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Three Chester County Spots Among Best New Restaurants for 2023
Three Chester County eateries are among the best new restaurants in Philadelphia for 2023, according to a list from Visit Philadelphia. De La Terre in Downingtown is a charming BYOB that enchants patrons with the artwork on the walls that has been supplied by West Chester boutique and art gallery LeBerger. The restaurant offers excellent French-inspired…
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Pennsylvania American Water Plans for $17.5 Million in Water Storage Upgrades for 2023
Pennsylvania American Water has announced its 2023 plans to rehabilitate eight of its water storage tanks and construct five new tanks. Pennsylvania American Water’s tank rehabilitation program of inspecting, sandblasting, and repainting tanks extends their service lives and helps protect water quality. The total cost of the company’s water storage upgrades this year is approximately…
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West Chester Home to One of 100 Best Places to Dine in America
Yelp announced its tenth annual Top 100 Places to Eat list, and one Chester County eatery is among them, writes Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner for Forbes. Each year, the company that connects people with great local businesses analyzes the millions of reviews users submit on its platform to name the best local eateries. “From food trucks…
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Colorado-Based Franchise Known for Its Healthy ‘Meals-in-a-Bowl’ Rushes to Phoenixville
Rush Bowls, a Colorado-based franchise that offers healthy and fresh meals-in-a-bowl, is ready to expand to Pennsylvania with its new location in Phoenixville, writes Allie Forge for PhillyBite Magazine. The new eatery will feature Rush Bowls’ signature smoothies, a wide range of customizable bowls, blended fruit/veggie salads, and grab-and-go protein bites for dogs. The menu…
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Nearby Chester County Town Named One of the Cutest Small Towns in Pennsylvania
A popular town in Chester County was ranked as one of eight of the cutest small towns in Pennsylvania. As the county is blessed with this gem and many others nearby, it’s no wonder locals and visitor alike adore it, according to a report by World Atlas. While not ranked in order, Phoenixville is one…
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Chester County Teen Fights Off Shark at Jersey Shore
Maggie Drozdowski, a Chester County teenager, survived a shark attack during a surfing outing over the weekend in Stone Harbor, New Jersey, write Matt Petrillo and Alicia Roberts for CBS News Philadelphia. “I was in shock and I didn’t even realize what was going on until I was out of the water,” said Drozdowski. The…
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Malvern Bank Supports Equestrian Community through Sponsorship of 2023 Devon Horse Show
Malvern Bank is excited to sponsor the Devon Horse Show & Country Fair, America’s oldest and largest outdoor, multi-breed horse competition. The bank has served as a sponsor of the Horse Show for more than a decade, and this year, Malvern Bank will co-sponsor the Arena Eventing competition on Sunday, May 28. The Devon Horse…
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The Guinness Book of World Records Once Named This Local Man the Tallest Actor in the World
Matthew McGrory was once named the world’s tallest actor by the Guinness Book of World Records as he stood at 7 feet, 6 inches. Additionally, he also holds the records for biggest foot and longest toe in the world, writes Norway Martin for Venture Jolt. McGrory was born in West Chester in 1973. Before he…
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West Chester University Opens Registration for Summer Camps, Programs
Registration is now open, and spots remain for select summer camps and programs at West Chester University. More than 20 camp programs are available for the enrichment and education of area youth from ages 7 – 22. The high-quality, relatively low-cost programming will keep students mentally and physically active this summer. Information and links to registration…
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West Chester Native, Former Eagles Owner Among World’s Auto Industry Giants
According to Forbes 2023 ranking of the richest people in the world, seventy-three of 2,640 billionaires are in the automotive industry, including West Chester native Norman Braman, writes Nick Bunkley for Automotive News. Braman started as a water boy for the Philadelphia Eagles, eventually buying the team in 1985 and selling it in 1994. As…
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Marketing Mastery with IT Edge: Why Use a Digital Marketing Company?
Running a small business can be difficult, and local technology consultant, IT Edge, knows that. They’ve been serving the Chester County area for over 30 years, and have helped over 500 businesses local to the Philadelphia area. Within the last three years, IT Edge has opened a brand new branch of their company, focused specifically…
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New Meridian Bank Partnership Will Launch Business Credit Card Program
Meridian Bank has partnered with Corserv, an Atlanta company that empowers banks and fintechs with payment programs, to implement an industry-leading credit card program to serve Meridian’s business and commercial customers. Meridian Bank is a $2-billion full service commercial bank, founded in 2004 and headquartered in Greater Philadelphia with offices in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware,…
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West Chester University Senior Nets Multiple Wins for Her Entrepreneurship
West Chester University senior Hannah Karaman has a passion for entrepreneurship, digital marketing, and sustainability. She received honors from two business idea competitions hosted this April by West Chester University’s Cottrell Entrepreneurial Leadership Center. Karaman took the top prize in the Social Innovation Competition with her idea for Second Hand Celebrations and first place in…
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Registration Open for West Chester University’s Annual Poetry and Creative Arts Festival
Students, teachers, poets, and all who are interested in poetry from around the world, are invited to attend West Chester University’s Poetry and Creative Arts Festival from June 9–11, 2023. This is the first time in four years that attendees can attend the event in-person and board in West Chester University Residence Halls. All workshops…
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Greenlit Phoenixville Housing Plan Includes Hundreds of Residences
New Phoenixville housing got final unanimous approval by the city’s borough council. The Odessa housing development will include 166 stacked townhomes and a 224-unit apartment building, writes Holly Herman for the Phoenixville Patch. The apartment building will have commercial space on the first floor and also include a 351-spot parking garage. The housing development…
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Ardmore Public Relations Firm’s AI Press-Release Generator a Game-Changer for Clients
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been around for years as people try to seek ways to improve their work lives and find the best methods of using technology to their advantage. Gregory FCA, a public relations firm based in Ardmore, is one such company that, instead of fearing AI, has harnessed its power to create a…
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Immaculata University Honors Student Leaders
Immaculata University has announced the 2022-2023 recipients of the university’s Student Leadership Awards. Award winners are listed below. Montgomery County Madison Palma, Pottstown Rising Student Leader Award. The recipient of the Rising Leader shows a commitment to serve the Immaculata community side-by- side with the elected student leaders and administration of the campus. This student helps…
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WCU Cooking Program Expands to Help Young Adults with Intellectual, Developmental Disabilities
Powered by a mighty nutrition professor who came up with a delicious way to help young adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD) in the community gain cooking independence and self-confidence, the Ram Chef Program provides culinary instruction, nutrition education and food safety skills to eager young adults with IDD during the academic year in a new…
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