• Local Chester County Teen is Dedicated to Giving Back to the Community Through His Nonprofit

    Local Chester County Teen is Dedicated to Giving Back to the Community Through His Nonprofit

    When local Chester County teen Dom Pecora was 10 years old, he asked his mother for a brand-new YT Jeffsy, writes Karin Mallet for WFMZ 69 News. The bike was a cool ride, but an expensive one too. Dom’s mother encouraged him to work for the bike he so desperately wanted. His mother asked him…

  • Brandywine Museum of Art to Display Local Artist Peter Paone Exhibit

    Brandywine Museum of Art to Display Local Artist Peter Paone Exhibit

    Chadds Ford’s Brandywine Museum of Art is presenting In Shadows’ Embrace: Prints by Peter Paone, writes staff for Chester County Press. The presentation will display more than 20 prints by this local artist and teacher. The show is on view now until Oct. 13.  While Paone is known largely for his painting, he also had…

  • How to Help Save Chester County’s Treetops Kitty Cafe and Rescue from Closing

    How to Help Save Chester County’s Treetops Kitty Cafe and Rescue from Closing

    Treetops Kitty Cafe in Kennett Square is reaching out to the community to help keep their doors open, writes Sheila Watko and Cherise Lynch for NBC 10 Philadelphia.  The Chester County nonprofit’s mission is to rescue “misfit” cats – seniors, those with disabilities and medical needs, and those otherwise unwanted.   Since its opening in 2017,…

  • Discover Chester Valley Trail, the Stunning Bike Trail Running Through Chester County

    Discover Chester Valley Trail, the Stunning Bike Trail Running Through Chester County

    Pennsylvania is home to many dynamic multi-use trails, writes Bailey King for Philadelphia Magazine. From seasoned bikers and hikers to newbies wanting to get out in nature, the Chester Valley Trail is perfect for anyone. Get outside this summer season and see what Chester County has to offer!  The Chester Valley Trail runs 18.6 miles,…

  • Seven Pennsylvania Athletes Qualified for the Upcoming Summer Olympics, Two are from Chester County

    Seven Pennsylvania Athletes Qualified for the Upcoming Summer Olympics, Two are from Chester County

    Seven athletes from across Pennsylvania have qualified for the Paris Summer Olympic Games, as Team USA continues to form, writes Nicole Rosenthal for Patch. Two of those athletes are from Chester County.   The county will be represented amongst the 10,500 athletes from around the world who are set to compete this summer, in the official…

  • Nearly 300-Year-Old Cemetery in West Caln is Bursting with History, Making it a Chester County ‘Hidden Gem’

    Nearly 300-Year-Old Cemetery in West Caln is Bursting with History, Making it a Chester County ‘Hidden Gem’

    St. John’s Episcopal Church in West Caln has a historic cemetery, making it a hidden gem in Chester County, writes Bill Rettew forThe Daily Local News.  The church was founded in 1729, along the main road from Philadelphia to Lancaster. There are over 3,500 tombstones in the graveyard, with one of the earliest stones belonging…

  • Longwood Gardens Listed as a Top 25 Botanical Garden and Conservatory

    Longwood Gardens Listed as a Top 25 Botanical Garden and Conservatory

    Throughout time, the Earth’s flower and plant being has always been a timeless beauty that many people love to explore through local botanical gardens and conservatories, writes Melodie Malfa for Yelp Blog. Chester County’s very own Longwood Gardens has been listed as one of the top 25 botanical gardens and conservatories in the U.S. and…

  • West Chester Native, NFL Linebacker Talks Coming Out as First Gay Active Football Player 

    West Chester Native, NFL Linebacker Talks Coming Out as First Gay Active Football Player 

    Carl Nassib, a West Chester native, has been known as the first out gay active NFL player, writes Donald Padgett for AOL. Nassib spoke about both his experience coming out and his football career.  Nassib came out in June 2021 in an Instagram video. “What’s up people,” Nassib said. “I’m at my house in West…

  • Eagles’ Landon Dickerson, Who Lives in West Chester, Celebrates His Big Payday in an Unconventional Way

