lives…
Kennett Square’s botanical splendor Longwood Gardens is having a melodic upcoming season. The Festival of Fountains incorporates over 1,000 jets for an illuminated…
On July 8 from 10 AM — 11:30 AM, the Kennett Library will host a celebratory toast in honor of books donated to create a…
It all started in a greenhouse in Kennett Square. Dan Long started Brushwood Nursery 25 years ago to sell his plants on eBay. While his…
The Philadelphia region is home to its share of great wineries and vineyards, and two of the best are in Chester County, writes Brian Nagele…
The Kennett Symphony will be hosting its biggest concert of the year on June 25 at Longwood Gardens. With talented musicians, a great conductor, and…
Since 2020, the demand for mental health services has skyrocketed in Chester County.
Nonprofits like Family Service of Chester County have seen an influx of…
Penn Medicine Chester County Hospital has announced the opening of a new physical therapy office, Penn Medicine Westtown, in Westtown PA, on June 26, 2023…
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties has free SCORE summer workshops, to help your small business reach its potential.
How to Start and Operate a Small…
The Travel Medicine Program located at Penn Medicine Chester County Hospital’s Occupational Health Centers (OHC) offers travelers a wide range of services and access…
A Kennett Square coffee shop starts with a love story. To this day, Philter, which is the word for “potion, or charm meant to cause…
A micro-bakery in Kennett Square is an homage to French pastries and culture. Lola Pâtisserie is not the first project of Culinary Institute…
After many hardships, including the recent loss of her mother to aggressive cancer, 18-year-old Jamera Whitney Williams persevered and successfully graduated from Kennett…
Leon Spencer, CCRES board member and Chair of Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union’s board of directors, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up on…
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties has free SCORE June programs, including webinars and workshops, to help your small business reach its potential.
Entrepreneurship: Is It…
With summer right around the corner, it’s a great time to pick up the new edition of The Chester County Farm Guide to find…
Finance Basics for…
Summer is the ideal time to relax in the evenings with your favorite drink, writes Noah Rymsza for Main Line Today.
Whatever your favorite beverage…
Perfect Launch Program…
Chester County attractions are being lauded on the Philadelphia Business Journal’s top tourist destinations list. Over 20 million people visited notable sites across the…
Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell and Michelle Kichline have revealed the schedule for the 2023 Town Tours & Village Walks program “Our Agricultural…
The Chester County Commissioners awarded $2.5 million in open space preservation and park improvement grants at the public commissioners’ meeting. The grants are made…
Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square is one of the local attractions that was awarded Michelin stars in the French company’s first edition of Philadelphia…
When summer heat starts, there is no better treat for both kids and adults than ice cream, writes Victoria Alfred-Levow for Main Line Today…
Seventeen Chester County areas are among the top fifty priciest places and most expensive neighborhoods in the Philadelphia region last year, according to a staff…
A ribbon-cutting ceremony for Spar Hill Farm in Kennett Township marks the decade-long fight to preserve the land, writes Richard Gaw for the…
Owner of Kennett Square’s Kaboburritos and Kennett Chicken, Carlos Eric Vargas, stayed close to his cooking talent, worked hard, and used his creativity to…
Mother and daughter Holsteins are the last reminders of the eight-decade-long dairy farm operation at the Hopkins Farm in Kennett Square, writes Chris…
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties has free SCORE spring programs, including webinars and workshops to help your small business find its potential.
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SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties has free SCORE May programs, including webinars and workshops to help your small business find its potential.
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Four Chester County places are among those with the fastest-growing home prices in Pennsylvania, according to a new report by Stacker.
Cities were ranked…
Cameron Marcelle, a landscaper and gardener, uses the knowledge he acquired at Kennett Square’s Longwood Gardens to add color and comfort to communities, writes…
Harley-Davidson has been struggling to hire repossession agents due to the nature of the job that requires employees to repossess bikes from buyers who…
Plant-based restaurants are becoming more popular among Gen Z, prompting restauranteurs to adjust to this health-conscious diet. As a result, these restaurants offer…
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties has free May SCORE programs, including webinars and workshops to help your small business find its potential.
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Longwood Garden’s $250 million expansion is moving along smoothly. The project includes adding 17 acres to the esteemed botanical garden, writes Emma Dooling for…
The Kennett Symphony will host Masterworks 2 Concert on Sunday, May 7 at 3 PM at West Chester University in the Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre…
This March and April, Chester County offices of the Sheriff, Prothonotary, and Register of Wills collected a mighty stack of household and hygiene products to…
Pennsylvania’s thoroughbred racing industry is successful in its own right. Schuylkill County’s Blackstone Farm is responsible for breeding horses that have qualified for…
Dr. Timothy Blair, who boasts more than three decades of experience in education and the arts, has been appointed President of the Kennett Symphony’s…
“According to one legend, two slave catchers tracking a fugitive through Kentucky lost all trace of the runaway when they crossed the Ohio River. In…
A new development project that is set to join Kennett Square’s bustling commercial landscape will include a new Chipotle and a new Super Wawa…
Wake up and smell the roses — but not just at any old garden. Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square is one of the most popular places…
Chester County is home to seven towns that are among the top 30 places with the most expensive homes in Pennsylvania, according to a ranking…
For decades, Chester County Connect Care, a nonprofit based in Coatesville with additional locations in West Chester and Kennett Square, has been providing free medical…
Tulips will be in peak bloom at Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, where visitors can enjoy the gorgeous sight of around 200,000 blooms from…
When it comes to local tourist destinations, Chester County has something to offer for locals and visitors alike, writes Eric Henderson for PhillyBite Magazine.
One…
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties has free April SCORE events, including webinars and workshops to help your small business find its potential.
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Chester County is home to several renowned cafes. Whether patrons want a quick pick-up of their cup of joe or sit down and bask…
Rainbow Soap Company, opened by a mother and daughter team, Sherry Allen and Lindsey McGraw, is bringing safe and natural products to Kennett Square, according…
Downingtown West High School wrestling coach Drew Breese is excited to see that girls’ wrestling is growing in popularity and is likely to be sanctioned…
An abundance of new restaurants is taking over the Philadelphia region and one of them is in Chester County, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia…
The rare blue-poppies at Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square are back in bloom and can be seen inside the Conservatory, but only until the…
The owners of Crazy Deli Crepes Café in Kennett Square are involving their children in the operation of their newly opened establishment, hoping they acquire…
The Brandywine Red Clay Alliance has been keeping the 13-mile tributary of White Clay Creek clean for thirty years, writes Steven Hoffman for The…
Chester County Library is partnering with author Bruce E. Mowday to present three talks on his county history books during 2023.
“I’m so pleased…
A former college basketball player is bringing his skills to courts across Southern Chester County, thanks to his training company HYIQ. 26-year-old Jackson…
YMCA of Greater Brandywine is offering free outdoor pool memberships to current members or anyone who joins before this Friday, March 31.
Outdoor pools are…
It’s no secret that Brandywine Valley has delicious places to eat at every corner, so if you’re looking for the best breakfast spots…
Tess Kuracina, who grew up in the Kennett Square area, takes care of the beloved oasis at University of Pennsylvania, the James G. Kaskey Memorial…
In Berwyn, Conestoga High School’s Hayden McLellan is the first Pioneer to win a title at the Class 3A Southeast Regional in fifteen years…
The growth of Philadelphia and its surrounding towns is redefining regional boundaries, writes Sandy Smith for the Philadelphia Magazine.
Much of this growth is being…
For many, the Easter season is a time of celebration and rebirth. In some areas of Chester County, buying new Easter outfits and filling baskets…
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties has SCORE events in March, including webinars and workshops to help your small business realize its potential.
LIVE EVENT: Entrepreneurship…
Brandywine Valley Heating & Air Conditioning, providing quality comfort solutions and service for residential and commercial customers since 1993, is officially celebrating 30 years in…
Longwood Gardens’ glasshouse, the centerpiece of the $250-million Longwood Reimagined makeover, is starting to take shape, writes Nadine M. Post for the ENR MidAtlantic…
LIVE EVENT: Marketing…
Kennett Square is home to one of the oldest cemeteries in Chester County, belonging to the Old Kennett Meetinghouse. Although it has a strong Quaker…
Cherry blossoms, the beautiful pink and white reminder that warmer days are on their way, and will arrive earlier than usual this year, writes Michelle…
If you love international cuisine or want to try something new, Chester County is filled with hidden gems that offer authentic dishes from all over…
An HBO action-fueled zombie drama is infecting hearts across the nation, and a Chester County town could soon cash in on it, writes Andre…
If you’re looking for the best date night restaurants, these local spots offer tasting menus for ease of ordering and the chance for chefs…
Kennett Square-based artist Robert Jackson has a distinctive style that is both fun and meaningful and often gets people talking, writes Roger Morris for…
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties has a March webinar or workshop to help your small business achieve success.
How to Create Snazzy Graphics for Social…
Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square announced ten organists who will participate in the Longwood Gardens International Organ Competition that will take place in June.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently lauded Chester County’s House America efforts to rehouse individuals experiencing homelessness by providing…
When the renovations of the historic Fussell House on Baltimore Pike were completed in 2019 after a two-year process that cost $750,000, there…
A 30-year-old longtime Kennett Square resident is getting her just desserts. Deisy’s Cake Shop has been running since March of 2020, but…
Chester County has come a long way since British Quaker William Penn named the land after Chester, England in 1682. The Lenni Lenape called this…
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties has a February webinar to help your small business achieve success.
How to Start and Operate a Small Business
If…
For Kennett Square couple, Lilia and Raúl Ayllón, love started with a mutual dislike for each other, writes Michelle Myers for The Philadelphia…
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties has a wide range of February SCORE webinars to help small business owners achieve success with their businesses.
Get Your…
At Kennett High School, two seniors will be playing football at the Division I level for the first time in the school’s history, writes…
Two Chester County eateries found their place on the list of twelve Pennsylvania restaurants to check out in 2023, writes Kalena Thomhave for The Keystone…
Kennett Square’s Genesis Healthcare will operate 34 additional nursing homes in Pennsylvania, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
The company has shrunk significantly…
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties has a wide range of February SCORE webinars to help small business owners achieve success with their business.
How To…
Valentine’s Day is around the corner, and there are plenty of places in Chester County to have a date night with that special someone…
On Jan. 24, The Alliance for Health Equity launched its second cohort of the Nonprofit Justice and Equity Institute. The Nonprofit Justice and Equity Institute…
The Miss West Chester University competition takes place live on Saturday, Feb. 4, at 7:30 PM in Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, located at…
Kennett Square’s top tourist attraction, Longwood Gardens, is acquiring an estate belonging to the family that designed the property, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for…
While this winter may not be the coldest, there are still chilly and sometimes snowy days that call for a warm bowl of soup. Here…
Chester County is home to an abundance of breweries, and some are making waves, writes Jim Paktson for PhillyBite Magazine.
Victory Brewing Company is one…
Erin Bobo, a Kennett Square-based myofascial release therapist, has been healing both people and horses for more than two decades, writes Richard Gaw for…
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties has a February frenzy of tools like free webinars for small business owners to their businesses succeed.
How to Create…
For Daniel Embree, visiting Kennett Square for the first time was love at first sight, writes Jen Samuel for the Daily Local News.
The former…
A Kennett Square vineyard, winery & Airbnb that incorporates new and old design in its architecture has lived many lives, often frequented by historical figures…
An exquisite historic farmhouse on 36.85 beautiful acres with five bedrooms and four bathrooms is available for sale in Kennett Square.
This farm with…
Chester County is home to more than one kind of fanatic, and aside from Philly sports teams, residents are fanatics for fungi. It’s home…
Chester County businesses are awaiting the Philly fanfare for tonight’s Birds game against the Giants, which could trail-blaze their way to the Super…
Book clubs are rising in popularity, and Kennett Library is no exception. Susan Banks, the State Librarian at the Office of Commonwealth Libraries for the…
Guests at Governor Josh Shapiro’s inaugural party that was held on Tuesday at Rock Lititz in Lititz got to enjoy both music and some…
SCORE new year tools like free webinars are being offered to small business owners in January by SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties.
Introduction to Payment…
U.S. Rep. Chrissy Houlahan successfully secured funding totaling over $10 million for 14 Community Project Funding priorities through the House Appropriations Committee, according to…
Andrew “Drew” Schuyler is an alum of the professional horticulture program at Longwood Garden in Kennett Square, and he’s also a seed fanatic. During…
Time and circumstances often change the way we look at things, and this turned especially true for a book penned by Kennett Square author, Bayard…
It’s a winter wonderland in Kennett Square. The Creamery is serving more than just ice you can eat. Thanks to the latest project from…
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties are offering the following upcoming free SCORE small business webinars.
Master Your Social Media with Time-Saving Tools & Techniques…
Debby Wyatt recently opened Centered Clay Studio in a beautiful space in Kennett Square where everybody can discover the joy of creating with clay, writes…
Five local players will join Kennett Old Timers Baseball Association Hall of Fame when the official 2023 banquet takes place on Jan. 21 in the…
Ice skating is a favorite winter activity for many, and luckily, there are plenty of ice rinks in Chester County where you can take your…
There have been some updates to Chester County eatery favorites. Here’s the latest out of the food scene, writes Ed Williams for Main Line…
If you’ve had the pleasure of meeting Denise Day, President and CEO of the YMCA of Greater Brandywine, you’ve sensed the passion that…
After a challenging year, Chester County mushroom growers and nationwide have a positive outlook for the industry in 2023, writes Tom Burfield for The Packer…
One Rehoboth Avenue, a partnership between Kennett Square-based Onix Group and Grotto Pizza, is planning to build a 60-room hotel in Rehoboth Beach…
Lolev Brewing has all the elements needed to make a hip brewery. Based in a trendy Pittsburgh neighborhood, the newly opened establishment is housed in…
Already an epicenter for getting together for good food and beer, The Creamery in Kennett Square is adding something to make the cold weather more…
The Main Line region offers many ways to ring in the New Year, including several great options that are available right here in Chester County…
Country Butcher, a fine foods market in Kennett Square, attracts customers with its delicious coffee and artisan food, but it is the women who work…
December is often associated with holiday celebrations, time with loved ones, and exchanging gifts. This December, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) has a special…
Irene Kalman and Anne Humes are not letting their ages of 104 and 95, respectively, stop them from making the holidays better for the children…
Longwood Gardens is grabbing national attention. For the fifth year in a row, the Kennett Square attraction has earned the No. 1 spot for USA…
Governor Tom Wolf, along with the Brandywine Valley Scenic Byway Commission and members of the Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus, announced the launch of Harriet Tubman…
Noreen Kessler, a Kennett Square resident, has been helping improve children’s lives around the globe for nearly three decades as part of Operation Smile…
In the past decade, the number of people completing teacher education programs has dropped significantly, falling by 25 percent according to a federal report. States…
Ardmore-based Tired Hands Brewing is expanding its local presence, as its newest taproom opened last week in Kennett Square, writes Emma Dooling in the…
Customers and Competitors: Getting the Inside Data
Wondering how to…
Health officials throughout the country are indicating that we are now facing a triple threat of respiratory viruses — the flu, COVID-19, and RSV (respiratory…
Two domesticated kittens, a brother and sister, were discovered in Kennett Square’s Magnolia Court over Thanksgiving, writes Jen Samuel for The Daily Local News…
Since the first case of a highly pathogenic avian influenza was discovered in Pennsylvania, Penn Vet’s New Bolton Center has been busy doing diagnostic…
Kennett Square-based Phillips Mushroom Farms is headed to the New York Produce Show & Conference this week to connect with customers and let them…
Arts Holding Hands and Hearts, Inc. (AHHAH) has announced that the Greater Coatesville Imagination Library, a local affiliate of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library formed…
Four CCRES staff members were recognized last June and four more were recognized in September for their outstanding contributions. They were nominated by administrators, customers…
The Basics of E-commerce – How to Establish Your Online…
The Chester County Commissioners and Chester County Agricultural Development Council have presented the 2022 Chester County Farmer of the Year award to Jamie Hicks of…
Victory Brewing Company in Kennett Square officially reopened its doors to the community earlier this month after recovering from a devastating fire that took place…
Once again this year, Chester County’s largest hometown parade, the Coatesville Christmas Parade, takes place down historic Lincoln Highway on Dec. 3, 2022 at…
A new migration report from moveBuddha reveals that more people are moving out-of-state than in-state since 2020. Some of the reasons for…
A popular independent and woman-owned gift store is exploding all over the Philadelphia region. Occasionette opened its fifth brick-and-mortar location in the…
While the restaurant industry is still facing a long-running staff shortage, GuGu Asian Table in East Marlborough has dealt with the problem by “hiring…
November is National Veterans and Military Families Month. Kennett Square will be observing November to host multiple events to remember men and women of service…
Thanksgiving is all about family and spending time with your loved ones, but this can sometimes be a challenge for those cooking who spend most…
While some tourists visit Kennett Square in the hopes of seeing some of its famous mushrooms growing in the wild, it does not take long…
Doris Grumbach, a renowned American novelist who lived in Kennett Square, has died aged 104, writes Robert D. McFadden for The New York Times.
In…
When industrialist Pierre S. du Pont purchased a small farm near Kennett Square in 1906 to save a collection of historic trees from being sold…
The Flats at Kennett is opening the season for charitable giving with a food drive to help support families that are struggling amid raging inflation…
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties are offering the following free SCORE workshops and November business webinars.
In-Person Program–Entrepreneurship: Is It for You?
This…
There’s ample green space in Chester County to partake in countless outdoor activities. Main Line Today listed a few of these popular parks and…
Diane Kesler, Kennett Square woman, and her botanist friend Anne Nielsen ventured out to Delaware to see the state’s only American chestnut, writes Cris…
Brian Tatma, a Kennett Square native, is serving up some legit East Coast cheesesteaks to West Coasters at Tat’s Delicatessen in Seattle, writes Brandon…
Quick Ways to Improve Your Website – A Better User…
Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square has broken the record for its annual attendance, beating out pre-Covid’s 2019 record by 5 percent for a…
Anson B. Nixon Park in Kennett Square is home to the beloved Great Blue Heron who is widely known to visitors, writes Steven Hoffman for…
For the past quarter century, the Mowday Group has assisted non-profit organizations, companies, and individuals with media relation and publishing needs in Chester County…
Hank’s Place, a popular eatery in Chadds Ford owned by Kathryn and Anthony Young, has been trying to rebuild since it was destroyed by…
Medical marijuana dispensary PA Options for Wellness opened its fifth location in Kennett Square. This Harrisburg-based company offers a collection of cannabis products from…
Halloween is right around the corner, and that means a fall bounty of festivities. Chester County families may be looking for All Hallow’s fun…
A generous philanthropist is making a major donation of rare bonsai trees to Longwood Gardens. Doug Paul owns Chester County’s Kennett Collection, a miniature…
Individual tickets are now on sale for the much-anticipated VISTA Leadership Megastars reception on Thursday, Oct. 20 from 6-9 PM at the Chester…
Following in the long tradition of art in the Brandywine Valley, the Kennett Library is hosting the first annual Kennett Arts Festival on Oct. 15…
The booming mushroom industry in Kennett Square, which has dubbed the town the Mushroom Capital of the World, that is celebrated in an annual festival…
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties is offering the following free SCORE workshops and webinars in October.
Cybersecurity 101–How to Protect Your Business From Cyberthreats…
Kennett High School senior Kaitlyn Stolp is heading an effort to bring awareness of breast cancer during a national campaign to recognize its impact on…
Kevin Bielick, a horticulture specialty grower at Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, joined Eyewitness News to talk about Chrysanthemum Festival that is currently underway, writes…
The fall season is the perfect time to enjoy some family-friendly fun by visiting local orchards to pick your own apples among the variety…
While it was love at first sight for Mort Block when he met his wife Susan, it took a love song for her to feel…
Seven Chester County public high schools are among the top 50 in Pennsylvania for 2022, according to a new ranking recently released by Niche.
To…
The Kennett Brewing Company will host Chester County author Bruce E. Mowday for a talk and signing of his new book, Small-Town Cops in…
Kennett Square-based Phillips Mushroom Farms, a leader in Pennsylvania’s mushroom growing industry, is known by customers and partners for its stellar reputation, writes…
Chester County will receive millions of dollars through the state’s Marcellus Legacy Fund for a variety of environmental projects, writes Fran Maye for the…
Sara Dickens-Trillo — a native of Chihuahua, Mexico, who moved to El Paso, Texas, when she was 15 years — is the Bilingual Program Director at…
Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square has once again been recognized with the Pinnacle Award, a prestigious national educational award, for bringing 1,100 acres of…
The Kennett Township Board of Supervisors has approved $478,210 to demolish and stabilize 27 structures at the historic Spar Hill Farm, writes Richard Gaw…
More than 100 students from around Chester County were named National Merit Semifinalists and have the chance to become National Merit Scholars, writes Kristen A…
Kennett Library and Chester County Hospital will offer a series of upcoming events as part of a “Live Better” initiative highlighting health literacy’s importance…
A stately manor home on 3.7 stunning acres with seven bedrooms and five and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Kennett Square…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine, in collaboration with the Michael & Nancy Pia Foundation, has asked the community to join them in a year-long…
In all of its richness, history, and community, Chester County has many fall festivities planned in every corner of the county, writes Jen Samuel for…
Kennett Square, which was home to the 37th annual Mushroom Festival over the weekend, holds the title as the “Mushroom Capital of the World” for…
Affordable housing in Kennett Square has arrived after years of planning with the opening of Red Clay Manor, according to a staff report from the…
Longwood Gardens will host a fundraiser performance with Patti LaBelle to benefit the new Kennett Library & Resource Center, which will open in 2023.
Six Chester County schools are among the 40 top-rated high schools in Philadelphia and the suburbs, according to a new ranking by Philadelphia Magazine…
Mushrooms have continued to grow in popularity and local producers are making sure to take full advantage of the momentum, writes Sarah Louise Klose for…
People’s Light presents the world premiere of Mushroom, an original play from Pulitzer Prize finalist and Mare of Easttown cast member Eisa Davis. In…
In last week’s VISTA Escape post we went through the must-have experiences to enjoy when you visit Longwood Gardens. And the week before…
Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square is famous for the abundance of flora visitors can see and enjoy year-round, but this is far from the…
Numerous local nonprofits, including Home of the Sparrow and Habitat for Humanity of Chester County, in partnership with Chester County Commissioner Josh Maxwell, hosted a…
Barry Fragale, owner Fragale Brothers Barber Shop in Kennett Square with his brother Mike, has been met with an outpouring of support from the community…
Chester County has three representatives on the inaugural Pennsylvania Agriculture Power 100 list recently released by City & State Pennsylvania.
The list recognizes people who…
Twenty-three Chester County companies made the 2022 Inc. 5000 list, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal.
VISTA Leadership Megastars — an initiative that the Chester County Council, Boy Scouts of America launched last year in conjunction with VISTA Today — is ready to…
Chester County is home to 11 of the 100 Safest Places to Live in Pennsylvania, according to a 2022 list from ElitePersonalFinance.com.
