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Joey Chops in Malvern is a boutique steakhouse that goes beyond steaks with offerings such as lobster dumplings and salmon Wellington, writes Jason Sheehan for…
Whether it’s paleo, high-protein keto, Atkins, or something else, high—protein diets have been a trending topic for decades and remain relevant today…
Prioritizing family mealtime can improve family members’ physical, emotional, and social well-being while fostering a supportive family environment.
In addition to providing quality time…
The creators of Liquid Death — Mike Cessario, who is an Avon Grove High School graduate, partner J.R. Riggins, bartender Pat Cook, and artist Will…
Phoenixville Area Community Services (PACS) nourishes the community of Chester County and beyond through its Food Market and other services to help those in need…
The cold days of winter call for hearty soups and warming comfort foods; despite the weather, you can still ‘Eat Fresh’. Winter might not have…
Philadelphia-based PREIT could be heading for another bankruptcy filing just under a month before its credit facilities with a $1.1 billion balance are…
Chester County Chef John Alff has announced he will open a brick-and-mortar store for his food business, Vesta Kitchen & Catering. It will…
The long-awaited moment has arrived, after an exciting journey of taste testing and enthusiastic voting in the Herr’s #FlavoredbyPhilly contest, the momentous verdict…
With summer right around the corner, it’s a great time to pick up the new edition of The Chester County Farm Guide to find…
An Elverson-based farm is continuing its family tradition and possibly even expanding across the East Coast. Beam Farms Inc. is run by father (Bill…
Phoenixville’s Baba’s Brew, the woman-owned farm-to-bottle kombucha brand, is launching Baba’s Turbo Squirrel, an energy-boosting kombucha made with…
Peddler’s Village, a countryside shopping, dining, lodging, and family entertainment destination in the heart of historic Bucks County that is widely recognized for its…
Jan. 15 is National Kombucha Day, and what better way is there to celebrate than cracking open a bottle of Phoenixville’s Baba’s Brew…
The popular Oxford Presbyterian Church Apple Festival will return on Sept. 24 to once more bring the community together for a day of fun and…
Bev Weinberg, Founder and Executive Director of Integrate for Good, spoke with MONTCO Today about her life growing up in a tight-knit neighborhood in…
Just in time for a summer full of exploring Chester County’s pick-your-own farms, wineries, farmers markets, and more, the Chester County Agricultural…
Marc Lucca, the President of Aqua Pennsylvania and the keynote speaker at Tuesday’s VISTA Millennial Superstars Awards Reception & Celebration, spoke with VISTA Today…
Phila. area grocery shoppers have a multitude of choices for amassing food and other goods. And several of the current competitors — Wegmans, Trader Joe’s…
The topic of cryptocurrency is discussed by pundits on the news, influencers on social media, and people trying to make small talk. You would think…
The Vesper brothers had a pasta sauce recipe for success. So what could go wrong?
Plenty, apparently, but in the end, Bill and John Vesper…
Primary care providers, healthcare specialists, mental health professionals, friends, family — there are a lot of people who play at least a small role in managing…
Berwyn resident Laura Taylor started making mocktails five years ago after she stopped drinking alcohol. Her decision to live as a teetotaler led to the…
All-Fill counts many Fortune 500 companies among its clients. However, it’s not just big brands and household names whose operations are running more…
We have to talk about apple picking for a minute.
We’re suburban parents. Apple picking is as much a requirement for fall as pretending…
Mushroom farmers in Chester County have dubbed 2021 the Year of the Mushroom, writes Doug Ohlemeier for Produce Business.
Retailers such as Whole Foods are…
For Terry Brett, co-founder of Kimberton Whole Foods, commitment to organic and local foods is a long-term priority. He has wound it into…
A new Keystone Strategy report highlights the positive economic contributions of Amazon in Pennsylvania but does not delve into the impact the e-commerce giant…
Now that you’ve visited Valley Forge National Historical Park, hiked the trails, and seen the sites, you must be starving! Seeing Valley Forge Park…
Longtime caterer Meridith Coyle and her daughter Alexandra McLoughlin are making the dreary pandemic days sweeter in Paoli. They’ve collaborated on a new ice…
Kimberton Whole Foods has partnered with Shelf Engine to reduce its in-store fresh food waste while increasing its bottom line, writes Bridget Goldschmidt for…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine presented two of its highest honors during a recent board meeting.
