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  • Historic Rock Ford exterior view surrounded by autumn trees, featuring the historic red brick mansion, wraparound porch, stone retaining walls, and sloping grassy landscape.
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    Historic Rock Ford Leads Lancaster’s Role as an America250 Epicenter

    May 13, 2026

    As the nation gears up to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence, one historic site in Lancaster is stepping into the spotlight as a…

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    Retail

    Wawa, Sheetz, Rutter’s Competing for Best Gas Station Food

    April 20, 2026

    USA Today has announced the top 10 finalists in its “Best Gas Station for Food” competition, writes Bill Shannon for WTAJ, as printed in yahoo!…

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    Restaurants

    Primanti Bros. Former CEO Acquires Langhorne Smoothie King in Recent Deal

    April 15, 2026

    The Markham Team, led by the former CEO of Primanti Bros., Adam Golomb, acquired eight Smoothie King locations in the Greater Philadelphia area, including one in Langhorne, writes Jake…

  • West Chester University men’s and women’s swimming teams celebrate 2026 PSAC Championships with trophies and champion signs at York YMCA Graham Pool.
    Education

    WCU Swimming & Diving Wins 38th Men’s Title and 23rd Women’s Title at 2026 PSAC Championships

    February 28, 2026

    West Chester University’s Swimming and Diving program capped another leading performance at the 2026 Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Swimming Championships, with both the men’s…

  • Ksenya Wong with award wearing light pink dress.
    Awards & Recognition

    Malvern’s Ksenya Wong Crowned 2026 Miss Philadelphia’s Teen

    February 9, 2026

    Malvern’s Ksenya Wong, daughter of Tashelle Darby-Wong and Kevin Wong, will head to York in June to represent Philadelphia teens at the Miss Pennsylvania’s Teen competition. The winner…

  • 7 Brew Coffee sign on building.
    Restaurants & Lodging

    Fast-Growing Coffee Chain Plants First Flag in Montgomery County

    December 9, 2025

    7 Brew Coffee prepares to bolster the caffeine scene with its first Montgomery County location in the Collegeville Shopping Center, writes Donna Rovins for The…

  • Philadelphia Map then and now.
    Historic

    How Philadelphia Became the Birthplace of American Independence

    November 13, 2025

    Why Philadelphia? When most people picture the American Revolution, they see muskets flashing in Boston, redcoats marching through New York, or Washington’s army crossing the…

  • Woman holds her framed photograph for calendar contest.
    Banking & Finance

    C&N Announces 2026 Calendar Contest Winners

    November 12, 2025

    C&N has announced the winners of its 2026 calendar photo contest. The beloved annual tradition showcases the inspiring beauty of our region and the extraordinary…

  • Historic

    VISTA Book Review: Five Things You Don’t Know About Valley Forge

    November 11, 2025

    From December 1777 to June of 1778, the main body of the Continental Army (approximately 12,000 troops) encamped on the edge of what is now…

  • Painting of the Battle of Brandywine.
    Historic

    Across All 6 Episodes, Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley Take Center Stage in Ken Burns’ The American Revolution

    November 3, 2025

    The Revolution that changed the world was born right here in the Delaware Valley, in the muddy crossroads of Chester County, the meeting houses of…

  • Haines Shoe House
    Outdoors

    Off the Beaten Path: Unpacking Some of Pennsylvania’s Curious Roadside Attractions

    August 29, 2025

    Nothing beats a summer road trip with windows down, music playing, and the open road stretching ahead. But no adventure is complete without those unexpected…

  • Love Park with City Hall Tower in the background.
    Government & Civic Life

    SEPTA Pays the Price for Philly’s ‘No One Likes Us’ Reputation. Here’s How We Fix It

    July 22, 2025

    On a frigid February morning in 2018, Jason Kelce climbed the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art in a glittering, green‑feathered Mummers costume and…

  • Pennsboro Wawa.
    Retail

    It’s Lucky No. 7 as Wawa Continues to Expand in Central PA

    June 17, 2025

    The 7th Central Pennsylvania Wawa store will open later this month as it continues to expand into Sheetz territory and beyond, writes Sue Gleiter for…

  • Michael Doweary.
    Government & Civic Life

    Chester’s Bankruptcy Receiver Michael Doweary Resigns

    March 17, 2025

    The man who has been in charge of fixing Chester’s financial difficulties for five years and who ultimately declared Chester bankrupt is resigning as state…

  • Celebrate New Years Eve in Pennsylvania
    Tourism

    From Fireworks to Pickle Drops: 7 Must-Visit New Year’s Eve Celebrations in Pennsylvania to Ring in 2025

    December 30, 2024

    New Year’s Eve is one of the most celebrated nights worldwide. It is a time when people gather to bid farewell to the old year…

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    Retail

    40 More Wawa Stores Planned for Central Pennsylvania

    December 7, 2024

    Wawa continues to leave its Delaware County nest as it takes up more territory in the rest of Pennsylvania. Wawa’s central Pennsylvania expansion, with 40…

  • Applebees
    Restaurants & Lodging

    One of Bucks County’s Largest Family-Owned Companies Acquires Six Applebee’s Restaurants

    December 4, 2024

    Newtown franchisee The Rose Group, one of Greater Philadelphia’s largest family-owned companies, has acquired six Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar restaurants in Central Pennsylvania, writes…

  • C-Town Supermarket
    Entrepreneurship

    Coatesville to Celebrate Opening of C-Town Supermarket on Friday

    October 4, 2024

    Long considered a food desert, the City of Coatesville will celebrate the grand opening of C-Town Supermarket, the city’s first full-service grocery store. The public…

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