To determine…
The fall 2022 restaurant week — organized by Main Line Today and Today Media and sponsored by Firstrust Bank — invites area foodies to unfold menus across…
Many local restaurants that have opened their patios for outdoor dining during summer months are happy to welcome leashed pets and even offer special pet…
The growing popularity of Kennett Square is not going unnoticed by developers, who are happy to answer the increased demand for housing units, writes Jen…
As mushrooms were declared one of the top five food trends for this year, new types of friendly fungi products have infiltrated the market, and…
On Thursday, July 14, 2022, during the Topping Off and Beam Signing Ceremony for the new Kennett Library & Resource Center, Kennett Library was presented…
Based in Landenberg, Buona Foods is a third-generation, family-owned mushroom company that has been packing and shipping a full line of retail and…
Kris Perrone, owner of Fab & Boujee Boutique in Kennett Square, enjoys working with her daughter Gia, a fashion major at Immaculata College, to curate…
For the past few years, Maria Navarrete-Olvera, the owner of Zena Florist, has made it her mission to spread some Kennett kindness by bringing…
Chester County Commissioners approved $3.4 million in support of two housing developments that are affordable to households with low-to-moderate incomes. One of…
Isabella Hanson, a rising senior at Kennett High School, is one of this year’s recipients of the prestigious Diana Award, writes Simon Perry for…
Niamma Mayo always wanted to bring a bit of sparkle into everyone’s lives, and now she shares her creativity and caring spirit through Sophisticated…
The Art Trust at Meridian Bank in West Chester is hosting a new exhibit, “Untethered Vision,” that showcases the works of local artists who are…
Jody Thompson, the founder of Ducklings Early Learning Center, continues her legacy by expanding on her educational childcare franchise one school at a time. For…
Writers are often told, “write what you know,” and such is the case for Kennett Township native Michael Woodward, whose debut novel, The Handler, was…
La Michoacana Ice Cream.
Ice cream is an ideal treat at any time of the year, but even more so in the summer, writes Victoria…
Construction of the new Kennett Library & Resource Center is about to reach a new milestone with the placement of the last steel beam. To…
Drexel Hill’s Rick Olivieri, the grandson of cheesesteak inventor Pat Olivieri and former owner of Rick’s Steaks at Reading Terminal Market, has died…
A fundraiser to support Kennett Square-based Camp Dreamcatcher and its week-long camp for children impacted by HIV or AIDS will take place on…
Bri Brant, owner of Kennett Square-based Arden + James, has revived the Victorian farmhouse she had admired from childhood as she traveled along Cossart Road…
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties is offering the following free webinar events in June.
On Tuesday, June 21, 6 to 7:30 p.m., learn…
At the start of the week, the stock market entered bear territory for the first time since 2020, further pushing down many local companies that…
The pandemic has fueled a real-estate boom in recent years, causing home prices to skyrocket in Chester County, reports Stacker.
In fact, among the…
The second annual community Shop & Dine Raffle, sponsored by the Friends of Kennett Library, is in full swing. With each ticket purchased, there are…
Avondale resident Dr. Stuart Kaplan, a leading child psychiatrist, author, and researcher, has died at 82, writes Abraham Gutman for the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Kaplan was…
The Dollar General Literacy Foundation recently awarded Kennett Library a $10,000 grant to support adult literacy.
Each year, the Dollar General Literacy Foundation provides…
Mrs. Robinson’s Sweets & Treats, a new candy shop in Kennett Square, is guaranteed to become a favorite spot for those with a sweet…
Damon and Melanie Owens of Kennett Square are among 12 couples invited to represent the U.S. at this year’s World Meeting of Families…
Since 1909 when group swim lessons were first developed at the Detroit YMCA, the Y has been a leader in educating communities on how to…
Just in time for a summer full of exploring Chester County’s pick-your-own farms, wineries, farmers markets, and more, the Chester County Agricultural…
Caterpillar Inc., a Fortune 100 company and the world’s leading manufacturer of construction equipment, has acquired Tangent Energy Solutions, an energy-as-a-service…
In this Tuesday…
Phillips Mushroom Farms in Kennett Square enjoyed a strong 2021 with heavy demand, and although growth has slowed recently due to rising grocery costs, production…
The Chester County Commissioners have approved the awarding of $3.2 million in open space preservation and park improvement grants. The grants are made available…
Landhope Farms, a three-unit convenience store headquartered in Kennett Square, is doing its part in lifting fresh produce consumption through in-store placement and…
Clover Market, which will pop up in Kennett Square on June 5, is a wonderland of high-end, artisan-made, and vintage goods that has…
Although he didn’t grow up in a riding family, Kennett Square native Chris Gracie developed his passion for riding horses when he was in…
To ensure the original mission of their nonprofit organization is kept alive, the Valentine family has gifted His Mission’s Kennett Square building to Good…
Landenberg resident Erik Gudmundson will conduct post-race interviews and provide color commentary at the 29th running of the Willowdale Steeplechase on Saturday, May 14…
After years of offering music lessons at his home in Kennett Square, professional musician Dave Mattock and his family seemed to take two steps forward…
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties is offering the following free webinar events in May.
On Thursday, May 5, small business owners will learn about “Getting…
Kennett Square’s Dawn Talley and her husband, Jack, have been raising chickens in their backyard well before it became popular during the pandemic, writes…
Citadel Credit Union will honor 31 of the finest educators from Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, Lancaster, and Philadelphia counties with its Citadel Heart of Learning…
As the medical director of the New Bolton Center, the University of Pennsylvania’s internationally renowned veterinary facility, Dr. Barbara Dallap-Schaer takes care of…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine is building on its commitment to ensuring the health and well-being of the community by launching a new corporate…
Henderson High School graduate Eden Ratliff is the Township Manager for Kennett Township, where he oversees government operations and the administration of government services, from…
As it enters its 65th season, the Little All-American Football Association in West Chester hopes for a turnaround from low numbers due to concerns…
Lauren Oblak, who grew up in Montgomery County, is the Director of Sales and Marketing at Chaddsford Winery, one of the oldest and most highly…
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties is hosting 2 free webinars on Tuesday, April 19, that will show you how to start your own business and…
Kennett Square-based landscape designer Danilo Maffei has helped a Malvern family, which drew inspiration from Lake Tahoe, turn their backyard into the relaxation place…
West Grove native Shelby Hallman is the Director of Comprehensive Employment Services for The Arc of Chester County, a West Chester-based nonprofit that provides…
Square Roots Collective, a group committed to advancing the community of Kennett Square so that all residents can thrive, will utilize 30 acres of green…
Buckley’s Tavern, a restaurant and bar located in Centreville, Del., has teamed up with Kennett Square-based BarVision to reduce overpours and drive profitability…
CCRES, Downingtown, has several open positions in education.
CCRES, Downingtown, specializes in providing over 1,500 professional, dedicated staff members to meet the needs of…
In a recent survey sent out by Kennett Square officials, residents revealed their ideas for the borough’s last plot of undeveloped land, the 22…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine is hosting hiring events throughout April for a variety of careers and summer positions.
As the leading nonprofit dedicated to…
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties is hosting several free webinars and live events in April.
On Tuesday, April 19, join this free webinar, “Grow With…
Carlie Connor, who grew up in Oxford, is a Business Analyst for The Tri-M Group, a Kennett Square-based company that specializes in the…
The important job of ensuring Chester County buys its goods, supplies, and services on time and at the most competitive price will now be overseen…
Chester County will observe April 3-9 as National Library Week.
The theme for 2022 is “Connect with Your Library,” which promotes the idea that…
Samantha Dardine, a Delco native who grew up in Kennett Square, is the Sales and Marketing Manager for Downingtown-based Victory Brewing Company, one of…
Unionville High School graduate Katherine LaDow is an associate in the litigation department at Lamb McErlane, where she has worked since 2015 and represents clients…
Kennett Square-based Genesis HealthCare is looking to add around 200 wound care experts nationwide as part of its newly launched program that aims to…
Seven branches of the YMCA of Greater Brandywine are hosting Summer Camp Open House Celebrations from Friday, March 25 through Sunday, March 27.
Times vary…
A regal manor with five bedrooms and four full and three half bathrooms is available for sale in Kennett Square.
The custom home, with its…
Kennett Square’s Grain Craft Bar + Kitchen managed to survive the pandemic, thanks in part to the community’s support, and thrives today as a…
It’s one thing for companies to say they put their employees first. It’s another thing altogether for them to actually do it.
There…
Francisco Cortes, an advocate for the LGBTQ+ Latinx community, was born in Guanajuato, Mexico, and moved to Kennett Square in the 1990s when his parents…
CCRES, Downingtown, specializes in providing over 1,500 professional, dedicated staff members to meet the needs of children and adults challenged by autism, behavioral health…
Maria Navarrete-Olvera, the owner of Zena Florist in Toughkenamon, shared Valentine’s Day joy with a gift to Greenmore Farm Animal Rescue in West…
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties continues to offer free webinars and live events to help small businesses. The following webinars and events are available in…
Residents of Timber Ridge Lane in Kennett Township sought municipal help with a nearby eyesore they believe also represents an environmental threat. Richard Gaw, in…
WasteWell, a curbside composting service, now offers Kennett area residents an effective way to reduce waste and replenish local farms and gardens with vital nutrients…
Kennett High School student Isabella Hanson has been named a 2022 Prudential Emerging Visionary for bringing powerful vision and meaningful change to her community.
Many Kennett Square residents want to make sure that the town’s critical role in the history of the Underground Railroad is not forgotten, writes…
A meticulously crafted home with four bedrooms and four full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Kennett Square.
The home is perfectly…
For the past five years, Evan Gruber and his family have been making and selling a variety of ciders at Old Stone Cider in Lewisville…
Wylie Belasik, a Kennett High School graduate, founded UliftU, a nonprofit to help people reentering society from prison become fitness coaches. Gina Tomaine muscled her…
Construction has commenced on a 53-unit townhouse development with a mixed-use building — called Kennett Pointe — on a 13-acre site in Kennett Square…
Jaylen is participating in The Arc of Chester County’s Comprehensive Employment Services at Friend’s Home in Kennett.
“I love working with my job…
The Kendal Corporation plans to leave Kennett Square and relocate its headquarters to the new FinTech building on the STAR (Science, Technology, and Advanced Research…
Exelon completed its separation into two companies earlier this week, and the newly formed Constellation Energy is now the owner of Limerick Generating Station in…
Chester County Hospital’s rich history, which spans almost 130 years, will be the subject of a Chester County History Center presentation next week, writes…
Chester County is home to several popular spots that make some of the best and creamiest hot chocolate around. Tori Bissonette stirred up some local…
Following a lifelong dream, 18-year-old David Lemper of New Garden Township has enrolled in the Interlochen Center for the Arts, a renowned institution…
Chester County Hospital has been working hard to stay ahead of the increased demand created by three recent developments: the surge in COVID-19 cases…
Trail Creek Outfitters in Kennett Square offers clothing that can withstand the wickedest winter conditions while also being comfortable and stylish, writes Steven Hoffman for…
Officials with the Chester County Health Department have announced the latest testing and vaccination services to help the county’s efforts to control COVID-19…
In the early 1990s, MacElree Harvey attorney Michael Louis helped create a local charity to aid single parents with dependent children. Now in its third…
Kennett Square-based Landhope Corp. (dba Landhope Farms) recorded strong sales for the last year and is optimistic about sales in 2022, writes Greg Lindenberg…
A Path To Hope, an Exton-based nonprofit that empowers people to seek treatment for mental health, just received a big boost from some philanthropic…
An estate that consists of four remarkable establishments and a total of five bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms is available for sale in…
While the Philadelphia area is home to many great gift shops, there are those that stand out by by offering a great selection of both…
Landhope Farms, a convenience store with locations in Unionville, Kennett Square, and Oxford, is expanding in Chester County, writes Jen Samuel for the Daily Local…
Kennett Square-based RW Group, a micro accounting firm of only four employees, is being acquired by Isdaner & Co., a Bala Cynwyd-based accounting…
The PathStone Corporation — a nonprofit with a location in Kennett Square that is dedicated to eliminating poverty and strengthening individuals and families — boasts a long…
Since September, Country Butcher Fine Foods in Kennett Square — an artisan fine foods market established in 1982 — has been under the ownership of the DeRasmo…
On Tuesday, Dec. 7, learn “How to Start and Operate a Small Business”.
The webinar, 6 to…
Sovana Bistro, a southern Chester County favorite, has made a rousing comeback in Kennett Square after a fire devastated the dining establishment in January last…
As part of its commitment to promote and provide recreation, sports, and activities for people of all ages in southern Chester County, Brandywine Valley Sports…
Ten-year-old Ross Molinaro, a Chadds Ford resident and CEO of R.J. Masks and More, is the subject of a short film, Ross…
Work Smarter, Not Harder–How to Systematically DO the Highest Value Activities in Your Business
On Tuesday, Nov. 30, this free webinar, starting at 1…
Avondale-based Cardile Mushrooms has been bought out of bankruptcy by an affiliate of New York-based Sandton Capital Partners for $5.09 million. Natalie…
Norm Eavenson, a West Chester resident and foundational figure in the region’s basketball community, has died of COVID-19 at 74, writes Mike Jensen…
Tony and Suki Liu, owners of Lily Asian Cuisine Sushi & Grill in Kennett Square, recently opened their new restaurant, GuGu Asian Table. Jen Samuel…
Christopher Manna has been hired as the new director of the Kennett Library.
The Kennett Library is a part of the Chester County Library System…
The Kennett Square mushroom industry should be booming. The popularity of the edible fungi, always prominent, gained traction with stay-at-home chefs during the…
Galer Estate Vineyard & Winery, nearby Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, started as what would most accurately be called a “backyard business.” But that seven…
Family-owned La Verona is celebrating ten years of serving delicious meals in Kennett Square. The milestone is especially notable because the kitchen didn’t…
While some enjoy preparing elaborate meals for Thanksgiving, those who would rather relax and enjoy the full day with their family have several great places…
The tales of tainted Halloween candy have been persistently scaring parents and keeping police on high alert for decades, despite very little to no evidence…
These free webinars from SCORE offer helpful advice to small business owners.
How to Create “Killer Content” for Social Media and your Website
On Wednesday…
Kennett Square may be the Mushroom Capital of the World, but the borough has much more to offer visitors. Nick Vadala chronicled the area’s…
A trio of West Coast transplants has revitalized the former Kennett Square Inn, transforming it into one of the borough’s new favorite spots, Letty…
Vickers Restaurant, a 50-year staple in Exton, is closing permanently at the end of the month. The dining room hosted a number of well…
Tara Dugan, the founder of worKS in Kennett Square, is one of 20 “power women” of the Main Line and Western Suburbs for 2021, writes…
The local cider scene is gaining ground in the Philadelphia region, alongside the booming craft beer scene. One of the best cideries around, according to…
Before returning to Washington, D.C., for the week, President Joe Biden made a detour and stopped by Kennett Square on Monday for a happy…
According to the Forum of Executive Women’s 2021 report, the largest public companies in the Philadelphia region made progress in diversifying their boards of…
After two decades of making world-class goat cheese, Catherine and Al Renzi have decided to move on. They are putting Yellow Springs Farm in…
Take a free webinar from SCORE and get helpful small business advice.
On Tuesday, Oct. 12, learn…
Mushroom farmers in Chester County have dubbed 2021 the Year of the Mushroom, writes Doug Ohlemeier for Produce Business.
Retailers such as Whole Foods are…
Take a free webinar from SCORE for helpful small business advice.
Top Ten Social Media Management Tips for Entrepreneurs
On Wednesday, Oct. 6, learn the…
Kennett Square chef Lisa Keys had a grain of an idea: try to win the 2021 People’s Choice title at the national Get Wild…
It’s not just the clients of MacElree Harvey who are satisfied with the full-service law firm based in West Chester.
It’s the…
September is near its end, but there is still time to celebrate National Mushroom Month by tasting some of the delicious meals prepared with this…
These free September webinars from SCORE offer helpful advice to small business owners.
Leanstack Canvas—Business Plan on a Page
On Tuesday, Sept. 28, learn…
The Smoky Mountains’ Fall Foliage Prediction has good news for local lovers of the great outdoors. Alyssa Adams covered the report’s timing of 2021…
Many individuals and businesses have influenced the revitalization of Kennett Square. But few have had a role in the process as significant as Nancy Mohr…
Fox Hill Farm, a bucolic, 80-acre estate in Kennett Square that boasts a vineyard and large equestrian facilities, is on the market for $6…
The Mushroom Cap, a retail operation in Kennett Square, guarantees customers a fungi time. It sells various mushroom-centric products, while dedicating a portion of…
Seven branches of the YMCA of Greater Brandywine are hosting Fall Open House Celebrations on Saturday, Sept. 18 from 9 AM–12 PM. All are…
For the first time in its history, Neumann University has opened a food bank for students.
The Knights’ Pantry, meant to alleviate food insecurity among…
By Bruce Mowday
The Sept. 11, 1777, Battle of Brandywine is a historic event of enormous importance to the United States that has been ignored…
An enchanting home with six bedrooms and seven and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Kennett Square.
The residence offers the pinnacle of…
Pennsylvania is home to some of the finest hard cider in the nation, with some of the best made right here in Chester County. Nick…
Our area is filled with great places to get a caffeine fix, but some of them stand out from the crowd. These coffee shops in…
The former National Vulcanized Fiber (NVF) site in Kennett Square is preparing to maximize its potential. Doing so involves facing several challenges, which it intends…
Margaret Eby for Food & Wine cites the excellence of two southern Chester County businesses that are pillars of our nation’s mushroom industry: Laurel…
Twenty-six Chester County companies have found their place on the 2021 Inc. 5000 list, writes Kennedy Rose for the Philadelphia Business Journal.
The list…
Jim Horn, a Glen Mills native and Penncrest High School graduate, is the President and CEO of The Tri-M Group, LLC, a Kennett Square…
A traditional home with five bedrooms and five and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Kennett Square.
This masterpiece set on 3.1…
The Kennett Township Board of Supervisors discussed the future of historic Spar Hill Farm — site of some HBO shoots for Mare of Easttown. Richard Gaw…
Cambodian sisters Nita Say and Kimly Chum are living the American Dream in Kennett Square, as their nail salon is thriving, writes Jen Samuel for…
Nimah Narinesingh-Smith, an All-Ches-Mont League golfer who recently graduated from Kennett High School, has been awarded one of the Delaware State Golf…
For four generations, Phillips Mushroom Farms in Kennett Square has been the epitome of excellence in the consistently growing mushroom industry, writes Keith Loria for…
The Pennsylvania Tourism Office has recently unveiled its Best Buds: A Garden Trail road trip. The self-guided sojourn takes travelers through gardens and arboretums…
Craft brewery openings in the Philadelphia region are becoming commonplace; however, Downingtown-based Victory Brewing Company has cemented its place among the best. Its enviable…
Amid the swirl of controversy over mask policies and an overall concern of rising COVID-19 numbers, Chester County has decided not to mandate indoor…
A mainstay in Kennett Square for decades, Bautista Upholstery & Refinishing continues to bring customers joy by reviving their favorite furniture, writes Tara Smith for…
The consumer interest in mushrooms is starting to pick up significantly. Many Kennett Square mushroom farms, however, are dumping their crops.
There’s nothing wrong…
The Kennett Library Board of Trustees will host a groundbreaking for the new Kennett Library and Resource Center on Thursday, Aug. 12 at 9 AM…
Longwood Gardens is closed to guests until Wednesday, Aug. 4, due to a vehicle crash that occurred the afternoon of July 29 on the east…
Chester County Hospital has once again been ranked among the best hospitals in the state by U.S. News & World Report.
The hospital — which…
Chester County ranks among the nation’s Top 25 communities for education, writes Elliott Davis for U.S. News & World Report.
To determine its…
Kennett Square resident Eric Zandotti helped restore the foghorn of the SS Andrea Doria, the passenger ship that sank in 1956 off the coast of…
When people think of the iconic locations to visit around Philadelphia, they are quick to name places like the Liberty Bell, the Philadelphia Art Museum…
When people think of the iconic locations to visit in and around Philadelphia, they are quick to name places like the Liberty Bell, the Philadelphia…
Kennett Square native Amanda McGrory will compete at this summer’s Paralympic Games in Tokyo as a member of Team USA’s track and field…
Isabella Hanson, a student at Kennett High School, has been recognized with the prestigious 2021 Princeton Prize in Race Relations. Richard Gaw reported the distinction…
Groups of songbirds have recently been turning up dead throughout the region, and their cause of death remains a mystery to scientists and wildlife officials…
Kennett Square Borough Council has made an offer to Genesis HealthCare to buy the historic property on South Broad Street. Its $8.2 million bid…
After five years of grieving the loss of their Marine son, Maryellen and Vic Presutti still await the truth behind what really happened to him…
Kennett Square, renowned beyond Chester County as the Mushroom Capital of the World, is one of the four finest and liveliest suburbs in the Philadelphia…
Kennett Square native Justin Best and Malvern native Julian Venonsky are bound for the Summer Olympics in Tokyo.
Best, a graduate of Unionville High School…
PathStone Corporation boasts a long and distinguished history as a force for good throughout the region.
A community development and human services nonprofit dedicated to…
The Chester County Health Department has announced that 83 percent of the county’s eligible residents (those ages 12 and older) are partially or fully…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine and the Kennett Consolidated School District have teamed up to address the many challenges students are facing after months of…
If ever there were a time to sell your home …
Characterizing the current state of Chester County’s real estate market as simply a seller…
Kennett Square resident Faith Wohl, whose fight for women in the workplace landed her a presidential appointment, died last month at 85, writes Jeff Neiburg…
The Kennett Area YMCA is offering a four-day water safety course for children ages 6-11 beginning Monday, June 7. There is no charge…
Although electric vehicles are still a niche market, Kennett Square-based Landhope Farms is looking to the future by adding charging stations at more of…
Kennett Square resident Katherine “Kay” Lahusen, a gay-rights pioneer and photographer who was among the first to document the LGBTQ struggle, has died at…
The affordable housing crisis is robbing local families of their health and well-being.
Help change the narrative by participating in Habitat for Humanity of…
Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell, and Michelle Kichline approved the awarding of $4.2 million in open space preservation and park improvement grants…
Big changes are coming to Kennett Square, specifically at the intersection of East Cypress Street and Ways Lane. Currently under construction, Kennett Pointe is a…
Oftentimes the best way to cap off a fun summer day is by enjoying something sweet. For Chester County residents, that leaves plenty of choices…
The seeds for this project were planted almost a decade ago, in the spring of 2013. That’s when Kennett Square mayor Matt Fetick invited…
Amid the pandemic, Kennett High School sophomore Bella Hanson had an exceptionally busy year, writes Alfred Lubrano for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
The 15-year old…
An unexpected, married-to-single transition opened Noelle Benson’s eyes to how much dating had changed. Finding an available date meant hunting online, which…
A culinary adventure that comes with a bonus of fun attractions is a win-win, and Kennett Square checks both of those boxes, writes Sue…
Download VISTA.Today’s 2021 Guide to Chester County’s 30 Brewpubs here.
If you live in Chester County and you love brewpubs then you…
Andrew Carlino has been named partner at Pillar Real Estate Advisors, a full-service real estate brokerage firm that represents buyers, sellers, landlords, and tenants…
A free webinar from SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties in May provides helpful advice to small business owners.
Understanding Cash Flow-A Business Survival Guide…
Katee Boyle, the artist-in-residence at Kennett Square’s Scarlett Thicket Farm, uses a variety of mixed media to create beautiful conceptual art. Her…
In an academic year that challenged teachers unlike any other, 21 teachers in Greater Philadelphia have been recognized by Citadel Credit Union for going above…
Customers and Competitors: Getting the Inside Data…
In lieu of the Bayard Taylor Home & Garden Tour this year, The Friends of Kennett Library is sponsoring a Shop & Dine Raffle, with…
What it Takes to Start and Run…
With the number of new COVID-19 cases starting to decrease once again, the gap between where the virus is spreading the most and the…
No details were overlooked at this entertainer’s paradise, which boasts five bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms and is now on the market…
Free webinars from SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties in April and May provide helpful advice to small business owners.
What it Takes to Start and…
According to the Pennsylvania Department of Health, 247,320 people in Chester County have been either partially or fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as of…
Restaurants nationwide scrambled to adjust to the dining restrictions imposed by COVID-19. But for Talula’s Table in Kennett Square, it was mostly business…
After a hiatus in 2020 due to COVID-19, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine will host three Healthy Kids Day events on Saturday, April 24…
Pickleball, a racquet sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis, and ping pong, is the fastest-growing sport in the U.S.
