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According to local real estate agents, Kennett Square has been named one of the best places to live in Pennsylvania, writes Dobrina Zhekova for Travel…
As we dive into the spring and summer season, take a trip to these Chester County farmers markets for fresh produce, locally sourced meats, and…
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…
Safe Harbor of Chester County, dedicated to helping the homeless in Chester County, is expanding and revitalizing a community garden at the Melton Center in…
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…
Over the weekend, Restaurant Week arrived in West Chester until Sunday, March 3, writes Cherise Lynch for NBC 10 Philadelphia.
Plenty of restaurants are participating…
Steaks, otherwise known as Steaks West Chester, serves a variety of steak sandwiches, but its standout menu item is the cheesesteak, writes Jim Pappas for…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Randall Stone “Randy” Lieberman, the longtime publisher of regional magazines, including Chester County Press, and community leader died on Dec. 26 aged 62, writes Richard…
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…
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…
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…
This holiday season, Doll 10 — a Newtown-based beauty brand renowned in the dynamic world of beauty and skincare as a beacon of innovation and…
Today, green bean casserole is one of the most famous Thanksgiving dishes in America and while there are many variations of the dish, the woman…
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…
The Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) has chosen new leadership for AgConnect, which specializes in connecting farmers and agribusinesses with the resources, training, and…
After it took over the former Franco Ristorante on Bridge Street in Phoenixville a year ago, Rivertown Taps quickly amassed a sizable fanbase, writes Ed…
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…
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…
Avondale-based company Caputo and Guest profiting from the germination of exotic mushroom-lovers across the U.S., writes Tim Linden for The Produce News…
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…
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…
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 fall season is upon us, making it the best time to visit one of the local orchards for a variety of delicious apples that…
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…
Four Chester County spots are among the Main Line restaurants that offer some of the tastiest vegetarian options and meatless cuisine in the region, writes…
For those who love to decorate their abodes with unique finds, an antique store has the right place to go. Antiques are 100 years old…
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…
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…
Habitat for Humanity of Chester County will host its 20th Annual Driving to Build Golf Tournament on Sept. 11 at the beautiful French Creek Golf…
On Aug. 8, the Western Chester County Chamber of Commerce is hosting their Taste of the Farm event, in conjunction with the Chester County 4…
The Cornell Land Trust Bird Conservation Initiative has awarded Willistown Conservation Trust (WCT) and Natural Lands a $25,000 grant to promote grassland conservation in…
King of Prussia-based Purolite is joining the wave of investments in Chester County facilities. The company is spending $190 million to turn Landenberg’s…
Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell and Michelle Kichline have revealed the schedule for the 2023 Town Tours & Village Walks program “Our Agricultural…
Phoenixville’s Baba’s Brew, the woman-owned farm-to-bottle kombucha brand, is launching Baba’s Turbo Squirrel, an energy-boosting kombucha made with…
On Friday, April 28, the Chester County History Center held a Documentary Premiere and Fundraising Gala recognizing the life and work of G. Raymond Rettew…
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…
Specialty mushroom kits are spawning in popularity. More fungi lovers are growing them at home through d.i.y. kits that involve spray-and-grow…
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…
One April 28, the Chester County History Center (CCHC) will present the world premiere of the documentary The Mushroom Man Who Changed the World: G…
If you are looking for a fun place to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, you should head out to Molly Maguire’s Irish Restaurant and…
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…
A new restaurant is set to open in nearby Bucks County, and local residents will never guess where the new spot will be opening. Michael…
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…
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…
For Kennett Square couple, Lilia and Raúl Ayllón, love started with a mutual dislike for each other, writes Michelle Myers for The Philadelphia…
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…
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…
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…
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…
With nearly 600 photo entries in the Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation’s 2022 Photo Contest, there was stiff competition for the twenty prize slots…
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…
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…
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…
Since not everyone is up for cooking up a Christmas feast, the county is home to dozens of restaurants that are open on Christmas Eve…
I accidentally spent $177 on a beef tenderloin.
One hundred and seventy-seven dollars.
It all started with Rick Steves’ European Christmas. I watched it…
People’s Light in Malvern has named Bryanna Martinez-Jimenez the inaugural recipient of the Graham Smith Acting Fellowship. In honor of the memory of…
Kennett Square-based Phillips Mushroom Farms is headed to the New York Produce Show & Conference this week to connect with customers and let them…
Artist Rogelio Zavala started his new life in Avondale to work on mushroom farm. He arrived in 1985 via Mexico City to find more opportunities…
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…
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…
Sycamore International, a West Grove-based e-waste recycler, refurbishes around 30,000 old laptops a month, writes Andrew Maykuth for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Those…
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…
The Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) has announced the election of six new members to its Board of Directors.
