West Chester
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A Dachshund Debut for West Chester Resident’s Newly Published Book
West Chester resident Barby Pell has released her debut book titled We Call Him Mr. Heinrich, a youthful story about a fearless Dachshund, reports PRLeap. Pell is a mother to two sons and “Babs” to five grandchildren, whose inspiration for the story is her lifelong adoration for dogs and animals, especially her childhood hood Becky,…
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West Chester’s Verrica Pharmaceuticals Doubles Ycanth Revenue After Sales Strategy Shift
After overhauling its sales strategy, West Chester-based Verrica Pharmaceuticals more than doubled revenues from Ycanth, its flagship treatment for skin diseases, compared with last year, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The biopharmaceutical company’s drug-device combination product generated $15.3 million in sales in 2025, up 130 percent from $6.6 million the year before. The marketing shift for Ycanth, a…
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Genetic Testing Saved West Chester Man’s Life, Who Now Advocates for Others
A genetic test saved Dennis Massimo’s life by catching cancer early, prompting the West Chester resident to start advocating for others to do the same, writes Nicole Leonard for WHYY. Massimo learned of his diagnosis after researchers at the Penn Medicine BioBank in Philadelphia tested blood collected during his 2016 tonsillectomy. The sample had been stored for future research with his…
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Pizza Shop in West Chester Carries a Bit of a Mystique. Here’s Why
Pizza West Chester, a new addition to the local dining scene, is the very embodiment of the business advice to “stay in your lane.” In its case, that “lane” is two varieties of delicious pizza. And nothing more. Michael Klein profiled this laser-focused shop for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The pizzeria is owned by Speer Madanat…
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Loyal QVC Fans Keep Shopping Network Alive Amid Financial Struggles
Despite financial struggles and bankruptcy speculation, West Chester-based QVC still has a devoted customer base with no plans to leave, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Donna Braun has followed QVC since the early 1990s, when she discovered the shopping network while channel surfing. Her first purchase, made by phone, was a throw blanket. Over the years, she…
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First Bank House of the Week: Lovely Traditional in West Chester
A lovely traditional home on 0.39 acres with five bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms is available for sale in West Chester. . . This stunning residence combines sophisticated design, luxury upgrades, and custom enhancements with effortless style. Refined details include cherry hardwood floors, custom millwork and crown molding, plantation shutters, tray and volume ceilings, built-in…
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Two West Chester Restaurants Defining the Game in Chester County
Andiario and Pizza West Chester have been recently named as two defining restaurants in the region through the Inquirer’s list of top 76 restaurants, write Margaret Eby and Matt Buchanan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. With its white tablecloths and lovely wine list, Andiario at 106 West Gay Street is a perfect fine dining establishment in…
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The Perfect Gourmet Stays Loyal to QVC
For years, the Perfect Gourmet has successfully delivered prepared gourmet food across the state while its owner, Carol Allen, presents her products on QVC, writes Thomas Heath of The Washington Post. To chase her business idea, Allen had to leave a six-figure income, sell her horses and live without a paycheck or vacations for a…
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PA CareerLink Chester County to Host Community Job Fair on March 19
PA CareerLink Chester County will host its upcoming Community Job Fair on Thursday, March 19, from 2-4 PM at the West Chester Community Center at 501 E. Miner St. in West Chester. PA CareerLink Chester County hosts monthly in-person job fairs to connect job seekers with employers across the region. While these events are typically…
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WCU Business Student Organizations’ Food Drive Nets More than 2,500 Items
College of Business and Public Management (CBPM) student organizations hosted a competitive food drive in connection with the Super Bowl this year. The “Soup-er” Bowl Food Drive teams collected a grand total of 2,508 items, including ramen, soup, canned goods, and other shelf-stable food products, and delivered them to the WCU’s Resource Pantry. “We wanted…
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West Chester University Students Turn Tiny Dorm Rooms into Stylish Designer Spaces
Many Gen Z college students, including those at West Chester University, are turning their tiny dorm rooms into stylish designer spaces, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. They are spending months getting inspiration from TikTok and Pinterest, coordinating with future roommates, and shopping for essential items such as stylish headboards and chic “fridge bridges.” …
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‘Dual-Concept’, Healthful Dining Spots Open in West Chester Area
In Thornbury Township, just five miles from West Chester, a new Saladworks and Frutta Bowls restaurant has recently opened to offer a more health-conscious dining spot, writes Justin Heinze for Patch. Located at 1353 Dilworthtown Road, this ‘dual-concept’ restaurant offers Saladworks’ wide variety of build-your-own salads and Frutta Bowls‘ superfruit smoothies and bowls. Saladworks menu…
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The Doo Wop Project Brings ‘Echoes of the Street’ to West Chester University Mar. 28
America’s premier Doo Wop group, The Doo Wop Project, will bring their brand-new 90-minute show, Echoes of the Street, to West Chester University (WCU) on Saturday, Mar. 28, 2026, at 7:00 PM in Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, Philips Memorial Building (700 S. High Street, West Chester). Tickets range in price from $26-$36.50 and are…
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Athlete Relocation Expert Elizabeth Herremans Moves to West Chester’s VRA Realty
Birds Nesting, founded by Elizabeth Herremans, has moved from luxury real estate brokerage Serhant Pennsylvania to West Chester-based VRA Realty, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Herremans, wife of former Philadelphia Eagles guard Todd Herremans, founded the firm to help athletes relocate to and settle in the Philadelphia area. At first, she focused on Eagles players, but after joining Serhant, she expanded to other athletes. Birds Nesting supports athletes who have…
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West Chester Mansion Undergoes Two-Year Renovation to Balance History with Functionality
Bleecker Hall, a historic 1870s mansion in West Chester, recently underwent a long renovation to balance history with functionality, writes Eileen Smith Dallabrida for The Hunt Magazine. Property owners Patrick and Dava Murray collaborated with interior design firm Holley Alley to overhaul the 7,500 square foot home. In the grand reimagining, the team hoped to…
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West Chester-Based Pro Edge Roofing Is Where Craftsmanship Meets Community
Having a roof over your head is something that everyone needs but is often taken for granted. A roof is much more than a material structure; it’s a key part in keeping people safe and thriving. West Chester-based Pro Edge Roofing Company knows that roofing services play a huge role in the structure of a home. As local contractors, they strive to represent trust and honesty to the Chester County…
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West Chester University’s Jazz Festival Swings Back to Campus Mar. 18-21
The Wells School of Music at West Chester University (WCU) invites jazz lovers to experience four days of inspired performances at the 36th Annual WCU Jazz Festival, Mar. 18-21. All concerts take place in the Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre, Swope Music Building and Performing Arts Center, 817 S. High Street, West Chester. Most concerts are…
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HSN’s Move to West Chester Paves Way for 400,000-Square-Foot Industrial Project at Former Campus
Vacated after HSN consolidated operations in West Chester, the network’s former Florida headquarters is set to become one of Tampa Bay’s largest industrial developments, writes Veronica Brezina for St. Pete Rising. The 65-acre north St. Pete site is under contract to Greystar, the largest multifamily housing owner, manager, as well as a developer in the U.S. The firm is…
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