The YMCA of…
After a long search, Kennett Area Community Service (KACS) now has a property for its new home, as a local couple, Michael and Nancy Pia…
The Chester County Food Bank plays a central role in the annual distribution of millions of pounds of food to our neighbors who have limited…
Letty’s Tavern in Kennett Square offers customers delicious food and an interesting, spooky story behind its name, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer…
How to Have the Best Sales…
On Wednesday, April 21, you can participate in a free webinar by Frank P Farmer, “How to Start and Operate a Small Business.”
The webinar…
During her visit to Braeloch Brewing in Kennett Square, U.S. Rep. Chrissy Houlahan highlighted the threat the spotted lanternfly poses to the beer and…
Great communities build great libraries.
Welcome to the new Kennett Library and Resource Center, a project that has been in the making for the last…
Nothing says Spring like Easter dinner in Chester County! Many local restaurants are safely open for Easter brunch or dinner as well as curbside pickup…
Philadelphia is surrounded by lively towns and communities that offer visitors everything from quaint main streets to picturesque orchards, and Chester County is home to…
Kennett Square-based Genesis HealthCare, which operates more than 325 skilled nursing facilities and senior living communities nationwide, has named Harry Wilson, a turnaround specialist…
After finalizing the purchase of the 103-acre Spar Hill Farm, the Kennett Township Board of Supervisors voted to convert one of these acres into…
Except for the “gloom of night” part, the Hickory Hill Nature School in Kennett Square steadfastly commits to the same mantra as the U.S…
After a long run of decreasing COVID-19 cases, positive case counts over the last week were significantly up compared to the previous week, as…
The number of new COVID-19 cases in Chester County has remained roughly the same over the past seven days, although some areas remain more…
Square Roots Collective, a group of enterprises united by their commitment to a thriving Kennett Square, is readying a new cocktail bar that will honor…
Onix Group, a real estate development firm based in Kennett Square, has partnered with Grotto Pizza to buy the Dolle’s Candyland property in Rehoboth…
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties are hosting these free seminars in March.
ZOOM IN: Increasing Home Office Productivity
On Wednesday, March 17, this free webinar…
For the past five years, Kelly McDowell and a group of volunteers have been spending their weekends cleaning up trash on the Route 1 Bypass…
While many areas in different states are home to Underground Railroad locations, Chester County boasts an especially large number of preserved sites with documented history…
A new book by Kennett Township resident Gene Pisasale shines a spotlight on the group of men from Pennsylvania and Delaware who played a key…
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties are hosting these free seminars in March. How to Create Snazzy Graphics for LinkedIn & Social Media
On Thursday, March…
As it charts a path to recovery, Kennett Square-based Genesis HealthCare will implement a three-part restructuring plan to strengthen its liquidity position and…
When coronavirus first started spreading throughout the region, Chester County’s libraries were flooded with people looking for books to help them get through lockdown…
Exelon, the parent company of Kennett Square-based Exelon Generation, will split into two companies, separating its power-generation business from utilities, writes Andrew Maykuth…
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties is hosting these free seminars in March. How to Create Snazzy Graphics for LinkedIn & Social Media
Unionville High School graduate Alli Lowe, an outside hitter on the Colgate University women’s volleyball team and reigning Patriot League Player of the Year…
StanAb, a real estate development company based in West Chester and founded by Tony Stancato and Victor Abdala, is winding things down after 25 years…
Two of Chester County’s leading COVID-19 vaccine providers came together on Saturday for a one-day clinic that vaccinated close to 1,500…
Female brewers at Huntingdon Valley-based Naked Brewing Company are prepping a beer for the 2021 Kennett Winterfest that will pay homage to Kennett Square…
The Pennsylvania Department of Health has released a map that highlights all the locations that are providing the COVID-19 vaccine in Chester County to…
Two of Chester County’s leading COVID-19 vaccine providers have come together to create a one-day mass vaccination clinic on Saturday, Feb. 20…
Chris Alonzo of Pietro Industries in Kennett Square is one of many local business owners who said their employees are eager to receive the COVID…
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties is hosting these free seminar in February.
Mastering Finances for Black-Owned Businesses
On Tuesday, Feb. 16, take this free…
A stone farmhouse with five bedrooms and four bathrooms is available for sale in Kennett Square.
Set on more than 28 gorgeous acres and built…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine is hosting a diaper drive this month in partnership with Chester County Women’s Services and the Chester County Department…
Despite an indisputably brilliant career, former Kennett Square resident Curt Schilling has once again stumbled on the “character” and “integrity” requirements and failed to secure…
There are so many ways to say I love you, I like you, I appreciate you … and Chester County has them all! Follow along for…
Malvern Bank, National Association continues to donate its quarterly ATM fee revenue to local nonprofits.
ATM revenues for the quarter ended Dec. 31 totaled $1…
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties is hosting these free seminar in February. How Packaging Can Build Your Brand, Reduce Damages and Waste, and Even Save…
Kennett Square’s Suzanne Gaadt, an award-winning artist and graphic designer, has been recognized by the National Wildlife Federation as its first featured artist…
Pummeled by COVID-19 and struggling with finances, Kennett Square-based Genesis HealthCare gave its CEO, George Hager Jr., a $5.2 million “retention payment…
Habitat for Humanity of Chester County – a nonprofit that works in collaboration with families and individuals to build and finance affordable homes – has partnered with…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine has completed installation of Needle Point Bi-Polar Ionization (NPBI) Units in all of its fitness centers to create even…
Michael Stefano, a native of North Wales in Montgomery County, is a music teacher at Tredyffrin-Easttown Middle School and a West Chester Borough Council…
It’s National Soup Month and the polar vortex, or snow, or a wintry mix is coming, just in time to chill down the end…
On Thursday, Feb. 18, take…
Chester County is home to eight of the top 39 school districts in Pennsylvania with the most valuable homes, write Ethan Lott and Kennedy Rose…
Kennett Square resident Tommy Janton, a junior at Salesianum School in Wilmington who has already won a pair of state titles, has committed to continuing…
Darby native and Cochranville resident Kasey Trill is a Health Career Pathways Instructor and Nurse Educator for the Chester County Intermediate Unit/Technical College High…
Conestoga High School graduate Elizabeth Hopkins is the Assistant Chief Fire Marshal with the County of Chester and owner of Honeymoon Farm in Oxford.
Hopkins…
Until last year, Michael Mendick was self-taught, the bulk of his education coming from real-world experience and books on tape (“Automobile University,” he…
Kennett Square-based Genesis HealthCare saw the price of its shares rise by nearly 14 percent after the company named Chairman Robert H. Fish as…
Nic Legere, who was born in Oklahoma and moved to Hockessin, Del., when he was seven years old, is the Executive Director of Safety and…
The Manfredi family, which owns Manfredi Cold Storage in Kennett Square, has been quietly helping destitute families have brighter holidays for years, but never more…
The Chester County Food Bank has named Andrea Youndt as its new Chief Executive Officer. Youndt, who began her position on Jan. 4, succeeds Larry…
An elegant, historic manor home with five bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Kennett Square.
This 1746 home has…
Despite having to suspend indoor dining several times due to the pandemic, Lily Asian Cuisine continues to thrive in Kennett Square thanks to the support…
While the pandemic dimmed the colors in her life for a while, Kennett Square artist Catherine “Cat” Stenta has managed to reclaim her inspiration and…
A true small-town gem, Kennett Square has a lot to offer for the holidays, including numerous options for great dining and shopping, writes Timothy…
Bove Jewelers in Kennett Square is currently hosting a pop-up art exhibition with original works by Vincent van Gogh, Pablo Picasso, Marc Chagall, Edgar…
In a difficult year for everyone, Santander Bank has made things easier for West Chester University’s first-generation college students by providing $50,000…
A children’s writing program in Kennett has emerged as an unexpected but much-needed lifeline to many during the coronavirus pandemic, writes Ximena Conde…
Three bakeries in Chester County are among the six best in Philadelphia’s western suburbs that offer seasonal treats with an international flair, writes Lindsey…
Kennett Square resident Dr. Karen A. Wientjes, a professor of physical therapy at Neumann University, has been elected president of the American Board of Wound…
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties is hosting several free webinars in December.
Selling Through Social – Develop Your Strategy for the New Year
On Tuesday, Dec…
The U.S. Small Business Administration has released detailed information on approved borrowers from the federal government’s Paycheck Protection Program, writes Matthew Kish for…
Kennett High School sophomore Isabella Hanson spent her lockdown changing the world, which has earned her a special commendation from Gov. Tom Wolf and a…
Cases of COVID-19 continue to increase rapidly across the state, with some areas in Chester County also starting to feel the effects, writes Sean…
Wings for Success, a nonprofit with locations in Frazer and Kennett Square, provides invaluable resources to low-income women, including career wardrobes and life skills…
The 222-acre Berwyn estate known as Rock Hill Farm hit the market earlier this week as the most expensive listing in Pennsylvania at $38…
West Chester native Alex Menta is heading to Venice, Italy to become the director of analytics for Venezia FC, a soccer team that competes in…
Pennsylvania public schools came up short by about $4.6 billion in state funding in 2018-19, according to a report that’s part of…
Kennett High School boys soccer coach Mike Barr has been honored by the United Soccer Coaches, a national organization that promotes the sport at all…
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties is hosting several free webinars in November. Google Analytics 101–Improve Your Online Business by Understanding Essential Data
On Tuesday…
Galer Estate Winery in Kennett Square plans to utilize its outdoor space as much as possible during the colder months by relying on metal fire…
Due to COVID-19-related losses exceeding federal aid by $60 million, Kennett Square-based Genesis HealthCare has begun talks with its financial backers on…
Ready to start the next chapter of their lives in Florida, Kelly and Chuck Keller have put their Dutch Colonial in Devon up for sale…
West Chester’s restaurant-laden business district has remained surprisingly stable during the pandemic; however, the looming cold weather could change that, writes Frank Fitzpatrick…
A new mixed-use commercial and residential project on 13 acres in Kennett Square will bring townhomes, apartments, retail, event space, and walking trails to…
A new analysis has found that school children in Pennsylvania’s public schools are being shortchanged by $4.6 billion, and that the Oxford Area…
Malvern Bank, National Association was the presenting sponsor of the last match of the Brandywine Polo Club’s summer season. The Richie Jones Memorial Exhibition…
After more than two decades of living there, architect Donald Dunham and classics professor Annette Giesecke have decided to put their Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired…
We are two weeks away from the deadline – midnight on Nov. 2 – to nominate individuals for the second class of VISTA Millennial Superstars.
The winners…
Southern Chester County is home to a few wineries that are beloved by experts and underrated throughout the rest of the country, writes Maddy Sweitzer…
Coatesville native Bob Hewczuk – the co-owner and co-founder of West Chester-based Buddy’s Burgers, Breasts, and Fries – was at the helm of…
David Ferron and Alexis Kletjian are among the Main Line’s hottest designers who are reshaping trends and making their names known worldwide, writes Lisa…
Based in West Chester, Valley Forge Trout Unlimited has been preserving, protecting, and restoring cold-water resources throughout Chester County for decades, according to a…
Susan B. Walter (a.k.a. Subee), the accomplished chef and blogger behind Subee’s Kitchen, remodeled her West Chester kitchen with French flair, writes…
Glenmoore resident Sara Wherrity has tried out a new type of online shopping that looks very familiar to customers of West Chester-based QVC, writes…
Ruffini’s Barber Shop has been a West Grove staple for decades, since Domenico Ruffini first opened its doors in 1959, writes Steven Hoffman for…
COVID-19 may have forced the cancelation of Earth Day celebrations back in April, but taking care of the environment and preserving the planet is…
Lorenzo and Sons Pizza, whose massive pies are a staple of the food scene in West Chester, will open an outlet in the food hall…
During this most critical time, when COVID-19 is converging with the start of flu season, the Chester County Board of Commissioners is launching a…
Malvern resident Alice Choi, a popular home chef with legions of fans on social media, keeps busy during the pandemic by sharing creative recipes with…
The historic Middleton House in Landenberg has gotten a new lease on life by finding a new owner before an 18-month window of time…
Coatesville resident Maria Ines Guerrero, the Girls Program Coordinator for The Garage Community and Youth Center in Kennett Square, enjoys having a positive impact on…
Several restaurants in Kennett Square have been able to stay afloat during the pandemic thanks to the expanded outdoor dining that was made possible by…
Coatesville native William Villafane – who owns several automotive businesses, including Penn Green Collision and PG Auto Supply in Avondale and Penn Green Auto Detailing in…
Kennett High School graduate Anna Robuck, a doctoral student at the University of Rhode Island’s Graduate School of Oceanography, has found high levels of…
Kennett Square resident Joann Pfeifer, whose daughter Jessica Leigh Pfeifer died eight years ago from suicide at the age of 21, has published a book…
Due to a reduction in business and the inability to make debt payments, entities affiliated with C&M Mushrooms in Avondale have filed for…
A spectacular home with five bedrooms and five full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Kennett Township.
The house sits on a…
By Joseph F. Basciani
One of the hardest-working men in the history of American mushroom farming passed away, surrounded by his loving family, on…
Voters here in the battleground state of Pennsylvania are increasingly shifting alliances and moving further apart along the lines of worker occupation, write Tarini Parti…
The Plantation Field International Horse Trials in East Marlborough Township may have held its final event due to the controversy surrounding the word “plantation” in…
With the fall picking season upon us, you can visit several local orchards that offer some of the best apples in the region to fill…
Eight women who embarked on a 116-mile Underground Railroad walk on Sept. 5 in honor of Harriet Tubman were welcomed by the community last…
At a recent hearing, East Vincent Township residents presented strong opposition to a rezoning proposal that would allow a developer to construct a senior housing…
Susan Pennacchia, a teacher at Saints Peter and Paul School in West Chester, helped to provide her students with structure and a sense of normalcy…
With colder weather on the horizon, local restaurants are eager to increase their indoor dining capacity from 25 to 50 percent on Sept. 21. This…
A traditional home with four bedrooms and five and a half bathrooms that is the very definition of magnificent is available for sale in Kennett…
Avondale-based Basciani Foods has switched to packing its mushrooms in bags that are made from a patented material that allows them to breathe, writes…
With the help of Richard Buchanan of Archer & Buchanan Architecture in West Chester, Julia Dorsett was able to turn a three-story farmhouse in…
Bill Bilger is celebrating 50 years of providing good haircuts and friendly conversation at William Bilger Barber Shop in Oxford, writes Steven Hoffman for the…
For Brian Hassel, who has been teaching at Downingtown West High School for 15 years, traditions are important, writes Lisa Dukart for Main Line Today…
Tiz the Law, the horse currently favored to win the rescheduled Kentucky Derby on Saturday, has several direct connections to a farm in southern Chester…
Wayne-based Finite Carbon is a pioneer in the rapidly growing business of helping landowners create and sell carbon-offset credits by preserving trees on…
Chester County offers plenty of options for outdoor exploration and enjoyment, including historic sites surrounded by breathtaking nature, that make it an ideal place for…
Editor’s Note: The Pennsylvania Department of Health’s daily report for confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Chester County and Delaware County have not…
Scott Robinson surprised his girlfriend Emma Willis last week by taking a knee on the runway of the New Garden Flying Field and asking her…
Each year, the Women’s Business Connection of Chester County selects a community partner to be a beneficiary of its fundraising and networking efforts. The…
Michael Guttman – a longtime advocate of open-space preservation, community-based land stewardship, and environmental sustainability – is turning his 4.5-acre property in Kennett…
Artisan Construction has presented new plans for a senior housing project in East Vincent Township, painting a rosy picture of the benefits it would bring…
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties is hosting several free webinars in August and September.
On Tuesday, Aug…
Pranavh Joshua Vallabhaneni, a rising sophomore at Unionville High School, has earned national recognition for his award-winning invention, a hot-car-alert device called…
Over the past four months, kids have shown how adaptable they are – from wearing masks to learning online. Yet, kids still need time to simply…
Hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic, many local hair salons and barbershops are still waiting to receive any kind of government assistance as they struggle…
As new schooling models emerge due to COVID-19, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine is welcoming children to its childcare and early learning programs, in…
After visiting the New Bolton Center in Kennett Square, Anna, a goat without two back legs and deformed front legs, has received new prosthetic limbs…
A new literary anthology, Braving Veracity, features personal essays and memoirs written by eight women from Chester County and the Brandywine Valley, writes Richard Gaw…
Linda’s Hair Techniques in Avondale and its owner, Linda Deeney, are celebrating three decades of helping people feel good about how they look, writes…
Eighteen Chester County-based companies have earned a spot on this year’s Inc. 5000 list of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies.
Business Smart
On Tuesday, Aug. 18, learn how to get your…
Kennett Square’s first-ever parklet, built and recently unveiled by Historic Kennett Square, with help from community volunteers, provides accessible outside dining for customers…
Kennett Square native and Unionville High School graduate Adrienne Underwood is the Columbus (Ga.) Ledger-Enquirer’s new reporter focused on long-term coronavirus recovery…
Chester County is well represented on the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing companies in the nation in 2020, writes Kennedy Rose for the…
By Christine Tarlecki
There’s nothing better than heading out to your favorite brew pub for a craft beer and a bite. And choosing your…
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties is hosting several free webinars in August.
How to Leverage a Virtual Assistant in a Pandemic
On Tuesday, Aug. 11…
A local couple, who put their entire lives on hold in March to walk the Appalachian Trail, are nearing the end of their 2,193…
Exton-based Gateway Medical Associates and West Conshohocken-based Tandigm Health have formed a joined venture, Tandigm Physician Services, to offer physician practice management services…
How to Boost Your Business on LinkedIn
On Tuesday, Aug. 4, you can…
In the money race between President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden in the second quarter of this year, Chester County residents have…
As school districts grapple with how to educate children safely in light of COVID-19, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine has announced that it will…
Kennett Square-based South Mill Champs, one of the largest mushroom growers in the country, is planning a major expansion in Canada, writes Joseph DiStefano…
Local salons are adjusting to the new, pandemic-shaped norm in the world of beauty, writes Caroline O’Halloran for SAVVY Main Line.
For some…
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties is hosting several free webinars during the rest of July and in August.
Understanding Cash Flow—A Business Survival Guide…
By Christine Tarlecki, Culinary Feature Contributor
Here’s the scoop: July is National Ice Cream Month! We are ready to get our fill of ice…
Now in its 26th year, Chester County’s annual Town Tours and Village Walks program is a tradition that many local residents and visitors look…
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties is hosting several free webinars in July.
“How to Gain Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Forgiveness”
On Tuesday, July 14, learn…
Kennett Square Borough Council recently voted unanimously on two important issues related to the development of the new Kennett Library:
The design of the new…
West Chester resident Maria Hromcenco is sharing her journey of battling anorexia and thus providing a source of hope for many others, writes Richard Gaw…
A contemporary home with a jaw-dropping interior that consists of five bedrooms and five and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Kennett…
Last year, the Chester County Commissioners accepted a grant award to perform a study that would examine the feasibility of developing a multi-use trail…
The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged our nation in so many profound ways, and agriculture, an essential business in every way, has been no exception…
The demise of local news has far-reaching consequences that are especially felt during a pandemic, when many small towns do not know they are…
Fragale Brothers Barber Shop, which first opened its doors in Kennett Square in 1899, has added the COVID-19 pandemic to the list of horrific…
“Productize – Steps for Turning Your Service Into a Product”
On Thursday, July 9…
Now that Chester County has entered the green phase of the state’s plan for reopening, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine is ready to welcome…
Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell, and Michelle Kichline have approved two contracts that award more than $1.7 million in funds to support…
Chester County is home to 30 brewpubs and breweries.
From Stickman Brews in Chester Springs to Suburban Brewing in Honey Brook and Braeloch Brewing in…
Kennett Square is joining West Chester in closing one of its major streets to allow more room for outside dining and an open-air marketplace…
After initially affecting the more densely populated areas of Chester County, the coronavirus is now hitting southern Chester County’s mushroom country, write Vinny Vella…
The following free small business webinars are offered in June by SCORE and SCORE Chester & Delaware Counties:
JUNE 16
How Female Founders Can Innovate…
In the midst of the coronavirus outbreak, old-fashioned milk delivery is experiencing a renaissance in the Philadelphia region, writes Frank Fitzpatrick for The Philadelphia…
A custom-built traditional home with five bedrooms and five and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Kennett Square.
The home is set…
Two grade-school buddies who went on to found Victory Brewing Company have been inducted into the Chester County Business Hall of Fame by the…
Small businesses in Chester County that are struggling to survive amidst the pandemic are thanking the community for not giving up on them during the…
For the first time ever, the Chester County Economic Development Council is providing free access for all businesses to virtually attend its annual Business Achievement…
JUNE 9
Simple Ways to Boost Your…
Kennett Square-based Genesis HealthCare, one of the state’s largest nursing home operators, has made significant progress in controlling the coronavirus spread in its…
After months of being cooped up and quarantined, it’s time to get out and enjoy summer at the YMCA of Greater Brandywine’s camp…
SCORE Chester & Delaware Counties is offering several free online seminars in June.
JUNE 2
10 Principles to Running a Virtual Company Extremely Well
On…
Communities of color in Chester County and across the United States are at higher risk of dying from the coronavirus. This is in part due…
Chesterbrook-based AmerisourceBergen is once again the highest-ranked Philadelphia-area company on the Fortune 500, checking in at No. 10, writes Kennedy Rose for…
With help from the Kennett Education Foundation, Kennett High School teachers and administrators got a chance to surprise the graduating seniors with congratulatory lawn signs…
Citadel will host a virtual banquet on Tuesday, May 19 at 6:30 PM to reveal the three grand-prize winners of its prestigious Heart…
SCORE Chester & Delaware County is hosting a free webinar on June 18, “How to Start and Operate a Small Business.”
The webinar, 1 to…
COVID-19 has taught us a lot, and with schools closed and students learning from home, one of the pandemic’s lessons is how teachers…
Eleven medical workers in Chester County are among Main Line Today’s 2020 Healthcare Heroes who are redefining medicine in the region, writes Melissa Jacobs…
With financial losses still mounting due to the coronavirus pandemic, mayors throughout Chester County are hopeful that their communities and its plethora of small businesses…
As part of the Chester County Library System, the Kennett Library continues to serve the community and is a go-to resource for books and…
Through its Chester County COVID-19 Response Fund, the United Way of Chester County has awarded $288,000 to 47 organizations that provide relief for…
One of the many unsung heroes in our community in the era of COVID-19 is ScoutReach’s Roseline Vazquez, a full-time Scouting Professional…
Michael R. Walker, the founder of Kennett Square-based Genesis HealthCare, has died at 71 following a long-term illness and complications from the coronavirus…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine has opened its doors to neighbors struggling to put food on the table as a result of the COVID-19…
The coronavirus pandemic is forcing many local businesses to shut down, leaving their owners with mounting obligations and a desperate search for ways to survive…
Food cupboards in Chester County are seeing an unprecedented rise in demand due to the coronavirus pandemic that has left many without a job, writes…
By Komeil Nasrollahi
While it may come as no surprise that the Covid-19 pandemic has created a devastating impact on companies across the region…
La Comunidad Hispana, a community health center that has been serving the community for more than 40 years, is opening its West Grove doors for…
Farmers in Chester County are bracing for huge coronavirus-caused losses in the middle of the high season as the restaurant shutdowns and stay-at…
Despite having to move to the virtual realm during the coronavirus lockdown, the churches of Chester County continue to unite in prayer, writes Jen Samuel…
Area residents have been finding different and often inventive ways of dealing with the “new normal,” writes Richard Gaw for the Chester County Press.