“CCEDC’s board members are…
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…
Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding has announced $303,000 in matching funds to 17 nonprofits to grow domestic sales and exports of Pennsylvania agricultural products…
Avondale-based American Mushroom Institute, the home to one of the longest running agriculture trade publications, Mushroom News, has rebranded to become American Mushroom, reports…
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…
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…
West Grove-based Sycamore International declared freedom from the electric grid last month after the company installed a new battery storage system to support its…
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…
Chester County has three representatives on the inaugural Pennsylvania Agriculture Power 100 list recently released by City & State Pennsylvania.
The list recognizes people who…
Samantha Snyder managed to snag ten first places at this year’s Pennsylvania Farm Show on behalf of her employer, To-Jo Mushrooms in Avondale…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Chester County is projected to be the fastest-growing county in southeastern Pennsylvania, with growth of more than 25 percent anticipated by 2050. With a…
Chester County will adopt its first Ag Economic Development Strategic Plan, created to guide the future growth of the county’s important agricultural economy.
The…
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…
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…
It took a two-week closure for La Sponda in Downingtown to recover from its Hurricane Ida damage. Its washout from a branch of the…
Basciani Foods, a mushroom farm in Avondale, recently patented its shelf-life extending bags and the process of filling them. That automation investment is now…
Matt Meyers, the President of Pennsylvania Institute of Technology, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up in Jenkintown and the activities he was involved in…
One of the earliest examples of crowdfunding occurred in 1884 when funds ran short for building the Statue of Liberty’s pedestal. The publisher Joseph…
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…
There’s a somewhat secret hideaway at the Grace Winery in Glen Mills where you can enjoy a surprisingly affordable dinner in a charming, historic…
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…
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…
The local mushroom businesses have been working steadfastly to overcome the persistent supply chain issues and labor shortages. These snags have challenged the industry nationwide…
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…
Jennifer Lopez, CEO of the Friends Association, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up on a farm in the Lehigh Valley, going to Honduras as…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Margaret Eby for Food & Wine cites the excellence of two southern Chester County businesses that are pillars of our nation’s mushroom industry: Laurel…
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 consumer interest in mushrooms is starting to pick up significantly. Many Kennett Square mushroom farms, however, are dumping their crops.
There’s nothing wrong…
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…
Chester County farmworkers are finally getting their COVID-19 vaccines. Better, they don’t even have to leave the worksite. The outreach is courtesy of…
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…
The Chester County Hospital Gala at Longwood Gardens is an annual tradition at which friends of the hospital celebrate its mission and support community outreach…
Among the usual spring crops are one or two out-of-the-ordinary vegetables that can bring a fresh zing to dishes. Two of them…
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…
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…
Continuing a tradition that dates back to 2002, the Avon Grove Lions Club has opened the doors of the Avon Grove Book Barn for another…
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…
I have shared a few controversial positions, writing for this publication.
I don’t like the shore. I don’t find Disney World magical. The…
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 cheesesteaks from The Little Chef in Coatesville have earned praise from a man on an adventure to taste hundreds of cheesesteaks throughout the Philadelphia…
A team of Penn State scientists is making progress in the battle against Phorid flies, which have been terrorizing homeowners and destroying mushroom crops in…
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…
Are you ready for some football? Are you ready for the crazy commercials and the Half Time Show? But the way I see it, the…
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…
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…
Christmas dinners may look a smidge different this year, what with this COVID-19 mess and social distancing and all. So, how about a lovely…
The Chester County Commissioners, along with the Chester County Agricultural Development Council, recently presented two annual agriculture awards at First Generation Farms in Avondale.
Farmers…
Despite the pandemic, the Philadelphia region is seeing a number of new restaurant openings, including Bloom Southern Kitchen, the latest arrival in Chester Springs, writes…
Due to a reduction in business and the inability to make debt payments, entities affiliated with C&M Mushrooms in Avondale have filed for…
After Sam and Eleanor Morris – nationally recognized leaders in land conservation – purchased the 500-acre Lundale Farm in South Coventry in 1946, the land remained…
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…
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…
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…
Not shying away from a difficult grape variety proved to be the right choice for Va La Vineyards in Avondale, writes Paul Vigna for the…
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-based South Mill Champs, one of the largest mushroom growers in the country, is planning a major expansion in Canada, writes Joseph DiStefano…
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 agriculture industry plays a vital role in Chester County’s economy and way of life.
