West Chester
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How QVC Group Overhauled Executive Pay During Its Bankruptcy Filing
As West Chester’s QVC Group navigates Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, the home shopping giant overhauled how it compensates its top leadership, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. According to a recent SEC amendment to the company’s annual report, CEO David Rawlinson forfeited $19.5 million in stock awards in exchange for a performance-based bonus structure…
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Mother’s Day Founder Died in West Chester Fighting Against Holiday She Created
Mother’s Day was created by a social activist who later disowned the holiday and died in West Chester fighting against its rampant commercialization, writes Julia Shipley for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Anna Reeves Jarvis came up with the idea after the death of her mother. She convinced John Wanamaker, the Philadelphia department store founder, to fund…
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New Hospitality Manager Takes the Helm at West Chester’s Hotel Warner
West Chester’s Hotel Warner has been picked up by Extreme Hospitality, a third-party property manager, to oversee its operations, writes Esther Hertzfeld for Hotel Management Magazine. Hotel Warner opened in 1930 as the Warner Theatre, transforming in 2011 into the current hotel. Much of the original architecture, such as the grand staircase, lobby, and brickwork,…
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12-Year-Old Cancer Survivor Chases Flyers Goalie Dreams at West Chester Ice Rink
12-year-old cancer survivor Brayden Baldwin is pursuing his dreams of becoming a Flyers Goaltender with the help of a unique West Chester educational program, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. A native of Wallingford, Baldwin was first diagnosed with cancer at the age of three. He sadly relapsed at age 6, before officially becoming a survivor…
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After 34 Years at QVC, Former Host Takes On Scrub Daddy
Longtime QVC host Dan Hughes has stayed busy since his layoff from the West Chester-based television shopping network, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Hughes was dismissed after 34 years with the home shopping channel. While the entire experience has been unexpected and unpleasant for him, Hughes was surprised by the reaction from…
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Wealth Management Consultant Buys West Chester’s Meradia, Moving HQ to Borough
West Chester-based Meradia was acquired by F2 Strategy, a portfolio company of Renovus Capital Partners in Wayne, and selected the borough as the headquarters for the combined company, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Following a relocation from Chicago, the new owner plans to expand the company’s local headcount. F2 already maintains several employees in the Philadelphia region, including Chief Financial Officer…
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West Chester Senior Center Celebrates 50 Years of Community, Connection, and Care
The West Chester Area Senior Center recently celebrated a major milestone — its 50th anniversary — with a vibrant “Rock Around the Clock” event that brought the community together in style. Held on April 24, the 1950s-themed celebration welcomed older adults, supporters, and community members for an evening filled with music, nostalgia, and connection. Guests…
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Feel Good, Live Well: Join Chester County Hospital for ¡SALUD! Family Wellness Day on May 9
Looking for a fun, meaningful way to spend your Saturday with the family? Penn Medicine Chester County Hospital invites the community to join their ¡SALUD! To Your Health! Family Wellness and Appreciation Day — a vibrant, community-centered event designed to help you and your loved ones feel your best. Hosted by Saint Agnes Parish in…
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Pickle and Beer Lovers Unite for West Chester-Based Levante Brewing’s Pickle Beer
West Chester’s Levante Brewing is partnering with the Fishtown Pickle Project for another round of their popular pickle beer, writes Molly Given for Metro Philadelphia. The release party for the Philly Dilly will take place on Nov. 16 at Levante’s taproom in West Chester — two days after National Pickle Day. Levante will be serving…
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WCU to Graduate More than 3,500 at Spring Commencement Ceremonies
West Chester University has organized 17 separate commencement ceremonies to accommodate 3,568* spring graduates and their guests. The campus ceremonies take place between Wednesday, May 6, and Sunday, May 10, in Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall in Philips Memorial Building and Hollinger Field House. There are 2,685 students* eligible to graduate at West Chester University’s undergraduate commencement ceremonies. Undergraduate students will…
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Two West Chester Restaurants Listed Among Top 50 Restaurants in Philadelphia
Listed among the 50 best restaurants in Philadelphia by Philadelphia Magazine, be sure to add these to your list of need-to-try dining experiences, write Kae Lani Palmisano, Regan Fletcher Stephens, Jason Sheehan, and Maddy Sweitzer-Lamme. Chester County has a diverse array of restaurants, all stemming from different diets, cultures, and culinary styles. There is something…
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West Chester Man Turns Estate Sale Castoffs Into a Rare Book Business
Kevin Tupitza makes a living by buying rare and antique books from his office and reselling them on his website, WestChesterBooks.com, writes Fran Maye for the Daily Local News. Tupitza finds the majority of his inventory at estate sales. He finds that people selling their relatives’ things often disregard books and either donate or discard…
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Historic Farmhouse Featured in ‘Marley & Me’ Hits the Market in West Chester
A unique piece of Chester County film history is available for sale as a stunning West Chester farmhouse hits the market, writes Ariana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The interior and exterior of the farmhouse, located at 1775 Meetinghouse Road, appeared in the 2008 film Marley & Me. The beloved movie stars Owen Wilson and…
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Capacity Sports Group Expands Local Footprint with West Chester Flag Football Purchase
West Chester Flag Football and its affiliated Nation Sports leagues have been acquired by Capacity Sports Group through its Downingtown-based United Sports’ Flag Football Life division, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The deal broadens Capacity Sports’ presence in youth flag football by adding six established leagues across Southeastern Pennsylvania and northern Delaware. Financial terms were…
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West Chester University Opera Theatre Presents Mozart’s ‘Così fan tutte’
West Chester University’s Opera Theatre invites the campus and surrounding community to experience a fresh and entertaining take on Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Così fan tutte, with performances on Saturday, May 2, at 7:30 PM and Sunday, May 3, at 3:00 PM in the Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, Philips Memorial Building, 700 S. High Street, West…
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WCU Museum Studies Students Create One-of-a-Kind Exhibit Celebrating America’s 250th
As America readies for its 250th birthday, students in the Museum Studies Program at West Chester University are also busily preparing. The WCU students are building, installing, and putting the finishing touches on an elaborate exhibition that simulates the historic Turk’s Head Tavern, known as the hub of West Chester Borough during Revolutionary times. The…
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One of Pennsylvania’s Best Dive Bars is in West Chester
Looking for the best dive bars in Pennsylvania? Well, there’s one right in the heart of Chester County, located in West Chester, according to East Coast Traveler on NewsBreak. Jake’s Bar in West Chester is a favorite spot for college students — especially those at West Chester University — and locals alike who are searching…
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A 200-Year-Old Dairy Barn Outside West Chester Hides One of the Nation’s Largest Bookstores
Baldwin’s Book Barn in West Chester is a treasure trove of books with more than 300,000 rare and vintage books and perhaps even a ghost or two, writes Mike Newall for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The former dairy barn and milking house, run by 91-year-old Carol Rauch, may be the nation’s largest used bookstore. Spanning 25,000…
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