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Phoenixville’s The Clubhouse Redefines Child Development by Filling the Support Gap
When options for child education are all at once plentiful and scarce, it can be difficult to make the right choice for your family. In Phoenixville, Nicole and Alex Weirich are working to make that stress disappear. Born just six months ago, The Clubhouse Wellness Center at 1288 Valley Forge Rd. is not your average…
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Wayne-Based Guardian Capital Partners Closes Fourth Fund With $441M
Wayne-based Guardian Capital Partners has closed its fourth fund, marking its largest raise by far since the firm launched in 2008, at $441 million, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Co-founders of the leveraged buyout private equity investor focused on the lower end of the middle market, Peter Haabestad and Scott Evans, believe Guardian Capital Partners Fund IV…
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Fate of Century-Old West Goshen House in Judge’s Hands Amid Preservation Fight
A privately owned West Goshen house that has remained vacant and been deteriorating for more than 20 years is now at the center of a preservation fight, writes Brooke Schultz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Built more than a century ago and once regarded as impressive, the three-story fieldstone house, unofficially called Forsythe Farm, with its private bridge and stone mason…
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West Chester Eagles Legend Brent Celek Brings His Real Estate Team to Keller Williams
Brent Celek, the former Eagles star who now lives in West Chester, has brought his real estate team to Keller Williams in what he calls a “natural next step,” writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Brent Celek Real Estate, previously independent, will now join the nation’s largest brokerage at its Media office. Celek, a former tight end…
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Chase to Open Philadelphia-Area Branches as Part of Expansion, Including Three in Chester County
As part of its nationwide expansion strategy, Chase Bank will open 14 new branches in Greater Philadelphia this year, including three that are planned for Chester County, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The company will add a total of 160 locations in 30 states and renovate around 600 existing sites. According to parent company JPMorgan Chase, the…
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Art Gallery in Chester Springs Prepares for Second Solo Exhibition of 2026
A Chester Springs hidden gem, Longview Farm & Gallery is a private residence that moonlights as an art gallery, showcasing local talent through rotating bimonthly exhibitions. After renovating the original 19th century hay barn on the property, Longview is open to the public on Sundays from 12-3 PM and the first Saturday of each month.…
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Snowmelt Derby: West Chester Man’s ‘Pointless’ Winter Game Brings Joy to Friends
Fed up with winter, Bob Mina created Snowmelt Derby, a game where his Facebook friends try to guess when the snow will finally melt in his West Chester backyard, writes Sophia Schmidt for WHYY. The inaugural game was over a decade ago, and every winter since, dozens of people have tracked the snow melting in Mina’s backyard. The winner…
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Firehouse Subs Eyes Parkesburg as It Plots Comeback in Philadelphia Area After Three-Year Absence
After exiting the Philadelphia market three years ago, Firehouse Subs is plotting an aggressive comeback, with Parkesburg being considered as a potential location, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The sandwich maker is aiming to have between 50 and 80 new outposts in the region over the next five to ten years, with hopes that the first ten locations will open within the next three years,…
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Pennsylvania Film Office Grants $6M to Netflix Series ‘Tires’ for Philadelphia-Area Production
Based in West Chester, the Netflix comedy series Tires is set to receive $6 million from the Pennsylvania Film Office to produce its third season in the Philadelphia region, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Funding comes through Pennsylvania’s Film Production Tax Credit Program, which provides a 25 to 30 percent tax credit to productions that allocate at…
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We Are Not Alone: Chester Counties Beyond Pennsylvania
Our Chester County is a place where locals and visitors enjoy living, working, and playing. While not the largest county in Pennsylvania, it is the wealthiest, leading to an influx of people who cherish its business opportunities, historic landmarks, nature, and more. But there are other Chester Counties, one in Tennessee and the other in South Carolina. Each county has a special connection to…
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Chester County Sees Boom in Charming Roadside Bakeries
Charming micro-bakeries are increasingly popping up throughout Chester County, with roadside carts and stands scattered along local roads, writes Brooke Schultz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Devon Road Made, owned by Jacqueline Spain, is one of the newest additions to this local roadside bakery scene, where owners prepare pastries at home for their communities. “Food is love, love is food,”…
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Historic Wayne Estate Tied to John F. Kennedy Campaign Lists for $5 Million
Fairhill, a stunning Wayne home believed to have hosted a campaign speech by former President John F. Kennedy, is now on the market for $5 million, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Completed in 1903, this five-bedroom, six-bathroom stone residence spans 6,155 square feet and was designed by renowned Philadelphia architect Wilson Eyre,…
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Plans Advance to Transform Wayne Office Building into 162-Unit Apartment Complex
Following required approvals, the partnership of Malvern-based E. Kahn Development, Wayne-based Love Communities, and Harrisburg’s Triple Crown Corp. is proceeding with plans to convert a Wayne office complex into 162 apartments, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The partnership purchased the then half-empty property for $10.2 million, taking a calculated risk on whether a future conversion would be approved given the…
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Malvern’s Vanguard Announces Second Major Fee Cut in Year, Totaling Nearly $250 Million
Malvern-based Vanguard Group said on Monday that it is slashing fees on 53 investment funds, representing its second major reduction in fees in a year, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The fee reductions translate to an average savings of 27 percent for investors, totaling nearly $250 million. On Feb. 1, 2025, the firm reduced fees on…
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Harvest Seasonal Grill Cuts Prices, Boosting Traffic and Profit for West Chester-Based Group
Harvest Seasonal Grill, part of Harvest Restaurant Holdings in West Chester, is responding to rising food costs by lowering prices, which has boosted both customer traffic and profits, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The farm-to-table bar-restaurant, with eight locations in the region, noticed that higher prices correspond with fewer patrons. “Every time check averages…
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James Spinelli Aims for More Growth After Building Berwyn Firm to 190 Advisors in 25 States
After growing his firm, Great Valley Advisor Group in Berwyn, to 190 advisors across 25 states in 12 years, James Spinelli is looking toward further expansion, writes Steve Garmhausen for Barron’s. He has already secured capital from LPL Financial to help him achieve that goal. Spinelli grew up near the location where his firm is now headquartered. After earning…
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Previously Outsourced, Malvern’s Vanguard Group Reclaims Hundreds Of Local Jobs From Infosys
Vanguard Group is bringing hundreds of jobs back from Infosys to its Malvern headquarters, following a 1,300-position outsourcing move six years ago, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The investment giant is laying off 248 employees at its Infosys subsidiary BPM Limited in Chesterbrook, with 96 percent getting offered positions within Vanguard. The layoffs are scheduled to occur between…
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New York Hospitality Firm Acquires Malvern Residence Inn for $14.7 Million
A New York-based Samar Hospitality affiliate has purchased the 127-room Residence Inn by Marriott Philadelphia Great Valley/Malvern for $14.7 million, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. At $115,748 per key, the sale price exceeds the five-year average of $100,971 per room for hotel transactions in the market. Property records show that 10 GWB Owner, the buyer, is managed by Samar, a…
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