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12-Year-Old Coatesville Hotel Headed to Auction Block
Recap PA Holdings has decided to put the Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia Coatesville/Exton up for auction, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The starting bid is $2.55 million. The online auction will be held from April 8 through April 10 on the real estate platform RI Marketplace. The 12-year-old, 125-room hotel is located…
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New Book Offers Glance at Local Private Gardens Around Region
We all know that the Philadelphia region has some of the most beautiful and historic gardens to visit like Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square or private abodes with exquisite gardens dating back decades or centuries, but viewing them all can take some time, writes Therese Ciesinsi for Lancaster Farming. Private Gardens of Philadelphia, a new…
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Pennsylvania Makes USA Today’s Best of US Beer Scene List Twice
Pennsylvania once more reaffirmed its place as one of the most beer aficionado-friendly states by having two of its experiences find their place on the best of the US beer scene list, write 10Best Editors for USA Today 10Best. USA Today compiled the list by asking beer experts to nominate their picks for each of…
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Open Air Market Returns to West Chester’s Gay Street
West Chester’s open-air market will return this year, closing off four blocks of Gay Street every weekend, writes Justin Heinze for Patch. From Friday, May 3 to Sunday, Sept. 29, blocks from Matlack to Darlington Streets will be closed from Friday mornings to Monday mornings. The closure brings together local businesses, restaurants, residents, and visitors…
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Phoenixville Gets New Coffee Shop, Bakery Thanks to Nonprofit Organizations Coming Together
260 Bridge Cafe is Phoenixville’s newest coffee shop and bakery located on the former site of the Black Walnut Winery, writes Justin Heinze for Patch. The cafe is alive thanks to the contribution of Partners Creating Community, an organization of several nonprofits in the area that work together to improve the lives and opportunities of…
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New Book Offers Glance at Local Private Gardens Around Region
We all know that the Philadelphia region has some of the most beautiful and historic gardens to visit like Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square or private abodes with exquisite gardens dating back decades or centuries, but viewing them all can take some time, writes Therese Ciesinsi for Lancaster Farming. Private Gardens of Philadelphia, a new…
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Daughter of Willistown’s M. Night Shyamalan Set to Release Debut Director Film
Willistown resident Ishana Night Shyamalan is following in the footsteps of her famous director father, M. Night Shyamalan, according to a staff report from the American Kahani. The 22-year-old has recently released the trailer for The Watchers, her debut film starring Dakota Fanning, Georgina Campbell, Oliver Finnegan, and Olwen Fouere. The movie is an adaptation…
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Qurate Plans to Take QVC ‘Out of the Studio and Into the World’
Qurate Retail Group, owner of West Chester-based QVC, reported its fourth-quarter results last week, writes David Moin for the Sourcing Journal. While the company recorded a decline in revenue and a steeper net loss for the quarter, it also reported an adjusted net income of $87 million over the same time period, compared to an…
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Abington’s Katalin Karikó’s New Book Shares Her Journey from Rejection to COVID-19 Vaccine Hero
Abington biochemist Katalin Karikó recently published a new book, Breaking Through: My Life in Science, which provides a vivid account of her life and decades of derision she had to power through before pioneering Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine, writes Robin McKie for The Guardian. Today recognized as one of the world’s greatest biochemists, Karikó was ousted…
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Once Contemporary Norman, Bryn Mawr Home Is Now Modernist Masterpiece
A former attractive contemporary Norman home in Bryn Mawr that has since been transformed into a true Modernist masterpiece inside a Norman shell recently hit the market, writes Sandy Smith for the Philadelphia Magazine. The inside of the 1969 home was fully remodeled by architect Steven Verner and interior designer Janelle Spilman. It is now…
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Historic Cox House in Kennett Square Which Was Once Part of Underground Railroad Relocated
Longwood Gardens has successfully moved the Cox House, a historic home that once served as a stop on the Underground Railroad. Longwood made the decision to preserve the Cox House by moving it 100 feet from its prior location in response to a Pennsylvania Department of Transportation project to widen Route 1. The process…
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Chester County Mothers Join Forces to Fight Racial Bias Hurting Black Mothers, Their Babies
Several groups and advocates gathered at Lincoln University to work on finding ways to fight racial bias that is hurting Black birthing mothers and their babies, writes Kim Hudson for CBS News Philadelphia. Talonda Rogers, a Black mother and founder of nonprofit The 4th Trimester MAHMEE (Maternal Advocates Helping Magnify Education and Empowerment), recalled the…
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Phoenixville Ready to Welcome Newest Brewery This March
Twelve78 Brewing Company is expecting to open the doors on the newest brewery in Phoenixville sometime in March, and it will bring a famous neighbor with it, writes Justin Heinze for the Patch. Construction on the new space has been underway for some time. Once it is completed and open, the popular Pottstown cheesesteak food…
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Merion Station’s David Rubin Aims to Connect People to Landscapes and Their Beauty
David Rubin, the founding principal of David Rubin Land Collective, stands as a beacon in the realm of landscape architecture, urban design, and planning, writes Suzi Nash for Philadelphia Gay News. He was recently honored with the Garden Club of America’s highest award, celebrating his career dedicated to revitalizing the fabric of cities and communities.…
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New Elmwood Park Zoo Initiative Will Place Jaguar Sculptures Throughout Montgomery County
The Elmwood Park Zoo and the Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board have joined forces for a new marketing initiative that will include placing painted sculptures of a jaguar throughout Montgomery County, writes Justin Heinze for Patch. They will be partnering with local businesses who want to advertise with a growl. “These one-of-a-kind designed jaguars…
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First House House of the Week: Captivating Stone-front Colonial in Huntingdon Valley
A captivating stone-front colonial home with five bedrooms and five full and three half bathrooms is available for sale in Huntingdon Valley. This magnificent custom mansion is a true architectural masterpiece where the quality of build is evident in its design elements. . . The home – which boasts highly-coveted privacy – is perfectly nestled…
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Foodie Scene in West Chester Continues to Boom with Newcomers Expected to Open in Coming Months
The foodie scene in Chester County is showing no signs of slowing down, especially with several highly anticipated newcomers expected to open their doors over the coming months, writes Ben Silver for the Main Line Today. Rooney’s at Dilworthtown in West Chester was first announced in November and is expected to open sometime in mid-summer.…
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Chester County Native Is Brains Behind Booming Amish Cannabis Business
There is currently a booming business of Amish cannabis farmers in Pennsylvania, and one Chester County native is the brains behind it, writes Miles Dilworth for the Daily Mail. Reuben Riehl started Lancaster County Cannabis from his basement four years ago. He would pack the occasional pound of cannabis and take it to small local…
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