Eric…
Two local entrepreneurs have launched their unique online recipe business earlier than planned to give restaurants that are taking a huge financial hit another source…
With more food available than his customers can consume, Charlie Sharp, the owner of Station 52 in Kennett Square, is finding ways to give meals…
The Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County is keeping its preserves open and encouraging people to take advantage of the nature around them in these…
Roxanne Modafferi’s journey to earning a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and becoming a professional mixed martial artist began in a Kennett Square…
After graduating college, Nancy Ayllón-Ramirez, a native of Mexico who grew up in Kennett Square, found her passion when she landed a paralegal…
While Gov. Tom Wolf has asked local nonessential businesses to close in order to minimize the spread of COVID-19, the doors of LCH (La…
Jim Sinclair – a seasoned guitarist who played country music with a number of famous musicians, including Johnny Cash – has amassed an impressive collection of everything…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine is taking action to help the community during this unprecedented time of government-ordered closures.
“Our mission is to serve…
Chester County municipalities have declared emergency status due to the coronavirus outbreak to allow them to avoid bidding requirements and receive emergency funding, writes Fran…
By the Crime Victims’ Center of Chester County
We are here for you, 24/7, even and especially during the COVID-19 outbreak. To ensure…
Pillar Real Estate Advisors, a full-service commercial real estate brokerage based in West Chester, recently received the award for the Most Significant Commercial Land…
Supporting and celebrating women’s rights is a year-round responsibility, but on International Women’s Day last Saturday, March 8, it was even more…
Portabellos of Kennett Square has become one of the borough’s hotspots since it first opened its doors at its new location in April last…
Chris and Maria Kotanidis, a pair of West Chester-based entrepreneurs with 30 years of experience in the restaurant and hospitality industry, are opening a…
Chester County is home to 11 of the 29 best towns on the Main Line and in the western suburbs, writes Tara Behan for Main…
In this video, Michael Diggin of RE/MAX Town & Country in West Chester provides a brief update on the real estate market in Chester…
The efforts of Kennett Township’s Historic Commission to preserve the Isaac Allen House on McFarlan Road are slowly moving forward, writes Steven Hoffman for…
James Ruffin, a 10-year-old boy who was born with a congenital upper limb deficiency, is an accomplished basketball and football player who does…
A pair of grade school buddies who went on to found Victory Brewing Company have been chosen by the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC…
Kennett Square is inundated with requests from developers who want to build homes, restaurants, and offices in a town that has become a sought-after…
The Pennsylvania Department of Education recently published the results of the 2019 SATs, showing that Chester County is home to 13 of the state’s…
“Chester County is one of the most amazing places in the world,” said Matthew Holliday, the Executive Director of the Chester County Bar Association. “People…
Millennial mayors in Chester County are young, energetic, social media savvy, and “determined to bring their post-industrial towns back from the dead,” writes Sandy…
Ken Johnston, a trekker who has been following Harriet Tubman’s Underground Railroad trails, received a warm welcome when he arrived in Kennett Township, writes…
Kennett Square native and Unionville High School graduate Alex Pechin believes that fate guided his ascent to becoming one of the premier punters in all…
Joy Rosser, a sixth-grade science teacher at Kennett Middle School, has penned a new book she hopes will inspire other teachers to be better…
The options here are plentiful for anyone looking to have a nice meal while enjoying their own drinks, as more than half of the restaurants…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine is an association of eight YMCAs that offer life-changing sports, fitness, and educational programs for children, families, and adults…
Kennett Square-based South Mill Champs is planning to construct a $115 million complex with nearly one million square feet of growing space on a…
After conducting an extensive search throughout the region for a new location, Exelon Generation decided to forego a move and buy the two buildings in…
As he prepares to discuss his last book The Last Stone at the Kennett Friends Meeting at 3:00 PM on February 16th, internationally renowned…
Grain Craft Bar + Kitchen has introduced an immersive tropical experience to Kennett Square with its new tiki-themed Aloha Room that opened last week, writes…
Two CVS pharmacies in Chester County have been transformed into new HealthHUBs and are now offering an expanded range of healthcare services and products, writes…
Malvern resident Elizabeth “Betty” Moran, owner and breeder of several champion racehorses, has died at the age of 89, according to a report from Thoroughbred…
Steve Figgatt, who was born at Chester County Hospital and grew up just outside West Chester, is the CEO of Sycamore International, a technology asset…
A Victorian home with seven bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Kennett Square.
This one-of-a-kind gem…
Brianne Murphy, who grew up in Coatesville, is the Director of Justice & Reentry Services at the Transformation Yoga Project, a Kennett Square-based nonprofit…
Property Summary:
Dimensions: 2,269 sq. ft. Price: $359,900 School District: Kennett Consolidated Agent: Michael Diggin at 610-742-1505
Description:
A charming traditional…
Historic Kennett Square – a nonprofit that promotes, supports, and strengthens the economic and business environment and fosters the diverse cultural and social vitality of the…
The Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce has selected Rev. Annalie Korengel, pastor of Unionville Presbyterian Church, as its 2019 Outstanding Citizen of the Year…
Lauren Harrell, who was born in Falls Church, Va., and grew up in Orange County, Calif., is the Head of Commodities, Financial Institutions Group at…
West Chester native Thomas Padula is the President of Padula Media, LLC, a multimedia photography and videography firm in West Chester that produces content to…
Sgt. Danielle Farber, a Kennett Square native and member of the Pennsylvania National Guard, and another woman recently became the first women enlisted in the…
After the death of its original proprietor, Thomas Peter Macaluso, Macaluso Books in Kennett Square has found new life with new owners, John and Stefanie…
Sandy Flash Drive in Kennett Square carries the moniker of James Fitzpatrick, a Revolutionary War traitor and highwayman who died by hanging, writes Joseph Gambardello…
Mama Wong in Exton and Verbena BYOB in Kennett Square were among the Philadelphia-area eateries that delighted diners with their offerings in 2019, writes…
After retiring from West Grove-based Dansko, which they founded three decades ago, Mandy Cabot and Peter Kjellerup decided to embark on a new business…
Kennett Square native Amanda Novak is the Vice President of Human Resources at The Tri-M Group, LLC, a Kennett Square-based company that provides…
Sidney Drill, who was born and raised in North Bethesda, Md., is a Solution Architect at Qlik, a King of Prussia-based company and leader…
In an investigation for the Chester County Press, a small weekly newspaper in southern Chester County, reporter Richard L. Gaw has detailed how Lisa Moore…
The presentation of plans for the White Clay mixed-use development in New Garden Township drew more than 150 residents who wanted to voice their…
Dimensions: 3,298 sq. ft. Price: $509,000 School District: Unionville-Chadds Ford Agent: Michael Diggin at 610-742-1505
A beautiful…
A special-needs pig just three weeks old has been flown to New Bolton Center at the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine…
The Kennett Area YMCA has welcomed Tom Gallagher as its new Executive Director.
Gallagher returns to the Kennett Area YMCA after a five-year hiatus…
Steve Barrar decided running for state representative would be a way to help small business owners like himself, writes Kathleen Carey for the Daily Times…
Renaissance Academy Charter School in Phoenixville ranked fourth in the Philadelphia area according to how well its students did on the 2019 Keystone Exams with…
A magnificent home set on 80 breathtaking acres with seven bedrooms and five full and four half bathrooms is available for sale in Kennett Square…
In 1854, Harriet Tubman, the prominent abolitionist and political activist, found refuge in Kennett Square with a group of freedom seekers, including three of her…
The decades of liberalized trade with China are bringing heavy consequences for Americans that are being felt throughout the nation, opines John A. Burtka IV…
Dr. Ricky Haug, a family doctor in Kennett Square, is one of a growing number of physicians across the country who are providing direct primary…
José Maciel and Antonio Renteria, winners of the University of Pennsylvania’s 2019 President’s Engagement Prize, are now working on improving the health and…
La Comunidad Hispana, a nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center that serves southern Chester County as a provider of integrated health and community services, has named…
In an increasingly competitive market that has seen many gas stations close for good, local entrepreneurs are finding new uses for the structures, writes Katie…
Since it opened 12 years ago, Talula’s Table in Kennett Square has been at the forefront of the movement that focuses on showcasing local…
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…
La Comunidad Hispana – a diverse, dynamic care team that is dedicated to helping adults, teens, and children to be healthy and stay healthy – will host…
Leon Spencer, who served as mayor of Kennett Square for 12 years, and Bob Morse, a former professional basketball player in Europe, were recently recognized…
Mighty Writers, a Philadelphia-based nonprofit that offers free reading and writing programs for children, is opening a Kennett Square location in October, writes Sabrina…
Wings for Success – a nonprofit with locations in Frazer and Kennett Square that provides apparel, advice, and advocacy to women in need – will host “Wings…
A contemporary home that was thoughtfully designed and built in 1972 by its current (and only) owner and boasts five bedrooms and five and a…
Historic Kennett Square is a volunteer-driven nonprofit focused on Kennett Square’s economic well-being, historical integrity, programmatic development, vibrant culture, and urban hospitality…
The Kennett Symphony will host a concert – entitled “Lament to Triumph” and featuring the works of Russian composers Sergei Rachmaninoff and Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky – on…
Matt Holliday, the Chester County Prothonotary, spoke with VISTA Today about moving 13 times while growing up in Greater Philadelphia region, getting his working papers…
Kennett Square resident Angela Cruz, a certified personal trainer and health coach, starts her workday mornings with an early-morning ritual, writes Laura Brzyski for…
The League of Women Voters of Chester County will host an event during which the public can meet elected officials and learn about their journey…
Four spots in Chester County are among the five places in the region that take lawn games to the next level and provide something for…
Publisher’s note: The terrorist attack on New York City and Washington DC in 2001 is one of four tragic American events to happen on…
Wings for Success – a Frazer-based nonprofit that provides apparel, advice, and advocacy to women in need – recently celebrated the grand opening of its Kennett…
The Philadelphia Business Journal has ranked the 63 school districts in the five-county region based on median household income and using five-year income…
Kennett Square-based Genesis HealthCare, one of the nation’s largest post-acute care providers, found the process of complying with the new lease-accounting…
The Pennsylvania Wildlife Futures Program started by Penn Vet and the Pennsylvania Game Commission will be based out of the New Bolton Center in Kennett…
Located in Kennett Square, Longwood Gardens is one of the premier botanical gardens in the United States and annually draws record numbers of visitors to…
Anson B. Nixon Park will host LCH’s fourth annual community 5K, family walk, and kids’ dash on Saturday, Sept. 21.
LCH is a local…
For more than 20 years, Historic Kennett Square’s Brewfest has been bringing together an exceptional mix of local breweries and far-flung favorites, and…
After six years with the agency, Melanie Weiler has decided to retire as Executive Director of Kennett Area Community Services, also known as the Kennett…
Mushroom producers in Chester County believe the increasing popularity of blended burgers in restaurants will have a positive impact on retail sales of mushrooms, writes…
The Kennett Brewing Company, which recently celebrated its fourth anniversary, is planning to expand its space and increase brewing capacity to meet the growing demand…
Older adults in Chester County have several options to choose from to stay in shape, ranging from spinning at CycleBar in West Chester to boxing…
Kennett Square resident Walter Eckman, a presidential historian and author of the book Meet the Presidents, is a well of information on the nation’s…
Four local eateries have made the list of 15 new restaurants in the Philadelphia suburbs to try out this summer, writes Ed Williams for Main…
A charming home built in 2007 on a five-acre lot with four bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms is available for sale in…
Immaculata University has announced that incoming freshman Lizette Bedolla-Zavala, a Kennett High School graduate, has been selected for its Presidential Scholarship.
The Presidential Scholarship…
Chester County Commissioners Michelle Kichline, Kathi Cozzone, and Terence Farrell have unanimously approved $2.5 million in grants through the county’s Community Revitalization Program…
Kennett Square might be known as the Mushroom Capital of the World, but it has much more to offer to its residents and visitors, according…
Sixteen years since it first opened its doors in Kennett Square, La Michoacana, an ice cream shop named after the ice cream capital of Mexico…
Celebrate the music of America at an outdoor concert under the stars.
Kennett Symphony will host “Symphony Under the Stars: America the Beautiful” on Saturday…
At just nine years old, West Grove resident Owen Jones is inspiring a lot of people.
Since he was three, Jones has attended summer camp…
Jenni Autry, a Kennett Square resident and the managing editor of Eventing Nation, has been appointed Managing Director of Eventing by the U.S. Equestrian…
A private equity firm in Beverly Hills, Calif., has sold Regional Rail – a Kennett Square-based operator of short-line railroads and rail-related businesses…
By Steve Edgcumbe
La Comunidad Hispana has been serving southern Chester County as a leading provider of integrated health and community services for 46 years…
By Tara Smith, Historic Kennett Square
For Valerie Machorro, chef/owner of the new Evergreen Café, Bakery & Juicery, the pleasure of food is wrapped…
Joan Nicholson, a resident of The Kendal at Longwood retirement community in Kennett Square, has been holding daily antiwar protests along busy Route 1 for…
Heather Vinton Robitzer – the owner of Kennett Square’s No. 109, a women’s clothing boutique on West State Street – likes to describe her style…
The Chester County Fund for Women and Girls has awarded $217,000 in grants to 27 nonprofits serving the needs of women and girls throughout…
Last month was a special one for West Grove resident Gregg Fornario, who watched the West Virginia Roughriders, the American Arena League team he owns…
Kennett Square mushroom purveyor South Mill Champs has expanded its Shrooms Snacks brand to include tea and coffee, writes Amy Sowder for The Packer.
Kennett High School graduate Evan Brown, 20, dominated the Delaware Amateur last week by capturing his first title in the 68th Annual Delaware State Golf…
Slow Hand, one of the newest additions to West Chester’s restaurant scene, is offering its patrons a time-traveling experience with its creative bar…
St. Patrick Church in Kennett Square is celebrating its 150th anniversary with a series of festive events that are running throughout this year, writes Chris…
Thomas Baldwin Sr., the owner of Baldwin’s Book Barn, the landmark bookstore in a historic barn just outside West Chester, has died at the…
Several CEOs in Chester County earn more than 100 times the median pay at their companies, writes Kennedy Rose for the Philadelphia Business Journal.
Median…
Over the last decade, Malvern has transformed from a sleepy borough into a popular restaurant destination, writes Erin McCarthy for the Philadelphia Inquirer.
The newest…
La Verona has brought a piece of Northern Italy to Kennett Square with its house-made pastas and hand-stretched pizzas, writes Ken Alan for…
The Devon Senior Living and Kennett Square-based Willow Tree Hospice will host the required class to become a Certified Dementia Practitioner on Wednesday, June…
Eileen Law, a private investigator based in Kennett Square who has been solving cases for more than three decades, enjoys being able to set things…
Michael Bontrager, the Founder and Executive Chairman of the Board of Chatham Financial, the 600-person financial advisory services and technology solutions firm based in…
Sonny Perdue, the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, visited Kennett Square last week to sit down with mushroom industry leaders and members from other agricultural…
The beer industry directly and indirectly supports nearly 2,500 jobs in the Sixth Congressional District, which includes all of Chester County, according to a…
Music and art are often orphaned subjects in school, especially in this era of the Common Core.
The Kennett Symphony is picking up that slack…
Demand for long-term nursing home occupancy might soon exceed supply in many states, and Kennett Square-based Genesis HealthCare is poised to capitalize on…
StanAb, LP, a real estate development company based in West Chester, has proposed a Zoning Text Amendment that would pave the way to transform the…
AmerisourceBergen is among the Top 10 on the Fortune 500 list, while five more Chester County companies rank among the Top 1,000, writes Jeff…
A Kennett Square mother of two received the highest academic honor Harcum College confers on its graduates during recent commencement exercises.
Rebecca Bondi, who obtained…
Kennett Square resident William Gallagher, a partner at MacElree Harvey and a 2019 Pennsylvania Super Lawyer, was recently honored by Surrey Services for Seniors with…
Residents and the local business community joined forces to help Deanna Johnson, owner of the beloved boutique Marche in Kennett Square, recover after a devastating…
Holly Peters Oriental Rugs, a gallery in Kennett Square, offers residents a trip around the world through rugs that reflect the culture and traditions of…
Devon Miller, a pitcher for the Bishop Shanahan High School softball team, made history last month by recording her 1,000th strikeout, writes Dan McCarty…
KSS (Kennett Square Specialties) Fresh recently became the newest merchant to join the lineup at Reading Terminal Market, writes Kenneth Hilario for the Philadelphia Business…
Mompops, a healthy ice-pop maker based in Kennett Square, has turned to crowdfunding to help scale up its business, writes Kenneth Hilario for the…
The Kennett Square Farmers Market, an initiative of Historic Kennett Square, is getting ready for its 20th-anniversary season, beginning May 3, according to a…
The Chester County Commissioners marked Earth Day today with the announcement of $3.8 million in open space preservation grants. The grants are made available…
Atlantic Monthly Press has released the latest book written by internationally renowned author and investigative journalist Mark Bowden, a Kennett resident.
The Last Stone tells…
On Saturday, April 27, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine will be among hundreds of YMCAs across the country celebrating Healthy Kids Day 2019. The Y…
A magnificent farmhouse with six bedrooms and five full and three half bathrooms is available for sale in Kennett Square.
Set on 6.7 beautiful…
The Kennett Run, an annual race for a good cause, is going back in time for its 30th-anniversary campaign, entitled “Run like it’s…
Penn Vet, with the help of researchers at its New Bolton Center in Kennett Square, is looking for innovative solutions to help dairy farms overcome…
Total Heir, a seven-month-old colt, has successfully recovered from eye trauma at the New Bolton Center in Kennett Square, writes Sacha Adorno for…
More than 400 of the region’s top business leaders were in attendance as Michael L. Pia, Director of South Mill Champs, was inducted into…
The Chester County Food Bank and The Foundation for Delaware County are at the forefront of the fight to tackle food insecurities in the region…
By Barry Rabin
Kennett Square has long been known as the Mushroom Capital of the World. But if local mushroom growers have their way, the…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine will present its highest honors, including its Service to Youth Award, Distinguished Service Award, and Community Partner Award during its…
Guests of Greater West Chester will soon have another overnight option after the borough gave the green light to a boutique hotel at Walnut and…
With two Triple Crown winners in his bloodline, American Pharoah’s first colt, born earlier this month at Walnut Green Farm in Kennett Square, is…
The oldest national bank in the Philadelphia region, DNB First has been helping individuals, families, and businesses reach their financial goals for more than 150…
The Kennett Area YMCA has welcomed Francisco Zambrano as its new Executive Director.
Zambrano comes to Chester County after 12 years at the YMCA of…
Pietro Industries of Kennett Square will soon have a strong foothold in the mushroom market in China, thanks in part to Chester County’s “sister…
Chester County Community Foundation
Throughout April, and again in November, the Foundation will host three Philanthropy Video Talks & Receptions as part of its 25th…
Braeloch Brewing, the newest brewery in Kennett Square, officially opened its doors to craft beer fans at the beginning of the month, according to a…
Do you like working in the sunshine? Do you enjoying hearing the voices of children laughing and having fun? Are you a team leader and…
Originally due in mid-March, the colt of Triple Crown winner American Pharoah decided to come into the world early at Walnut Green Farm in…
According to local realtors, Chester County is home to five of the 15 hottest towns in Philadelphia’s western suburbs for people looking to relocate…
Thanks to his public service and volunteering, former Kennett Square mayor Leon Spencer Jr. has become an inspiration to many in the borough and beyond…
Walnut Green Farm in Kennett Square will welcome the heir to one of the winners of horse racing’s Triple Crown, writes Kayla Molczan for…
Chester County placed all 20 of its public high schools among the five-county region’s 100 highest-scoring public high schools on the SATs…
Plans have been unveiled for a state-of-the-art library with a 110-seat auditorium in downtown Kennett Square, writes Fran Maye for the…
It is said that Thomas Jefferson once called coffee “the favorite drink of the civilized world.” I suspect he might have been right, especially seeing…
The Kennett Symphony will host David Kim, Concertmaster of The Philadelphia Orchestra, as he presents “From Prodigy to Professional: A Life in Music” on Sunday…
Michael L. Pia, Director of South Mill Champs, has been chosen by the Chester County Economic Development Council for induction into the Chester County Business…
Pines Quest, a majestic colonial with four bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms, is available for sale in Kennett Square.
This home, set on…
Kennett Square-based Genesis HealthCare has formed a real estate partnership with Next Healthcare Capital for the 15 long-term care centers previously leased from…
Gary Schroeder, the owner of Oakshire Mushroom Farms in Kennett Square, has seen his business drop drastically due to imports from Canada and China labeled…
In recent years, Kennett Square has successfully transformed from a sleepy borough into one of the most beautiful towns in Pennsylvania, writes Katie Park for…
Kennett Square is one of the nation’s best winter vacation spots, according to a list of the 20 Small Towns Perfect for a Winter…
The Habitat for Humanity ReStore in New Garden Township is closing after seven years, as the organization refocuses its attention on home building, writes Fran…
Oakshire Mushroom Farm in Kennett Square has voluntarily filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as it looks to reorganize, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business…
The $2 million expansion that will add 92 spaces to the public parking garage in Kennett Square could be ready by the end of the…
Editor’s Note: The Friends Association for the Care and Protection of Children, based in West Chester, helps homeless or near-homeless families stabilize their…
The Home4Good program awarded a $40,000 grant to Friends Association for Care and Protection of Children, a nonprofit based in West Chester, to expand…
Thousands of people are expected to fill the streets of downtown Kennett Square, to usher in the New Year with the sixth annual Mushroom Drop…
On the eve of his election battle with first-time candidate Christina Sappey, first-term State Representative Eric Roe speaks to VISTA Today about growing…
When I launched VISTA.Today with the help of the Chester County Economic Development Council in 2014, I knew Chester County had a lot of…
Less than a year after he began selling bread at the Eagleview and Downingtown farmers markets, Fran McLaughlin has opened a storefront for his company…
An exquisite Brandywine Valley estate, set on more than three acres of meticulously-landscaped grounds, with five bedrooms and four full and two half bathrooms…
Affordably-priced housing for professionals, those in the trades, first-time homebuyers, seniors, and those looking to locate in Chester County is needed today and…
Our workforce has seen little to no growth in the buying power of wages, in decades. Meanwhile, the cost of housing has increased dramatically. A…
A forgotten African-American cemetery in Kennett Township will finally receive historical recognition, thanks to a pair of new statewide programs, writes Kristin Holmes for…
Glen Mills residents Dr. Chris and Mary Domes, Neumann University’s president and first lady, recently narrated the Christmas story at the university’s outdoor…
Lou Caputo, who has been growing mushrooms in Kennett Square for more than 40 years, is looking for ways to get some relief from competition…
A Secret Santa gave an early Christmas present to a number of lucky families by paying off all of the layaway items at the Walmart…
Shifting voting patterns in Chester and Delaware counties are making the re-election of moderate Republican Tom Killion uncertain, writes Ed Mahon for WHYY.
Killion…
Despite the growing demand for mushrooms nationwide, Kennett Square remains unchallenged as the top mushroom producer nationwide, writes Timothy Taylor for TalkMarkets.com.