    Eagles’ Landon Dickerson, Who Lives in West Chester, Celebrates His Big Payday in an Unconventional Way

    The Philadelphia Eagles guard Landon Dickerson secured a four-year, $84 million contract extension in early March. This contract has made him the highest-paid guard in NFL History. Dickerson made good on his promise to get a brand-new lawn mower with his deal, writes staff for TMZ Sports.  The 25-year-old lineman had recently gone viral when…

  • West Chester Automotive Shop Lands TV Show About Giving Vintage Cars Their Last Chance

    West Chester Automotive Shop Lands TV Show About Giving Vintage Cars Their Last Chance

    D’Antonio Automotive in West Chester has launched a new show on the MotorTrend Network called Last Chance Garage, writes Caron LeNoir-Kelly and Katy Zachry for NBC10 Philadelphia.   The automotive business isn’t your typical repair shop; instead it features vintage, classic, and custom cars that other shops couldn’t fix or even damaged further.  Tony D’Antonio, the…

  • Following Success of His Past Two Restaurants, Speer Madanat Gears Up to Open Ice Cream West Chester

    Following Success of His Past Two Restaurants, Speer Madanat Gears Up to Open Ice Cream West Chester

    Coatesville Native Speer Madanat, the chef and owner of the popular Pizza West Chester and Steaks West Chester food joints is moving onto ice cream, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer.  Madanat has signed a lease at 14 N. Church Street, the former Juice Pod building, which is three blocks away from his pizzeria.…

  • ‘James Wyeth: Unsettled’ Collection Debuts at the Brandywine Museum of Art 

    ‘James Wyeth: Unsettled’ Collection Debuts at the Brandywine Museum of Art 

    The Brandywine Museum of Art in Chadds Ford will open a major exhibition by artist Jamie Wyeth, writes staff for Chester County Press. The exhibit, entitled Jamie Wyeth: Unsettled, is a collection of more than 50 works by the renowned artist that have been drawn from various museums and private collections. Unsettled is set to…

  • Starting Small at Farmers Market in Downingtown, Auntie Anne’s Now Has Over 2,000 Locations Worldwide

    Starting Small at Farmers Market in Downingtown, Auntie Anne’s Now Has Over 2,000 Locations Worldwide

    The popular mall staple, Auntie Anne’s, has been serving delicious pretzels and treats for over three decades, but it started as a small business right here in Chester County, writes Kalena Thomhave for The Keystone.  Auntie Anne’s was created by “Auntie” Anne Beiler, who bought a stand at a farmers’ market in Downingtown to sell…

  • This West Chester Cheesesteak Place Offers One of the Best Cheesesteaks in the County

    This West Chester Cheesesteak Place Offers One of the Best Cheesesteaks in the County

    Steaks, otherwise known as Steaks West Chester, serves a variety of steak sandwiches, but its standout menu item is the cheesesteak, writes Jim Pappas for PhillyBite Magazine.  The cheesesteak is authentic and classic, making it a must-try for any cheesesteak lover. Their classic cheesesteak is the perfect choice for a first-time Steaks customer. The cheesesteak…

  • This Phoenixville Nurse Took in Her Homeless Patient’s Dog While He Received Medical Care 

    This Phoenixville Nurse Took in Her Homeless Patient’s Dog While He Received Medical Care 

    Michelle Lombardi, a nurse at Phoenixville Hospital, is receiving recognition from her workplace and the community for her exceptional care for a patient, writes Justin Heinze for Patch.   Lombardi is an ICU nurse and was recently faced with a harrowing and unfortunate situation: her patient was homeless, in need of medical care, and didn’t have…

  • Local Basketball Coach ‘Wins’ NFL Coach of the Year Award in Funny Mistake

    Local Basketball Coach ‘Wins’ NFL Coach of the Year Award in Funny Mistake

    While Steven Stefanski and his children were watching the NFL Honors last Thursday, they were looking forward to the Coach of the Year award. Kevin Stefanski, Steve’s cousin and head coach of the Cleveland Browns, was a finalist for the award, writes Matt Breen for The Philadelphia Inquirer.  The presenter misread the card and announced…