Phoenixville
Phoenixville, a Pennsylvania gem, is a vibrant borough in Chester County. Once a mill town, it’s now a hub of craft breweries, distilleries, and wineries.
Its rich history dates back to 1732, with a legacy of manufacturing from iron to pottery. The Colonial Theatre, home to the annual Blobfest, adds a unique cultural touch. Named a top charming town by TravelMag, Phoenixville’s economy thrives with artisans and restaurants.
Despite rising housing costs, Phoenixville remains a desirable place to live, learn, and explore.
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Phoenixville Native, Deputy Sheriff Rejects Special Treatment, Showcases Grit
By the Chester County Sheriff’s Office A former Marine brought an exemplary background with him when he applied for a position as a Chester County…
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Phoenixville’s Westside Set to Open Next Month
It’s close enough to Phoenixville’s burgeoning downtown but far enough away to be a quiet retreat with luxury amenities. The new storefronts and 171 apartments…
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Wall Street Journal: Phoenixville’s Wenger Helps Sort Out Tax-Day Doom and Gloom
There are all sorts of ways people prepare for the looming tax filing deadline, and Phoenixville accountant Julia Brufke Wenger has dealt with most of…
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Chester County Briefly: April 5
Fox Rothschild The Exton office of Fox Rothschild held another successful clothing drive to benefit “Operation Easter Outfit,” a program founded by Partners in Outreach,…
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Phoenixville’s Breckenridge Plaza to Rise Anew Under New Owner
New life is about to bloom from Phoenixville’s garden-style Breckenridge Plaza apartments as soon as new owner Friedman Realty Group can get in and cultivate…
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Nearly 600 Chester County Students Participate in Science Research Competition
Chester County’s future doctors, engineers, mathematicians, and scientists recently took the stage for the 2017 Chester County Science Research Competition Awards Ceremony. They were there…
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With Faster-Growing Populations, Phoenix and Miami Threaten to Pass Philadelphia
Philadelphia and its suburbs were a refuge for people during the Great Recession, but now, there’s not quite the same draw. Population growth in the…
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New Sears Outlet Opens in Phoenixville
A new outlet for closeout savings on quality merchandise has plugged into Phoenixville. Last week’s Sears Outlet grand opening threw open its doors with a…
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‘Blob’ Producer, Who Made a Small Phoenixville Theatre World Famous, Dies at 98
Jack H. Harris, the producer who made a small Phoenixville theatre world famous in his movie The Blob, died on Tuesday at the age of…
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Giant Wins Big Bid to Sell Beer in Phoenixville
Giant Food Stores has a giant thirst for selling beer and wine at its supermarkets across the state, and it recently poured out $454,301 to…
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Local Towns, Boroughs Fill the Federal and State Void of LGBT Protection Laws
With the absence of a federal- or state-level ban on discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity, local municipalities are taking the…
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Which Two Chester County Locales Rank Among Pennsylvania’s Five Most-Exciting Places?
There is no shortage of excitement in Pennsylvania, and Chester County seems to be at the center of it, writes Natalie Grigson for Movoto Real…
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Chester County Briefly: February 13
Downingtown Main Street Association The Downingtown Main Street Association – a nonprofit with an interest in Downingtown’s growth, revitalization, and prosperity – has received a…
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Root Down Brewing Serves Up New Chapter in History of Downtown Phoenixville
Mixing a few historical ingredients with the revived new culture of Phoenixville has the potential to become a recipe for success at the soon-to-come Root…
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Registration Now Open for Chester County Intermediate Unit’s Summer Career Academies
Summer Career Academies are hands-on programs created to captivate students entering grades six through nine and provide them with the opportunity to explore career passions…
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Philadelphia Suburbs (I.E., Phoenixville) Seeing Huge Influx in Upscale Apartments
The Philadelphia suburbs, previously synonymous with homes of the white-picket-fence variety, are seeing an unprecedented influx of upscale apartment developments, writes Caitlin McCabe for the…
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Chester County Leadership – Val DiGiorgio
Editor’s note: This Chester County Leadership profile of Val DiGiorgio was originally published in August of 2015. If you think you have a tough job,…
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CCEDC Adds Two New Staff Members
The Chester County Economic Development Council is starting off the new year by adding two members to its team. James Logan joins CCEDC as the…
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