According to the Chester County Planning Commission, the county…
Chesterbrook-based Trevena and Wayne-based Aclaris Therapeutics have joined the growing list of drug developers currently working on potential COVID-19 treatments, writes John…
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…
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…
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…
Bella Mushroom Farms in Landenberg is working hard to keep up with the increasing demand for mushrooms as the new food staple keeps growing in…
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…
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…
Slow Hand, which opened last spring on North Church Street in West Chester, is designed to look like a pub but with a poster of…
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…
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…
Dr. Federico Ceppa, the Director of Primary Care at La Comunidad Hispana, received the Outstanding Primary Care Clinician Award during the annual conference of the…
Two restaurants in Glen Mills have made OpenTable’s list of the 50 best restaurants in the country for vegetarians, writes Adam Hermann for PhillyVoice…
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…
The Yeatman family’s farm in West Grove was recently recognized at Penn State’s Ag Progress Days as one of the newest Pennsylvania Century…
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…
By Brenden Curry
Amidst what many deem as an affordable housing crisis in Chester County, the local chapter of Habitat for Humanity has embarked on…
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…
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…
Kennett Square mushroom purveyor South Mill Champs has expanded its Shrooms Snacks brand to include tea and coffee, writes Amy Sowder for The Packer.
Mushroom farms bring to mind images of dark grow houses with foul odors. Chat with Neumann University student Alyssa Cuesta, however, and those stereotypes will…
A Chester County mushroom farmer is bemoaning the fact that he is losing the majority of his workforce to ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement), due…
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…
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…
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…
A new report by the Avondale-based American Mushroom Institute details how mushrooms are “an integral part of our nation’s agriculture community,” writes Fran…
West Grove’s Marlboro Mushrooms, the nation’s oldest mushroom farm, has added another first to its name by becoming the only solar-powered commercial…
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…
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…
Va La Vineyards in Avondale is one of the few Pennsylvania wineries that uses natural practices to produce quality wine that can satisfy even the…
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…
Penicillin used in World War II was mass produced in West Chester by G. Raymond Rettew, a local chemist who pioneered mass production of the…
The American Mushroom Institute (AMI) has hired Rachel Roberts as Executive Director.
Roberts comes to the association with 20 years of experience in policy consulting…
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…
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…
Despite the growing popularity of destination restaurants, the traditional steakhouse remains a place that offers a classic meal guaranteed to satisfy your palate and sate…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Penn State is looking to hire a new researcher who would act as the liaison for Chester County in the fight against the aggressive mushroom…
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…
Publisher’s note: VISTA Breakfast is a weekly series of Chester County breakfast spot reviews.
By Rena Coyle
In the heart of West Chester, the…
As America’s leading swim instructor, the YMCA has been promoting water safety for more than 100 years. Accidental drowning is the leading cause of…
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…
Some of the best cheesesteaks in the region can be found right here in Chester County, as two local eateries have made it onto Philadelphia…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Intermittent heavy downpours didn’t dampen the numbers or the enthusiasm of the thousands of spectators who lined the streets of downtown West Chester to…
Country Fresh Mushroom Co., a family-owned business based in Toughkenamon, and its dedicated group of growers have been growing top-quality mushrooms since 1925…
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…
A little more than a year after ICE arrested 12 workers at Kaolin Mushroom Farms’ Alpine Plant in Avondale, only half of them have been…
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…
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…
Laurel Valley Soils is the quintessential Southern Chester County business.
Born in 1979 out of a group of mushroom farmers’ collective desire to manage their…
It’s not quite the beginning of the week and not quite the end, so we’re stuck in limbo and Friday’s still a…
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…
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 more people adding mushrooms to their everyday diet, the country is finding itself with a growing shortage of fresh mushrooms, writes Vishnu Rajamanickam for…
Chester County Historical Society
The CCHS boasts a rare and extensive ceramics collection that will be on display on May 15, when it hosts “Tuesdays…
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…
The Avondale-based American Mushroom Institute has found record-high consumer demand for fresh mushrooms in early 2018, as the tasty fungus continues to dominate…
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…
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…
Fox Rothschild
The firm has announced that its Emerging Companies & Venture Capital practice group has been recognized in the 2018 Chambers USA guide in…
MacElree Harvey
Stephen M. Porter has joined MacElree Harvey’s West Chester office as an associate in the Estate Planning Department. Porter will work closely…
The Avondale-based American Mushroom Institute is happy with the mushroom supply after the holiday season, writes Jim Offner for The Packer.