The Mushroom…
Celebrate the season with the Kennett Symphony as it performs some of your favorite holiday music at a concert – entitled “Pops Goes the Holidays!” – on…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine is an association of eight YMCAs that offer life-changing programs for children, families and adults for its more than…
The leading mushroom producer in the country, Kennett Square-based Phillips Mushroom Farms, is poised to become even bigger, writes Christina DiMartino for The Produce…
Villanova Law’s Farmworker Legal Aid Clinic is providing assistance for Latino farmworkers in Chester County and their families, writes Richard Gaw for the Chester…
Caitlin Abate uses mostly recycled wood for the treasures she creates at her shop, HoneyBadger Woodworks, in Kennett Square, writes John Chambless for the Chester…
Kennett Square’s Penny Lane Emporium – a children’s clothing, accessory, and gift shop owned by Shannon Blake – is fun for all ages, writes Samantha…
Chadds Ford resident Helen Murray Sipala, a 1952 graduate of Unionville High School, has donated an Abraham Lincoln watercolor by Rea Redifer to the Unionville…
The “Our Lady of Wilmington” painting recently unveiled by the Diocese of Wilmington was created by Kennett Square artist Neilson Carlin, according to a report…
Chris Haas – a comedian, writer, director, actor, and playwright who grew up in Downingtown – returned home last weekend to perform his live comedy show at…
Local mushroom farmers who rely on immigrant workers to keep production going have a big stake in the upcoming midterm elections, writes Claudia Vargas for…
After a transformational year, South Mill Champs – a company formed from the recent merger of South Mill Mushrooms of Kennett Square and Champ’s Mushrooms…
Witnessing a performance of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony is always an uplifting experience.
Join the Kennett Symphony, the Brandywine Valley Chorale, the Chester County Choral…
Every year, the business departments of each school district throughout the world tackle the responsibility of developing and approving budgets that balance student and community…
A few Chester County schools are rethinking their format by introducing new, innovative ways for their students to learn, writes Jessica Press for Philadelphia magazine…
As President Donald Trump starts campaigning for re-election, some donors in Chester County have already started backing him for a second term in the…
With help from Air Ventures Balloon Flights, Inc., Victory Brewing Company will unveil its newest, draft-only beer – Cloud Walker Hazy Juicy IPA – at its…
Kennett Square resident Mark Bowden – author of the bestselling book Black Hawk Down – recalled the Battle of Mogadishu 25 years later, as his work has…
Delaware County Community College
The college’s New Music Concert Series concludes its fall season with a performance by NakedEye Ensemble entitled “Time’s Illusion…
Two Chester County charities are among the state’s most highly rated organizations, writes Ashley Post for Charity Navigator.
These organizations fill unique gaps and…
The Census Bureau, with help from researchers at Harvard and Brown, recently published nationwide data that makes it possible to pinpoint, down to the census…
Mushrooms that trump worldwide competition and a number of charming destinations in and around town are putting Kennett Square on the must-visit list for…
Headquartered in Kennett Square, Genesis HealthCare is one of the nation’s largest providers of post-acute care with approximately 450 skilled nursing centers and…
“The Classics at Brantwyn: Brunch, Blues, and Hot Cars” – an event centered on beautiful and historic automobiles from the beginning of the 20th century to…
Located in Kennett Square, Longwood Gardens is one of the premier botanical gardens in the U.S. and draws record numbers of visitors annually to…
By Maurisa Warren
Woodrow Wilson Teaching Fellowship
Gov. Tom Wolf has announced that the state will make a major commitment to ensuring excellent teachers are…
Avondale residents Elaine and Eric Kelleher keep busy over the weekends with On the Roll, their successful food truck business, writes John Chambless for the…
Seven exceptional educators in Chester County who go above and beyond for their students are among the best teachers in the region, writes Lisa Dukart…
Lifeguards are hard to come by. Beaches and parks-and-recreation departments all across the country have been reporting a shortage of lifeguards.
“Glinting with…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine believes the community is stronger when everyone feels welcome and we work together for the common good.
Celebrated annually at…
Annabelle Schmitt, a senior at Penn State, is one of a growing number of students who are turning to online brand promotion for free products…
The spotlight returns to Kennett Square this weekend with the 33rd Annual Mushroom Festival, according to a report from the Daily Local News.
Tens of…
Chester County is home to seven of the Top 50 school districts with the best teachers in the Philadelphia area, writes Clara Lefton for the…
MacElree Harvey
Firm partner Louis Teti has been selected as Honorary Chair of the Third Annual Paoli Hospital Auxiliary’s Fine Art Show. Opening the…
Camp Dreamcatcher in Kennett Square provides youngsters affected by HIV and AIDS with free therapeutic and educational programs and a place to feel part of…
Kennett Square is among the 15 Adorable Small Towns in Pennsylvania You Need to Visit, writes Cassandra Douglas for Narcity, an online publisher that creates…
Immaculata University
The university’s Division of Nursing has secured a grant of $22,900 from the McLean Contributionship for the purchase of a Pyxis…
Those growing tired of the hustle and bustle of the city can head west to Chester County to enjoy the delightful charms of its small…
A decade after selling Walnut Green, a bloodstock agency that buys and sells Thoroughbreds on behalf of clients, Russell Jones, 83, is busier than ever…
By Tim Rayne
Each year, more deaths occur due to flash flooding than from any other severe weather hazard, including tornadoes and lightning.
Here are…
People’s Light will be hosting its annual Golf Classic on Monday, Oct. 1 at White Manor Country Club in Malvern. One of two fundraisers…
Nine high schools in Chester County are among the Top 50 public high schools in Pennsylvania for 2019, according to a list recently published by…
Property owners in most school districts in Chester County have seen their school taxes rise once again, increasing bills by an average of $100, writes…
With a location in Kennett Square, Exelon owns six utility companies that deliver electricity and natural gas to approximately 10 million customers throughout the Mid…
Exelon Generation is considering moving its headquarters from Kennett Square, where it currently leases two buildings totaling 250,000 square feet, writes Natalie Kostelni for…
Homelessness in southern Chester County has more than doubled in the last three years, as housing costs soar while incomes remain flat, writes Steven Hoffman…
Longtime chef Lee Krasley is returning to Chester Springs with his new Epicurean Garage, an all-day dining venture expected to open this summer, writes…
Tucked away, along the winding, two-lane roads of New London Township, sits The Farm at Oxford, a thriving flower business, writes Lisa Dukart for…
Lamb McErlane employees recently participated in the Annual Legal Lemonade Day to support Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation.
ALSF is a charitable nonprofit dedicated to…
Renewal Dynamics, a Kennett Square-based architectural firm, is devoted to preserving the past for future enjoyment through the restoration and adaptive re-use of…
The Main Line Chamber of Commerce has named Pegasus Technologies – a Kennett Square-based company, with additional offices in Media and Wayne, that provides IT…
Penn Vet has received a $300,000 donation from the Pennsylvania Horse Breeders Association to conduct research at its New Bolton Center in Kennett Square…
Chester County Democrats and Chester County Republicans have chosen their respective leaders ahead of November’s midterm elections, writes Michael Rellahan for The Pottstown Mercury…
If you’re looking for a place to indulge your sweet tooth on a hot summer day, head over to La Michoacana Ice Cream in…
Now in its 77th season, the Kennett Symphony is a fully professional orchestra that performs six concerts annually. Its mission is to present a wide…
A $90,000 state grant will help scientists at the local Penn State University extension office learn how to best fight the unusual infestation of…
With Mexican immigrants leaving the area voluntarily or involuntarily due to the current anti-immigrant sentiment, Kennett Square is facing a labor shortage that threatens…
Creative director of Kennett Square’s Garden Media Group, Katie Dubow, has joined Greenhouse Product News’ prestigious 40 Under 40 Class of 2018.
Dubow was…
Manfredi Cold Storage has added 70,000-square-feet with a Steel King drive-in rack system at its Kennett Square facility, writes Tom Karst…
Two Chester County women drawn together by the same disorder are the force behind the Race to Beat POTS 5K that takes place annually in…
Parquet Courts, one of the best indie rock bands of the decade, has a new album out, writes Dan DeLuca for the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Glenmoore…
Being close to Kennett Square, the Mushroom Capital of the World, is vital to Jillian Silverman, a graduate student in fashion at the University of…
Mushroom production is on the rise as favorable spring weather provides good conditions for growth, writes Dennis Rettke for FreshPlaza.com.
Demand is strong, with…
Employees of the Great Valley School District have a higher average salary than their counterparts in other school districts in Chester County, writes Clara Lefton…
Sixth Annual Beat Beethoven 5K Run/1 Mile Walk
Take your classical music “in stride” and come out to Anson B. Nixon Park in Kennett…
Ahead of completion of its first phase, the Cannery Row project on the border between the Kennett Square Borough and Kennett Township already has all…
Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry
The CCCBI recently hosted a special graduation ceremony for the Youth Leadership Program, which focuses on creating business…
After expanding into China with mushrooms, Chester County officials are now looking to tap into the country’s lucrative equestrian industry, writes Kenneth Hilario for…
With deadly, non-communicable diseases from ambient air pollution on the rise, physicians cannot come to a consensus on how to help their patients achieve…
Chester County Women’s Services, a nonprofit Pregnancy Care Medical Resource Center, recently raised more than $150,000 at its 33rd Annual Fundraising Banquet and…
U.S. News and World Report has released its 2018 List of the Best High Schools in Pennsylvania, and Downingtown STEM Academy has supplanted Philadelphia…
More than 1,500 students received associate degrees and certificates from Delaware County Community College at a commencement ceremony yesterday at Hollinger Field House at…
Alexis Kletjian, the award-winning jewelry designer from Kennett Square, has seen her collections appear in hit shows and movies on the big and small…
An English country estate with six bedrooms and five full and four half bathrooms is available for sale for $2,595,000 in Kennett Square…
Headquartered in Kennett Square, Chatham Financial Group is an employee-owned financial advisory services and technology solutions firm that specializes in the debt and derivatives…
Researchers at Penn Vet’s New Bolton Center in Kennett Square are battling equine doping to protect horses involved in sports like racing, jumping, and…
Kennett Square resident Lisa Keys has won $10,000 in an Arnold Bread competition for a selfie she snapped of herself, her daughter, and her…
Delaware County Community College students Yesenia Diaz (Lopez) of Kennett Square and Sourou Mariette Carolle Zounon of Upper Darby were among 46 community college students…
Kennett Square-based Genesis HealthCare is planning to sell a majority stake in its subsidiary in China for $30 million, writes John George for the…
Although Victory Brewing Company opened its doors in 1996, its local founders started their business with a home-brewing kit in 1985 and now run…
Seven branches of the YMCA of Greater Brandywine are holding free community events throughout Chester County on Saturday to inspire more kids to keep their…
Through partnerships with Longwood Gardens and the Rockwell Development Group, a large contingent of middle-school students who are members of Chester County Futures recently…
Hankin Group
Magic Memories Child Development Center is scheduled to open this fall in the Hankin Group-developed Weatherstone community in Chester Springs. Magic Memories…
Chester County Fund for Women and Girls and Crime Victims’ Center of Chester County
Join the CCFWG and the CVC during Sexual Assault Awareness Month…
In 2016, Longwood Gardens, the treasure of Chester County, was determined to be the Best Botanical Garden in the United States by voters in a…
Chester County author Bruce Mowday recently completed taping of a Pennsylvania Cable Network show on his new book, J. Howard Wert’s Gettysburg. The show…
Family Promise of Southern Chester County, a volunteer nonprofit that helps families experiencing homelessness, will host its first fundraiser – “An Evening of Promise” – on Saturday…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine will present its highest honors – including its Service to Youth Award, Distinguished Service Award, and Community Partner Award – during its…
West Chester resident Norm Eavenson, a retired teacher from the Kennett Consolidated School District, has been unearthing hidden basketball talent for decades as a scout…
Kennett Square-based East Penn Railroad will receive $630,000 in state funds to rehabilitate 23 miles of track in eastern Pennsylvania, according to a…
Immaculata Symphony
The Immaculata Symphony – a university-community organization, with an outstanding tradition that dates back to the school’s founding in 1920 – will hold…
For a three-month span in the summer of 2012, the third hole at the Kennett Square Golf and Country Club served as the beginning…
CRN, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Kennett Square-based Pegasus Technologies to its 2018 Tech Elite 250 list.
This annual list honors…
Genesis HealthCare CEO George Hager is optimistic about his company’s prospects despite a difficult 2017, writes Alex Spanko for Skilled Nursing News.
The Kennett…
Out of all the outstanding restaurants in the Philadelphia suburbs, there are some that really stand out, seven of which are located in Chester County…
A groundbreaking ceremony held earlier this month in Kennett Square marked the official start of a project called Cannery Row, writes Fran Maye for the…
For the third straight year, students in Chester and Delaware counties were partnered with area manufacturing companies to create videos highlighting what makes manufacturing a…
Kennett Square, Phoenixville, Wayne, Paoli/Berwyn, and West Chester are among the Main Line’s 11 hottest towns, writes Tara Behan for Main Line Today…
Matthew Tucker – the CEO of Kennett Square-based Pegasus Technologies, the people-focused IT department for organizations that do not have their own internal IT…
Property taxes in Chester County have increased by an average of 28 percent over the last 10 years, adding around $1,387 to homeowners’ annual…
Kennett Square-based Genesis HealthCare has secured new financing, including an agreement for an amended and expanded term loan, writes John George for the Philadelphia…
Although Victory Brewing Company opened its doors in 1996, its local founders first developed their love of beer brewing with a home-brewing kit in…
Home values in Chester County continue to grow and are expected to increase an additional 2.2 percent over the next year, according to Zillow…
André Harvey, a sculptor of the natural world who grew up in Pocopson and whose work is displayed at the New Bolton Center in Kennett…
The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission has awarded $7.9 million in grant money to local bike and walking trail projects, writes Jason Laughlin for…
A chance meeting between Monique Raguet Jones and Paul Jones in Kennett Square has led to four decades of happy marriage and counting, writes Tom…
DNB Financial Corporation
DNB’s Board of Directors has appointed Peter R. Barsz as a director of the company. Barsz is a partner at Barsz…
A custom-built colonial with four bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Kennett Square.
Set on a hilltop of…
Kennett Square resident John Unangst, the President and CEO of Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union, has died at the age of 71.
“The board of…
Penn Vet’s New Bolton Center in Kennett Square has entered into a self-imposed equine quarantine for equine herpes myeloencephalitis (EHM).
The animal hospital…
Mushroom farmers in Chester County are looking to expand their production with vegetables grown indoors, writes Sam Wood for the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Chris Alonzo of…
Chester County farmers and producers received high marks from Pennsylvania Farm Show judges, resulting in an impressive array of ribbons in a wide variety of…
Kennett Square-based Longwood Gardens, a world-renown botanical gardens covering 1,077 acres and drawing over 1.5 million visitors annually, has the following…
Kennett Square’s South Mill Mushrooms has joined forces with Champ’s Mushrooms of British Columbia, Canada to become a leading producer and supplier of…
Avondale artist Corien Siepelinga has taken ownership of Mala Galleria in Kennett Square, and recently opened her first exhibition, “All Creatures Great and Small,” writes…
Channelnomics – an online news hub for the U.S. channel that provides news and analysis affecting the reseller, distributor, and vendor industries – recently honored Kennett…
Stan Zukin, the president of Zukin Realty, a real estate company that helped transform West Chester into the thriving borough that it is today, has…
Alison Marcantuno, the Store Team Leader at the new Whole Foods Market in Exton, which opens this morning at 9:00 AM, spoke with VISTA…
Lamb McErlane
Mary-Ellen H. Allen, a partner at Lamb McErlane, has been elected President of the Chester County Bar Association for 2018. She has…
Based in Kennett Square, VIDA Performance focuses on personal training, group personal training, and on-site health and wellness programming. VIDA means “life” in Spanish…
Chandler Mill Nature Preserve and Chandler Mill Interpretive Nature Center have recently opened as part of The Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County’s preservation…
Mushrooms from Kennett Square, the Mushroom Capital of the World, will be showcased during the 102nd Pennsylvania Farm Show from Jan. 6-13 in Harrisburg…
The West Chester University men’s basketball team is now garnering national recognition, as the undefeated Golden Rams are ranked No. 23 among the top…
Chester County Intermediate Unit
Last month, friends and family gathered to congratulate 23 new licensed practical nurses (LPNs) on their graduation from the CCIU Practical…
Thousands of people are expected to gather in Kennett Square to usher in the New Year with the annual Mushroom Drop, writes Fran Maye for…
Phoenix Services – a Kennett Square-based company that recovers scrap metal, processes slag, and employs 2,100 workers – has been purchased by investors, who include…
After nearly four decades in Kennett Square, Torelli’s Custom Suits will be closing its doors for good at the end of the year, writes…
Kennett Square artist and illustrator April Heather Davulcu recalls spending her childhood drawing, writes John Chambless for the Chester County Press.
“My mom said that…
The holiday shopping might not be done, but the YMCA of Greater Brandywine already has the best present of the season.
The Y is welcoming…
Kennett Square-based Good Neighbors Home Repair recently helped a local woman who had a dangerously malfunctioning gas furnace, according to a report in the…
Health aides and family members attempting to assist an elderly couple in Oxford who were beginning to exhibit the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease found…
Bentley Systems
The Exton-based software company has signed an agreement to acquire a water modeling software business in Portugal called ACTION Modulers. The research…
Three Chester County nonprofits are among this year’s recipients of grants of $50,000 each from the Wayne-based Barra Foundation, writes Clara Lefton…
Outside of its walkable towns like Wayne, West Chester, and Kennett Square – where there are plenty of eager home buyers – the Philadelphia suburbs are bucking…
Last summer, Kennett Square-based Good Neighbors Home Repair helped a disabled woman who lives alone in West Grove and needed her front porch and…
Chester County Historical Society
The CCHS has hired West Chester resident Allison Snavely as its Director of Development. She brings 10 years of community involvement…
Last month, Chadds Ford’s Operation Warm delivered 500 new coats to students at William C. Lewis Elementary School in Wilmington, writes Shelby Vaccaro for…
According to legislation signed by Gov. Tom Wolf on Oct. 30, the law now allows for the establishment of up to 10 mini-casinos, also…
More than 100 enthralled children from the Chester County Family Academy, a K-2 charter school in West Chester, spilled into the Kennett Square Walmart…
A Lincoln University-based startup has figured out how to use goats to clear land from invasive plants in an environmentally and eco-friendly way…
Malvern Federal Savings Bank
Malvern Federal has reported operating results for the fourth fiscal quarter ended Sept. 30, 2017. Net income amounted to $2.0…
A grand Colonial with six bedrooms and five and a half bathrooms set in the gorgeous countryside of Kennett Township is on the market for…
Proving that it’s never too late to chase your dreams, Kennett Square resident Mary Jean “Tangerine” Bell has published her first book of poetry…
Doug Doerfler, Chairman Elect of the Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce, recently spoke with Comcast Newsmakers about the economic impact of the mushroom industry…
Jeff Bell combines art and metalworking to create amazing, life-like sculptures in his Kennett Square workshop, writes John Chambless for the Chester County Press…
The Chester County tradition of growing mushrooms started by Quakers in the 1800s is now an industry that generates hundreds of millions of dollars a…
George Hager Jr., CEO of Kennett Square-based Genesis HealthCare, believes that his company’s latest financial restructuring is a huge step toward its recovery…
If you’ve ever walked through doors of Chester County Hospital, you understand that its story is as much about you as it is about…
Pennsylvania’s Animal Diagnostic Laboratory System, which includes Penn Vet’s New Bolton Center in Kennett Square, has been awarded a national quality credential, according…
Football trainers in Chester County and across the nation are turning to helmets that include the latest in safety technologies to help prevent concussions, write…
Without relief from creditors, Kennett Square-based Genesis Health – one of the largest nursing home operators in the country – may have to file for bankruptcy…
Steve Wildemann
Steve Wildemann – owner of Advanced Staging Productions, a national event technology management company based in West Chester – has been named the 2017 Small…
An owner of one of Chester County’s largest mushroom growers has just broken ground on another venture: a state-of-the-art mushroom production…
Clínica de Migrantes, a new HBO documentary, follows Dr. Steve Larson and his colleague, Dr. Jack Ludmir, as they provide prenatal care to undocumented…
Beth Buccini, founder of the famous SoHo boutique and online store Kirna Zabête, alternates between the hustle and bustle of Manhattan and a low…
The State House of Representatives has overwhelmingly passed the annual state appropriation for the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine and its New…
First Resource Bank
Having recently announced its financial results for the three months ended Sept. 30, 2017, First Resource Bank has experienced its most profitable…
DNB Financial
DNB Financial has reported net income of $2.4 million, or $0.56 per diluted share, for the quarter ending Sept. 30, 2017…
Kennett Square-based Chatham Financial, a 500-employee global financial advisory services and technology solutions firm specializing in the debt and derivatives markets, has the…
The Downingtown STEM Academy ranks second among high schools in Greater Philadelphia with the highest percentage of students scoring advanced on the Keystone Exams, according…
Genesis Rehab Services, a subsidiary of Kennett Square’s Genesis HealthCare, is looking to the future with EksoGT, its futuristic-looking exoskeleton, to help patients…
WSFS Bank, the recipient of a 2017 Gallup Great Workplace Award and the philly.com’s Top Workplace 2017 award, is looking to fill a…
Penn Vet’s state-of-the-art New Bolton Center in Kennett Square might soon be out of reach for some Pennsylvania students, according to…
Nathaniel Echeverria has been named the Director of Economic Development for the Borough of Kennett Square and Kennett Township, writes Richard Gaw for the Chester…
Chester County foragers are turning their hobby into lucrative additional income, thanks to the increased interest in different kinds of mushrooms from Philadelphia chefs, writes…
Chester County Fund for Women and Girls
As it continues to unite community partners and individuals around a shared commitment to women, girls, and their…
Kennett High School graduate Brannen Basham and his wife Jill Jacobs have started a small business in North Carolina that offers workshops, products, and services…
The Maternal and Child Health Consortium recently recognized outstanding staff members, as well as supportive community members, at its Annual Awards Reception.
The following staff…
Economic growth in Kennett Square has reached new heights in recent years, bringing new residents and businesses to the area, writes Fran Maye for the…
BB&T, which recently entered the Philadelphia market after acquiring Susquehanna Bancshares and National Penn Bancshares, will be closing 140 locations nationwide this week…
Early voters in the USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice awards are pushing Kennett Square’s Longwood Gardens toward the top of the public vote for…
Sarah Reisert
Devon resident Sarah Reisert, an Awards Program Manager at the Chemical Heritage Foundation in Philadelphia, will compete on the quiz show JEOPARDY! on…
Over the years, she sought out mushrooms from across the country, but this year, there was only place to be for the true mushroom lover…
According to the American Mushroom Institute in Avondale, interest in specialty mushrooms such as portabellas is growing nationwide, writes Jim Offner for The Packer.
“Consumers…
Frank Manfredi Sr. was ahead of his time when he purchased New Jersey industrial land for an expansion in 2008, and the economy has finally…
The Philadelphia Business Journal has launched a new initiative in 2017 – entitled Soaring 76 – to identify the fastest-growing companies in Greater Philadelphia, writes Clara…
Aryanna Berringer, a former Kennett Square resident and Iraq War veteran, has joined the race for Pennsylvania lieutenant governor, writes Chris Barber for The Pottstown…
WSFS Bank is currently seeking dedicated and highly driven individuals to join its team. WSFS provides a continuous learning environment, challenging work, and opportunities for…
The fastest-growing private firms in America are creators, writes Inc. magazine in the introduction to its annual Inc. 5000, a prestigious list that ranks…
A baseball team from Kennett Square may have come up just short of its ultimate goal of winning the Junior League Baseball World Series with…
Based in Kennett Square, VIDA Performance focuses on personal training, group personal training, and Corporate Health and Wellness on-site programming. VIDA means “life” in…
New author Josephine Pasquarello of Kennett Square tells the story of her remarkable mother named Romania, and how she coped with raising 12 children in…
From a very young age, 18-year-old Paige Young from Kennett Square knew exactly what she wanted to be when she grew up, writes…
Why does corporate health and wellness matter?
Well, on average, a typical worker loses 115 productive work hours every year due to a health condition…
Kennett Square’s Genesis HealthCare plans to sell 10 more of its assets that are either underperforming or in non-strategic markets by early next…
They’re not supposed to mix, but new technology powering the renovated fountains at Longwood Gardens now pairs fire and water to dramatic effect.
