Devon
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Devon Horse Show & Country Fair Returns for Its 130th Anniversary. Here’s What to Expect
One of the Main Line’s most beloved traditions is back, and this year, it comes with a milestone worth celebrating, writes Anne E. Hill for Main Line Today. The Devon Horse Show & Country Fair returns for its 130th anniversary. What began as a horse competition in 1896 has grown into the nation’s oldest and largest…
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Devon Horse Show Returns for 130th Year of Equestrian Festivities
The Devon Horse Show & Country Fair is set to return for another year of equestrian fun and community joy, writes Laurel Anderson for County Lines Magazine. Devon‘s annual twelve-day event will run from May 20 through May 31 for its 130th year. As the largest and oldest multi-breed outdoor horse show in North America,…
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A Look Back at How a Devon Native Became the Third Person to Walk on the Moon
While no astronauts on Artemis II tout Philly-area roots, a look back at aerospace history reveals that Chester County native Pete Conrad played an important role in early space exploration, writes Michaela Althouse for PhillyVoice. A crew member of Apollo 12, Conrad became the third person to set foot on the moon in November 1969.…
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Howard Hanna Real Estate Services Opening 40-Agent Office in Devon
Howard Hanna Real Estate Services plans to open a 40-agent office in Devon, marking its entry into the Main Line market just months after its regional debut, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Opening this spring, the Devon office will be led by Janet Rubino, who, along with her husband Art Herling, recently joined Howard Hanna from Long…
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Devon Blends Small-Town Charm With Rich Equestrian History, From 1896 Horse Show to Cozy Cafes
With its walkable streets, friendly locals, and historic horse show grounds, Devon offers small-town charm and equestrian heritage ideal for a day out, writes Ben M. Stower for Islands. Horse riding has long shaped Devon’s history and culture, especially during the renowned Devon Horse Show and Country Fair. Dating back to 1896, one of the oldest multi-breed horse…
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Chester County Community Honors Beloved Doctor and Carriage Driver After September Passing
The lasting legacy of Dr. Donald Rosato is still felt after his passing last September, writes Jim Graham for The Hunt Magazine. A beloved member of Chester County’s medical and equestrian communities, Dr. Rosato sadly passed on Sept. 22 of last year. He was 90 years old. A lifelong Chester County resident, Rosato grew up…
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After Sitting Empty for Two Decades, Landmark Restaurant Complex in Devon Getting New Tenants
After sitting empty for nearly two decades, the landmark mosaic-tiled building in Devon that once housed restaurants La Jonquille and Shiraz is now getting new tenants, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The owners of the critically acclaimed Salt Korean BBQ in North Wales currently plan on opening a second location on the first…
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Couple’s Christmas Rom-Com-Inspired Wedding Glistened at Devon Gardens Venue
Austin Golya and Allison Kappler had their first date in 2012 at a themed party. Almost a decade later, they said “I do” at another themed party — their wedding, writes Kristen Schott for Philadelphia Magazine. The newlyweds had their big day follow the theme of “Nancy Meyers Wedding Meets Christmas.” Meyers, a Philadelphia-born filmmaker,…
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The Devon Senior Living Bought by North Jersey Operator
The Devon Senior Living has been purchased by Juniper Communities, a North Jersey-based operator of senior living facilities, for an undisclosed sum, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The property was sold by AlerisLife, based in Massachusetts, which acquired the Chester County community in 2008 for $4.65 million. The company stated earlier this year that it was planning to sell the assets while winding down operations. The property spans 90,865…
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Main Line Health Debuts $13.8 Million Ambulatory Care Center in Devon
On Monday, Main Line Health opened a $13.8 million ambulatory care center in Devon, marking the first of three outpatient care sites that the system plans on introducing in the next few years, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 22,700-square-foot center contains 14 exam rooms and will deliver primary care, physical therapy and rehabilitation, laboratory services, and imaging. Main Line Health selected the…
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Local Nonprofit Seeks Donors to Help Honor Veterans With New Memorial
Nonprofit Main Line Veterans is currently seeking donors to help honor local veterans with a new Devon Veterans’ Memorial, writes Anne E. Hill for Main Line Today. The volunteer nonprofit organization plans to overhaul the current Devon Veterans’ Memorial, which sits along Route 30. A renovation will ensure passersby can see the site and each…
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TD Bank Closing 51 Branches Nationwide, Including One in Chester County
As part of a move toward a digital-centric retail model, TD Bank intends to close 51 branches across 12 states, including one that is in Chester County, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. These closures are part of the bank’s broader plan to eliminate or relocate ten percent of its locations. All of…
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First Bank House of the Week: Magnificent Traditional in Devon
A magnificent traditional home from 1889 on 1.1 acres with six bedrooms and five full and three half bathrooms is available for sale in Devon. . . This stunning residence offers timeless charm and contemporary elegance including hand-carved woodwork, gleaming hardwood floors, and soaring ceilings creating an inviting ambiance throughout. Among highlights are the center…
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Recovery Centers of America, with Flagship Devon Facility, Plans Expansion of Mental Health Services
Recovery Centers of America, which was established a decade ago with its Devon facility, plans to open multiple new locations and broaden mental health services, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The King of Prussia company’s growth plan, including a partnership with the Philadelphia Eagles, aims to expand its reach and bring it…
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Devon Prep Receives $8M from Foundation Co-Created by Its Most Prominent Alumnus
The Dunleavy Foundation, co-created by Keith Dunleavy, Devon Prep’s most prominent alumnus, has donated $8 million to the small Catholic school in Chester County, writes Robert Moran for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Dunleavy is a medical doctor who founded Inovalon, a healthcare technology company currently worth billions of dollars. He retired from his position of CEO earlier…
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Inside Mushroom Cultivation at Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens
Mushrooms are the secret powerhouse plant supporting Devon’s Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, writes Alyssa Turner for County Lines Magazine. The arboretum’s horticulture team aims to support mushrooms by minimizing soil disruption. By avoiding over cutting and embracing a more natural look, mushrooms improve soil quality and support other plants. Small but mighty, mushrooms help maintain…
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A Beloved Main Line Tradition, Devon Horse Show Returns with Full Schedule of Can’t-Miss Events
The Devon Horse Show, the oldest and largest outdoor multi-breed horse show in the country, has returned this week and offers a full schedule of must-see events, writes Laura Swartz for Philadelphia magazine. The show began on May 21 and runs through June 1. It brings together the best equestrians from several disciplines, including jumpers,…
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Devon: A Year-Round Destination Beyond the Horse Show
Devon sits at the center of the equestrian world every May thanks to the Devon Horse Show and Country Fair, but the town offers much through the rest of the year as well, writes Sandy Smith for the Philadelphia Magazine. The town has houses that range from modest Capes to Victorian mansions. The residents often…
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