• Brandywine Conservancy Study Offers Flood Mitigation Recommendations 

    Brandywine Conservancy Study Offers Flood Mitigation Recommendations 

    The Brandywine Conservancy in Chadds Ford has released a flood study outlining mitigation strategies that have been designed to lessen the impact of future natural disasters, such as Hurricane Ida, which caused widespread damage in the region, writes Jen Samuel for The Daily Local News.  “Anywhere there is water, there is the potential for flooding,”…

  • The Borough in Downingtown Offers a Mix of Experiences in One Place 

    The Borough in Downingtown Offers a Mix of Experiences in One Place 

    The Borough in Downingtown is the newest hotspot for food and entertainment, bringing together a sports bar, pizzeria, sushi bar, and music venue all under one roof, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer.  Keith Critchley and JT O’Brien opened the new eatery in the building that once housed Georgio’s in downtown Downingtown. The opening…

  • First Bank House of the Week: Beautiful Contemporary in Huntingdon Valley 

    First Bank House of the Week: Beautiful Contemporary in Huntingdon Valley 

    A gorgeous contemporary home on 0.68 acres with five bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Huntingdon Valley.  . . This magnificent residence showcases remarkable craftsmanship throughout its expansive layout. Elegant details include gleaming marble flooring, soaring ceilings, and an abundance of natural light enhancing the home’s sophisticated character.  .…

  • TD Bank Closing 51 Branches Nationwide, Including One in Chester County 

    TD Bank Closing 51 Branches Nationwide, Including One in Chester County 

    As part of a move toward a digital-centric retail model, TD Bank intends to close 51 branches across 12 states, including one that is in Chester County, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal.  These closures are part of the bank’s broader plan to eliminate or relocate ten percent of its locations.  All of…

  • Wall Street: Remembering Immaculata Alum, Co-Founder of Cambridge College for Underserved Adults 

    Wall Street: Remembering Immaculata Alum, Co-Founder of Cambridge College for Underserved Adults 

    Eileen Moran Brown, an Immaculata University graduate and co-founder of Cambridge College in Massachusetts, died on Sept. 28 at the age of 87, writes James R. Hagerty for the Philadelphia Business Journal.  Brown always recognized potential in students often overlooked by other schools. Cambridge College primarily admits working adults facing financial or personal challenges, including…

  • Wayne-Based SEMCAP AI Leads $8 Million Series A Investment In Lula Commerce 

    Wayne-Based SEMCAP AI Leads $8 Million Series A Investment In Lula Commerce 

    Wayne-based SEMCAP AI led an $8 million Series A round for Lula Commerce, a Philadelphia startup that is planning to accelerate the growth of its e-commerce platform aimed at the convenience store industry, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal.  Along with SEMCAP AI, Ben Franklin Technology Partners’ GO PA Fund and several out-of-town…

  • Four Chester County Companies Make List of Top 50 Largest Women-Owned Businesses in Region 

    Four Chester County Companies Make List of Top 50 Largest Women-Owned Businesses in Region 

    Four Chester County companies have found their place on the list of the 50 largest women-owned businesses in Greater Philadelphia, writes Todd Romero for the Philadelphia Business Journal.  The highest-ranked Chester County company is Key Financial in West Chester at No. 16. The company, with 100 percent female ownership and one local office, reported revenue…

  • As Remote Work Wanes, Malvern’s Maverick Mindshare Stands Firm

    As Remote Work Wanes, Malvern’s Maverick Mindshare Stands Firm

    With remote work declining this year, the Malvern-based Maverick Mindshare remains among the companies still embracing it, writes Ariana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer.  According to the company’s CEO and founder Casey Benedict, Maverick Mindshare has been remote long since “before it was cool.”  The agency uses a P.O. Box in Malvern to avoid listing…

  • Malvern’s Baker Industries Creates Meaningful Employment for Those Overlooked in Workforce 

    Malvern’s Baker Industries Creates Meaningful Employment for Those Overlooked in Workforce 

    Baker Industries, based in Malvern, provides meaningful employment opportunities and a renewed sense of purpose for individuals who are often overlooked in the workforce, writes Wakisha Bailey for CBS News Philadelphia.  Among the company’s 30 employees are people with disabilities, returning citizens, and individuals working to rebuild stability after homelessness or addiction recovery. One of…

