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The 10 Most Expensive Neighborhoods in Chester County Right Now
Chester County is a place where everyone wants to live, work, and play, offering a mix of historic charm, top-rated schools, and luxury real estate. The county’s typical home value is around $576,000. There are several communities that stand far above that, some by hundreds of thousands of dollars, attracting buyers seeking estate properties, horse farms, and prestigious addresses. According to May 2026 data…
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General Recreation Helps Bring Wissahickon Park Back to Life in West Ambler with Inclusive Playground
A park in West Ambler that had been closed for 40 years has come back to life with a new playground from General Recreation Inc. in Newtown Square as its centerpiece. Wissahickon Park in Whitpain Township is an example of a community reclaiming and reimagining a long-closed public space. Once an active township park, the…
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Greystone Elementary Arc Mini Bubble Walk Teaches Inclusion and Empathy to Next Generation
The Arc of Chester County is helping shape a more compassionate future by bringing lessons of empathy and acceptance directly to young people. A recent Mini Bubble Walk at Greystone Elementary School demonstrated how the nonprofit organization is fostering understanding among the next generation. During the event, fifth-grade students spent time walking, running, and blowing…
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Freedom Village at Brandywine Hosts ‘Why Now?’ Retirement Planning Event June 11 in Malvern
For many older adults, the idea of moving to a senior living community is often postponed until a health crisis or major life change forces the conversation. But representatives from Freedom Village at Brandywine say the best time to make those decisions is much earlier — while individuals are still healthy, active, and fully independent.…
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263-Room Philadelphia Airport Hotel for Sale: Embassy Suites Lists at $40M Appraisal
A familiar name near Philadelphia International Airport could soon be under new ownership. The 263-room Embassy Suites by Hilton Philadelphia Airport at 9000 Bartram Ave. has been put up for sale by Dallas-based Ashford Hospitality Trust, a move that would mark the company’s exit from the Greater Philadelphia market, according to Emma Dooling of the…
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How Philadelphia Invented Modern America — and Why It Still Matters
While most American cities have a history, Philadelphia has a blueprint. Much of the concepts that are common in American society — from public libraries to emergency rooms and labor rights — were drafted here first. Independence Hall gave the world the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution. But the more remarkable story is…
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Lower Merion Banned Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers. Now Residents Are Fighting Over What That Really Means
Lower Merion Township’s ban on gas-powered leaf blowers took effect June 1, and it didn’t take long for the debate to reignite, writes Denali Sagner for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The ordinance, approved by the township’s board of commissioners last fall, makes Lower Merion the first municipality in Pennsylvania to phase out gas-powered leaf blowers. Supporters…
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Levittown Native, Star of ‘The Warriors’ and ‘The Thing,’ Headlines New Hope Winery Show
Thomas G. Waites, the the actor who survived The Warriors, The Thing, and a Levittown upbringing, is coming home, writes Kristen Hunt for PhillyVoice. On June 7, the Bucks County-raised actor and musician returns to the region where it all began, headlining a concert at New Hope Winery with his band, Heartbreak Waites. Waites grew…
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Business-Minded Paoli Man Rents Out His Pool to Add a Splash of Extra Income
Karl Tradewell, a Paoli resident, is among the growing number of homeowners supplementing their income by renting out their pools through Swimply app, writes Karen Heller for the Washington Post. Tradewell charges anywhere from $68 an hour for a chance to frolic in 25,000 gallons of clear saltwater contained in an azure kidney-shaped vessel. He…
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Chester County Coroner Hoping to Solve 1987 Cold Case with DNA Technology
Chester County Coroner Sophia Garcia-Jackson is hoping to solve a cold case mystery, dating back to Halloween of 1987, writes Chris O’Connell for FOX 29 Philadelphia. On that day, hunters found the skeletal remains of a body off of Creek Road in Caln Township. A missing persons report said the body was a man, aged…
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Meet the Malvern Nonprofit Leader Shaping a 134-Year-Old Hospital Women’s Board
Malvern’s Evelyn Bennett leads one of the region’s longest-standing hospital support organizations, with a history dating back 134 years, as Gina Lizzo profiles in Main Line Today. Even as president of the Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Women’s Board, she is involved in numerous board associations across the region and is also the CEO of her own consulting company. Under…
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Pennsylvania’s Best All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Is a Short Drive from Chester County
Do the words “all-you-can-eat buffet” make your mouth water? Check off every one of the best all-you-can-eat buffets in each state thanks to a list from Amanda Tarlton at Reader’s Digest. Starting in Pennsylvania is easy, especially for Chester County residents. Reader’s Digest cultivated the list through research, expert opinions, and online reviews from sites…
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Widener University Honors Erica Austin and Lt. Vontel Green With 2026 Eckard Award for Distinguished Service
At Widener University, two employees who have spent a combined three decades quietly making the institution stronger were recognized this year with the university’s highest honor for staff excellence. Erica Austin and Lt. Vontel Green are the 2026 recipients of the university’s William David Eckard Jr. Award for Distinguished Service. Austin, of Wilmington, Delaware, is…
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Chester County Futures Launches ‘Level Up’ Career Development Series for Students and Young Professionals
Landing an internship, securing a first job, or making a strong impression in today’s competitive job market requires more than technical knowledge. It takes confidence, communication skills, and the ability to clearly articulate your value to employers. To help students and emerging professionals build those skills, Chester County Futures has launched Level Up: Professional Edge…
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Green Family Foundation, Firstrust Bank Award $360,000 in Scholarships to 18 High School Seniors
In a powerful celebration of leadership, academic achievement, and commitment to serving their communities, the Green Family Foundation and Firstrust Bank awarded $360,000 in scholarships to 18 exceptional high school seniors during a recent ceremony at The Franklin Institute. The students, chosen for their academic drive and commitment to their communities, are the newest cohort…
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Voices in Action: How One Hospital Team Is Helping Shape Patient Care at Chester County Hospital
At Penn Medicine Chester County Hospital, some of the most meaningful insights begin with the voices of patients and families. Their firsthand experiences help guide changes that make care compassionate, coordinated, and effective. That is where the Patient and Family Advisory Committee (PFAC) plays a vital role. The PFAC at Chester County Hospital is a…
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VISTA Careers — Freedom Village at Brandywine
Find your Freedom Village career at Freedom Village at Brandywine, a Life Plan Community in West Brandywine, that has served seniors for more than 25 years. Freedom Village provides active senior living with resort-inspired services, amenities, social activities, chef-prepared cuisine, and on-site care that includes personal care, skilled nursing, memory care, and rehabilitation services. Be…
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An 11-Generation Rittenhouse Family Estate in Harleysville Is Now for Sale
A piece of Montgomery County history is looking for its next steward, and it comes with a story that stretches back to the founding of America itself, writes Ryan Mulligan for The Philadelphia Business Journal. A historic Harleysville estate that has remained in the Rittenhouse family for 11 generations has been listed for sale for…
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