“Overall, the outlook…
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…
Spend a romantic evening out with your significant other next week, the week of Valentine’s Day, at The Desmond, Chester County’s premier hotel…
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’s South Mill Mushrooms has joined forces with Champ’s Mushrooms of British Columbia, Canada to become a leading producer and supplier of…
Scott Wagner, one of the Republican contenders hoping to unseat Gov. Tom Wolf, took his campaign to the Pennsylvania Farm Show, where he met with…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Anna and Mark Myers of Walton Myers Farm are preserving the region’s agricultural heritage by continuing the traditions of Quaker farmers in southern 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…
Citadel Heart of Learning Award
Citadel has announced the nomination period for the 2018 Citadel Heart of Learning Award is now open. Nominations for the…
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…
The Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce is hosting the first job fair of its kind in the region on Sept. 29 from 9 AM…
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…
West Chester was buzzing with cycling action last Saturday, August 12, as thousands of spectators lined the streets to watch kids racing on bikes, adults…
With the sun setting on Saturday, more than 125 pro cyclists raced through the historic streets of downtown West Chester in the Benchmark Twilight Cycling…
Although there will be well over 150 top professional cyclists competing in the upcoming Benchmark Twilight Cycling Classic, there are four key riders to watch…
State Senator Andy Dinniman recently announced more than $300,000 in total funding for conservation projects to reduce the amount of water runoff from farms…
Several new legislative spores are beginning to sprout support for a fix to Chester County’s mushrooming labor shortage.
The leading effort is a U…
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…
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…
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…
By Chris Cooper
“We’re not trying to find the next Michael Phelps; we just want to help kids feel confident in the water.”
That…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Chester County government and business leaders are set to send their largest delegation ever to China, to open doors for local companies to explore business…
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…
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…
The Chester County China Initiative continues to build bridges between the county and various locations throughout China. Launched in 2013, the initiative is jointly organized…
On March 21, Chester County – and the nation – will celebrate the 44th anniversary of National Agriculture Day.
As the county’s number one industry, agriculture…
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…
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…
Did You Know? Chester County is the fifth largest producer of hay in Pennsylvania. The high quality hay is produced for horse and livestock consumption…
Exton Mall’s Red Star Craft House and West Chester’s Levante Brewing Company will team up tonight (Wednesday) to host a special beer-pairing…
Whenever the agricultural industry in Chester County is mentioned, most of us immediately think of mushrooms. And rightfully so.
We do, after all, set 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…
Master of Engineering Management students at Penn State Great Valley recently collaborated with Chester County organizations this fall as part of a capstone course taught…
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…
Al Pastor and Bella Vista, the two restaurant concepts heralded by Stephen Starr alums Justin Weathers and Chef Joe Monnich, will open doors to the…
By Jodi Gauker
Sara Manning has been awarded the 2016 Chester County Ag Council’s Distinguished Service Award, announced at this month’s Commissioner Meeting…
The Chester County Board of Commissioners, along with the Agricultural Development Council, presented two agricultural awards at the Commissioners’ meeting this week.
The Farmer of…
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…
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…
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…
With many universities across the state struggling with falling enrollment numbers, West Chester University is experiencing quite the opposite, partly due to its comparatively low…
Kennett Square’s Phillips Mushrooms is keeping pace with the ever growing popularity of mushrooms with its latest offering, Frozen Fire Roasted Sautéed Mushrooms…
The well-deserved punishments he endured as a child ended up being more productive than he or his parents could have ever imagined.
“When I…
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…
We all know that the Main Line derived its name from the former Pennsylvania Railroad’s once prestigious line, now SEPTA’s Paoli/Thorndale Line…
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…
Food safety is a huge concern to all of us from farm producer to ultimate food consumer. According to the Centers for Disease Control and…
Sales of mushrooms are growing in the state, as apart from specialty mushrooms such as shiitakes, they reached a new record high of $570.48…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The Southeast Pennsylvania-Southern New Jersey Market of the March of Dimes will honor three outstanding women from Chester County at the annual Salute to…
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…
1976, America’s Bicentennial Year, was an exciting time for our nation. Along with the fireworks and flags that dominated 1976, little did anyone know…
By Duncan Allison
Agriculture has shaped our countryside and played an important role in Chester County since Colonial Days when this region was considered the…
Avondale’s To-Jo Mushrooms is continuing its philanthropic efforts through ongoing support for the 14th annual Produce for Kids campaign, which raises funds for…
While Chester County continues to be recognized for its leading role in health, wealth and business here in America, leaders like Commissioner Terence Farrell and…
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…
Chester County Passport Office Simplifies Applications and Renewals
If you are planning a trip abroad this summer, the Chester County’s Passport Office, under the…
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…
Mushrooms have been a traditional food in many countries. They possess valuable nutritional qualities and can serve in particular medicinal and therapeutic…
By Guy Ciarrocchi
Chester County has the highest income of any county in PA and among the highest in the nation; the lowest unemployment rate…
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…
Sales Strong Across all Mushroom Categories
According to the data released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in August last year, domestic mushroom prices…
It took a while for Chester County mushroom farms to dig out from underneath the two feet of snow that buried the area’s prized…
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…
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…
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…
It is difficult even to begin to describe the huge range of stands, cooking demonstrations, arenas constantly in use for auctions, cattle…
Go to the Pennsylvania Farm Show in the middle of the winter?