Daryl Thomas of Herr Foods received the 2020 Distinguished…
Now that Thanksgiving is behind us, local families are once again heading to West Chester’s Griswold House for some holiday cheer, writes Jaclyn Lee…
Chester County best illustrates how president-elect Joe Biden won Pennsylvania in the latest election, while many down-ballot Democrats struggled, writes Paul Kane for…
By Christine Tarlecki
It’s time to place that order! Ordering a fresh turkey for Thanksgiving from a local farm or farm market store offers…
The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged our nation in so many profound ways, and agriculture, an essential business in every way, has been no exception…
By Linda Johnson
Warming temperatures and sunshine make time spent outdoors more inviting as we continue well in to spring. Many families are looking for…
By Main Line Health
In a time when you have limited access to a grocery store or want to have a night away from the…
Eating at home has been a necessity so far this spring, but don’t let it keep you from eating out (in…
Albertsons, the parent company of Malvern-based Acme Markets, is considering selling its stock through an initial public offering for the third time in five…
The Shoppes at Ellis Preserve in Newtown Square has been sold for $60 million to Ellis Preservation LLC, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business…
Chester County Hospital, a 245-bed complex in West Chester, is a part of Penn Medicine, an organization dedicated to the health and well-being…
By Tony Leodora
Over the past 15 years the Americans of Italian Heritage Council, which runs the annual Columbus Cup Golf and Bocce Feast happening…
Herr’s offers visitors to its factory in Nottingham a tour that gives them a glimpse into the process of making some of America’s…
Buying local and selling local.
There isn’t a more appropriate expression to describe Rooted, a retail gift shop located in New London Township that…
By Jaime Lynn Curley
The hot buzzword in the health and wellness industry right now is intermittent fasting. While IF has gained considerable attention from…
The Kennett Square Farmers Market, an initiative of Historic Kennett Square, is getting ready for its 20th-anniversary season, beginning May 3, according to a…
More than 400 of the region’s top business leaders were in attendance as Michael L. Pia, Director of South Mill Champs, was inducted into…
By Ken Knickerbocker
The Exton Square Mall holds a special place in the hearts of a vast number of Chester County residents. It has been…
The Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust is considering options for Exton Square Mall to move away from the traditional mall concept, writes Ellie Silverman for…
In the era of online shopping, local grocery stores are turning to unorthodox methods of attracting more customers, including in-store dining, concerts, and various…
Michael L. Pia, Director of South Mill Champs, has been chosen by the Chester County Economic Development Council for induction into the Chester County Business…
The Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust is selling the free-standing building at Exton Mall that is currently leased to Whole Foods Market, writes Natalie…
A price comparison of groceries by Consumers’ Checkbook has found that Whole Foods is the most expensive grocery chain in the Philadelphia area, with Acme…
It is so easy to grab the organic version of your favorite snack. There is an immediate message that is sent…
Tastykakes are already legendary for their deliciousness, but these simple “hacks” will help improve your snacking experience and bring it to a whole new level…
Acme Markets, the Malvern-based chain of grocery stores, will close three stores in the region on June 8, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia…
The new Whole Foods Market in Exton has added Blink charging stations for electric vehicles as part of its continued commitment to sustainability and customer…
Kavita Patel, the senior director of local programs and strategic partnerships at Whole Foods, searches for locally sourced products in Chester County for the company…
The Chester County Food Bank was formed in 2009 with a primary goal of securing, managing, and distributing food to people in need. Today, the…
Employees of Zonoff, a former home technology developer in Malvern, and their current employer, Ring, have found their new home in e-commerce giant Amazon…
Alison Marcantuno, the Store Team Leader at the new Whole Foods Market in Exton, which opens this morning at 9:00 AM, spoke with VISTA…
What once differentiated Whole Foods Market from its competition in the ultracompetitive grocery business – a focus on organic foods and a healthy lifestyle – will no…
The new Whole Foods Market in Exton is set to open on Thursday, Jan. 18, and it’s kicking things off with a promotion that…
Kimberton Whole Foods, the 31-year-old Chester County-based grocery store chain offering natural and organic foods, raw dairy, humanely-raised meats, gourmet items…
The Whole Foods grocery stores in Exton and Newtown Square that were expected to open earlier this year are now planning to welcome eager customers…
The Whole Foods Market at Exton Square Mall that was originally expected to open earlier this year is now set to open Jan. 18, writes…
West Chester native and Malvern Prep graduate Alex Hornibrook, a redshirt sophomore and quarterback of the undefeated Wisconsin football team, ate 6,000 calories a…
The Chester County Board of Commissioners, along with the Agricultural Development Council (Ag Council), presented two agricultural awards at a recent Commissioners’ Meeting.
