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  • ChesPenn team and Executive Board members gathered at the Women's Health Fair on May 8. From left: Matthew Faust, Wanda Denny, Nadirah Taylor, Susan Harris-McGovern, Elide Marquez-Romero, Karen Breitmayer, Karen Vesely, and Tanya Ingram.
    Healthcare

    ChesPenn Health Services Makes History With Its First Women’s Health Fair

    June 1, 2026

    On May 8, ChesPenn Health Services marked a meaningful milestone — hosting its very first Women’s Health Fair at the East Side facility in Chester.…

  • The 1-million-square-foot Granite Run Mall was demolished in 2016 and replaced by a mixed-use town center, as seen in these before-and-after images on Google Earth.
    Retail

    Local Malls Adapt or Close as Consumer Needs and Desires Change

    May 2, 2026

    Mike Fenn, 45, grew up in Delaware County and hung out as a teenager at the Granite Run Mall, the Springfield Mall, and King of…

  • L.L. Bean storefront.
    Retail

    An L.L. Bean Store Is Coming to Delaware County in May 2026

    December 17, 2025

    L.L. Bean is expanding nationally, and it’s targeting Glen Mills as a new location, its first store in Delaware County, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia…

  • The exterior of a Target store.
    Retail

    New Target Location Headed to West Chester Next Month

    July 26, 2025

    A new West Goshen Target store is set to open soon in West Chester, writes Lori Comstock in Philly Burbs. The new store, located at…

  • Toll Brothers Kitchen.
    Real Estate

    Work Begins on Toll Brothers’ Royersford Development Featuring 30 Homes Starting at $1 Million

    June 5, 2025

    Fort Washington-based Toll Brothers has begun site work on its Royersford development, which will feature 30 single-family homes that will start at $1 million, writes…

  • Entrance to a Target with red signage.
    Retail

    Bullseye! Target Hits West Goshen in Summer 2025

    May 1, 2025

    Reconstruction of the new Target in West Goshen has been going along steadily for months, and is set to open later this year, writes Eric…

  • Exterior of Giant grocery store.
    Commerce

    Giant Expands Philadelphia Region Footprint with New Parkesburg Store 

    April 5, 2025

    Giant is continuing to expand in the Philadelphia region with a new, 60,000-square-foot grocery shop at the Shoppes of Sadsbury in Parkesburg, writes Ryan Mulligan…

  • Pasture with fence and bales of hay.
    Family

    Weekend Wanderer: Why Are We Here?

    March 29, 2025

    So the lipstick was missing, and Willie and I were wandering in Target.  Willie is my mom, if you’re new around here.  Well, she’s my…

  • Pasture with fence and bales of hay.
    Family

    Weekend Wanderer: The Lipstick

    March 22, 2025

    “I need,” Willie texted me in early February, “lipstick. Can you take me to the store? Also, is my birthday the 17th or 18th?  Listen…

  • Austin Piona.
    Leadership Profiles

    2025 VISTA NextGen Superstars: Austin Piona

    March 10, 2025

    West Chester resident Austin Piona is the Owner and Founder of Mayday Coffee Shop, where he brings his passion for community and hospitality to life…

  • Two women and a girl hold wrapped gifts going to Chester County families. A third woman has a roll of wrapping paper about to wrap a donated gift.
    Philanthropy

    Family Service of Chester County Gift Drive Spreads Holiday Joy

    January 7, 2025

    This holiday season, Family Service of Chester County (FSCC) delivered cheer and support to local families in need through its annual Holiday Gift Drive. Thanks…

  • Party City store.
    Retail

    Party City Announces the Closure of All Locations, Including Exton

    December 28, 2024

    Party City is closing all stores, effectively ending a 40-year reign as a top party supplier across the United States, writes Kara Seymour from Patch. …

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    Economic Development

    See Which Grocery Chain Has Most Stores in Chester County 

    September 30, 2024

    Grocery chains have become bigger than ever by acquiring their smaller local and regional competitors, with Walmart, Kroger, Aldi (Süd), and Albertsons now owning a…

  • dorm decor
    Education

    Dorm Decor Done Right: Tips from a College Counseling Pro

    July 31, 2024

    Moving into a dorm room is more than just a move; it’s a rite of passage. It’s also big business. College students spend about $27…

  • wawa
    Restaurants

    Wegmans, Wawa See Greatest Increases in Sales in Chester County, Philadelphia Area

    July 15, 2024

    Wegmans and Wawa recorded the greatest increases in sales last year among grocery retailers in the Philadelphia area, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business…

  • amazon packages on doorstep
    Commerce

    For Many Local Shoppers, Amazon Offers Convenience, But Also Some Guilt

    March 11, 2024

    Many Chester County shoppers have a love/hate relationship with Amazon, and are trying to at least reduce their spending at the e-commerce giant, writes Erin…

  • popeyes construction and vacancy sign
    Restaurants & Lodging

    Popeyes Construction Underway at Former Site of Spellman Building in West Chester

    March 2, 2024

    Just down the road from the Target renovation at the West Goshen Shopping Center, the former site of the West Chester Area School District’s Spellman…

  • Target renovations
    Construction

    Renovations at West Goshen Shopping Center Kmart to Make Way for Target

    March 2, 2024

    After it was approved late last year for a Target to be added to the West Goshen Shopping Center, renovations are now underway at the…

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