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Hankin Group to Add 373 New Apartments in Chester County Following Strong Demand
Amid strong rental demand, the Hankin Group is adding 373 new apartments to three existing projects in Chester County by the end of next year, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The developer is now executing phase two of its Downingtown and Exton projects, representing a more than $150 million investment. Exton-based Hankin…
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Exton Teen’s Small Business Goes Pro with Eagles-Themed Jewelry
Exton teen Samantha Martin’s unique small business has made its way to the NFL, reports Shawnette Wilson for Fox 29. The fourteen-year-old resident sells a variety of handmade jewelry through her business, Samantha’s Beads. Her Philadelphia Eagles-inspired pieces have been a success within the community, and items have even made their way to the Eagles’…
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Eagleview Farmers Market Offers Local Groceries, Delicious Bites Year-Round
One of the best ways Chester County residents can support their local community is by shopping at the Eagleview Farmers Market, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. The beloved market offers local groceries and delicious prepared foods year-round on Thursday evenings in Eagleview Town Center. Retail items from twenty-four vendors include local fruit…
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Kimberton Whole Foods Named 2025 Retailer of the Year
Kimberton Whole Foods has been named 2025 Retailer of the Year, writes Maggie Jaqua for Whole Foods Magazine. The honor is a testament to its nearly 40-year journey from a humble farm stand to a thriving regional grocery chain. The business began in 1986 when founders Terry and Pat Brett began selling yogurt and milk…
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Multi-Alarm Fire Breaks Out in Eagleview Town Center, with Damaged Restaurants Closed
A fire broke out the morning of Aug. 28 at Eagleview Town Center in Chester County, writes Beccah Hendrickson for 6ABC. The multi-alarm blaze started around 1:45 AM near Wellington Road and Rice Boulevard in Uwchlan Township. The fire began outside the building, near the gas service area. While initial reports pointed to a gas…
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Celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month with Free Family Fun in Exton
Families, children, and residents are invited to sign up for a library card and explore the endless possibilities offered by Chester County Library in Exton at the 3rd Annual Library Card Sign-Up Fest, hosted by the Chester County Library and State Senator Carolyn Comitta. The event will take place on Sunday, Sept. 14, from 1-3:00…
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Abrams Realty Updates Exton Square Mall Redevelopment Plan
Abrams Realty & Development has updated its Exton Square Mall redevelopment plan to include more open space as well as a central main street, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The developer spent the past month reevaluating its plans after receiving feedback from West Whiteland Township during a July planning commission meeting, which…
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Claire’s May Close 1,300 Stores After Filing for Bankruptcy, Including One in Chester County
After filing for bankruptcy last week, Claire’s, the low-cost jewelry and accessory retailer, has identified over 1,300 stores that could be closed, including one in Chester County, writes Ariana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “Increased competition, consumer spending trends, and the ongoing shift away from brick-and-mortar retail, in combination with our current debt obligations and…
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Through Their Lens: Teen Photo Contest Winners Announced
The Chester County Library System celebrated the winners of its second annual Teen Photo Contest, Color Our World, during a celebratory reception held on Sunday, Aug. 10, at Chester County Library in Exton. This open-house-style event welcomed guests of all ages to support teen photographers and explore a vibrant gallery of original artwork submitted by…
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Brumbaugh Wealth Management Welcomes Two NewAdministrative Associates as the Firm Continues Commitment to Growth in 2025
Brumbaugh Wealth Management recently welcomed two new Administrative Associates, Luke Wojciechowski and Kyle Niedenthal, as the firm continues to expand its client-centered services in 2025. These new hires come at a time when Brumbaugh Wealth Management remains focused on strengthening relationships and delivering comprehensive financial planning tailored to each client’s goals. Meet Luke Wojciechowski Wojciechowski…
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Keva Flats Building 7: Luxury Manor-Style Apartments Coming to Exton in September 2025
Hankin Group has revealed that Keva Flats Building 7, the newest addition to the award-winning luxury apartment community in Exton, will welcome its first residents in September 2025. The 24-unit manor house-style building will feature a combination of one-bedroom, one-bedroom with den, and two-bedroom units ranging from 789 to 1,141 square feet. Building 7 represents…
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Downingtown High School Alumna Reflects on Three Decades of Softball Coaching
Downingtown High School alumna and former Exton resident Judy Lawes has led a remarkable career in softball coaching, writes Neil Geoghegan for The Daily Local News. Lawes has coached softball at Kutztown University for 38 seasons, achieving a winning percentage of .64%. Her win total currently puts her in seventh place in all-time NCAA Division…
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West Whiteland Township Planning Commission Concerned Over Exton Square Mall Redevelopment Project
The West Whiteland Township Planning Commission is still not ready to advance the Exton Square Mall redevelopment project over traffic and open space concerns, writes Noah Zucker for BISNOW. Abrams Realty & Development had previously amended its master plan for the ailing shopping center, but Tuesday’s meeting indicated the changes were insufficient. The meeting ended…
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Exton-Based Enigma Networks Delivers Cyber Protection for AI-Driven Threats
Enigma Networks, a cybersecurity software developer based in Exton, provides protection against artificial intelligence-driven network threats, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The startup is an 18-month “stealth project” from Bob Moul, a veteran of several Philadelphia-area software companies, and Mark Viglione, a former cybersecurity engineer at QVC and Vartex. Enigma offers a…
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Abrams Realty Submits Revised Exton Square Mall Plans Reflecting Community Feedback
Abrams Realty & Development recently submitted revised plans for the Exton Square Mall site project in West Whiteland, with feedback from officials and residents, writes Andrew Seidman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The original plans for 376 rental apartments and 243 for-sale townhouses now include the removal of 73 proposed townhouses, the addition of a luxury…
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Boscov’s Set to Outlive Exton Square Mall as New Owner Plans Mixed-Use Town Center to Replace It
With many department store giants, including Macy’s and JCPenney, closing stores during the years-long retail apocalypse, Boscov’s has stayed afloat and expanded, writes Noah Zucker for Bisnow. Now, the Exton Square Mall location of the nation’s largest family-owned department store chain is set to outlast the rest of the shopping center as the new owner…
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Personal Tragedy Led Exton’s Kensey Nash Founder to New Role as Lungpacer Medical CEO
Personal tragedy led Doug Evans, founder of Exton-based Kensey Nash, to change his business trajectory and become CEO of Vancouver-based Lungpacer Medical, writes Brian Gormley for The Wall Street Journal. Evans’ career soared in June 2012, when the Chester County company that he founded was sold for $360 million. At the same time, his personal…
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Chester County Food Bank Expands Summer Box Program to Feed 6,000 Children in Need
For thousands of Chester County children, the end of the school year doesn’t just mean summer vacation, it means the loss of reliable, nutritious meals. During the academic year, students who qualify for free or reduced-cost lunches have access to food through their schools, but when summer break begins, this crucial support disappears. That’s where…
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