The 2017…
They left a life of working for the big cheese to work instead for the real cheese, and while it’s still hard work, it…
Exton is seeing a renewed interest from developers, resulting in a growing number of diverse projects being constructed in the area, writes Brian McCullough for…
After targeting a prominent anchor of the Exton Mall for revitalization through a new Whole Foods Market, owner Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust is now…
After 30 years of building a five-store organic grocery niche, Kimberton Whole Foods is suddenly stocking big expansion plans that could come close to…
As organic grocer Whole Foods Market has turned cautious on its expansion plans, questions have arisen about the progress of the anticipated new anchor for…
After tasting a sip of success in Virginia, Lumi recently relocated to Malvern to pour its cold-pressed organic juices and shots onto the market…
Vanguard could be sailing the high tide created by Amazon’s $13.7 billion deal to acquire Whole Foods.
It is, after all, Whole Foods…
By Debrah Moore
Allergy season is here and the signs are obvious, watery and itchy eyes, runny nose, congested sinuses and a persistent cough, to…
E-commerce behemoth Amazon has entered into an agreement to buy Whole Foods for $13.7 billion, or $42 per share, writes Will Anderson for…
They’re allergen-free, all-natural, low-calorie, low-carb, and available at Whole Foods.
And now they’re headed to a nationwide chain of…
For years, the devoted care and prime diet of the herd at Herr Angus Farm in Nottingham blessed buyers in wholesale markets.
Now, some of…
Lundale Farm
Jodi Gauker has been named the new executive director of Lundale Farm, a 520-acre property in northern Chester County that leases land…
Real estate developer, entrepreneur, and member of both West Chester and Neumann University’s Council of Trustees Marian Moskowitz spoke with VISTA Today last week…
Ed Herr is the third child and the second son of Jim and Mim Herr, the couple who started what is now Herr Foods in…
The owner of suburban Philly’s Willow Grove Park Mall and Exton Square Mall is redefining the mall experience for a new generation of shoppers…
Federal leaders from the Department of Education recently shined light on the sustainability efforts of local schools, and Charles F. Patton Middle School of the…
By Ashley Allgyer
The Industry Partnerships (IPs) of the Chester County Economic Development Foundation (CCEDF) hosted the first annual Dress Up & Dash 5K Run…
Last month, I attended the wedding of a close friend and her now-husband at Camphill Village Kimberton Hills in Kimberton, PA, five minutes south…
Questions are swirling around the Exton Square Mall and owner Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust in the wake of a Macy’s announcement that 100…
He took the concept of an electrical transformer to a whole new level, and now the lifelong Chester County man whose shocking electrical contracting success…
Surely one of the pleasures of summer is enjoying a cool drink of milk at home or an ice cream at the shore. Perhaps that…
In just its second year, the Downingtown Summer Jam Series is bringing its beat back to spacious Kerr Park.
“Last year’s series was a…
Rachel Stevenson, Author, Speaker, President & Founder of LGBTea Dances, President of Reshaping You, a consulting practice focused on helping clients “reshape themselves mentally, emotionally…
Exton Square Mall Owner Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust is digging into a major project to transform the face of the Route 100 shopping center…
Duncan Allison
If you lived in the rural Midwest you would be very familiar with soybeans but results from a recent survey in Chester County…
Chester County grocery shoppers don’t have far to go to find America’s favorite place to stock pantry shelves. With stores in Downingtown, Glen…
Swiss Farms, the drive-thru market with 13 stores in Chester & Delaware Counties, has announced fresh new lifestyle focused food choices for its customers…
Express Y facility to Cease Operations in Great Valley
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine has decided to close its Great Valley site effective June 17th…
Crafters and home decorators, get ready; Exton is about to treat you to a pair of new shopping experiences this summer when well-known national…
Boosted by its prime location, the Exton Square Mall now has a bright new future, starting with an impressive new look.
The first phase of…
By Duncan Allison,
Mushrooms have been a traditional food in many countries. They possess valuable nutritional qualities and can serve in particular medicinal and therapeutic…
By Duncan Allison
The safety of our food supply is a very basic and understandable concern. Unfortunately it is easy to be confused since there…
The Coatesville Area School District’s East Fallowfield Elementary School was the lucky recipient of a $10,000 check on Tuesday, having been selected as…
Proximity to Specialty Grocers Raises Property Values
Homes situated within a mile of specialty grocery stores such as Trader Joe’s or Whole Foods gain…
Every year in the United States one in four deaths occurs from cardiovascular disease (CVD.) February is American Heart Month and the perfect time to…
The spirit of giving in Chester County last month deposited nearly $10,000 into the Chester County Food Bank to help neighbors refill their pantries…
Briefs are concise reports on what’s happening around Chester County.
