Chester County
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CCRES Is Now Officially Moved In at New Exton Offices
CCRES officially opened its doors to a new office on Monday, March 16, in Eagleview, Exton. In February, CCRES signed a full-floor lease for 15,001 square feet at 690 Stockton Drive. The Chester County office’s tranquil, wooded environment and proximity to Eagleview Town Center’s amenities create an ideal workplace. The new Eagleview headquarters will support…
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Freedom Village Players Present Shows at Their Own Pace and Audiences Love It
The lure of the stage. “You know, once you start, it’s in your blood,” says Maggie Doyle with the Freedom Village Players. That lure lasts even into old age. Fran and Maggie Doyle produce and direct shows at Freedom Village at Brandywine, a senior lifecare community in Chester County. They founded the Players eight…
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Former Chester County CEO Says Decision to Let Staff Use Sports Betting Sites Led to His Exit
David Byerman, Chester County’s former CEO, said his removal last week resulted from an administrative decision he made more than a year ago to let county staff use sports betting and fantasy sports websites, writes Brooke Schultz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. After a little more than a year as the county’s chief administrative official, Byerman…
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WCU Business Student Organizations’ Food Drive Nets More than 2,500 Items
College of Business and Public Management (CBPM) student organizations hosted a competitive food drive in connection with the Super Bowl this year. The “Soup-er” Bowl Food Drive teams collected a grand total of 2,508 items, including ramen, soup, canned goods, and other shelf-stable food products, and delivered them to the WCU’s Resource Pantry. “We wanted…
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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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Local Bakeries Serve Fresh Irish Soda Bread Perfect for Saint Patrick’s Day Celebrations
There’s no better way to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day than with Irish soda bread, and Chester County bakeries offer the delicious treat just in time for the holiday, writes Anne E. Hill for Main Line Today. Irish soda bread offers a scone-like texture, complete with raisins or currants for a sweet touch. Find the traditional…
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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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How a Real-Life Chester County Crime Family Inspired Famed 1980s Film
The Johnston Gang, a real-life crime family with roots in Chester County, served as the inspiration for a classic 1980s film, writes Lauren Piestner for A&E. The Johnston Gang, made up of family members of the Johnston family, engaged in theft and break-ins throughout the 1960s and 70s. While they were not known for violent…
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Freedom Village Residents Support Employees and Local Nonprofits
Freedom Village at Brandywine residents demonstrated their commitment to giving back this February through two resident-led fundraising initiatives benefiting employees and local nonprofit organizations. The community’s scholarship committee held a donut sale, selling 300 donuts and raising $800. Proceeds will fund scholarships awarded later this year to qualifying Freedom Village employees, helping support their continued education and…
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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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Stronger Together: The Arc of Chester County Celebrates National Disabilities Awareness Month 2026
This March, The Arc of Chester County invites the community to come together in recognition of National Disabilities Awareness Month — a time dedicated to promoting inclusion, expanding opportunities, and celebrating the contributions of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Throughout the month, The Arc will host a variety of events and partnerships designed to…
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Someone Lives in a Real Live Hobbit House in Chester County and It’s Awesome
Tucked away in the picturesque Chester County countryside is a true-to-life scene from Middle Earth. It’s an actual Hobbit House. Architect Peter Archer of West Chester’s Archer & Buchanan Architecture had the life-sized tribute to The Shire handcrafted for J.R.R. Tolkien fans alongside an 18th-century stone wall on their property, according to a Houzz tour…
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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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The Immaculata Symphony Partners with the Chester County Youth Orchestra to Present ‘Symphonic Colors’
On Sunday, Feb. 22, from 3-5:00 PM, the Immaculata Symphony will join forces with the Chester County Youth Orchestra to perform classic works based on color. This family-friendly performance will take place at Immaculata University’s Alumnae Hall Theater. A special highlight of the event will give children and their families the opportunity to meet the…
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Mark Gellert Opens Chefs for Seniors Franchise in Chester County
Mark Gellert wanted to open a Chefs for Seniors franchise in Chester County as a way to help his 84-year-old mother. “Seeing her struggle with nutrition prompted me to look further into the Chefs For Seniors franchising,” he said. Chefs For Seniors is a friendly in-home national cooking service that’s tailored to the clients’ tastes…
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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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Freedom Village Collects 200 Pounds of Food for Soup for the Super Bowl Food Drive
Freedom Village at Brandywine put a charitable twist on Super Bowl weekend, giving back through its annual “Soup for the Super Bowl” food drive and collecting 200 pounds of nonperishable food for the Chester County Food Bank. Held the Friday before the big game, the fundraiser encouraged team spirit and community impact. Staff members donated canned…
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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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