• Long-Contaminated Bishop Tube Site in Frazer Gets $11.5M for Cleanup 

    Long-Contaminated Bishop Tube Site in Frazer Gets $11.5M for Cleanup 

    The former Bishop Tube Co. site in Frazer, East Whiteland Township, will get $11.5 million for environmental cleanup following a settlement between Pennsylvania and the companies responsible for polluting the property, writes Frank Kummer for The Philadelphia Inquirer.  The three companies agreed to pay the settlement, which includes a trust fund to cover any future issues. The…

  • 125-Room Great Valley Hotel Sells for $10.4 Million to BNS Associates 

    125-Room Great Valley Hotel Sells for $10.4 Million to BNS Associates 

    Moody National REIT II, a Houston real estate investment trust, has sold the 125-key Hampton Inn Philadelphia Great Valley Malvern in Frazer to BNS Associates for $10.4 million, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal.  The deal, which closed on Dec. 11, 2025, comes out at $83,200 per key, below the average price per room of $100,971 for hotel sales in…

  • Gov. Shapiro Unveils $220 Million for SEPTA During Frazer Shop and Rail Yard Visit

    Gov. Shapiro Unveils $220 Million for SEPTA During Frazer Shop and Rail Yard Visit

    While visiting the Frazer Shop and Rail Yard in Chester County, Gov. Josh Shapiro has unveiled an additional $220 million in state funding for SEPTA, writes Thomas Fitzgerald for The Philadelphia Inquirer.  With this additional funding, the transit agency, that is currently tackling repairs to fire-prone Silverliner IV Regional Rail cars and a damaged overhead power system in the trolley tunnel leading to commuter delays, should be able to return…

  • Frazer Antique Market Opens With Unique Vintage Finds

    Frazer Antique Market Opens With Unique Vintage Finds

    The newly opened Frazer Antique Market is bringing one-of-a-kind antiques to Chester County, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. Shoppers can find a wide range of vintage goods in the Frazer shop, from home wares to décor to clothing. Antique jewelry, dishware, stained glass, and more entirely unique finds fill every corner of…

  • Hampton Inn in Frazer Listed for Sale Among Ten Possible Properties by Owner

    Hampton Inn in Frazer Listed for Sale Among Ten Possible Properties by Owner

    The 125-key Hampton Inn Philadelphia Great Valley Malvern has been listed for sale in Frazer for an undisclosed price, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal.  According to a marketing brochure for the sale, the 125-key hotel is being offered “free and clear of management with a minimal renovation needed.”  In addition to the…

  • Safety, Not Money, Comes First for Frazer-Based Divers on Expeditions to World’s Most Elusive Wrecks 

    Safety, Not Money, Comes First for Frazer-Based Divers on Expeditions to World’s Most Elusive Wrecks 

    Deep-water shipwreck diving is growing in popularity, but reaching some of the most elusive wrecks takes much more than simply a mask and flippers, writes Siobhan Reid for Rob Report.  Scuba diver Chris Donnelly, who operates the Frazer-based Blue Crew Divers center, made extensive preparation for his first trip to the SS Andrea Doria, the…