Whole Foods Grocery Store Reviewed by Planning Commission
The land development plan prepared by…
The shelves at the Longview Center for Agriculture are stocked with a bounty of fresh, local Kimberton Whole Foods products, but the relationship between the…
In light of a state budget impasse that hasn’t let any turkeys out of their pens for local nonprofit organizations, Victory Brewing Co., Sysco…
Free Quit Smoking Kits Available as Part of Today’s Great American Smokeout
In an attempt to reduce the cause of nearly 1 in 5…
After flirting with the idea of eclectic retail goods and elegant dining together in a single setting, Urban Outfitters is hitching the combination for good…
Herr Foods Inc. is showing its support for the millions of people affected by breast cancer by joining the legion of local and nationwide companies…
Chester County’s growing health care empire has a new prescription for better serving its patients through streamlining its administrative operations: Main Line Health is…
The title of Chester County 2015 Farmer of the Year is being shared this year by two outstanding farmers who represent the…
By Barb Cronin,
Nonprofit organizations are often the overlooked backbone of local communities. Supporting causes that benefit the community as a whole, in addition to…
Lovers of healthy, organic food can rejoice as Exton is about to get its first Whole Foods Market.
A day after Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment…
by Alana Moran, Hulafrog West Chester
Hulafrog is a local website and digital community which spotlights local businesses and events throughout the area. Subscribe to…
Poverty and hunger have long prevented people from tapping into highly nutritious fresh produce, but the Chester County Food Bank’s new Fresh2You Mobile Market…
By Shannon Maria Jones
Victory Brewing Company, recently added two new flavors to its existing line of delicious Victory Ice Cream. The new treats, which…
Herr’s is showing its support for National Autism Awareness Month by offering a special limited edition snack throughout April. The product on offer is…
Whole Foods Market in Devon is donating 32,000 pounds of food to the Chester County Food Bank.
The donation was gathered through the Feed4More…
The hub of real, local food grown through sustainable agriculture has itself grown to reach out to even more of Chester County; the newest hub…
Victory Brewing Company of Downingtown has re-released its seasonal offering, Hop Ranch Imperial IPA as of mid-December.
With an ABV of 9.0…
A new Whole Foods Market and 127-room hotel are just the start of what Newtown Square hopes to be a popular high-end destination…
The convenience store Sheetz, which so far has one local store in Morgantown, is joining with First Lady Michelle Obama and the Partnership for a…
Victory Brewing Company’s Experimental Brew Moving Parts 02, Launches Mid-October
Victory Brewing Company announces Moving Parts 02, the second…
Victory Brewing is giving beer lovers something else to chew on – beer infused cheese spreads. Partnering with Key Ingredient Market from…
Go Lite! Popcorn with Himalayan salt is the newest healthy yet delectable snack food from Herr Foods, Inc. of Nottingham.
Jennifer Arrigo of Herr’s…
DOWNINGTOWN, PA – The 2014 Harris Poll EquiTrend® study has ranked Wegmans grocery store Brand of the Year and best in the Northeast.
“Wegmans’ exceptional quality…
Downingtown-based Victory Brewing Company has launched into a new kind of pints with the release of a beer-inspired ice…
Victory Brewing Company, the popular Downingtown craft-beer brewer has a new take on the pint with the launch of Victory Ice Cream. Pints, which…
Victory Brewing Company likes to experiment, and they’ve come up with a new India Pale Ale, Moving Parts, that is perfect for the summer…
Just in time for the summer picnic season, Victory Brewing Company is now offering the popular seasonal Summer Love Ale – and three innovative cheese spreads…
The homegrown leader of Chester County’s own potato chip giant, Herr Foods Inc., was slated to share a few recipes for success with new…
Bissinger’s Handcrafted Chocolatier, known since the 17th century for creating outrageously decadent chocolate treats such as blue cheese and chocolate covered wine grapes, has…
Farmers, artisan food makers, wine makers and brewers from Chester County are set to make a strong showing for local sustainable agriculture during the third…
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced in March new figures showing the organic industry continues to grow domestically and globally, and one local organic…
Another wave of rock and roll, country music, bluegrass tunes, creative crafts and festive food and drink is headed to Kerr Park in Downingtown Friday…
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