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Researchers Unveil Findings of Mass Grave in Downingtown, Likely Connecting to Duffy’s Cut
A newly discovered mass gravesite in Downingtown is believed to be the final resting place of around 120 Irish railroad workers who died in 1832, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. The breakthrough discovery of human remains at Northwood Cemetery was announced by brothers Dr. William Watson and Rev. Dr. Frank Watson during…
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Kennett Square Entrepreneur Launches Mushroom-Based Soy Sauce Alternative for People with Food Allergies
For years, entrepreneur Nicole Gordon couldn’t figure out why she felt sick. It wasn’t until she completed a full elimination diet that she finally had an answer: a legume allergy, including soy, that effectively put much of the food she’d grown up loving out of reach. Rather than accept that loss, the Kennett Square business…
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The Ultimate Guide to Spending a Summer Saturday at Marsh Creek State Park
Not every great summer day requires a trip to the Jersey Shore or a weekend getaway. Sometimes, one of Chester County’s best outdoor experiences is right in your own backyard. With its 535-acre lake, scenic trails, wildlife, and family-friendly amenities, this one of the region’s most beloved destinations. Here’s how to spend a summer Saturday at Marsh Creek State Park.…
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Chester County’s Tim and Tolly Sherry Built a Viral TikTok Following With Nothing But Dancing and Joy
Tim and Tolly Sherry never expected to become social media stars. The Chester County couple, known online as @TimTokSherry, have built a following of more than 200,000 people through dance videos that celebrate old-school music, family, and positivity, reports Wakisha Bailey for CBS News Philadelphia. When a video of Tolly Sherry’s mother-son dance at her…
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Weekend Wanderer: Where’s the Wi-Fi?
I thought there would be Wi-Fi. Look. I’m no stranger to the corners of the planet lacking Wi-Fi. Our family cabin, built by my husband’s grandfather in 1938, famously lacks Wi-Fi. And I’m glad for it. Weekends at the cabin engendered a technological flexibility in the kids. Their cabin adventures included grilled cheeses and fries at the 1950s-inspired drive-in burger joint, where a tray…
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Freedom Village at Brandywine Residents Raise $115,000 in Funds to Advance Employee Education, Careers
Demonstrating the generosity and community spirit that define life at Freedom Village at Brandywine, residents there raised $115,000 to put toward scholarships for 27 employees announced during the community’s 20th annual scholarship awards ceremony held in the Greg Welch Auditorium. The scholarships, funded entirely through contributions from Freedom Village residents, support employees pursuing higher education…
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Philadelphia’s Braithwaite Communications Acquired By Atlanta-Based Arketi Group in Major PR Deal
Braithwaite Communications, a longtime Philadelphia-based public relations and marketing agency, has officially been acquired by Atlanta-based Arketi Group, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. This acquisition marks a significant shift in Philadelphia’s communications landscape. Founded in 1998 by Hugh and Carolyn Braithwaite, the firm has built a reputation in Philadelphia for strategic storytelling,…
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From Dead Mall to Town Center: The Plan to Reimagine Neshaminy Mall in Bensalem
For generations of Bucks County residents, Neshaminy Mall was more than a shopping center. It was where people saw movies, wandered the food court, bought back-to-school clothes, and spent Friday nights during the height of the suburban mall era. Now, the future of the Bensalem property appears headed in a much different direction. In July…
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Former Sixers President and Lansdowne Native Pat Croce Takes on Everest While Battling Rare Blood Cancer
Pat Croce, the 71-year-old former Sixers president, entrepreneur, and spiritual seeker, faced one of his hardest challenges yet: taking chemotherapy pills while trekking Mount Everest. Once known for his roaring “I feel great!” optimism, Croce built a fortune in physical therapy, helped revive the Philadelphia 76ers, and became a larger-than-life figure in Philly sports, reports Larry…
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This Montco Town is the Region’s Most Explosive Dining Destination
Not long ago, the most ambitious culinary decision you could make in Conshohocken was which bar to hit first. For years, the borough’s identity was straightforward: a gritty, energetic river town where young professionals packed Fayette Street bars on weeknights and nobody was thinking much about tasting menus or charcoal grills. That version of Conshohocken…
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A Look Back at Exton Square Mall and Its Place in Chester County History
Former mall rats, gather around for tales of the bygone era of the Exton Square Mall. Long before online shopping, smartphones, and social media, Exton Square Mall was where much of Chester County gathered. For generations of locals, the mall was not only a place to shop, but it was also where teenagers spent weekends, families started holiday traditions, and friends…
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In QVC’s Bankruptcy Battle, Preferred Shareholders Challenge $400M Settlement in Court
A group of preferred shareholders isn’t going down without a fight. Investors in West Chester’s QVC Group are pushing back against the company’s proposed bankruptcy restructuring plan, arguing that it unjustly prioritizes creditors while equity holders are left with nothing, writes Becky Yerak for The Wall Street Journal. Investors including Cygnus Capital and Sona Asset Management filed…
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Coatesville/Exton Marriott Hotel Invests $2.5M in Major Renovation
The Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia Coatesville/Exton is in the middle of a more than $2.5 million transformation, as its ownership group bets on modernizing the property to better serve families, sports teams, and wedding guests, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Work kicked off May 18, with a portion of the hotel’s 125 guest rooms…
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Someone Built a Hobbit House in Chester County and it’s Awesome
Tucked away in the picturesque Chester County countryside is a true-to-life scene from Middle Earth. Architect Peter Archer of West Chester’s Archer & Buchanan Architecture had the life-sized tribute to The Shire handcrafted for J.R.R. Tolkien fans alongside an 18th-century stone wall on their property, according to a Houzz tour by Lisa Frederick. “The location…
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Two Chester County Farms Get Permanently Preserved
The Shapiro Administration has invested nearly $10 million to purchase development rights for 2,672 acres on 35 farms in 18 counties, protecting them from future residential or commercial development. These joint investments by state and local government ensure that Pennsylvania farmers will have the prime-quality land they need to continue feeding our families and supporting jobs and…
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West Chester Home to One of the Top 100 Restaurants in America
The Original Spence Cafe in West Chester has found its place on the online reservation platform OpenTable’s list of the Top 100 Restaurants in America for 2021. Laura Smythe and Andy Brownfield served up the news for the Philadelphia Business Journal. To create the list, OpenTable analyzed more than 10.5 million reviews submitted by verified…
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Five Chester County Parks Perfect for a Summer Picnic
Chester County is home to some of the region’s most rewarding outdoor escapes, and a summer picnic is the perfect excuse to explore them, writes Anne E. Hill for Main Line Today. Whether you’re after a lakeside retreat, a botanical backdrop, or a sprawling nature preserve, the county serves up no shortage of places to…
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First Bank House of the Week: Inside a Restored 1782 Barn Home in Elverson’s Olde Bulltown Village
Settled in the historic Olde Bulltown Village community, this charming Elverson residence blends early American architecture with modernity across a 2.26-acre property that has a restored barn residence and a custom-built carriage house. . . Originally tied to Thomas Bull, a Lieutenant Colonel in George Washington’s Continental Army, the circa-1782 barn was rescued from collapse…
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