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Four Chester County Towns Rank in Niche’s Best Places to Live
Four Chester County towns have found their spot among the top 200 places to live in the United States, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Niche recently released its latest annual rankings, based on data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the FBI, the Department of Education, the IRS, and other sources. To determine the rankings, the company focused on metrics such…
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Malvern-Based Vanguard Shifts Away from Sponsoring Visas, Plans 2,000 Tech Hires in India
Malvern-based Vanguard Group has shifted away from sponsoring visas and plans to directly hire 2,000 technology workers at its new office in Hyderabad, India, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Having already brought on over 200 staff, Vanguard India aims on hiring another 2,000 more over the next three to four years. The office, which opened last fall, is located in a…
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West Chester Home Listed for $8.8 Million Feels Like Living in a ‘Piece of Art’
A 24,000-square-foot West Chester home made up entirely of concrete, steel, and glass hit the market recently for $8.8 million, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The ultra-modern residence boasts an all-glass cylinder with views of the pool and front yard. There is also another glass-encased walkway at the back of the house…
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Former Cantaloupe CEO Stephen Herbert Leads New SPAC, Seeking Merger Target
Led by Stephen Herbert, former leader of Malvern-based Cantaloupe, Armada Acquisition Corp. III is looking for a merger target after raising $248.5 million in an initial public offering, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The special purpose acquisition company, also known as SPAC, is the third Armada vehicle led by CEO Herbert and President Doug Lurio. Herbert…
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Historic Photos by Photojournalist Griff Davis on Display at Lincoln University Exhibit
Lincoln University is displaying a selection of 55,000 historic black-and-white photographs by international photojournalist and foreign service officer Griffith Davis, writes Lynette Hazelton for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Before his death in 1993, Davis documented some of the most influential figures from the U.S. civil rights and African independence movements. His daughter, determined to keep his memory from fading,…
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With Four Decades Under Her Belt, ‘Queen of TV Shopping’ Bids Farewell to HSN
Host Bobbi Ray Carter has spent 43 years wearing the crown of “OG and Queen of TV Shopping” at HSN, becoming a monumental voice of live shopping in the homes of millions, reports HSN at PRNewswire. With the network’s earliest days as Home Shopping Network, Carter started in 1983 when HSN was a small studio…
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After Years of Trying, Downingtown Teacher Gets His ‘Jeopardy!’ Moment
For West Chester resident Chris Kearney, a Downingtown High School West teacher, who appeared on Jeopardy! last week was the culmination of a lifelong dream that began in middle school, writes Brooke Schultz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Having grown up watching the show, Kearney decided eight years ago to pursue his dream of appearing. He took the 50-question online qualifying test…
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QVC Group’s Debt Crisis Deepens, Bankruptcy Looms as Future of West Chester Giant Hangs in Balance
As West Chester-based QVC Group struggles under $6.6 billion in debt, bankruptcy is becoming an increasingly likely outcome despite creditor talks, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. QVC Group’s debt load surpasses standard measures of its total value, now at a $5.96 billion enterprise value, far exceeding its $25 million market capitalization. Over the…
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Wayne’s Radian Group to Lay Off 50 in Mortgage Unit Wind-Down
Radian Group, based in Wayne, plans to lay off around 50 employees as it shuts down its mortgage conduit business, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Strategic options for the mortgage insurer’s title and real estate services units will also remain under consideration. “We are actively exploring opportunities for affected employees both within Radian and…
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Devon Blends Small-Town Charm With Rich Equestrian History, From 1896 Horse Show to Cozy Cafes
With its walkable streets, friendly locals, and historic horse show grounds, Devon offers small-town charm and equestrian heritage ideal for a day out, writes Ben M. Stower for Islands. Horse riding has long shaped Devon’s history and culture, especially during the renowned Devon Horse Show and Country Fair. Dating back to 1896, one of the oldest multi-breed horse…
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With Leasing Momentum, Rubenstein Partners Nabs $127M Refinancing for Chesterbrook Campus
Rubenstein Partners has obtained $127 million in refinancing from Waterfall Asset Management for its 1.1 million-square-foot office campus in Chesterbrook, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 14-building property off Duportail Road, near the Chesterbrook Road and Route 202 intersection, is currently 50 percent occupied, according to Rubenstein Vice President Brian Simel, but occupancy is expected to climb to 66 percent…
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Three Chester County Brothers Join Forbes Billionaires List
Three Chester County residents affiliated with Exton-based Bentley Systems have made their debut on Forbes’ most recent annual billionaire listing, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Bentley Systems is the publicly traded infrastructure software company that most recently reported revenue of $1.5 billion for fiscal 2025. Keith Bentley, the company’s co-founder and an Elverson resident, placed…
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Cause of 2024 Plane Crash That Killed Octorara Area School District Board President Revealed
The cause of the West Caln Township plane crash that killed a Chester County school board president has been revealed by federal investigators more than two years after the deadly accident took place, writes George Stockburger for ABC27. According to the National Transportation Safety Board, the crash was caused by an inadequate preflight inspection. Investigators found…
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Local Experts: Prolonged Snow Cover Helped Plants Survive, but Also Brought Drawbacks
Philadelphia region’s extended snow cover was a mixed blessing, which protected local plant life from the cold while inviting trouble from deer, voles, and snow mold, writes Anthony R. Wood for The Philadelphia Inquirer. This winter, the region logged 36 days with at least an inch of snow, including 23 straight days starting in late January. The snowpack was well-timed, said…
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Two Chesco Companies Among Philadelphia Region’s Top Early-Stage Ventures
Two Chester County companies were named on the RealLIST Startups 2026 ranking of 20 early-stage Philadelphia ventures to watch this year, writes Sarah Huffman for Technical.ly. Each year, the list spotlights fast-growing early-stage companies across the region that are developing technology in major innovation sectors. The honorees include companies founded in the past three years that have not yet reached the point of having a significant exit…
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Chickens and Goats and Pigs, Oh My! Chester County Expands Pet Sitters’ Menagerie
With backyard farms multiplying across Chester County, pet sitters are expanding their services to include chickens, goats, pigs, and other farm animals alongside traditional pets, writes Brooke Schultz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Years after leaving being a veterinary assistant career to start Chester County Canines, Nora Murphy Kramp now mostly has chickens as her clientele. “It’s more common than not,” said Murphy Kramp, based…
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West Fallowfield Lands $1M Grant to Bring Public Water Line to 300-Year-Old Cochranville
West Fallowfield Township has secured a $1 million federal grant, moving the 300-year-old village of Cochranville closer to getting its first public water line, writes Brooke Schultz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Bringing public water to the mostly agricultural township in western Chester County has been a decade-long effort, according to Duane Hershey, chairman of the board of supervisors. A…
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Another Chester County Town Considers Becoming Designated ‘Bird Town’
Chester County is for the birds, well, bird towns. Under the program Bird Town Pennsylvania, there are a few designated areas such as Malvern and Charlestown Township. Chadds Ford might be on the next flight, writes Rich Schwartzman for Chadds Ford Live. The program partners with municipalities and organizations to work on bird conservation, creating…
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