  • Abrams Realty’s Plan for Exton Square Redevelopment Rejected

    Abrams Realty’s Plan for Exton Square Redevelopment Rejected

    Abrams Realty & Development plans to file a lawsuit following the West Whiteland Township Board of Supervisors’ rejection of its master plan to redevelop the Exton Square Mall, writes Noah Zucker for BISNOW.  “For political reasons, it looks like these guys didn’t want to approve us,” said developer Peter Abrams. “My partners and I view this…

  • Toll Brothers Plans Massive Age-Restricted Community on 100 Exton Acres

    Toll Brothers Plans Massive Age-Restricted Community on 100 Exton Acres

    Toll Brothers has paid $70 million for a 100-acre site in Exton, where it plans to construct its largest age-restricted residential development in the Philadelphia area, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal.  The luxury homebuilder, based in Fort Washington, acquired the parcel at 301-305 Church Farm Lane. The planned project will have 317…

  • Five Chester County Leaders Recognized by Main Line Today’s Class of Power Women

    Five Chester County Leaders Recognized by Main Line Today’s Class of Power Women

    The 2025 Class of Power Women, recognizing Main Line leaders with vision and courage, includes five entrants from Chester County, writes Gina Lizzo for the Main Line Today.  Javonna Wylie, President and CEO of Chester County OIC, has a lifelong passion for giving back and inspiring change. While at Shippensburg University, she discovered her calling…

  • Identifying HBO’s ‘Task’ Filming Locations in Chester County 

    Identifying HBO’s ‘Task’ Filming Locations in Chester County 

    HBO’s hit show Task has put Chester County in the spotlight, with scenes filmed across the area, from Coatesville to Phoenixville and beyond, write Nick Vadala and Sam Morris for The Philadelphia Inquirer.  Coatesville makes its first appearance in episode two, when the Dark Hearts motorcycle gang rides through the Lincoln Highway and 2nd Avenue…

  • Kennett Square’s Kicker Shay Barker Set to Follow Older Brother to Division I Football Next Fall 

    Kennett Square’s Kicker Shay Barker Set to Follow Older Brother to Division I Football Next Fall 

    Kennett Square kicker Shay Barker is set to follow his older brother Ryan Barker into Division I level next fall, when he joins Syracuse University, writes Isabella DiAmore for The Philadelphia Inquirer.  The brothers grew up constantly competing, but beneath it all, Shay admired his big brother and wanted to echo his talent. Over time,…

  • Lawmakers Challenge Abrams Realty’s Exton Square Mall Vision

    Lawmakers Challenge Abrams Realty’s Exton Square Mall Vision

    The West Whiteland Board of Supervisors has pushed back against Abrams Realty and Development’s Exton Square Mall mixed-use redevelopment plans, with one member calling for the revival of plans for a hotel on the site, writes Noah Zucker for BisNow.  Lawmakers expressed concerns regarding the project’s density, the township’s sewer capacity, and the future of…

  • Fashion CEO from Phoenixville Offers Style Advice, Services to Elevate All Ages

    Fashion CEO from Phoenixville Offers Style Advice, Services to Elevate All Ages

    Phoenixville’s Amanda Wood, founder and CEO of The Haute Edit, prides herself on her fashion advice, wardrobe assistance, and the ability to elevate the home and style of any individual, write Gina Lizzo and Eileen Smith Dallabrida for Main Line Today. The Haute Edit is Wood’s home base for all things style. As a personal…

  • LionCage Pitch Competition Offers Entrepreneurs Exposure, Chance for Cash Winnings

    LionCage Pitch Competition Offers Entrepreneurs Exposure, Chance for Cash Winnings

    Invent Penn State LaunchBoxes at Brandywine and Great Valley and the Ideas x Innovation Network (i2n) are partnering to deliver the 2025 LionCage Pitch Competition on Friday, Nov. 14, from 8 AM to 5 PM at the Conference Center at Penn State Great Valley.  LionCage is a one-day gathering that offers exposure, connections, and access for creators…

  • Fate of Iron Hill’s Beer Stock to be Decided in Bankruptcy 

    Fate of Iron Hill’s Beer Stock to be Decided in Bankruptcy 

    When Iron Hill Brewery abruptly closed all of its locations last month, including those in Chester County, and filed for liquidation bankruptcy, it left the fate of its beer stock uncertain, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer.  When they shut their doors on Sept. 26, some Iron Hill locations still held inventory, including thousands…