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Register for Chester County Chamber Foundation’s Annual Summer Solstice Event
Once a year, the Chester County Chamber Foundation hosts its Summer Solstice celebration. This signature event marks the foundation’s one and only fundraising opportunity, which allows it to support the Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry (CCCBI), the Youth Leadership Program, and other charitable endeavors. This year’s Summer Solstice, presented by Valley Creek Productions, will…
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Montgomery County Just Launched Its Most Ambitious Housing Plan Ever
A teacher who drives 45 minutes to get to work. A nurse priced out of the neighborhood where she spends her shifts. A police officer who can’t afford to live in the community he patrols. These aren’t hypothetical scenarios. They’re the lived reality behind Montgomery County’s first-ever affordable housing blueprint, unveiled this week by county…
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K9 Resorts Is Bringing Dog Summer Camp to Bethlehem and Chalfont This June
Dogs in Bucks County are getting a summer upgrade this year, and it goes well beyond the usual belly rubs and afternoon naps, writes Lacey Latch for Bucks County Courier Times. New Jersey-based K9 Resorts is rolling out an eight-week summer camp program at its Bethlehem and Chalfont locations, running June 16 through Aug. 9,…
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Street in Kennett Square Bears the Moniker of a Revolutionary War Traitor
Sandy Flash Drive in Kennett Square carries the moniker of James Fitzpatrick, a Revolutionary War traitor and highwayman who died by hanging, writes Joseph Gambardello for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Fitzpatrick’s life story was anything but simple and sheds light on an aspect of the Revolutionary War that is often overlooked: how divided loyalties tore apart…
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Why Kennett Square Is One of Pennsylvania’s Fastest-Growing Communities
Once best known for its mushroom farms, Kennett Square is now the fastest-growing municipality in Chester County, and the numbers make the transformation hard to ignore, reports Brooke Schultz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. New U.S. Census Bureau estimates show Kennett Square’s population surged 16 percent over five years, four times the county’s overall growth rate of roughly 4…
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This West Chester Salon Created a Calming Space for Clients with Sensory Sensitivities
For many families with children who struggle with sensory overload, a simple haircut can feel anything but simple. Wild Horse Salon in West Chester is working to change that, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. Owner Maureen Helms recently unveiled a dedicated “Sensory Room” inside the salon, which is a quiet, carefully designed space built to make haircuts…
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Family-Friendly Activities for Your Chester County Summer Bucket List
Summer in Chester County is filled with opportunities for families to get outside, explore something new, and make lasting memories. Whether you’re planning a weekend adventure or looking for ways to keep the kids entertained during break, there’s no shortage of options close to home. Here are family-friendly activities to add to your Chester County summer bucket list. Chester County’s Signature Family Attractions …
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Why Markets Like King of Prussia Are Winning: A CEO’s Guide to Location Strategy
CEOs today are navigating a moment defined by competing pressures – remote work, hybrid expectations and a narrow talent market. Many are sitting on large footprints of underutilized office space – an issue playing out across the country – while simultaneously trying to position themselves near the workforce they need to stay competitive. Today’s leaders…
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Montgomery County Is America’s Next Great Tourism Destination — And the 250th Is Just the Beginning
Montgomery County has long been one of the Mid-Atlantic’s best-kept secrets. But as the nation prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, the region is stepping firmly into the spotlight — and it’s bringing bald eagles, steam locomotives, and a World Cup watch party with it. The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board made that case…
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Teaching Children Goal Setting: How Parents Can Build Confidence, Discipline, and Lifelong Success
As parents, we play a crucial role in teaching our children essential life skills, and goal setting is among the most important. This guide is designed to help you navigate the process of teaching your child valuable goal-setting strategies so they can set out to pursue and achieve their goals and dreams. Discovering Natural Talents…
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Pints With a Purpose: Safe Harbor Hosts Cornhole Tournament Fundraiser Wednesday Evening
Looking for a way to give back while having a great time? Safe Harbor of Chester County is bringing the community together for an unforgettable evening of connection, competition, and purpose at its Pints With a Purpose & Cornhole Tournament—a lively fundraiser dedicated to supporting individuals experiencing homelessness. Join friends, neighbors, and colleagues on Wednesday,…
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Widener University Names Cary Caro Dean of School of Business Administration
Widener University has a new dean for its School of Business Administration. The university announced that Dr. Cary Caro, the former School of Business dean at La Salle University, has been appointed, effective July 1. Throughout his career, Dr. Caro has earned a reputation for building strong partnerships between academia and industry, developing innovative academic…
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Step Inside History Saturday at the Hood Octagonal Schoolhouse Open House
On Saturday, June 6, 2026, step back in time at one of Delaware County’s unique historic treasures. Dunwoody Village in Newtown Square will host a special open house at the historic Hood Octagonal Schoolhouse, located on the community’s picturesque campus at 3500 West Chester Pike in Newtown Square. The schoolhouse will be open to the…
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Philadelphia Is Opening a New Agricultural Resource Center This Summer, With $200K in Tools for Urban Farmers
Philadelphia is about to get a serious upgrade for anyone growing food in the city. This summer, the new Agricultural Resource Center (ARC) will open its doors as a one-stop hub for community gardeners, urban farmers, orchard stewards, and neighborhood food initiatives, and it’s bringing nearly $200,000 worth of tools and equipment with it, writes…
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Philadelphia Lands French 3D Bioprinting Firm Ctibiotech As Life Sciences Sector Grows
Philadelphia’s life sciences scene has its newest contributor, with an European flair. Ctibiotech, a French biotechnology firm specializing in lab-grown human tissues, has chosen the city for its North American headquarters, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The company planted its flag at BioLabs Philadelphia, as it eyes scaling its 3D bioprinting and…
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Before It Was Replaced by a Mall, This Amusement Park Delighted Locals for Nearly Eight Decades
The space that is today occupied by Willow Grove Mall was once home to Willow Grove Amusement Park, which delighted residents for nearly eight decades, writes Alonzo Kittrels for The Philadelphia Tribune. The park, which opened in 1895 and closed in 1972, was seen as more upscale than the nearby Woodside Amusement Park, projecting a…
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The Summer Camp That Never Really Ended for These Chester County Men
Every Friday, about 20 men scattered across the country open their laptops and dial into a Zoom call. They’re in their 70s and 80s now, but for an hour or so, they’re kids at camp again. The thread connecting them is Camp Saginaw, the overnight camp in Oxford farmland where they spent their summers in…
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The Generational Homeownership Divide: Why Millennials and Gen Z Are Still Locked Out
The American dream of homeownership looks very different depending on when you were born, and new data lays bare just how stark that divide has become, writes Sami Sparber for Axios. Baby Boomers are sitting on a mountain of real estate compared to younger generations. A Redfin analysis of 2024 census data found that boomer…
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