No way, but the Pennsylvania Farm Show is always held…
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 its well known reputation as the largest mushroom producer in the country, a lesser known fact is that Chester County actually supplies close to…
By David Jones
Just to the East side of Exton Square Mall there’s a nice little Italian place that’s offering good food at…
It is Christmas and food plays an important role as families come together to celebrate this wonderful holiday and important Christian festival.
Families often serve…
Chester County’s reputation as The “Mushroom Capital of the World” came about in the 1890’s. Two Quaker greenhouse flower growers…
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…
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…
For centuries farmers have relied on their hay crop to sustain their livestock during the winter months. Cattle, horses, sheep and goats…
It has been more than 35 years since I had a meal at Vickers Tavern. Lin had never been there. Since we…
This year farm economy is forecasted to decline 36% to reach its lowest point since 2006. Yet the last two years farm…
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…
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…
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…
With its clear vantage point from the top, the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) has witnessed an impressive vista of accomplishments throughout 2014 and…
We had tickets on a recent Friday night for a jazz concert at the Ware Center on Prince Street in Lancaster, so…
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…
The title of Chester County 2015 Farmer of the Year is being shared this year by two outstanding farmers who represent the…
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…
Editor’s Note: With one-third of Chester County land focused on agriculture production its easy to understand why agriculture continues to be the county…
The County of Chester, with over 2,600 employees but which, according to its own 2013 Annual Report, spends on average of just $234 per…
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…
This week’s review is about a nice Italian restaurant in an out-of-the-way spot in Downingtown. Lin used to…
Business Briefs are a quick way to stay up-to-date on what’s happening around Chester County.
P2E Program Comes to Chester County
Orientation…
CCAA’s Allinson Gallery to Host Major N.C. Wyeth Exhibit
This year’s Founders Exhibition of the Chester County Art Association will feature works…
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…
Our Business Briefs are a quick way to stay up-to-date with what’s happening in Chester County.
Phillips Mushroom Farms Going Pink for…
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…
The small, unconventional winery outside Avondale that picks Italian malvasia grapes where you’d expect gourmet mushrooms remains the best place in Pennsylvania to savor…
We took a little ride this past Friday evening for dinner. We went to Downingtown to the Station Taproom, so called because…
State Bond Funds Awarded To Two County Infrastructure And Commercial Projects
The following Chester County projects, according to a report in Philly.com, will receive…
Eli Kahn’s name graces building lots, construction sites and finished commercial buildings across Chester County and Philadelphia’s western suburbs. Kahn, together with long…
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…
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…
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…
An offer for farmers from two of Chester County’s biggest conservation supporters continues to aim at planting a new crop of pro-environment construction…
Amptech in Malvern is attracting interest from innovators interested in projects such as plasma enhanced mushroom production, energy development, wound-healing testing services and natural…
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…
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…
Chester County residents once again shone during the 2015 Pennsylvania Farm Show, which ended Jan. 17.
The three top cheeses in the show’s very…
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…
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…
The 99th Pennsylvania Farm Show – the largest indoor agriculture event in the nation – is set for Jan. 10-17 at the Farm Show Complex in…
The Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry (CCCBI) elected the following new board members last month:
Bernie Ciuffetelli, COO, To-Jo Mushrooms;
Duane Knecht…
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…
By Terence Farrell, Chester County Commissioner and Michael Grigalonis, COO of Chester County Economic Development Council
Chester County citizens and businesses will greatly benefit from…
This year’s Volunteer Impact Program award from the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau went to Janet Robinson of Oxford in recognition of her long history of…
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…
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…
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…
The 2012 Census of Agriculture data are available, but what do its numbers show for Chester County and the region?
The Chester County Agricultural Development…
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…
Chester County’s mushroom industry is getting a boost from Sen. Robert Casey and the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry.
Casey…
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…
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…
The Yeatman family of Landenberg has grown sumptuous mushrooms marketed as Mother Earth Organic Mushrooms for the past 90 years.
These are a treat you…
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…
Two-term County Commissioner Terence Farrell is heading to Yongchuan district in China this weekend for a two week, self-funded trade mission to cultivate…
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