“It…
The Kennett Realty Group recently presented its plan to borough council to build an upscale hotel in downtown Kennett Square, writes Steven Hoffman for the…
Conestoga High School once again topped the latest public high school rankings for the state of Pennsylvania, while Chester County claimed three schools in the…
Headquartered in Kennett Square, Chatham Financial Group is an employee-owned, global financial advisory services and technology solutions firm that specializes in the debt and…
Matt and Michelle Vahey, the founders of VIDA Performance, are the masterminds behind a thriving health and wellness company that is sure to make you…
The correct legal documentation is the bedrock of any business. For a small business or closely held business, it can mean the difference between security…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine is an association of eight YMCAs that offer life-changing programs for children, families, and adults throughout Chester County. It…
She idolized the Little Mermaid while growing up in Chadds Ford, dipped her toes in life science at Kennett High School, and “grew her own…
Though it took much time and effort to get her first draft off the ground, Jennifer Fenn of Downingtown has since seen her debut novel…
The grueling challenge offered by the nation’s new obstacle course competition, Tough Mudder, may have met its match; it’s becoming tough to beat…
Bill Gallagher, the last founding partner of MacElree Harvey who is still involved with the firm, recently sat down with VISTA Today. He discussed his…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine is an association of eight YMCAs that offer life-changing programs for children, families, and adults for its more than…
Besides Pennsylvania’s vital role in U.S. history, the state’s economy has become one of the most crucial pillars of the financial health…
Based in Kennett Square, CE-Solutions is an information technology-oriented staffing provider for a broadly diverse clientele of mid-market, global, and Fortune 500…
School’s out for the summer, but a West Chester Henderson High School teacher led a civics lesson on the streets of Washington, D.C…
First Resource Bank, which has branches in Exton and West Chester, announced financial results for the three months ended June 30.
Highlights…
American professional farriers – specialists in equine hoof care – are set to ride into Kennett Square to study up on all the king’s horses.
His words have awakened vivid portrayals of life on the front lines, from the Battle of Mogadishu — that inspired Black Hawk Down — to the war…
Michael Louis – a partner at MacElree Harvey, a law firm with offices in West Chester, Kennett Square, Doylestown, Bala Cynwyd, and Centreville, Del. – was recently…
American City Business Journals, the largest publisher of metropolitan business newsweeklies in the U.S., recently compiled affluence ratings for 22,568 ZIP code territories…
A uniquely designed home set in the idyllic countryside of Chester County is available for sale in West Chester.
The property is on 23 acres…
Bob Madonna, the President and CEO of Surrey Services, spoke with VISTA Today about being born in South Philadelphia, then moving into an Irish neighborhood…
Transportation Management Association of Chester County
TMACC presented Transportation Demand Management (TDM) awards to the following individuals, townships, and businesses at its Annual Membership Meeting…
The Mushroom Capital of the World is serving up much more culinary fun than its platter of world-renowned fungi.
With three attractive new restaurants…
One of Exelon Generation’s original pumped storage sites – where water is pumped uphill when electricity is cheap and released downhill to generate and sell…
One millimeter at a time, he chips rock from ancient bone through the lens of a microscope.
And when Fred Mullison of Kennett Square pulls…
Gawthrop Greenwood and Volunteer English Program
John Rafferty, an attorney with the law firm Gawthrop Greenwood, has been elected to the board of the Volunteer…
Kennett Township Manager Lisa Moore has been recognized by township supervisors for her two successful decades managing the municipality, writes Matt Freeman for the Daily…
Kennett Square and Kennett Township have decided to join forces to promote growth locally by jointly hiring a new director of economic development, writes Fran…
By Chris Cooper
BB&T Bank – based in Winston-Salem, N.C. – arrived in Pennsylvania through its recent purchases of Susquehanna Bank and National…
Chester County business leaders continued their courtship of Chinese investors with another date in the Far East, and the local delegation traveled bearing gifts of…
His desire to become an American citizen grew so strong over the 10 years he dedicated himself to picking fresh mushrooms at South Mill Kaolin…
This year, 855 seniors from across Chester County graduated from the three Technical College High School (TCHS) campuses: Brandywine, Pickering, and Pennock’s Bridge.
Graduates…
As the old saying goes, Rick Weber, the Managing Director of DNB First Wealth Management, has been around his industry’s block and back.
Years of improper billing, inadequate staffing, and Medicare violations picked up by Genesis HealthCare as baggage that came with acquisitions are finally catching up with…
An April immigration raid in Avondale has put mushroom farms at the epicenter of renewed immigration enforcement under the Trump Administration, but the fear of…
They combined the discipline of the Russian Bolshoi Ballet Conservatory with the daring of a quest for the American dream.
They lived the lives of…
Chester County is home to a pair of Fortune 500 companies, and one of them nearly cracked the Top 10.
Chesterbrook-based AmerisourceBergen placed 11th…
After years of happy trail riding, a Virginia paint horse grew lame from pastern arthritis in his lower left front leg — until owner Aimee Swenson…
Ducklings Early Learning Center has sold its first franchise less than a year after first offering them, according to a report from Southern Chester County…
Interest in eating mushrooms as a key component in a healthy diet has sprouted generously after the nationwide Mushroom Council planted marketing spores across the…
They’re allergen-free, all-natural, low-calorie, low-carb, and available at Whole Foods.
And now they’re headed to a nationwide chain of…
You might call him the migrant whisperer, because he hears voices that others don’t.
Specifically, author Mark Lyons has spent decades of his life…
Local nonprofits were the big winners of United Way of Southern Chester County’s fundraising campaign, which raised a record $800,000 largely thanks to…
With its annual Faces of Philanthropy Awards, the Philadelphia Business Journal recently highlighted “what the business community is doing to make the region a better…
First Resource Bank, which has branches in Exton and West Chester, has completed a private placement with institutional investors of 513,100…
The multi-year effort to foster relationship between China and Chester County is starting to bear fruit, with local mushroom and beer producers preparing to…
Michelle Legaspi Sanchez, the Executive Director of the Chester County Fund for Women & Girls, speaks with VISTA Today about growing the youngest of six…
MacElree Harvey – a full-service law firm with offices in West Chester, Kennett Square, Doylestown, Bala Cynwyd, and Centreville, Del. – has announced that eight of…
The growing difficulty with finding people to pick mushrooms in Chester County is beginning to stomp on the area’s centuries-long agricultural pride and…
A growing trend is bringing people in the prime of their life to settings teeming with life.
The not-for-profit Kendal Corp. of Kennett…
After a widely successful inaugural year in 2016, the Creamery plans to reopen its garden gates to the Kennett Square community and visitors alike on…
Lingering rainclouds and lingering fears from recent federal immigration arrests at Avondale’s Kaolin Mushrooms started Kennett Square’s Cinco de Mayo festival off slowly…
A proposed facility for growing medical marijuana in East Marlborough Township is nearing the end of the rigorous process to obtain construction approval after completing…
Headquartered in Kennett Square, Chatham Financial Group is an employee-owned, independent, global financial advisory services and technology solutions firm that specializes in the debt…
Friends Association for the Care and Protection of Children
West Chester’s Friends Association for the Care and Protection of Children held a Volunteer Service…
Kennett Square’s New Horizon Nutraceuticals has been steadily growing since it was founded five years ago.
This is in no small part due to…
Amidst the crackdown on undocumented immigrants by the new administration, mushroom farmers in Chester County are rallying behind the immigrant workers in the area, urging…
It wasn’t just the legendary hounds chasing one of sport’s most idyllic events.
The Washington Post photojournalist Jonathan Newton pursued his first fox…
A prematurely born filly that was admitted to Kennett Square’s New Bolton Center in critical condition has been nursed back to health with the…
Gawthrop Greenwood
Women professionals, business owners, and community members gathered for Gawthrop Greenwood’s Sixth Annual Women’s Networking Event, held April 27 in the…
Pegasus Technologies – a managed IT service provider with offices in Kennett Square and Media that provides support to small and medium-sized businesses in Pennsylvania…
Kennett Square-based Bernardon – a full-service architecture, interior design, and landscape architecture firm with additional offices in Philadelphia and Wilmington – has received a Merit…
The issue of redistricting is quickly becoming a hot topic across the nation, and it was recently discussed in Chester County at a borough meeting…
The Pennsylvania Horse Breeders Association is responsible for the marketing and promotion of Pennsylvania-bred thoroughbred race horses, as well as the maintenance of the…
Last month, Pegasus Technologies, a managed IT service provider with offices in Kennett Square and Media, was named to the Computer Reseller News (CRN) Tech…
By the Chester County Sheriff’s Office
A former Marine brought an exemplary background with him when he applied for a position as a Chester…
In Chester County, it’s much more than a slogan. One of America’s favorite neighborhood grills and bars just proved its commitment to the…
Owning a home is the American dream. But for many consumers, navigating the home-buying and financing process can be a challenge. DNB First, the…
It’s an extravagant wait for an extravagant dining experience, and it has taken on the moniker of “the toughest reservation in the U.S…
It’s nowhere near the likes of Wall Street’s financial bailouts, but Chester County farmers and businessmen recently provided a volunteer “bale-out” of…
There’s another bracket that Philly-area fans are paying attention to, and a Chester County favorite now has a great shot at winning it…
Philadelphians are finally able to partake in some of the famous Hawaiian delicacies, thanks to Kennett Square native Chris Vacca and his partner Kiki Aranita…
Kennett Square-based Genesis HealthCare is one of the nation’s largest skilled nursing care providers with more than 500 skilled nursing centers and assisted…
The Pennsylvania Department of Education recently published the average SAT scores for every public high school in the state.
The newly released data is for…
From an artist’s imagination to the hands of children to downtown Kennett Square and now all across the Internet, visual expressions of thankfulness are…
Through the generosity of Henrietta Alexander, Penn Vet will establish the Ralph L. Brinster President’s Distinguished Professorship in honor of Dr. Ralph Brinster, renowned…
Kennett Square’s successful nationwide PowerBack Rehabilitation business is flexing new muscle just up the road in Exton, where Genesis HealthCare broke ground this week…
The old National Vulcanized Fibre (NVF) site in Kennett Square may be getting a new use if borough officials grant three concessions to the developer…
Philadelphia and its suburbs were a refuge for people during the Great Recession, but now, there’s not quite the same draw. Population growth in…
He gave them more than a decade of dedicated public service, and on Friday they gave him a robust standing ovation and the local business…
He was a champion for senior citizens for the 44 years he served as an elected official, and this month, former U.S. Rep. Joe…
As one of Time magazine’s best places to live in America, Kennett Square is now being praised in a new book published by two…
As the budget battle over the funding of Kennett Square’s New Bolton Center wages on, the veterinary school’s results are taking center stage…
President Donald Trump is energizing local business boosters with an anticipated pick for his Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
Robert F. Powelson, a former CEO of…
Kennett Square’s Alec Lessner has quickly become a social media sensation after the sign he was holding proclaiming that “WAWA IS BETTER THAN SHEETZ…
Faced with the daunting task of healing the state’s $3 billion budget deficit, Gov. Tom Wolf has proposed to put Chester County’s horse…
Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce
The Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce’s Women in Business recently hosted “Giving Back” at La Comunidad Hispana…
On Monday, after months of collaboration, deliberation, and discussion, Kennett Square unanimously passed a borough-wide anti-discrimination ordinance.
Over 150 community members were in…
Mark Bowden, the author of a number of widely read books, including Black Hawk Down and Killing Pablo, is vying for a seat on the…
Last year, Chester County families opened lots of new doors, and many of them led to new apartments.
A thriving local economy contributed to a…
With the absence of a federal- or state-level ban on discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity, local municipalities are taking…
The newly formed Sustainable Development Office in Kennett Township is working on bringing a global indoor agriculture center to Chester County, writes Richard Gaw for…
Malvern’s undeniable Victorian charm, combined with its modern amenities, has earned the 3,000-resident borough the designation of Classic, writes Brian McCullough for…
For the second consecutive year, Kennett Square’s Pegasus Technologies has made the Computer Reseller News MSP 500: Pioneer 250 list. The Pioneer 250 list…
The unforgettable connection between a Chadds Ford woman and the foal she raised but was separated from now has an unforgettable story and an unbelievable…
DNB First
DNB First has announced that Mildred “Mit” Joyner, a member of its Board of Directors since 2004, has recently been named one of…
Family Promise of Southern Chester County
Family Promise of Southern Chester County, a nonprofit dedicated to helping families with children experiencing homelessness, will host an…
While politicians debate whether the Keystone Exams should be part of high school graduation requirements, the tests continue to measure students’ proficiency in three core…
Based in Kennett Square, Bernardon is a full-service architecture, interior design, and landscape architecture firm registered to practice architecture in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey…
The Paoli-based Malvern Federal Savings Bank has announced plans to introduce an updated brand identity, including a new company logo…
Kennett Square’s Galer Estate Vineyard and Winery was awarded a gold medal for its 2015 Pinot Noir Rosé and a silver medal for its…
The Mushroom Capital of the World may soon become the Indoor Ag Capital of the World, too, now that a Middle Eastern hydroponics giant has…
A Chester County nonprofit fighting homelessness recently found itself without a roof over its head, until waste-disposal leader McGovern opened the doors to one…
As a board member for the last six years, Jim Horn knows how well Chester County benefits from the YMCA of Greater Brandywine. Therefore, accepting…
Not even a bout of flu could prevent Newtown Square native Chris Wheeler from honoring his commitment to speak to enthusiastic baseball fans at the…
Nancy Kunkle is bad at retirement. After long stints at QVC and Boeing, she first tried to retire from The Boeing Company but that didn…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine announced that it will kick off its annual campaign under the leadership of Jim Horn, President and CEO of The…
Helen H. Mountain, a partner at Lamb McErlane, a full service regional law firm based in West Chester, has been appointed by the…
Idyllic surroundings not too far removed from the city have often lured Philadelphia’s elite into settling in Chester County, writes Clara Lefton for the…
MacElree Harvey recently ranked among the state’s 100 Largest Law Firms, as published by PaLaw magazine. This annual listing is the result of a…
The Chester County Hospital is part of Penn Medicine, an organization dedicated to the health and well-being of the people in Chester County and…
Matt Gorham
Matt Gorham of The Matt Gorham Group recently received the Cultural Icon Award at Keller Williams’ Exton office, which is home to more…
Young members of the “Robotic Waffles” team, which consisted of students from Hillendale and Pocopson elementary schools in the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District, took…
Editor’s note: This Chester County Leadership profile of Val DiGiorgio was originally published in August of 2015.
If you think you have a tough…
Matthew Tucker, the CEO of Kennett Square’s Pegasus Technologies, couldn’t have summed up any better the sentiments of tens, if not hundreds, of…
Jack London
The National Federation of Independent Business recently announced that Jack London, owner of London Financial Group in West Chester, was elected to its…
Things might be looking up for a small historic house located on the grounds of Chatham Financial in Kennett Township, writes Matt Freeman for the…
Chester County farmers and producers received high marks from Pennsylvania Farm Show judges in Harrisburg last weekend, resulting in an impressive array of ribbons in…
George V. Hager Jr., CEO of Kennett Square’s Genesis HealthCare, believes that people should not have such strong objection to a health company making…
Talula’s Table, a tiny restaurant of less than 1,000 square feet in Kennett Square, is booked almost a year in advance, and illustrates…
Chester County farmers have been counting up mushrooms all year long, but on New Year’s Eve, Kennett Square will be the place to count…
Victory Brewing Company has announced the arrival of its beloved Sour Monkey in a new format as of Jan. 1 – just in time to celebrate…
State Senator Andy Dinniman has announced that 10 conservation and outdoors projects in Chester County will receive a total of $3.8 million in funding…
Victory Brewing Company recently introduced two new beers to usher in the holiday season: a celebration brew, aptly named Jubilee, which is available in Victory…
20/10 Solutions
Melissa Greiner has joined West Chester’s 20/10 Solutions, a full-service marketing agency focused on implementing a strategic process on…
Get in all the fun, festive family time you can this weekend by checking out Hulafrog’s Weekend Guide! Christmas is just over a week…
Located in Kennett Square, Longwood Gardens draws one million visitors annually to its more than 1,700 acres of gardens, woodlands, and meadows in the…
With the holidays fast approaching, Hulafrog’s calendar is bursting at the seams with great events like the Downingtown Christmas Parade, Coatesville Winter Wonderland or…
If the current plans go through, the Kennett Public Library could soon be moving into a new and improved location that would also house the…
By Matt Vahey
The holidays are approaching fast, and lots of people abandon their usual diets and workout routines, and gain a few extra pounds…
Headquartered in Kennett Square, Chatham Financial Group is a global financial advisory services and technology solutions firm that specializes in the debt and derivatives markets…
Pennsylvania winemakers and winery owners met with critic and author Stuart Pigott in Kennett Square to talk about the possibilities for elevating the state’s…
Conestoga has once again defended its status as one of the dozen most-elite public high schools in the nation through the latest Niche.com…
Another weekend is here but no worries, Hulafrog’s Weekend Guide has tons of activities to keep you and your family on-the-go all…
With wrenches and ratchets in tow, more than 100 volunteer elves will descend upon Pine Street Carpenters’ workshop in West Goshen on Thursday, Dec. 8…
The Chester County Conference and Visitors Bureau has added a one-of-a-kind touch-screen “bridge” at the Brandywine Valley Tourism Information Center in…
Kennett Square nonprofit Operation Warm, along with Columbia Gas of Massachusetts, is helping keep children warm this winter by providing 143 brand new children’s…
Last Tuesday, the Chester County Community Foundation gathered together philanthropists, community servants, and business leaders for its annual meeting to celebrate the mission of the…
Looking for a way to warm up this winter?
The Kennett Brewing Company offers a packed lineup of upcoming concerts featuring musicians of a variety…
The ongoing growth in the popularity of mushrooms and rising sales throughout the year is starting to put a strain on Chester County mushroom producers…
As the Chester County Economic Council put the finishing touches on their Annual Stakeholders breakfast Friday morning at the Desmond in Malvern, Michael Grigalonis, the…
Hillary Clinton won Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Bucks counties by 179,000 votes, an improvement of more than 50,000 votes over President Barack Obama…
McGovern, Inc. continues to expand and has moved from its Kennett Square headquarters and satellite locations to a centralized facility in West Chester.
Meanwhile, founder…
The Chester County Food Bank has named Kevin McDermott of Citadel and Matthew Tucker of Pegasus Technologies to its board of directors.
The pair join…
A multimillion-dollar development currently under way at Kennett Square’s Longwood Gardens will amaze visitors when it opens in May next year, writes Michael…
Chester County Planning Commission
The Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA) has awarded the Planning Excellence Award for Public Outreach to the Chester…
Coatesville’s Courtyard by Marriott
The Waterford Hotel Group has announced the promotion of Claudine McGee-Bounds to General Manager of the 125-room Courtyard…
The final Department of Agriculture’s farmers market for the season in Washington, D.C., recently put the spotlight on mushrooms, with producers from Chester…
Ed Rahme of Kennett Square’s THINK Architecture presented architectural plans for a future life care village at the 2016 LIVE Conference, writes Glenn Rolfe…
In the race to win the White House this year, Hillary Clinton has drawn a dozen times more money into her campaign coffers than Donald…
School district enrollment levels have dramatically shifted in Pennsylvania over the past 25 years, writes Kevin McCorry in a fascinating report for NewsWorks that reveals…
A Kennett Square startup is pioneering the future of smart, natural gas-powered generators for business and industry.
Tangent Energy Solutions just partnered with Cummins…
A Longwood Christmas will ring in the holiday season with a musically-inspired display from Nov. 24 to Jan. 8.
Explore the warm, four-acre…
Want to land tables at Philadelphia’s trendiest restaurants? Score discounted show tickets? Make your apathetic teen’s jaw drop? Keep your toddler busy on…
Omega Flex
Exton’s Omega Flex has announced its third-quarter earnings, with net sales for the first nine months of this year exceeding the…
The North American Plant Conservation Initiative has released its 2016-2020 North American Botanic Garden Strategy for Plant Conservation.
The organization unites the Kennett Square…
Victory Brewing Company has reintroduced its popular Kirsch Gose beer in the Philadelphia region for the month of October, well-known as Breast Cancer Awareness…
Kennett Square-based Pegasus Technologies has been named to the shortlist of finalists in the Solution Provider Innovation Award category for the 2016 Channelnomics Innovation…
By Shannon Maria Jones
As a great way to celebrate Pennsylvania Wine Month, guests can enjoy a four-course, fall-themed dinner tonight — each course…
Kennett Square is partnering with mobile technology company Passport to provide drivers with a new way to pay for parking, according to a staff report…
A Kennett Square farmer with a passion for heirloom seeds is helping people see the food that’s sprouting up all around them.
With a…
The Chester County Community Foundation will host its Legacy Awards Celebration and 22nd Annual Meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 15 at the Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre…
Following the mold of Kennett Square, Downingtown, and Phoenixville, leaders in Coatesville are calling on entrepreneurs to help ignite economic revival there too.
Downingtown champions…
October is Pennsylvania wine month. With more than 140 wineries in the state, Pennsylvania is seventh in the nation in the…
USS John P. Murtha, the latest addition to the U.S. Navy is ready to set sail thanks, in part, to the efforts of two…
The grand opening of the new office for the Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce will take place this morning and will include a ribbon…
Kennett Square’s Phillips Mushrooms is keeping pace with the ever growing popularity of mushrooms with its latest offering, Frozen Fire Roasted Sautéed Mushrooms…
Kaboburritos, a Mexiterranean Grill, offering a delicious and unique fusion of Mexican and Mediterranean cuisine with options for dining in, take-out, and catering, is…
Starting October 1, Penn Vet’s New Bolton Center in Kennett Square will be beamed into homes around the country in the new Animal Planet…
Judy Skolnik, the soon to be retiring owner of Coatesville’s popular Army & Navy store, sees a bright future for the city’s downtown…
Renowned Kennett Square architectural firm Bernardon has designed even more passionate experience into its strategy for the future. Bernardon recently welcomed Lee A. Casaccio and…
Immaculata University is holding four admission events for undergraduate and graduate students in October focusing on nursing and education majors. The undergraduate nursing information session…
Based in Kennett Square, CE-Solutions is a leading staffing provider for mid-market, global, and Fortune 500 companies. The company provides enterprise-wide talent…
Following the controversial development proposal which pitted neighbor against neighbor in Devon, Urban Outfitters and E. Kahn Development have come up with a scaled down…
According to Inc., a monthly magazine aimed toward entrepreneurs and business owners, its list of the 5000 Fastest-Growing Companies in America celebrates “the superheroes…
The Garage Community and Youth Center is a non-profit, community-based youth organization with two centers located in Kennett Square and West Grove. Nearly…
Kennett Square is in no danger of being dethroned from being the “Mushroom Capital of the World” thanks in part to enterprising immigrants, writes J…
Just in time for autumn, Victory Brewing Co. has entered a refreshingly dark and cool season with the debut of Selene Saison.
The perfect sequel…
The 31st Annual Kennett Square Mushroom Festival saw more than 100,000 visitors turn-up to check out the offerings from over 250 participating vendors…
Maine has lobsters. Wisconsin has cheese. Chicago has pizza.
