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ChristianaCare Releases More Details About Planned ‘Neighborhood Hospital’ in West Grove
ChristianaCare, a Delaware-based health system, has provided more details on the opening of its planned “neighborhood hospital” in West Grove, including a later expected opening date, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. The medical center that will open at the shuttered Jennersville Hospital will have ten inpatient beds open 24 hours a day, seven…
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New York Hospitality Company Considers West Chester’s Greystone Hall for Luxury Boutique Resort, Spa
Mirbeau Hospitality Services, a New York hospitality company, is considering buying the remaining Greystone Hall property in West Chester and turning it into a luxury boutique resort and spa, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. According to Mirbeau partner Jonathan Dal Pos, the company already has a purchase agreement with Greystone Hall’s longtime…
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Owner of Bluebird Distilling in Phoenixville Took Big Risk During Pandemic — And It Paid Off
Jared Adkins has operated Bluebird Distilling in Phoenixville since 2014. When businesses started to close in 2020 due to the pandemic, the majority of his twenty-two staff left. However, instead of scaling down his operation, Adkins decided to expand, writes Emma Minor for the Main Line Today. “I decided to buy a very big coffee…
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Eight Chester County Eateries Are Among 20 Best New Restaurants in the Region
Last year was good for the Chester County dining scene, with many new amazing restaurants adding to the already impressive array of dining choices, writes Ed Williams for Main Line Today. Out of the many newcomers, eight have made their way onto the 20 Best New Restaurants in Philadelphia’s Western Suburbs list. The top spot…
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European Lager House in Thornton Expands Into Chester County
BierHaul Farmhouse, a European lager house in Delaware County, is expanding its operations into Chester County with a new location that will feature an indoor beer garden, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The new space will be located in West Chester. Dubbed BierHaul Townhouse, the concept will take over the site that…
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Reimagined Coatesville: The Revitalization of Chester County’s Only City is Starting to Boom
The City of Coatesville, which has a rich history in steel fabrication, is on an upward swing, with businesses, restaurants, and retail shops flocking to the downtown area, writes Edwin Malet for County Lines Magazine. The Midway Arts Building has been home to over 30 businesses since its opening in 2019. The Made in Coatesville…
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Town Hall Meeting Gives Hope to Opponents of Camping Ground at Big Elk Creek State Park
A packed town hall meeting earlier this month saw hundreds of people show up to express their displeasure over the plan to construct a new camping ground at Big Elk Creek State Park, writes Jason Nark for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The audience members were not the only ones who voiced their opposition to the Department…
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Immaculata University to Host Nursing Information Session in February
Immaculata University will host an undergraduate nursing information session on Tuesday, Feb. 6, from 6 to 8 PM in Loyola Hall on the university’s campus. This event, which is for high school students and college transfer students interested in studying nursing, will provide an overview of Immaculata’s nursing program, including clinical experiences and the admissions…
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West Chester Baker ‘Living the Dream’ at Recently Opened Storefront on South High Street
Oxford resident Vicky Lambert is a one-woman show at Happy Bakery, a recently opened bakery at 34 South High St. in West Chester, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. “The favorite thing about baking is the creativity,” Lambert said, who also has a huge sweet tooth. “I love to bake.” She added, “I’m…
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MONTCO Careers — Pennsylvania American Water
Do know anyone looking for an internship this summer? American Water has 19 summer internship opportunities open now! Pennsylvania American Water is looking for candidates for its internship program. They are seeking current undergraduate students in 2 or 4-year programs. All interns at American Water make $18/hour. They have opportunities in Operations, Engineering, Water Quality, Communications, Construction,…
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Coatesville Native Now Motivational Speaker, Author After Surviving a Deadly Car Accident
In 2011, Coatesville native Ethan A. Poetic survived a nearly fatal car crash that had left him with numerous injuries, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6ABC. “99 percent chance of death versus 1 percent of life. That means I shouldn’t be here,” Poetic said. Three of five people survived the horrendous accident, Poetic being one…
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Historic House in Chester Springs Shines Once Again as Life’s Patina Mercantile & Café
After five years filled with challenges, Malvern’s Meg Veno opened Life’s Patina Mercantile & Café, an expansion of the company she founded in 2011, in the historic Jenny Lind House in Chester Springs, writes Caroline O’Halloran for Savvy Main Line. “There were so many throw-in-the-towel moments here, but I wanted to see the project to…
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Immaculata University Prepares Fashion Majors to Take On Challenges of the Clothing Industry
As fashion is one of the most competitive industries to break into, Immaculata University prepares its students for the challenges, setbacks, and successes they could face through their Fashion Merchandising courses. Not only does Immaculata provide students with hands-on experiences with fashion and design centers in New York, but the University has established impressive networking…
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Phoenixville Area Community Services Continues to be a Lifeline for Those Experiencing Food Insecurity
Phoenixville Area Community Services (PACS) nourishes the community of Chester County and beyond through its Food Market and other services to help those in need. This vital program plays a crucial role in addressing food insecurity and ensuring that community members have access to nutritious and wholesome food. PACS’s Food Market is a cornerstone of…
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For Chester County Native, Amish Love Song Presented a Way to Say Goodbye to His Dying Father
When Elam Stoltzfus was growing up in Chester County as part of an Old Order Amish family, he was charged with setting out the Ausbund hymn books for Sunday service, writes Elam Stoltzfus for the Anabaptist World. Stoltzfus was enthralled with the songs once the whole congregation began singing them, especially the Lob Lied, or…
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Plymouth Meeting’s AristaCare Uses Virtual Reality to Help Woman Recover from Burns
In April 2023, Emily Dorsheimer received severe burns from a house fire in Coatesville. Recovery was so torturous that her family was not sure she would make it, but then virtual reality came into the scene, writes Stephanie Stahl for CBS News Philadelphia. Dorsheimer was unable to stand on her own, could not walk, and…
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Three WCU College of Health Sciences Faculty Receive Awards
During December’s commencement ceremonies, three faculty from West Chester University’s College of Health Sciences (CHS) were recognized for their excellence in the classroom and beyond. All three honorees teach both undergraduate and graduate courses. The E. Riley Holman Memorial Faculty Award was presented to Chiwoneso Tinago, associate professor of public health sciences. The award recognizes her demonstration…
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One of Pennsylvania’s Best Dive Bars is in West Chester
Looking for the best dive bars in Pennsylvania? Well, there’s one right in the heart of Chester County, located in West Chester, according to East Coast Traveler on NewsBreak. Jake’s Bar in West Chester is a favorite spot for college students — especially those at West Chester University — and locals alike who are searching…
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