Tourism
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Five-Time Grammy Nominee to Headline Concert Celebrating Citadel’s 80-Year History
Whereas steel is undoubtedly Coatesville’s No. 1 export, Citadel may rank as its second. And it’s not a coincidence that the two are inextricably linked. Citadel was founded in South Coatesville in 1937 as a credit union for employees of Lukens Steel, which provided the foundation to countless American structures, including the St. Louis Arch…
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Kennett Square Indulges a Harvest of Fun at Mushroom Festival
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: the 32nd Kennett Square Mushroom Festival last weekend. “In a sense, you could call me a mushroom aficionado,” wrote 12-year Kennett Square resident and chef Aimee Olexy in a Philadelphia…
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Meet George Washington, Revolutionary War Soldier at Chadds Ford Days Festival Saturday and Sunday
The Chadds Ford Historical Society is hosting the 52nd annual Chadds Ford Days festival. Don’t miss out on joining the community for this family and dog friendly event that commemorates the Battle of the Brandywine that took place on Sept. 11, 1777. Come relive history with your family and friends in Chadds Ford on Sept.…
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Coatesville to Turn Back the Clocks This Month with Vintage Grand Prix
Old-timers are about to revisit the streets of Coatesville once again, as the city gets ready for its second Invitational Vintage Grand Prix, writes Phyllis Rowan for Western Chester County Life Magazine. Cars that were an everyday sight in Coatesville nine decades ago will bring back a piece of history to the streets on Sept.…
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Free Beer Fundraiser for Colonial Theatre Set for Tonight in Phoenixville
Ornery Ales Productions, in conjunction with Root Down Brewery, is hosting a fundraiser for The Colonial Theatre, entitled “Firkins for Films,” on Wednesday, Sept. 6 at 7 PM at the Root Down Brewery in Phoenixville. IPA beer made from only Pennsylvania ingredients will be free, while supplies last. Donations are welcome, and all money collected…
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As Sponsor of Suburban Philadelphia Speaker Series, First Priority Bank Sees Value for Local Businesses
By Chris Cooper The Suburban Philadelphia Speaker Series, which debuts on Oct. 4 at People’s Light and Theatre in Malvern, will meet an unfilled need for the region, according to one of the sponsors of the series. “I think there’s a void in the market for this type of quality programming that certainly resonates with…
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The Desmond to Host Its Annual Cigar Dinner on Thursday, Sept. 7
Gather with fellow cigar enthusiasts out on the terrace at The Desmond in Malvern at is annual Cigar Dinner, scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 7 from 6:30-9:30 PM. This elaborate evening of incredible food, top-shelf cigars, and great friends always makes for a truly unforgettable experience. This year’s event will feature Montecristo and Romeo y Julieta…
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New Study Claims Philadelphia Is Sinful but Its Suburbs Are Saintly
Hold your emotions in check for this one. Residents of Philadelphia live among the nation’s second-most wrathful neighbors, while suburban Philly ranked third from the bottom for wrath compared against America’s most populous 150 metro areas. The rankings come from Trulia’s Sin Cities and Saintly Sanctuaries study, which measured wrath as the violent crime rate…
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Four Pro Riders to watch in Today’s Benchmark Twilight Cycling Classic
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 closely when the action unfolds Saturday afternoon. Ben Renkema, the current USA CRITS points leader, will be racing with Palmetto State Medical Elite Cycling Team. In addition to being the…
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President’s Speaker Series to Bring Pair of Distinguished Political Analysts to WCU
The start of a new school year will usher in the next edition of the President’s Speaker Series at West Chester University, and a series that has brought a Nobel Laureate, an 11-time Grammy winner, and one of the most influential poets in American history to campus in the past has a lot to live…
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Tough Mudder’s Impact on Chester County Tourism Tough to Beat
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 the economic impact of the annual event at Plantation Field in Kennett Square. After upping its game with this year’s addition of the elite overnight Toughest Mudder race, the local Tough Mudder…
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New Superintendent Assumes the Reins at Valley Forge National Historical Park
Valley Forge National Historical Park has found its new superintendent in Steve Sims, a former facility manager at Independence National Historic Park, writes Mark Abrams for CBS Philly. A California native, the 43-year-old graduated from West Point and spent six years serving in the Army before joining the park service. In his new position, Sims…
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New App Connects Users to More Than 100 Parks, Preserves in Chester County
From biking to birding to trail hiking – plus fishing, boating, and more – the new Brandywine Creek Greenway app helps users find recreational activities in more than 100 publicly-accessible parks and preserves in Chester and Delaware counties. With the free app, users can find the closest park or preserve to their current location or…
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The Desmond’s Sunset Grille to Host Summer Beer Garden Party Tonight
The largest outdoor deck in Chester County – the Sunset Grille at The Desmond in Malvern – is open for the season. Tonight, for the second time this summer, it will host a Summer Beer Garden Party. This one will run from 6-10 PM and will feature live music from Hake and Jarema. West Chester’s…
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TCHS Pickering, University of Valley Forge to Host Evening of Fun, Food, Music
Join TCHS Pickering and the University of Valley Forge on Tuesday, Aug. 1 from 5:30-8:30 PM for a summer evening of fun, food, and music. The event will be held rain or shine. Advertisement Community members will experience live musical performances in the Renaissance Building – located on the University of Valley Forge’s campus at…
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FROM MONTCO: County’s Visitation, Consumer Spending Tops in Philadelphia Suburbs
The Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board posted a record year for the 12-month fiscal period that ended on June 30. The latest numbers shared by Tourism Economics reflect a 3.2 percent increase in visitor spending in Montgomery County. The $1.5 billion in total spending in Montco ranks first among the Philadelphia region’s suburban counties…
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Kennett Square’s Culinary Scene Is Mushrooming
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, Kennett Square’s culinary scene is mushrooming into a destination of its own. The latest buzz is revolving around the second season of the popular beer garden The Creamery, the return of…
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Coatesville Residents Band Together to Raise Money for Defunct Swimming Pool
The Ash Park swimming pool on Third Avenue in Coatesville has been closed for two years. The one at Palmer Park on Ninth Avenue has been defunct for at least a decade. Another summer marks another hot season without a pool for thousands of youngsters in Chester County’s only city, writes Erin McCarthy for the…
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