Kennett Square, for its part, has blessed the nation with mushrooms. Lots and lots of mushrooms…
It’s almost time for mushrooms to take center stage in Kennett Square as the 31st Annual Mushroom Festival gears up in the Mushroom Capital…
If you see a man walking a goat walking along the rural roads of Chester County over the next few days on’t be surprised…
It sold out its high-intensity, military-grade fitness classes and quadrupled both staff and class offerings within its inaugural year in Kennett Square, and…
The APSCUF has moved one step closer to initiating strike action at state universities including WCU, with the proposed timing for faculty members between September…
From as close as Chester County and as far as India and the Philippines, Bernardon’s new 2016 class of architectural designers is helping redraw…
Students from seven Chester County schools are once again sitting at the front of the class when it comes to being ready to face the…
By Duncan Allison,
Mushrooms have been an important agricultural industry in Chester County for over 100 years. Proximity to large urban populations, availability of raw…
The humble mushroom is becoming more popular as total retail sales for the last year have already risen by over six percent, writes Melissa Shipman…
Imagine being part of one of the most respected human services organizations in the world—a place where your work positively influences the lives of…
Chester County Day, the longest running house tour in the country, is being held this year on October 1st, according to a staff report from…
Katie Poppiti has seen much of the world during her 20-something years. She was born in Knoxville, TN but spent her youth in numerous…
Kennett Square’s Turf Equipment and Supply has acquired a 3.2-acre industrial facility in West Chester, Pa for $2.8 million, according to…
The United States women’s field hockey team, consisting mostly of players from the Philadelphia area, has already managed to topple two favorites in the…
Drive anywhere in Chester County and you will see horses grazing in pastures. It is widely acknowledged that the equine industry plays a major role…
Here’s what’s happening this weekend in Chester County Datebook.
There are no events scheduled for Friday.
On Saturday, the Youth Mentoring Partnership will…
An industrial facility in Birch Run Industrial Park at 16 Hagerty Blvd. in West Chester has been acquired by Turf Equipment and Supply Co. for…
The Chester County Food Bank’s new channel for distributing fresh produce to families throughout the county is getting a larger audience this year thanks…
The Sixth Annual National Night Out in Kennett Square on Tuesday celebrated the success of community policing in taking back areas that were previously crime…
From the first glimpse of its modern stone arch entrance to the final glimpse of its 4.5 acres of Kennett Square countryside nestled between…
The Carter Community Development Corporation, together with the Kennett Square and Kennett Township police departments, are getting ready to celebrate the Sixth National Night Out…
Matthew Tucker, CEO of Kennett Square based Pegasus Technologies, has been named one of the finalists of the SmartCEO Marcum Innovator of the Year Award…
Kennett Square’s Genesis Healthcare has agreed to pay $52.7 million to resolve various allegations brought against the company by the Department of Justice…
The Pew Charitable Trusts just parked $135,000 at The Garage Community & Youth Centers in Kennett Square and West Grove.
The biggest grant in…
Fig Industries, the creative design firm and producer of Fig Magazine, has added three new members to its team, according to a staff report from…
It’s been a dark, harrowing road for artist Sarah Bigham, who is now leading those who dare along a visual journey through her chronic…
Safety inspections carried out after reports of exposed bare wires and outdoor cooking at Kennett Square’s newest pop-up beer garden, Creamery, did not…
By Katie Poppiti: Agriculture & Smart Energy Program Coordinator
Have you ever had the desire to pick up and move to a foreign country and…
Mushrooms are synonymous with Chester County, of the 63 mushroom farms located in PA, 53 are in Chester County and they account for 43% of…
It seems almost inconceivable that one property could contain so much natural beauty, but the stunning stone house on Wyndemere Farm with its rich history…
Outside of Philadelphia, Chester County is the place to be. Renowned for its rich quality of life, the western suburb is home to more than…
Publisher’s Note: This Chester County Leadership profile was originally published on April 7th, 2016.
When the Chester County Economic Development Council inducts Tom Musser…
Thomas Musser, Chairman and co-founder of The Tri-M Group LLC and Chester County Business Hall of Fame inductee, passed away on Saturday after…
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Farm stands across Chester County are filling up with fresh fruits and vegetables, and by the end of the month their offerings will be spilling…
He took the concept of an electrical transformer to a whole new level, and now the lifelong Chester County man whose shocking electrical contracting success…
Jim Garland, famed for turning fountains into works of art around the globe for over three decades, has found his latest muse in Chester County…
Ray Maxwell, chef and owner of the restaurant known as the Fire Hill Pub for the last two years, is turning back the clock by…
Victory Brewing Company, the Downingtown-based brewer with additional locations in Kennett Square and Parkesburg, produces 141,000 barrels of craft beer every year and…
Located in Kennett Square, Bernardon is a full-service architecture, interior design, and landscape architecture firm registered to practice architecture in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey…
The health of some of our local communities is being negatively impacted by lack of access to nutritious, affordable food. Some Chester County residents do…
Tom Walser, founder of CNC Manufacturing Inc. and owner of MTI Dental, began his interest in manufacturing as a Delaware County high school student working…
Kennett Square’s La Comunidad Hispana has been awarded a grant of $350,000 by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to…
Here’s what’s happening on Thursday and Friday in Chester County Datebook.
On Thursday, the Chester County Economic Development Council will host New Employer…
Our rundown on today’s shorter stories.
Art Watch is calling the Oxford Art Alliance’s annual garden party fundraiser this weekend’s go-to…
Here’s what’s happening on Wednesday and Thursday in Chester County Datebook.
On Wednesday, the Transportation Management Association of Chester County will host Country…
A new pop-up beer garden is livening up more than just a quiet corner in Kennett Square; it’s sparking what local leaders hope…
The happy ending was short lived for Lily after the elderly white mare had to be euthanized on Sunday following a fall that resulted in…
Fall is here! Cool weather and low gas prices are sending Americans down the old dusty trail in waves but we think Chester County is…
VISTA Today asks Rick Weber, Managing Director of DNB First Wealth Management, about growing up in Connecticut where he palled around with IBM’s chairman…
On Wednesday, Microsoft will host an Expert Panel to Discuss Optimizing How…
Here’s what’s happening on Tuesday and Wednesday in Chester County Datebook.
On Tuesday, the Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce will host Coffee…
By Commissioner Terence Farrell
Chester County’s relationship with China officials is leading to ever increasing opportunities for county businesses in China, and Chinese investment…
Today’s rundown of shorter stories happening around Chester County.
Kennett Square Presents Historic Preservation Awards
Kennett Square borough officials have recognized homeowners for improvements…
Robert D. McNeil, the founding board chairman of the Chester County Food Bank has never advertised his many philanthropic efforts, but they have not gone…
New research conducted by the Philadelphia Business Journal has determined the most popular attractions in the Philadelphia region, based on 2015 visitation.
Among the Top…
The Chester County Community Foundation will soon toast the changing of its guard, honoring outgoing Board Chair William J. Gallagher, Esq. and welcoming Robert E…
During his two decade career in exercise, the one thing stood out the most to Wayne resident, Don Powers, was how hard it was to…
On Thursday, the Chester County Economic Development Council will host a Health…
On Wednesday, Productivity Accelerator will host a seminar entitled Avoid the Mistakes…
Here’s a quick rundown of all the shorter stories happening around Chester County.
Chester County Municipalities Announce Memorial Day Plans
Parades abound in Chester…
On Tuesday, the Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry will host…
Here’s what’s happening on Monday and Tuesday in Chester County Datebook.
There are no events scheduled for Monday.
On Tuesday, the Chester County…
Today’s rundown of the smaller stories happening in and around Chester County.
Kennett Square Girl Wrestles Her Way Closer to World Championship
Ignoring the…
Malvern has been the proving ground for a transformative effort as legendary as the 350-year-old building materials giant it was created for: the…
Today’s short introduction to some of the other stories and reports about businesses and people in Chester County.
Brandywine to Start Development on Schuylkill…
On Tuesday, the Downingtown-Thorndale Regional Chamber of Commerce will host a…
Galer Estate Vineyard & Winery is making it easier for wine lovers to get their hands on Chester County’s best vintages: the Kennett Square…
On Friday, the Transportation Management Association of Chester County will host a Bike to…
On Thursday, the Chester County Fund for Women and Girls will host…
Located in Kennett Square, Nomadic Pies has been satisfying pie lovers since 2012. Its homemade pies and quiche use ingredients local to Chester County, and…
AmerisourceBergen and Walgreens Add Three Years to Their Partnership Agreement
AmerisourceBergen, the Valley Forge pharmaceutical distribution and services company, has extended its long-term, multibillion…
Located in Kennett Square, Longwood Gardens draws 1,000,000 visitors annually to its more than 1,700 acres of gardens, woodlands, and meadows in…
Herr Foods, the manufacturer of the world’s greatest-tasting potato chip, is the jewel of southern Chester County, and the family-oriented company is…
A grown-up’s community playground is getting close to popping up in a corner of Kennett Square desperate for revival. Many months in the…
It is rare that a great investment property located just walking distance from the restaurants, shops, YMCA, and other advantages of the town center shows…
Tuesday is the General Election Primary. Polls will be open from 7AM…
IT Firms Partner for Strategic Growth and to Enhance Client Offerings
Kennett Square’s Pegasus Technologies and Plymouth Meeting’s Alura Business Solutions both leaders…
On Monday, the Downingtown STEM Academy will hold a “FORE the Kids…
By Katrina MacLeod,
The Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce (SCCCC) held their Second Annual Inspirational Breakfast on Wednesday, April 20th at the Mendenhall Inn…
By Lauren McClusick,
On Wednesday, Victory held a special celebration to mark the first anniversary of their Kennett Square brewpub Victory at Magnolia.
It’s…
The inventive legacy of Ben Franklin lived on in one of his descendants, William Pepper, who passed away last week with many patents and innovations…
By Duncan Allison
Lindsey will be entering college this term with so much more confidence after moving through several 4-H programs and becoming an…
Kennett Square is raising a frothy glass to the beer town reputation it is gaining across the state. That’s because for the bedroom community…
Vanguard’s CEO Welcomes New Efforts to Revise Advice Rule on Retirement
After Vanguard criticized the previous version, Chief Executive, Bill McNabb, said last week…
It’s a vision of a quiet, peaceful plot of natural beauty, and the group of Kennett Township residents and volunteers behind it is another…
Thomas Musser, the co-founder of Tri-M LLC in Kennett Square, is the latest inductee into the Chester County Business Hall of Fame,writes…
Long heralded as a Chester County treasure, Longwood Gardens is now firmly established as a national treasure too. Praise for the horticultural prowess of the…
Widening of Route One in Southern Chester County to Start in 2018
The public presentation of PennDOT’s Route One Improvement Project on Monday night…
On Thursday, Pennsylvania Bio will host a seminar entitled Biotech for Non…
On Wednesday, the Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce will host a…
On Tuesday, the Exton Region Chamber of Commerce will host its Monthly…
On Monday, SCORE of Chester and Delaware Counties will host a seminar…
Test your knowledge of the week’s Chester County stories and win a free VISTA Today coffee mug.
The rules are simple. Take the quiz…
The long, picturesque drive up to Ravenroyd culminates in a nearly 300-year-old rustic stone colonial farmhouse that’s just as ravishing inside as…
Bentley Announces Write-in Campaign for 158th GOP Nomination
Wasting no time, Unionville’s Perry Bentley announced his write-in campaign for the Republican nomination…
$2.6 Million Reimbursement for January’s Snowstorm
The federal government has agreed to disaster assistance reimbursement to Chester County and the county’s municipalities…
Headquartered in Kennett Square, Chatham Financial is a global financial advisory services and technology solutions firm that specializes in the debt and derivatives markets. Chatham…
As Karen Simmons, President/CEO of Chester County Community Foundation, gets ready to host Sweet Charity, her Foundation’s signature annual event which attracts 500…
A bright beam of happiness flashed out across Chester County from the offices of La Comunidad Hispana in Kennett Square and Oxford last Thursday as…
Prime rib, veal parmesan, braised beef shank, raw oysters, your pick of noodles, panini sandwiches, fresh salads and a buffet of breakfast offerings — all exactly…
Victory Brewing Company, the Downingtown-based brewer with locations in Kennett Square and Parkesburg, produces 141,000 barrels of craft beer every year and employs…
Mushrooms have been a traditional food in many countries. They possess valuable nutritional qualities and can serve in particular medicinal and therapeutic…
On Friday, the Chester County Human Resources Association (CCHRA) will host New Strategies for…
On Thursday, the Eagleview Community will host a Farmers Market from 2…
An Arabian horse that was found in excruciating pain after being shot by over 130 rounds from a paintball gun at close range is being…
The kind of dedication it takes to turn coffee into a love potion or leave politics to bake pies is what makes downtown Kennett Square…
There’s a real-life place in Chester County that helps people facing dark troubles dare to make their dreams come true, and on a…
Several years ago I began a mentoring group at the Octorara Junior High School called, “It’s Great to be a Girl.” This group is…
Kennett Square Borough Council is in the enviable position of deciding what to do with an unexpected repayment of funds, writes Steven Hoffman for the…
Angry about Kennett Square’s bulging budget, leaders of a local Facebook group think the Kennett Area YMCA should step up and trim some of…
Try VISTA Today’s weekly news quiz and test your knowledge of the week’s top Chester County stories and win a free VISTA Today…
Kennett Square’s nationwide skilled nursing provider hasn’t been making house calls very long, and it won’t be much longer either. Genesis HealthCare…
Longwood Gardens Nominated for USA TODAY’s 10 Best Botanical Gardens
Longwood Gardens, Chester County’s botanical treasure, is one of the nominees for USA…
Ricoh Named 2016 World’s Most Ethical Company
Ricoh Company has been named the World’s Most Ethical Company for 2016 by the Ethisphere Institute…
After struggling with the thought of over a dozen hard working staff being laid off when Bove Jewelers closed in February, the store’s General…
Although there are other hurdles to clear, the Exelon Corporation, parent company of Philadelphia-based PECO Energy Company and whose Mid-Atlantic Headquarters nuclear generation…
State Representative Tom Killion of Middletown Township, who is running in a special April election to fill the now vacant 9th State Senate seat*, talks…
Chester County’s economy, quite simply, is a paradigm of prosperity. The wide range of industries here is the driving force behind such affluence. However…
Kennett Square’s Genesis HealthCare Inc. reentered the ranks of publicly traded companies when it merged with the Skilled Healthcare Group a year ago, but…
The Chester County Food Bank has a new fleet of freshly designed box trucks to help them reach every nook and cranny in the region…
Kennett Square’s Longwood Gardens, one of the nation’s leading horticultural displays, has announced the appointment of Christopher Benevento as its new Director of…
Herr’s Introduces Crabfries Flavored Potato Chips
Ed Herr, the Head of Chester County based Herr Foods, visited the South Philadelphia location of Chickie’s…
Pegasus Technologies of Kennett Square announced today that CRN Magazine, the top news source in the IT industry and a brand of The Channel Company…
On Tuesday, the Downingtown-Thorndale Regional Chamber of Commerce will host its…
Here’s what’s happening on Tuesday in Chester County Datebook.
The Downingtown-Thorndale Regional Chamber of Commerce will host its February Networking Luncheon from…
Chester County schools are suffering daily financial consequences while state leaders muddy the waters with talk of two different budgets — and neither of them doling…
PennVet is about to get its moment in the spotlight as Animal Planet is in production of an all-new series featuring the University of…
Though still surrounded by mushrooms, a whole lot more is sprouting these days in Kennett Square, and some of it is reshaping the borough’s…
Decades of dedication to preserving the natural beauty of Chester County by saving its treasured open spaces has come to fruition with an amazing milestone…
Briefs are concise reports on what’s happening around Chester County. This Morning:
Three Chesco High Schools in Top 5 of State SAT Scores
A new report has found that over the next decade two main factors will determine the scope of economic development in the Kennett area. It…
Jonas definitely left its mark on Chester County after Saturday’s superstorm dumped close to 2 feet of snow, leaving residents with the unpleasant task…
The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is helping clear a path into new recreational territory for the benefit of the Chester County public…
West Chester’s Nich to Close
Nich, the women’s clothing boutique opened in West Chester nine years ago by will close at the end…
We all know it, but once again it was made official! That some of the best wines in the nation come from Chester County.
For generations, the Pia family has been cultivating valuable mushroom crops from the unpleasantness of compost, and their more recent venture into real estate is…
On Tuesday, the Downingtown-Thorndale Regional Chamber of Commerce will hold its…
With 13 branch offices across Chester and Delaware County and parent company to DNB First, DNB Financial (NASDAQ: DNBF) is the oldest national bank headquartered…
On Monday, the Brandywine Health Foundation will be hosting a Martin Luther…
Pennsylvania Farm Show’s landmark 100th year was good for Chester County, as local farmers and producers received high marks and praise from the Show…
Kennett Square based Pegasus Technologies has developed a new social media application that aims to connect users in person as it used to be, before…
Here’s what’s happening on Friday in Chester County Datebook.
The Chester County Economic Development Council will hold its 12th Annual Economic Outlook seminar…
Briefs are concise reports on what’s happening around Chester County. This morning:
Malvern and West Chester Ranked in Top 10 of Fiscally Responsible Communities…
The hope of hitting the Powerball jackpot drew scores of Chester County residents to lottery outlets this week, and for one lucky buyer, Landhope Farms…
Sweet Christine’s patrons who keep visiting the bakery in the hopes that it will reopen will not have to wait much longer.
The once…
The Chester County Detectives Office has started off its New Year with a new leadership team as District Attorney Thomas Hogan announced on Tuesday that…
Main Line Today Spotlights Scout and Molly’s Elena Samane
Main Line Today has put the spotlight on Paoli based Elena Samane of Scout &…
For those who enjoy the pleasures of a glass of quality wine and a good book, this month will be quite the treat. Throughout the…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine is hosting a Summer Job Fair this week.
The YMCA hosts more than 4,200 campers every summer at eight…
America’s growing appetite for nutritious food has fostered a hankering for a particularly delicious ingredient, and it looks to Chester County to serve up…
With so many bleak stories in the news these days, it is good to be reminded of what can be accomplished through simple generosity and…
Branch Name Change Announced by Greater Brandywine YMCA
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine has announced that their Oscar Lasko Youth Program Center in downtown West…
Whether you’re celebrating or commiserating, no one wants to do it alone. Now, courtesy of Thinking About, you no longer have to.
Pegasus Technologies…
An eye-opening and sometimes eye-watering look at life in some unexpected corners of Chester County has a 12-year tradition of making lasting…
At the start of a new year we thought we’d take a look back at the stories that made 2015 such an exciting year…
Located in Kennett Square, Longwood Gardens draws over 1,000,000 visitors annually to its more than 1,700 acres of gardens, woodlands, and meadows…
With its well known reputation as the largest mushroom producer in the country, a lesser known fact is that Chester County actually supplies close to…
With thirteen branch offices across Chester and Delaware County, DNB Financial (NASDAQ: DNBF) is the oldest national bank headquartered in the greater Philadelphia region. The…
Victory Brewing Company announces the launch of a new series of beers for the new year, called its Blackboard Series, inspired…
Moving from a smaller environment to a big multi-studio facility in the city can be a daunting and arduous process, but thanks to the…
This year’s invasion of Chester County by big banks has also raised up the defensive war cry of local community banks, and WSFS Bank…
Chester County’s reputation as The “Mushroom Capital of the World” came about in the 1890’s. Two Quaker greenhouse flower growers…
Stylish comfort meets pristine beauty in this modern Colonial four-bedroom home that looks out to a nature preserve.
And the views outdoors from the…
Three office suites with ample parking in the renovated Fairville Village are available for lease in Chadds Ford starting at $23.08 per square foot…
Briefs are concise reports on what’s happening around Chester County. Our briefs this morning:
Third Mushroom Drop to be Bigger and Better than Ever…
By David Jones
What a wonderful time of the season we are enjoying here in Chester County. Lin and I took the opportunity given by…
Two new commercial developments are being planted in fertile Chester County soil in Kennett Square and Downingtown. Official proposals for a 38-house mushroom farm…
A swell of aspiring public servants has stepped up to the challenge of carrying the Republican banner after a 2017 handoff from the capable hands…
Briefs are concise reports on what’s happening around Chester County.
Whole Foods Grocery Store Reviewed by Planning Commission
The land development plan prepared by…
Tamara J. Fox will settle into her new home at Bridge of Hope Lancaster & Chester Counties right after the new year, and the longtime…
Even though Chester County is one of the wealthiest areas in the State, there are still over 40,000 residents without health insurance. As a…
On Tuesday, Chester County will combine its Sunshine and Commissioners’ Meeting from…
Steeped in history inside and out, this 3.6-acre Battle Hill beauty combines the class of yesteryear with stunning trends of today.
The towering…
Chester County Briefs are concise reports on what’s going on with Chester County businesses, nonprofits, people, schools, and more.
Turn Back Time for your…
If not for the efforts of Penn Vet doctors and students near Unionville, a football game steeped in tradition may have had to break tradition…
It has been more than 35 years since I had a meal at Vickers Tavern. Lin had never been there. Since we…
On Thursday, the Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce will hold its…
The spores of cutting-edge Chester County mushroom farming have found their way to fertile soil far from southeastern Pennsylvania, and new business opportunities are…
On Wednesday, Chester County SCORE will host a seminar entitled Women Driving…
Whatever toys you purchase for the kids (of all ages) on your shopping list, one of Chester County’s dozen or so toy stores is…
Kennett Square’s Diane Simmons has envisioned sweet dreams of baked deliciousness instead of world travel or a quiet retirement, and the owner of the…
On Wednesday, the Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce is hosting its…
Welcome to December! Here’s what’s happening on Tuesday and Wednesday in Chester County Datebook.
On Tuesday, the Chester County Human Resources Association will…
By Judith Lee
Last week we discussed your social media planning for 2016, which is key to consistent and thoughtful posting, and will lay a…
While the headlines commend Kennett Square for another year without a property tax increase, money continues to flow into — and out of — the borough’s…
Here is what is happening on Monday and Tuesday in Chester County Datebook:
Monday is the start of deer hunting season in Chester County. School…
Finally! I live within walking distance of the new Victory Brew Pub and I can actually see it from my deck!
