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An Irishman’s Journey to Bring Authentic Pub Experience to Downingtown
Coming soon to Downingtown, Dublin Brewing Company is the years-long dream of Brendan FitzGerald that is finally coming to life, writes Brooke Schultz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The idea came from FitzGerald’s deep-seated interest in brewing, which started as boy growing up in Ireland, sampling home brews from his neighbor. As a teen, he moved…
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Local Anglers Inject Trout Into White Clay Creek Waterways for Fishing
At the start of the week, volunteers and staff from environmental agencies helped restock White Clay Creek with dozens of trout, with trout fishing season ongoing since the beginning of April, writes Zoë Read for WHYY. With excitement, attendees scooped up buckets of wriggling fish and transferred them to the flowing creek near Avondale. Thanks…
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138-Year-Old Ryerss Farm in Chesco Offers Safe Haven for Retiree Horses
For 138 years, Ryerss Farm has provided a peaceful retirement home for aging horses, first in Philadelphia, and since 1987 on 388 acres of Chester County pasture, writes Art Petrosemolo for Lancaster Farming. The farm stands as a living legacy of Ann Wain-Ryerss, a Philadelphia native, humanitarian, and early advocate for horse welfare before organizations like the American Society for…
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West Chester Community Mourns Student After Tragic Vehicle Accident
West Chester University student Garrett Nicholas was tragically struck by a car on over the weekend and later died from his injuries at Paoli Hospital, leaving the community and school mourning his death and celebrating his life, reports staff and Walter Perez at 6abc. 21-year-old Nicholas of Lehigh County was crossing South High Street at…
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Stop Leaving Money on the Table. A Local Financial Advisor Explains Why Tax Planning Is a Year-Round Game
You work hard for your money. You’ve built something real: a career, a business, a family’s future. The last thing you want is to hand more of it to the IRS than you legally have to. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: if you’re only thinking about taxes when your accountant calls in the spring, you’re…
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Abrams Realty Presents Exton Mall Development Case Before West Chester Judge
Abrams Realty & Development presented its case about the rejection of its Exton Square Mall redevelopment plans to Judge Sarah Black in West Chester, writes Noah Zucker for BisNow. The West Whiteland Township Board of Supervisors had rejected Abrams‘ plans for hundreds of residential units and mixed-use retail space on the 75-acre property due to community concerns.…
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Honey Brook Resident Publishes Debut Novel at 82-Years-Old
Craig Garner, a current Honey Brook resident who resided in West Chester for decades, recently published his debut novel at the age of 82. In Garner’s words, it’s never too late. After 50 years of writing, submitting, and rejections, he finally pushed through to the other side with I Came to Play Your Game. Described…
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Lincoln University Grad Darryl Ridgeway Named 2026 Diversity in Business Honoree
Darryl Ridgeway, a Lincoln University graduate and assistant sales manager at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, has been recognized with a 2026 Diversity in Business Award, writes Lara Schwartz for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Ridgeway created First Year Boost, a one-on-one coaching program for new and newly affiliated agents at the company’s Society Hill office.…
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Chesterbrook Campus Leases Office Building to New Tenant with International Connections
Rubenstein Partners’ Chesterbrook office campus has scored a new tenant for the 41,700 square foot building at 965 Chesterbrook Blvd: equipment insurance provider HSB, writes Noah Zucker for BisNow. Currently based in Wayne, Hartford Steam Boiler, otherwise called HSB, is subsidiary of German firm Munich Reinsurance Co. The move to Chesterbrook is a relocation of services.…
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Goodness Bowls Franchise Making Main Line Debut in Paoli
Based in the Jersey Shore, Goodness Bowls is adding three new franchise locations in the Philadelphia area, including its debut Main Line location in Paoli, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 7-year-old health food concept will also add new spots in Haddon Township in South Jersey and on the shore in Sea Isle City.…
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West Chester’s QVC Group Asks for More Time to File Annual Report as Financial Woes Mount
West Chester-based QVC Group is seeking additional time to file its annual SEC report as it grapples with debt talks and concerns over its future, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The home shopping giant, the parent company of QVC and HSN, said in an SEC filing earlier this week that it cannot complete its fiscal year 2025 10-K report “within…
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East Whiteland Revising Data Center Zoning Ordinance Following Opposition
As public pushback against the proposed 1.6 million-square-foot data center intensifies, East Whiteland officials are set to begin revising the township’s zoning ordinance regarding such facilities, writes Brooke Schultz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The “curative amendment” process enables municipalities to revise existing zoning ordinances if they are found to be substantively invalid. However, this will not impact the project currently before the township’s board of supervisors,…
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Howard Hanna Real Estate Services Opening 40-Agent Office in Devon
Howard Hanna Real Estate Services plans to open a 40-agent office in Devon, marking its entry into the Main Line market just months after its regional debut, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Opening this spring, the Devon office will be led by Janet Rubino, who, along with her husband Art Herling, recently joined Howard Hanna from Long…
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New Ranking Lists Chester County Public High Schools Among Best in State
Chester County public high schools were recently listed among the top 100 in Pennsylvania in a new ranking from U.S. News & World Report. Factors determining school ranking included college readiness, college curriculum, state assessment proficiency and performance, and graduation rate. Schools were given a score out of 100 after calculations. The highest ranking school is…
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Wayne-Based Teleflex Pressured by Activist Investor to Consider Acquisition Offers
Irenic Capital Management is pushing Wayne-based Teleflex to evaluate potential acquisition offers and replace Dr. Stephen Klasko in his role as chairman, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The activist investor sent a letter last week to the medical device company’s board, urging it “to immediately take a more constructive and responsible approach to evaluating strategic alternatives.” …
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Ace Pickleball Opens First Courts in Chester County at Former Furniture Store in Downingtown
National franchisor Ace Pickleball recently opened its first Chester County location, bringing 12 climate-controlled courts to a former furniture store, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The new club marks the 25th location of Georgia-based Ace Pickleball, that has been launched by longtime friends and franchisees Savan Manvar, Milan Dalsania, and Mayank Jasani. Living in the Lehigh…
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Plant Shops and Garden Centers to Spruce Up Your Leafy Collection
Spring has arrived, which means its the perfect time to expand your plant menagerie and bring some color to your dwelling. Whether you’re redoing the front garden, repotting, or bringing home another succulent for the windowsill, these plant shops and garden centers have all you need to think green. Even if you’re known for killing…
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Locally-Set ‘Task’ TV Show Adds Mahershala Ali to Actor List as Rival to Mark Ruffalo’s Character
With the confirmation of season two of the regional TV show Task, created by Berwyn resident Brad Ingelsby, a new actor has been added to the cast: Mahershala Ali, writes Rosa Cartagena for The Philadelphia Inquirer. According to sources at Deadline, the Oscar-winning performer is set to appear as rival to Mark Ruffalo’s character, FBI…
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