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Longwood Gardens Named Best Botanical Garden in Nation
USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards has named Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square the Best Botanical Garden in the U.S. This recognition highlights Longwood’s breathtaking horticultural displays across 1,100 acres of gardens, woodlands, meadows, iconic fountains, and grand conservatories. Joining Longwood Gardens in the top five are Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden (Cincinnati, Ohio), Fairchild Tropical Botanic…
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Hooked on Hockey Since Age Five, Phoenixville’s Sloane Hartmetz Now Aims to Go Pro
Phoenixville’s Sloane Hartmetz, a Team USA player who has been passionate about hockey since age five, now has a new goal: to go pro, writes Mia Messina for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Inspired by her two older sisters, Hartmetz was on skates by age two. After watching players practice hockey, she instantly fell in love with…
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Former West Chester Coach Lucille Kyvallos Inducted Into Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame
Lucille Kyvallos, former coach at West Chester University and Queens College, was inducted into the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame over the weekend, writes Mel Greenberg for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “[Mighty Mac] Tina Krah called me and told me I was getting in,” said 93-year-old Kyvallos. “I had just woken up. … I thought ‘Oh…
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Wayne Dentist Joins the Mountaineering Elites After Conquering the Seven Summits
Wayne-based mountaineering dentist Bruce Terry is one of the few members of the prestigious Seven Summits climbing club, after having successfully conquered all seven peaks, writes Ben Silver for the Main Line Today. Terry caught the climbing bug when his wife gifted him a trip to climb Mount Rainier for his birthday years ago. He…
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Former Eagles Star from West Chester Expands Real Estate Portfolio into Bucks County
Brent Celek, a West Chester resident and former Philadelphia Eagles tight end, recently expanded his real estate portfolio with a Bucks County shopping center, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Celek began preparing for life after football well before his NFL career ended. He opened a restaurant in Philadelphia but grew disillusioned by…
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East Brandywine Homeowners Win $3.25 Million Suit Against Homebuilder
Three pairs of homeowners in East Brandywine Township have been awarded a total of $3.25 million by a Chester County jury in a lawsuit against builder Southdown Homes over defects, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The families purchased homes in Estates at Hideaway Farms, a single-family development built by the Chester County homebuilder,…
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Joseph’s Catering Property in Horsham Becoming Self-Storage Facility
A new building is coming to the former Joseph’s Catering property, where a self-storage facility is replacing the five-decade catering business, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. Joseph’s Catering closed for good after 50 years in May 2023, when the Messina family decided it was time to say goodbye. The new three-story facility will be…
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Researchers Unveil Findings of Mass Grave in Downingtown, Likely Connecting to Duffy’s Cut
A newly discovered mass gravesite in Downingtown is believed to be the final resting place of around 120 Irish railroad workers who died in 1832, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. The breakthrough discovery of human remains at Northwood Cemetery was announced by brothers Dr. William Watson and Rev. Dr. Frank Watson during…
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Critics Raise Concerns of SEPTA Using Paoli/Thorndale Line Closure Threat as Leverage
A new rumor circulating among commuters, “fund SEPTA” rallygoers, and attendees of public hearings suggests SEPTA is using the threat of a Paoli/Thorndale Line closure as leverage, writes Thomas Fitzgerald for The Philadelphia Inquirer. According to the latest theory, SEPTA earmarked five Regional Rail lines for potential closure to exert pressure on Gov. Josh Shapiro…
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Augmented Reality Helps Drive Double-Digit Growth at Archery Range in Elverson
Bigshot Archery in Elverson recorded significant growth last year, partly driven by its technology that uses augmented reality to help archers verify ethical shots, writes Brian Whipkey for the Bucks County Courier Times. Bigshot, which acquired Iowa-based Delta McKenzie Targets in November 2023, manufactures approximately 100 archery-related products available online and in sporting goods stores…
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Cuba Libre Fans Have New Go-To Spot in Chester County
Chester County fans of Cuba Libre in Philadelphia’s Old City neighborhood now have a brand-new spot much closer to home to hang out at, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The popular restaurant’s parent company, GuestCounts Hospitality, has recently taken over three restaurants in the city’s suburbs, including Bomba Taco + Bar in Malvern…
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Longtime Owners Put Desmond Hotel in Malvern Up for Sale
Following a strong post-pandemic recovery, the longtime owners have put the 194-key Desmond Hotel Malvern up for sale to see what the market is like, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 37-year-old hotel was put on the market last week without a set asking price, but GVH Partners, the current owner, anticipates…
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See How Chester County Hospitals Rank in ER Visit Times
An emergency room visit to Chester County hospitals can take anywhere from three to four hours, according to the most recent data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, write Lizzie Mulvey and Sarah Gantz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Overall in the Philadelphia region, the average time for a typical emergency room visit is…
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Beagle Hill Farm in Malvern Up For Grabs After Extensive Transformation
Beagle Hill Farm, a stunning estate featuring a beautiful 1821 traditional farmhouse with a rich legacy, has recently hit the market in Malvern, writes Mathew Abraham for MSN. Set on 14.8 acres, this home blends classic architectural charm with modern luxury. Elegant details like white oak hardwood floors, arched doorways, and a curved oak staircase…
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Malvern Medical Manufacturer Cleared for First-of-Its-Kind Alzheimer’s Blood Test
A first-of-its-kind blood test developed by Malvern-based Fujirebio Diagnostics to help diagnose Alzheimer’s disease has received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, writes Courtenay Harris Bond for PhillyVoice. The blood test detects the abnormal protein brain deposits associated with the disease. It is intended for individuals aged 55 and older who are already…
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QVC Group to Proceed with Voluntary NASDAQ Stock Delisting
Despite plans to implement a reverse stock split to boost the company’s share price, West Chester-based QVC Group is preparing to voluntarily delist from the NASDAQ Capital Market, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The home shopping giant transferred its stock from the NASDAQ Global Select Market to the NASDAQ Capital Market on…
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Berwyn’s Brad Ingelsby, Creator of ‘Mare of Easttown,’ Returns to Home Turf for Latest Show
Berwyn native Brad Ingelsby, creator of Mare of Easttown, one of the biggest hits of 2021, has returned to home turf with his latest show, Task, writes Rebecca Ford for Vanity Fair. “It’s where I live now, it’s where I grew up, it’s where I was raised, and it’s where a lot of the important…
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Kohl’s to Close 27 Stores, Including One in Montgomery County
In an effort to prevent bankruptcy, Kohl’s is planning on closing 27 underperforming stores by April 2025, including one in Montgomery County, writes Kelly Tyko for Axios. “As we continue to build on our long-term growth strategy, it is important that we also take difficult but necessary actions to support the health and future of…
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