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Healthcare Company Accolade, With Significant Montco Presence, to be Acquired in Cash Deal
Healthcare company Accolade, which has a significant Montgomery County presence, is being acquired by Transcarent in a cash deal worth around $621 million, writes Rick Morgan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The telehealth startup is paying $7.03 per share. The deal has already been approved by Seattle-based Accolade’s board, and is currently waiting on shareholder…
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Several New Restaurants Coming to Chester County in 2025
Chester County’s already thriving restaurant scene is poised to grow even further in 2025, with several new restaurants set to join the vibrant culinary landscape, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. 3 West Hospitality is getting closer to opening the doors on Jolene’s at the old Spence’s Oyster & Eating Saloon in West Chester. …
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After Slow Start, QVC Appearance Turned George Foreman Grill into Household Name
The George Foreman Grill initially struggled to gain traction, but a QVC appearance turned it into a cultural phenomenon and a kitchen appliance heavyweight, writes Michael Palan for The Takeout. During his long and successful boxing career, Foreman lent his winning smile to pitch many products, such as Meineke and Doritos. After retiring from boxing…
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King of Prussia’s XyloCor Therapeutics Raises $67.5 Million to Advance Gene Therapy
King of Prussia-based XyloCor Therapeutics has managed to raise $67.5 million in Series B financing to advance its gene therapy for refractory angina, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The financing round was led by a new investor in XyloCor, Paris investment firm Jeito Capital. EQT, Fountain Healthcare Partners, and Lumira Ventures –…
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After ‘Bachelor’ and ‘DWTS,’ WCU Grad Joey Graziadei Eyes New Competitions
West Chester University graduate Joey Graziadei, who starred on The Bachelor and Dancing with the Stars, is eyeing several competitions he is open to participating in, writes Melanie Rooten for We Got This Covered. Graziadei joined The Bachelorette season 20, where he quickly became a fan favorite and secured a stint as the lead of…
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Concert Golf Partners Buys Penn Oaks Golf Club in West Chester
Concert Golf Partners, a national owner-operator of upscale private golf and country clubs, recently added Penn Oaks Golf Club in West Chester to its portfolio, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. An investment group led by brothers John and Steve DiMarco was the company that sold the club. The financial terms of the…
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Paris Baguette, Popular Bakery Cafe Concept, Coming to Dresher
Paris Baguette, the popular bakery café with over 4,000 locations worldwide, is opening in Dresher on Jan. 18, writes Marilyn Johnson for Philly Grub. Franchisees Parth and Drashti Shroff, the owners of the Upper Dublin Township location, saw Paris Baguette as an ideal opportunity to build something meaningful together while also making an impact in…
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Big Inch Oil Pipeline from East Texas to Phoenixville Helped Allies Win World War II
The so-called Big Inch pipeline, the 1,400-mile oil pipeline from East Texas to Phoenixville built in early World War II helped allies win the war, writes Mark E. Dixon for the Main Line Today. Built with U.S. taxpayer money, the pipeline went from Phoenixville to oil refineries in Delaware County and New York, protecting the…
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Abington’s Project Chemo Crochet Creates Warm Blankets for Cancer Patients
Abington’s Project Chemo Crochet delivers warm blankets created by volunteers from around the world to cancer patients who are undergoing treatment, reports Nick Iadonisi for 6abc. “The best part is, each blanket that we give to the cancer patients, they feel the love wrapped around them by multiple people, not just one person,” said Linda…
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Former Lansdale Catholic High School Football Star Injured in New Orleans Attack
Former Lansdale Catholic High School football star Ryan Quigley is among the injured in the Jan. 1 New Orleans attack that left at least ten people dead, writes Dan Sokil for The Reporter. “The Lansdale Catholic Community is praying for the full healing and complete recovery of Ryan Quigley, Lansdale Catholic Class of 2016 and…
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Kennett Square Rings in New Year with Annual Sparkling Mushroom Drop
Kennett Square residents joyfully rang in the new year with the twelfth iteration of their iconic 700-pound sparkling mushroom drop, writes Emily Neil for the WHYY. The Midnight in the Square Mushroom Drop, where a shimmering mushroom is released from 80 feet in the air, has established itself as a hallmark of Kennett Square’s identity. …
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Malvern’s Mini-Renaissance Spells Good Things for Town’s Future
Malvern is experiencing a mini-renaissance, with new merchants flocking to King Street and both shoppers and shopkeepers brimming with optimism over the town’s unique charms, writes Caroline O’Halloran for the SAVVY Main Line. “We don’t want to become another Wayne or Ardmore – they’re bigger than us,” said Eric Rae, President of Malvern King Street…
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Washington Post: Morgantown Casino Excursion Sparks Romance for Local Couple After 50 Years
Bob Wenrich and Fay Gable, a Lancaster County couple who divorced fifty years ago, have rekindled their romance and tied the knot again, writes Cathy Free for The Washington Post. The pair got married in 1951 when Gable was 16 and Wenrich was 21. The couple settled into a busy life in Lancaster County having…
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Meet John Battagliese: A New Face at West Chester’s QVC, Bridging Tradition and Digital Savvy
John Battagliese, Chester County native and former Broadway performer, has joined QVC as one of its youngest hosts, debuting in October, writes Tim Chan for Rolling Stone. His warm and relatable style has quickly made him a fan favorite. It helps that he blends his theatrical background with social media-savvy communication to connect with viewers.…
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Spring City Family Supports Community Through Food, Clothing Pantry
A Spring City family is continuing their community support work through their food and clothing pantry, You Are Worth It (YAWI) Community Outreach, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. Adina Rowan Nelson originally began the idea in 2018 at her home. Nelson provided over 1,000 peanut butter and jelly sandwiches to her local community out of…
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Cochranville’s Succession Fermentory Reopens Philadelphia’s Only Revolutionary-era Drinking Spot
Dan Wheeler has teamed up with Cochranville-based Succession Fermentory to reopen A Man Full of Trouble, Philadelphia’s only surviving Revolutionary-era drinking spot, writes Mike Newall for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Wheeler bought the building in Society Hill three years ago hoping to restore it to a neighborhood hub. After undergoing two and a half years of…
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Phoenixville Resident Reimagines Thrifted Clothes Through Her Apparel Company Stoked Pineapple
Phoenixville’s Alyssa Wisser is transforming thrifted clothing into unique creations through her apparel company, Stoked Pineapple, now back at the Christmas Village in LOVE Park, open through Dec. 24, writes Franki Rudnesky for PhillyVoice. “My main big thing that people come to me for is I thrift flannels, army jackets, jean jackets, and then I…
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WCU Grad Joey Graziadei Takes Home Mirrorball Trophy on ‘Dancing with the Stars’
West Chester University graduate Joey Graziadei, who starred on ABC’s The Bachelor earlier this year, took home the Mirrorball Trophy on the latest season of Dancing with the Stars, writes Emily Bloch for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Collegeville native is the first Bachelor in franchise history to win the popular ballroom dancing show. Together with…
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