I’ve watched over…
Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, which draws over 1.1 million visitors every year to its 1,100 acres of gardens, woodlands, and meadows and…
We had the pleasure of touring Victory’s latest endeavor, a large-scale brewpub at their Parkesburg brewery. Check it out…
A Kennett Square firm with a legacy of redesigning the future in every age has won the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce’s prestigious 2015…
Kennett Square is leaving pocket change on the table in favor of the quick swipe of your credit card. Without cost to the borough’s…
Nominations are now open for the 2015 Outstanding Citizen of the Year to be presented by the Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce (SCCCC) this…
As Chester County residents cozy up to their pillows and dream of a bountiful Thanksgiving cornucopia, one in five local children will pull their covers…
Bernardon, the full-service architecture, interior design, and landscape architectural firm with offices in Kennett Square and Wilmington, and who this year has hired 10…
The creators of a must-see mum of immense dimensions are far from being silent about their behemoth bloom; the largest chrysanthemum ever grown outside…
Congress veteran and U.S. Representative Joe Pitts, announced on Friday that he is not planning to seek re-election next year, which immediately prompted…
Parents in Chester County let out a huge sigh of relief on Friday as authorities announced that reports about needles found in Halloween candy turned…
Short reports on business and comuunity activity in Chester County. This Morning:
Schuylkill Trail Walk to Answer Healthcare Questions
Put on some comfortable shoes and…
The following events on Wednesday and Thursday are slated on Chester County Datebook:
On Wednesday, Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce hosts a Women in…
The following events Tuesday and Wednesday are slated on Chester County Datebook:
Tuesday is Election Day with a full slate of county and municipal candidates…
The banking landscape of Chester County is about to change again, thanks to Ohio-based KeyCorp’s $4.1 billion deal to buy the First…
Through proactive leadership and a forward-thinking strategic plan, Chester County is literally paving the way for the next generation to keep the western Philly…
The current of collaboration has finally spilled into the banks of two Chester County watershed conservation agencies that have worked alongside each other for more…
Once again, attendees at my SCORE presentation “Market BIG on a tiny Budget” held at Kennett Public Library raised several pertinent questions…
Coductors are, by definition, animated people. But watching Mr. Hall conduct the Kennett Symphony feels like you’re watching a man set more than just…
The nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that stands up for crime victims in their hour of need is itself about to be victimized by the budget fight…
After 350 years, the global building materials pioneer Saint-Gobain is still at the cutting edge of construction technology, and today in Malvern it unveiled…
Over 500 Schools Overlooked by PDE Says Auditor General DePasquale
According to two recent performance audits of the Pennsylvania Department of Education, the department has…
Though equally striking from a historical perspective, the charm of Kennett Square’s picturesque attractions and inviting festivals has cultivated a Top 10 ranking for…
Chester County has a health insurance champion that has quietly beaten paths to more than 12,000 people in need of critical health coverage, and…
By urging an increasingly nutrition-conscious society to simply blend mushrooms into the meat protein portions they already eat, significant new growth opportunities have sprouted…
Most IT firms treat client computer problems like a blind date — hooking them up with the next available technician. But not Pegasus Technologies of Kennett…
Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, one of the premier botanical gardens in the United States drawing over 1 million visitors annually to stroll through its…
The Transportation Management Association of Chester County (TMACC) announced that CHESCOBUS, Chester County’s Public transportation system, will restore Saturday service on SCCOOT and Coatesville…
A proactive Kennett Square Eagle scout has taken up the enormous task of moving a piece of civil war history into the heart of the…
Transportation Management Association of Chester County (TMACC) serves as liaison between public sector transportation agencies such as PennDOT and the private sector on transportation issues…
Pegasus Technologies, a locally owned and operated Managed Service Provider based in Kennett Square, is looking for detail-oriented candidates to add to the company…
VISTA Today’s Business Briefs are concise stories that bring you up to date with what’s happening around the county. This Morning:
Local Presenter…
PECO’s parent company Exelon, the largest operator of nuclear power plants in the United States, has the following Chester County jobs open on their…
VISTA Today Business Briefs keep you up to date with the smaller things happening around Chester County. This Morning:
Main Line Touts 7 Beer Events…
September 22nd is the 265th day of the year leaving 100 days remaining until the end of the year. It was on this day in…
Growing Kennett Square waste disposal firm Wm. P. McGovern will literally clean up after Pepsi in its former West Goshen bottling plant. McGovern recently struck…
September 21st is the 264th day of the year leaving 101 days remaining until the end of the year. On this date in 1897, the…
By Alana Moran, Hulafrog West Chester
1. 30th Annual Mushroom Festival
Head to Kennett Square this weekend for a Chester County favorite, the Mushroom Festival…
September 11th is the 254th day of the year leaving 111 days remaining until the end of 2015. Today is the 14th anniversary of the…
Business Briefs are concise stories that keep you up to date with what’s happening around Chester County. This Morning:
William Boylan to Lead Malvern…
The new face at Coatesville City Hall isn’t just talking about new ideas for the future of Chester County’s once-prosperous steel city…
September 10th is the 253rd day of the year leaving 112 days remaining until the end of the year. On this date in 1972, the…
Our Business Briefs are a quick and easy way to stay up to date on what’s happening around Chester County.
Landhope Farms Helps Fight…
A favorite to many longtime residents, Stauffers Market in Guthriesville will close its door after more than twenty years of serving the community, according to…
Our morning briefing keeps you informed with concise stories of what’s happening around Chester County.
Barclays Reaffirms Brandywine Realty Trust Stock Rating
Brandywine Realty…
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P2E Program Comes to Chester County
Orientation…
In order to improve the electricity service provision for over 24,000 customers in southeastern Chester County, PECO, the electricity and natural gas utility subsidiary…
Mushrooms’ new fresh, healthy image is sprouting double-digit sales growth for the industry, and Chester County’s fertile mushroom farms are set to harvest…
Business Briefs keep you up to date with concise stories about what’s going on around the county. This morning:
Court of Common Pleas Sides…
Business Briefs keep you informed on what is happening around Chester County. This morning:
Evolve IP Included in Inc’s 500/5000 List for the…
In this morning’s edition of Chester County Jobs, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine is looking for part- and full-time childcare staff for their…
CorTech, a service-oriented staffing/recruiting company, has three Chester County jobs offered on their career page:
IT Project Manager
CorTech, in Kennett Square, is…
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Phillips Mushroom Farms Going Pink for…
Craft beer is currently sweeping the suburbs, with some of the new brewpubs sprouting around Chester County and across the state, boosting the local economy…
Our Business Briefs keep you informed with concise stories about what’s going on in the Chester County business Community. This Morning:
Delaware County Community…
Our daily news and business briefs are short, to-the-point stories that keep you up to date about what’s developing around Chester County…
A goblet has been raised as a toast for one of the first glasses of Galer Estate Vineyard and Winery’s new winemaker, Virginia Mitchell…
Our short business news stories will keep you up do date on what’s going on around Chester County. This morning:
HBO Mini Series to…
Genesis Healthcare celebrated thirty years of providing skilled nursing and therapy in post acute care on Wednesday, starting by providing its hard working staff with…
VISTA Today’s business briefs are concise stories keeping you up to date with what’s happening around the county.
The Land Conservancy Celebrating its…
Keeping pace with the latest wave of modern economic growth in Kennett Square is an amenity-rich, artistically styled mansion for sale in a serene…
VISTA Today Daily News Business Briefs are concise stories that bring you up to date with what’s going on around Chester County. This morning…
Intent on helping Chester County’s powerful economic engine hit on all cylinders — particularly the underserved market made up of the county’s largest minority…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine, with more than 80,000 members at facilities throughout Chester County, has the following three Chester County jobs featured on…
The man in charge of money for the fast-growing and high-performance Bryn Mawr Bank Corp., parent company of the Bryn Mawr Trust Co…
Ever pondered who else around you is thinking about the same things you are? Wonder no more; Kennett Square’s Pegasus Technologies is about to…
The growth in Kennett Square is about to become the target for a high-powered economic boom, as three key community leadership groups have converged…
VISTA Today Daily News Business Briefs are concise stories that bring you up to date with what’s going on around Chester County. This Morning…
I want to try something a little different this week for my review. In June I played a lot of par 3…
A two-hour trek into a living canvas where “projected creatures crawl, artful textures twirl and seasons change in the wink of an eye” awaits…
The wisdom of 135 years has produced an unparalleled richness of tradition, knowledge and pride at Chester County’s MacElree Harvey law firm, but its…
The leading entrepreneur behind Chatham Financial has been quietly innovating for more than 20 years, but now the global risk management enterprise is no longer…
By Beverly Payton
Kristine Lisi, development director at Stroud Water Research Center, based in Avondale, Pennsylvania, was delighted to learn that the nonprofit had received…
New York Times Says Butter Made from Chester County Cream Worth Charging For
You would normally expect bread and butter in restaurants to be free…
These three Chester County jobs were recently listed:
Account Manager
ValleyCrest, one of the largest landscape service providers in the country, is looking for an…
CEO of West Pharmaceutical Services Wraps up a Successful Career
Baptized by fire when an explosion ripped through West Pharmaceuticals West’s Kinston, N.C…
One of the best parts of going out on your birthday is getting to pick the place you want to eat. Since…
A Kennett Square IT solutions provider has not only figured out how to manage technology to streamline and accelerate the business strategies of its clients…
Chester County daily business briefs are short, accurate updates on yesterday’s Chester County business news.
Plans for the New Coatesville Train Station
During a…
VISTA Today’s daily business news briefs are accurate, concise summaries of important stories from yesterday.
Chester County has Some of the Most Desirable Suburbs…
Excelon is looking to fill these three Chester County positions:
Engineering Technician.
Join the PECO team, and be a part of one of the nation…
Victory Brewing Company’s Moving Parts 04, the latest in the ever-evolving IPA series, is now on shelves nationally. Victory brewers manipulate the ingredients…
These Chester County daily news business briefs are worth noting:
Award Winning Pocopson Roundabout Slows Traffic, Improves Safety
In a front page story, The Daily…
The Catholic Church’s World Meeting of Families, scheduled for Philadelphia in September, will feature the work of a local artist. Neilson Carlin was asked…
Kennett Square-based Chatham Financial, a global financial advisory services and technology solutions firm specializing in the debt and derivatives markets, has fourteen career positions…
Three Chester County jobs:
Interim Nurse Manager
How’s your bed side manner? If exemplary, Genesis Healthcare, in Kennett Square, may be looking for you…
Alana Moran, Hulafrog West Chester
There are several local Memorial Day parades and ceremonies to honor the many men and women who made the ultimate…
Supercharged growth in Chester County is once again fueling big development, this time an $80 million revival of passenger rail service that was shelved in…
Well, you can’t get any further south in Chester County than our latest culinary trip to Taqueria Moroleon in Avondale on…
A familiar face will help Kennett Square’s renowned Bernardon Haber Holloway Architects design the future of the growing regional firm. A BHH architect since…
Board of Directors Removes Interim Tag
Alisa M. Jones has been appointed as President and Chief Executive Officer of La Comunidad Hispana by the Board…
Chester County business daily news briefs review yesterday’s business stories important to Chester County and beyond.
Great Valley, Unionville Make Magazine’s Top High…
Victory at Red Star Craft House in Exton Square Mall
Those of you who have read my articles in the past may…
The new Victory Brewing Company brewpub in Kennett Square has been open for a few weeks now, but the public’s enthusiasm has not waned…
Editor’s Notes: On May 1st, 150 county business leaders and government officials gathered at the Downingtown Country Club to network and hear a TMACC…
Kennett Square-based Bernardon Haber Holloway Architects received national recognition for its recreation of Station No. 46, which featured a red-roofed tower and prominent…
Chester County’s top teachers this year not only believe in their students, they dedicate their lives to making those students successful.
Through nearly 70…
Chester County Business Daily News Briefs reviews yesterday’s business stories important to Chester County and beyond.
Mushroom Festival Organizers Distribute $80,000 To Kennett…
Chester County Daily News Business Briefs reviews stories important to Chester County and beyond.
Michael Chain named to Philadelphia Business Journal’s Annual 40 Under…
‘State of the Art’ keeps you apprised of the latest in design and offers sensible and dignified solutions to the ever-changing modern marketing landscape…
Chester County Daily News Business Briefs are short summaries and links to important Chester County’s business stories not included in VISTA Today’s daily…
As of Monday, April 20, 2015 Victory Brewing Company officially opened its second brewpub at Victory at Magnolia. Located at 650 West Cypress Street in…
A growing Kennett Square architecture and design firm has included the talent of two new team members into its blueprint for success.
Bernardon Haber Holloway…
The passion of 15 Chester County teachers has brought them from a field of 2,700 nominees for this year’s best-of-the-best…
A plan is brewing to craft 175 new luxury apartments close to Victory Brewing Co. in Kennett Square, along with a pub-style restaurant on…
Main Line Today caught up with Chester County’s Denise Day last week, who is heading up the YMCA of Greater Brandywine. This new organization…
The constant bloom of fresh, creative ideas across the landscape of Kennett Square’s thousand-acre Longwood Gardens has drawn the choicest praise from the…
When The Fightin’s dropped their home opener to the visiting Red Sox Monday afternoon, neither the Phillies pitchers nor batters had a lot to…
Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve in New Hope has given a 2015 Land Ethics Award to Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square in recognition of its…
The sun is far from setting on a local middle school garden project that has taken on fairy tale proportions. “‘Jack and the Beanstalk’ has…
In its April edition hitting mailboxes and newstands this week, Main Line Today identified the 10 priciest homes sold in Chester County between 2010 and…
County Commissioners just gave Chester County a little more space to play by signing off on the preservation of more than 1,000 acres of…
The top executive of Kennett Square’s not-for-profit Quaker-inspired retirement community developer, The Kendal Corp., will have led the growth of the…
Kate Brennan has joined Bernardon Haber Holloway Architects as its business development director.
“We are extremely pleased to add Kate to our team of talented…
In the period between 2000 and 2011, Chester County gained 70,000 residents, more than any county in Pennsylvania.
County employers in that same period…
The Kennett Square branch of Bank of America has become the first bank in Pennsylvania offering a video ATM, the Kennett Paper reports.
The average…
When the Chester County Department of Community Development joined the nation in conducting its point-in-time counts on Jan. 28 and Jan. 29, 615…
Genesis HealthCare employees joined to field a Gold National Team which raised more than $250,000 during 2014 to support the Alzheimer’s Association Walk…
By Alana Moran, Publisher of Hulafrog West Chester
Hulafrog West Chester, PA a local website and digital community which spotlights local things for kids and…
Blending nature, science and art is proving to be a successful business philosophy for Galer Estate Vineyard & Winery of Kennett Square.
The winery at…
Victory at Magnolia, Victory Brewing Company’s newest upscale brew pub in Kennett Square, is set to open in about six weeks, creating about 100…
There might not be a Main Line were it not for Chester County.
That’s the impression Main Line Times unintentionally conveys with their “101…
Hulafrog West Chester, PA a local website spotlighting local things for kids to do, features lots of great events happening all weekend long.
On Friday…
Genesis HealthCare, Inc. in Kennett Square is reducing staff hours, eliminating more than 300 full-time-equivalent jobs, and modifying employee benefits following a disappointing…
The state of downtown Kennett Square can be summed up as a thriving destination for new businesses, according to Historic Kennett Square President David B…
Mike Syska of Birmingham has been promoted from lieutenant to captain of Longwood Fire Company.
“Mike has provided excellent service to the fire company during…
More than a dozen Chester County community-supported agriculture programs are sowing excitement for the arrival of spring thanks to a Small Farm Central study…
GE Capital’s Healthcare Financial Services business announced it was sole bookrunner in providing a $550 million revolving line of credit to Genesis Healthcare, Inc…
Downingtown Area High School has gained national attention for participating in Narcotics Overdose Prevention and Education, or NOPE, a new school drug education program, Reuters…
Yahoo Food sent a team to capture one of Chester County’s most valuable exports: mushrooms. They visited Phillips Mushroom Farms in Kennett Square in…
Hulafrog West Chester, PA a local website spotlighting local things for kids to do, features lots of…
For the record, Kennett Square’s Mushroom Festival came in second behind New Hampshire’s Keene Pumpkin Festival in USA Today’s Best Specialty Foods…
The Orchid Extravaganza at Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square has captured the attention of Washington Post’s garden writer Adrian Higgins, who refers to the…
Genesis HealthCare, LLC of Kennett Square is now a publicly traded company known as Genesis Healthcare, Inc., the company announced Feb. 2.
“This is an…
In preparation for the 23rd running of Chester County’s world-class Willowdale Steeplechase, two new faces have jumped into positions on the event’s…
In response to growing consumer demand for a crisp-tasting lager beer, Victory Brewing Company is excited to share their best…
A $5,000 grant from Chester County’s Wells Fargo Bank branches will further enrich Chester County Futures’ efforts to provide economically disadvantaged students with…
Operation Warm at La Comunidad Hispana is providing children’s coats to community members in need, with 150 more coats just donated by Exelon of…
New SCCOOT bus schedules go into effect Jan. 12, according to the Transportation Management Agency of Chester County.
The service connects Oxford to West Chester…
Booming Kennett Square is now a happening town according to community members and leaders, and it’s due in large part to the efforts of…
The Daily Local News is reporting construction on a new development that will complement Victory Brewing Co. and Magnolia Place will begin this spring on…
Southern Chester County women ready to move on from homelessness, abuse or addiction to a fresh start at a new job can now get dressed…
Michael J. Pacilio is the new executive vice president and chief operating officer at Exelon Generation LLC, and Bryan Hanson, Exelon Nuclear COO, has been…
Victory Brewing Company’s newest brewpub, Victory at Magnolia, will open in early 2015, and even though the tables aren’t quite set, Victory fans…
Santa and members of the Longwood Fire Company made a special visit with the company’s number one fan, Gianna Winters.
“Gianna is our super…
Volunteers and staff of La Comunidad Hispana administered 788 vaccines through the flu clinic this year.
“Protecting the health of our community is an important…
The dazzling horticultural displays at Longwood Gardens are transformed into a winter wonderland every year, and this year A Longwood Christmas will again light up…
Chester County’s Decade to Doorways initiative is “a model for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania” and a lifeline to some 700 residents like Gabriel, who…
Exelon Corp. says it is investing seed money in companies pursuing more efficient use of the grid and on Nov. 5 hosted its third Innovation…
Genesis HealthCare of Kennett Square has purchased yet another health care facility, the Hackett Hill Healthcare Center (now called Hackett Hill Center), a 68-bed…
Last Thursday a small crowd gathered in front of a fire station for an evening under the stars. More than 250 people took part in…
Mushrooming demand for organically-grown product at Phillips Mushroom Farms is just one of the leading efforts at the Kennett Square gourmet operation.
A commitment…
Exelon Generation of Kennett Square announced it has joined with CB&I of The Woodlands, Tex. and 8 Rivers Capital of Durham, N.C…
La Tapatia Restaurant in Kennett Square out-spiced seven other local restaurants to win the salsa competition during the 4th annual La Comunidad Hispana ¡Vive…
Tague Lumber and Bob Wagner’s Flooring America Design Center, two long-time Chester County family businesses, are among the sponsors of this year’s…
Two Chester County organizations are planning career and job fairs this fall.
Coatesville ACTION, a newly formed community alliance, will host a Career and Job…
Everyone knows Kennett Square’s Longwood Gardens is a world-class garden, but did you know it might have the nation’s best rest room…
Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square is looking up with a $90 million project to replace the 83-year-old main fountain garden.
“New Heights: The…
Exelon Generation of Kennett Square is bringing about 1,000 construction and engineering jobs to Texas as it builds two
The units are being built…
Genesis HealthCare of Kennett Square announced two expansion efforts this month.
One of the nation’s largest skilled nursing providers, Genesis is now offering a…
The pocketbooks of health-savvy customers are creating waves in Kennett Square and across Chester County — waves of economic development. Phillips Mushroom Farms has enlarged…
More improvements are under way at La Comunidad Hispana in Kennett Square thanks to a $21,500 grant just awarded by the board of management…
America’s longstanding appetite for mushrooms has made Kennett Square and Chester County the celebrated Mushroom Capital of the World, but the $500 million industry…
Victory Brewing Co. is expanding outside of Pennsylvania for the first time, with plans of opening its fourth location in northern Virginia in 2016, according…
The fourth annual ¡Vive tu vida! Get Up! Get Moving!® event is set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27 at…
Chatham Financial of Kennett Square has a menu of webinars for busy financial professionals, and also runs conferences and seminars throughout the world.
One webinar…
A garden railway, pumpkin playground and chrysanthemum festival will be among the highlights as Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square celebrates the beauty of autumn Sept…
La Comunidad Hispana in Kennett Square is again gathering some of the region’s top business minds to teach business skills to Latino entrepreneurs.
“How…
A new craft beer and dining option is coming to Southern Chester County when the Kennett Brewing Company (KBC) opens this…
Genesis HealthCare of Kennett Square announced Aug. 18 it is merging with Skilled Healthcare Group, Inc. of Foothill Ranch, Ca.
Company headquarters will remain in…
The Kendal-Crosslands Community in Kennett Square has successfully created an official Wildlife Habitat site certified by the National Wildlife Federation.
NWF said the retirement…
Since 50% of the nation’s mushroom crop is grown in Chester County and mushroom output accounts for 8% of Pennsylvania’s total agricultural receipts…
La Comunidad Hispania, Inc. in Kennett Square has just received $250,000 in federal funding to provide behavioral health services during its community outreach programs…
After enduring the sudden 2011 death of her 22-year-old son and then rising to notoriety as the winner of the Food Network’s…
Genesis HealthCare has expanded into Delaware with the acquisition of the Saint Francis Healthcare Franciscan Care Center – now called Brackenville Center – a 104-bed skilled…
Unionville Family Medicine has announced the practice will become Penn Family Medicine Unionville on Aug. 26.
“While exterior signs and stationery will change to carry…
Chatham Financial of Kennett Square is expanding its consulting practice and flagship software platform to help its financial clients meet international regulatory deadlines.
Chatham Financial…
WEST CHESTER, PA – This summer Giant’s 12 Chester County grocery stores are putting more than 75 area farmers in the spotlight, including three from…
Six Chester County municipalities will soon be making infrastructure improvements thanks to $2.9 million in Community Revitalization Program (CRP) grants just approved by the…
Victory Brewing Co. is set to open its third Chester County restaurant this October in Kennett Square.
Comparable in size to…
Genesis HealthCare of Kennett Square is getting some much deserved national recognition for improving quality care for seniors and individuals with disabilities.
Three Genesis centers…
How does an editor of a respected national magazine focused on business, investing and accumulating wealth omit the multi-generational fortune of Comcast proportions from…
A small, multi-generational family business in Kennett Square recently made a big, multi-faceted splash on Spike TV’s Guys Choice 2014 awards show…
The new owners of Toughkenamon’s landmark Brown Derby restaurant hope their vision for the Italian and lobster destination — renamed Fire Hill Pub — can rekindle…
Tague Lumber, a Philadelphia area family business founded in 1908, recently opened its sixth location at 475 McFarlan Road (formerly Danby Lumber) in Kennett Square…
There’s plenty of brew pub action in Chester County, but a new Kennett Square store seeks to help expand your drinking horizons without breaking…
Genesis HealthCare based in Kennett Square announced 24 of its skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers in other states have been given Bronze National Quality Awards…
The staff of Chester County Hospital have been recognized with two prestigious awards.
First, the hospital was one of only 74 U.S. health care…
Rapid growth is on tap for Chester County’s homegrown brewery, and the ensuing flow of success may make Victory Brewing Co. a household name…
Exelon Corporation and Pepco Holdings, Inc. have filed an application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to combine their businesses.
The proposed transaction would bring…
Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission Chairman Robert Powelson of Kennett Square has resigned from a volunteer energy advocacy position to remove the appearance of pro-energy…
The boards of directors of the YMCA of the Brandywine Valley and the YMCA of the Upper Main Line have united into one new regional…
Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square has launched the inaugural year of The Great Gardens of The World TRIAD Fellowship – a partnership with Hidcote Manor Gardens…
La Comunidad Hispana is taking part in the Chester County Food Bank’s raised garden bed program to produce food for those in need in…
The newest location for Tague Lumber Inc.’s customer-friendly drive-through lumber warehouses for builders, remodelers and homeowners is now open at the former…
La Comunidad Hispana of Kennett Square has been named the partner of the year by Chester County SCORE, Service Corps of Retired Executives.
“We honored…
The eighth annual Chester County Hospital Polo Cup is set for Saturday, June 8, at the Brandywine Polo Club, 260 Polo Road, Toughkenamon.
The event…
Though its leading agricultural product has local roots more than a century deep, Kennett Square is experiencing a modern mushroom boom.
“Mushrooms are high in…
The incredible impact on students made by the hard work and dedication of three Chester County area teachers was heralded last week through the bestowal…
Those who must commute to work but are interested in reducing their carbon footprint have two additional transportation options beyond the car.
The Transportation Management…
The Maryland Alzheimer’s Association has recognized a top executive at Genesis HealthCare in Kennett Square with the 2014 Helen S. Schulze Award.
The award…
The 22nd annual running of the Willowdale Steeplechase is Sunday, May 11, a perfect opportunity to host a Mother’s Day tailgate picnic and watch…
This April, staff at Dansko in West Grove are doing far more than marketing comfortable, classy shoes.
Dansko’s 170 employee-owners are volunteering at…
Local farmers and those who work in and support agriculture across Chester County are celebrating the industry with two events this spring – National Agriculture Day…
Two Chester County health care facilities recently received state Community-Based Health Care Subsidy Program grants to continue to provide health care services to deserving…
It’s going to be “wait and see” for about one month to discover whether this year’s harsh winter damaged the vineyards supplying the…
Employees of some of the region’s eight Staples stores may have to reinvent themselves as the company reinvents itself.
The company recently announced plans…
Attorney Timothy F. Rayne, a partner in the local law firm MacElree Harvey, Ltd., recently earned the highest rating possible from Martindale-Hubbell.
Martindale-Hubbard…
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