Willistown Township
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Willistown Man Leads Township Battle to Protect His Centuries-Old Farm
A Willistown man is persisting through an ongoing governmental battle to save his beloved homestead, Maple Leaf Farm, writes Jen Samuel for The Daily Local News. Landowner Richard Glunk’s 45-acre farm is currently preserved in a land trust through an easement with the Brandywine Conservancy. The land is also protected by the state’s Agriculture and…
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First Bank House of the Week: Inside a Historic Willistown Estate Dating Back to 1699
Listed for $5,475,000, this Willistown property offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of Chester County history thoughtfully adapted for today’s lifestyle. Dating back to the late 1600s, the home reflects the region’s early Quaker heritage while embracing a modern sensibility shaped by the designer’s careful vision. . . Set on preserved land, the…
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Willistown’s M. Night Shyamalan Visits Philadelphia Pizzeria for a Baby Shower
Beloved Philly-area filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan recently surprised a local pizzeria owner when he stopped by the shop for a baby shower, writes Hira Qureshi for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The famed director of classic Philadelphia-set films like The Sixth Sense and The Happening, who is also a resident of Willistown Township, visited Philadelphia pizza shop…
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Concerns Continue Over Willistown’s Rock Hill Farm After Public Hearing
The future of Rock Hill Farm in Willistown Township remains uncertain as a devoted group of residents continues to advocate for the land, writes Caroline O’Halloran for SAVVY Main Line. The controversy surrounding the property began five years ago when developer Brian O’Neill purchased the 246-acre land parcel for $25.5 million. He planned to live…
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Willistown’s M. Night Shyamalan Unveils New Projects, Including One with ‘The Notebook’ Author
Willistown Township filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan has been busy with two projects lately: a new show, Magic 8 Ball, and a horror-romance novel he worked on with The Notebook author, Nicholas Sparks, writes Earl Hopkins for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Shyamalan announced earlier this month he would direct the live-action series based on the popular fortune-telling…
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Stunning Home of Famed Local Designer Listed for Sale in Willistown
The stunning home of famed Philadelphia-area architectural designer Robert McElroy is now up for sale in Willistown, writes Michael Tanenbaum for PhillyVoice. McElroy designed numerous mid-century modernist homes throughout the Philadelphia suburbs from the 1950s through the 1980s. A naturalist, many McElroy homes incorporate the surrounding landscape and local nature. Now, his own home, which…
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Rare Rattlesnake Sneaking Around in Willistown Township
The rare timber rattlesnake has been sighted in Willistown Township, writes Justin Heinze for Patch. The rattlesnake was spotted under a vehicle in a residential area last Tuesday night. Township police officers trapped the animal before turning it over to the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC). The specific snake’s origins remain unknown, and it…
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Philadelphia’s Càphê Roasters Gets Rave Review from Willistown’s M. Night Shyamalan
Càphê Roasters, Philadelphia’s first Vietnamese coffee roastery, welcomed a special guest when Willistown Township resident and the region’s favorite horror filmmaker, M. Night Shyamalan, stopped by last week with his wife Bhavna for a hot Vietnamese latte and cà phê sữa, writes Hira Qureshi for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In a video posted on the shop’s…
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This Former Schoolhouse Transformed into Family Home in Willistown Retains Original Working Bell
A former Willistown schoolhouse built in 1853 has been gradually transformed into a beautiful family home – but all the owners kept its original working bell, writes Terri Akman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Christina Rilke and Jorge Ramirez fell in love with the lovely structure four years ago, drawn to its history. The residence includes…
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Willistown Township’s M. Night Shyamalan Cleared in Suit Over Alleged Stolen Movie Plot
A federal jury has ruled in favor of Willistown Township’s M. Night Shyamalan in an $81 million lawsuit, which accused him of stealing ideas from a 2013 independent film for his Apple TV series Servant, writes Michael Tanenbaum for the PhillyVoice. Italian-born filmmaker Francesca Gregorini sued the famous director over claims that his series used…
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$1 Million Grant to Boost Establishment of New Preserve in Willistown
A $1 million grant has been awarded to assist in the establishment of the Kestrel Hill Preserve, writes Max Bennett for Patch. The funds were awarded to the to the Willistown Conservation Trust, an organization based in Newtown Square, by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ Community Conservation Partnerships Program. The grant will be…
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Wall Street Journal: Willistown’s M. Night Shyamalan Inspired Local Woman to Become Filmmaker
Watching Willistown Township’s M. Night Shyamalan direct inspired Melissa Davey to finally pursue filmmaking after decades of dreaming about it, writes Julie Halpert for The Wall Street Journal. Davey became curious about becoming a film director when she was nine. She started reading books on how films are made and going to movies as much…
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When This Local Couple Opened Wildflower Farm, They Had No Idea What It Would Lead To
Ryan and Lori Heenan had no idea they would be starting a long and vicious legal battle when they opened what they dubbed Wildflower Farm at their Willistown home, writes Tom McGrath for the Philadelphia Magazine. In the first two years of their business, the Heenans hosted several events on their farm, but they received…
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Willistown Township’s M. Night Shyamalan’s New Movie Is ‘Very Scary and Hitchcockian’ Ride
The upcoming thriller Trap by Willistown Township’s M. Night Shyamalan is a “very scary and Hitchcockian” ride, according to the popular director, writes Chris Compendio for the Philly Voice. Shyamalan said his pitch for the movie was simple: “What if The Silence Of The Lambs happened at a Taylor Swift concert?” In the film, Josh…
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Movie Directed by Willistown Township’s Ishana Night Shyamalan Debuts in Theaters
The Watchers, the new horror movie that recently debuted in theaters, has a Shyamalan as its director, but not one whose name you would usually see on the big screen, writes Rosa Cartagena for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Willistown Township’s Ishana Night Shyamalan, the daughter of Bhavna and M. Night Shyamalan, is the family’s second filmmaker…
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Daughter of Willistown’s M. Night Shyamalan Set to Release Debut Director Film
Willistown resident Ishana Night Shyamalan is following in the footsteps of her famous director father, M. Night Shyamalan, according to a staff report from the American Kahani. The 22-year-old has recently released the trailer for The Watchers, her debut film starring Dakota Fanning, Georgina Campbell, Oliver Finnegan, and Olwen Fouere. The movie is an adaptation…
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Willistown’s M. Night Shyamalan Likes to Stay Close to Home When Making Movies
Willistown Township resident M. Night Shyamalan seemingly likes to stay close to home when filming his movies, write The Preston & Steve Show and Colin Newby for WMMR. He filmed three partially in Chester County and a total of twelve films in the Philadelphia region. Shyamalan emigrated from India to the United States at a…
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Willistown Conservation Trust, Natural Lands Work to Reverse Decline of Grassland Birds in Chester County
The Cornell Land Trust Bird Conservation Initiative has awarded Willistown Conservation Trust (WCT) and Natural Lands a $25,000 grant to promote grassland conservation in the greater Doe Run area of Chester County. The Cornell Land Trust grant will support the Grassland Bird Collaboration (GBC) — launched by WCT in 2022 — and their goal to…
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