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Willistown Township

  • Environmental advocates pose for picture in green space.
    Environment & Outdoors

    PECO Supports 17 Area Municipalities, Nonprofits to Advance Community Environmental Projects

    June 6, 2026

    Communities across the region will soon see new trees planted, trails improved, parks revitalized, and natural habitats restored thanks to a new round of funding…

  • Aerial view of West Chester suburbs.
    Real Estate

    The 10 Most Expensive Neighborhoods in Chester County Right Now

    June 5, 2026

    Chester County is a place where everyone wants to live, work, and play, offering a mix of historic charm, top-rated schools, and luxury real estate. The county’s typical…

  • The exterior of the main home at Maple Leaf Farm.
    Residential Development

    Willistown Man Leads Township Battle to Protect His Centuries-Old Farm

    May 2, 2026

    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…

  • 864 Grubbs Mill Rd
    Real Estate

    First Bank House of the Week: Inside a Historic Willistown Estate Dating Back to 1699

    May 1, 2026

    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…

  • Filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan, at left, with CHAR owner Viraj Thomas and his father.
    Community, Willistown Township

    Willistown’s M. Night Shyamalan Visits Philadelphia Pizzeria for a Baby Shower

    April 28, 2026

    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…

  • A Save Rock Hill Farm protest lawn sign.
    Residential Development

    Concerns Continue Over Willistown’s Rock Hill Farm After Public Hearing

    February 26, 2026

    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…

  • Chester County 911 operator Kayla Wettlaufer with caller Terri Borzillo and her husband Robert.
    Professional Services

    Willistown Family Thanks 911 Operator Who Saved A Life Over the Phone

    February 11, 2026

    Chester County 911 operator Kayla Wettlaufer is receiving due recognition for her remote lifesaving emergency services, writes Jen Samuel for The Daily Local News.  Wettlaufer,…

  • A rider and hound pack at a Radnor Hunt fox hunt.
    Outdoors

    Local Hunt Clubs Bring Exciting Equestrian Tradition to Chester County

    January 16, 2026

    Chester County hunt clubs boast long histories of joyful equestrian tradition dating back centuries, writes Roger Morris for Main Line Today. Local fox hunts typically…

  • The exterior of resident Warren Claytor's historic Chester County barn.
    Architecture

    Chester County Barns Boast Unique English History

    November 20, 2025

    Chester County barns feature a unique history unlike any other barn design in the nation, writes Robert Kroeger for Farm Progress. Barns throughout the county…

  • Magic 8 Ball series pilot writing.
    Entertainment

    Willistown’s M. Night Shyamalan Unveils New Projects, Including One with ‘The Notebook’ Author 

    October 18, 2025

    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…

  • A timber rattlesnake.
    Environment & Outdoors

    Rare Rattlesnake Sneaking Around in Willistown Township

    August 5, 2025

    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…

  • M. Night Shyamalan poses with Càphê Roasters staff.
    Restaurants & Lodging

    Philadelphia’s Càphê Roasters Gets Rave Review from Willistown’s M. Night Shyamalan

    May 1, 2025

    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…

  • Ken Lawrence
    Leadership Profiles

    Four of Philadelphia’s Most Influential People Have Ties to Chester County

    April 8, 2025

    Four people with Chester County ties are among this year’s 150 most influential Philadelphians, according to the recently released list by Philadelphia Magazine.  Ken Lawrence…

  • Gavel on top of bunch of books.
    Legal

    Willistown Township’s M. Night Shyamalan Cleared in Suit Over Alleged Stolen Movie Plot

    January 30, 2025

    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…

  • field of wildflowers
    Environment & Outdoors

    $1 Million Grant to Boost Establishment of New Preserve in Willistown

    November 25, 2024

    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…

  • filmmaking crew
    Entertainment

    Wall Street Journal: Willistown’s M. Night Shyamalan Inspired Local Woman to Become Filmmaker 

    November 15, 2024

    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…

  • Trap movie screencap
    Entertainment

    Willistown Township’s M. Night Shyamalan’s New Movie Is ‘Very Scary and Hitchcockian’ Ride

    July 9, 2024

    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…

  • The Watchers screencap
    Entertainment

    Movie Directed by Willistown Township’s Ishana Night Shyamalan Debuts in Theaters

    June 13, 2024

    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…

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