Chester County
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What To Do When a Person with Dementia Doesn’t Remember You
It’s one thing to understand how dementia affects your loved one, yet it is something else entirely to experience these effects. So, what do you do when a loved one with dementia starts forgetting family members? It’s not uncommon for someone in the middle and later stages of Alzheimer’s disease or dementia to lose the…
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WCU Awarded $10.26M Federal GEAR UP Grant to Support STEM Students
West Chester University’s Center for STEM Inclusion has been awarded a $10.26-million federal GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) grant from the U.S. Department of Education, launching a transformative seven-year initiative to support 1,833 sixth- and seventh-grade students through their journeys to college completion. The grant is the largest secured in…
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Chester County Boys’ Basketball Teams Eye Successful 2025-26 Campaign
Chester County boys’ basketball teams are aiming for another successful season, with a strong chance of achieving their goal, writes Joseph Santoliquito for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Coatesville’s Red Raiders boast 6-6 sophomore Colton Hiller, who is the top-rated sophomore in Pennsylvania according to 247 Sports. The lineup also includes 6-7 senior forwards Larry Brown and Jonas Chester, along with junior…
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Eating Your Way Around the World in Chester County
You don’t have to fly to Japan or Mexico to taste authentic global cuisine; Chester County has a variety of restaurants serving up cultural dishes that can remind you of home or introduce your new favorite order. Food is an expression of who we are and where we come from. From recipes passed down through…
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Chester County Swears In Newly Elected Officials and Judges
As the New Year begins, Chester County’s newly elected officials and judges assumed their roles after being officially sworn in during a weekend ceremony with friends and family present, writes Brooke Schultz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Four new officials in the county’s row offices, including clerk of courts, controller, coroner, and prothonotary, as well as three magisterial district justices,…
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Avondale and West Grove Fire Companies to Merge into One Regionalized Department
Avondale and West Grove fire companies voted to launch a new chapter as a unified regional fire department, writes Jen Samuel for The Daily Local News. The merger received strong support on Nov. 22, with 71 percent of Avondale members and 73 percent of West Grove members voting “yes.” Once implemented, the change will impact ten municipalities. “Any member that…
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Freedom Village: Managing the Emotions That Come With Retirement
In our culture, retirement is seen as something to look forward to, filled with a sense of joy and adventure. So, it may feel weird if you find adjusting to retirement brings up other feelings. The reality is that there is a wide range of emotional effects of retirement, all of which are perfectly normal.…
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American Community Journals is Hiring: Social Media Editor
MONTCO Today, part of the American Community Journals (ACJ) network, is looking for a Social Media Editor to help shape how hyperlocal news reaches people across Montgomery County and the greater Delaware Valley. This role sits at the center of our daily publishing operation. Facebook is one of our most important platforms for both reach…
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A Place Where Everyone Wants to Live: Towns with Most Expensive Homes in Chesco
Chester County, a place where everyone wants to live, has eleven towns with the most expensive homes in Pennsylvania, according to a recent ranking by Stacker. To make up the list, Stacker used data from Zillow. Towns are ranked based on the Zillow Home Values Index for all homes as of November 2025. Devon ranks second among…
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The Arc of Chester County CEO & Industry Leader, Jeanne Meikrantz, Announces Retirement
After an impressive 45-year career in the human services industry, Jeanne Meikrantz, the Chief Executive Officer of The Arc of Chester County for the last 13-plus years, announced her retirement effective June 30, 2026. Jeanne has spent her entire career deeply devoted to the human rights movement and enhancing the lives of individuals with disabilities…
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Freedom Village Supports Local Families Through ‘Project Snowflake’
Freedom Village at Brandywine residents and team members came together to support their neighbors at Reeceville Elementary School through the school’s annual “Project Snowflake” initiative. Over the last few weeks, Freedom Village collected more than 140 toys and over $350 in gift cards to help provide holiday support for local families with children ages three…
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The Arc of Chester County Spreads Holiday Cheer Through Inclusion at the Annual Holiday Fun Fest
On Dec. 6th, The Arc of Chester County kicked off the holiday season with its most joyful Holiday Fun Fest yet. Families from across the community came together for a warm, welcoming, and fully inclusive celebration filled with festive fun and holiday magic. Children were delighted to visit Santa and Mrs. Claus, while Frosty the…
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More than 1,100 to Graduate at WCU’s Winter Commencement Ceremonies
There are 1,124 students poised to begin the next chapters of their lives following graduation from West Chester University (WCU) at four separate winter commencement exercises being held Friday and Saturday, Dec. 12 and 13. All ceremonies will take place in Hollinger Field House on North Campus. Three ceremonies organized by the college will accommodate…
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Freedom Village Collects 761 Pounds of Food at Month-Long Drive
Freedom Village at Brandywine, a Life Plan Community in West Brandywine, wrapped up November 2025 with a successful month-long food drive that collected 761 pounds of non-perishable food for the Chester County Food Bank. Throughout the entire month, residents and team members joined together in a unified effort to support local families heading into the…
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Festive Pop-Up Bars Bring Holiday Cheer to Chester County
Chester County residents can enjoy a festive night out on the town at one of the county’s many holiday pop-up bars, writes Anne E. Hill for Main Line Today. Here are four pop up bars throughout Chester County perfect for enjoying a festive drink this holiday season. Sleigh All Night—Phoenixville. In a one-night only event…
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Freedom Village Manager LCS Tops Senior Living Satisfaction Study
J.D. Power announced the results of its 2025 U.S. Senior Living Satisfaction Study, and Freedom Village at Brandywine’s management company, LCS, has been recognized for the seventh consecutive year as No. 1 in Resident Satisfaction among Independent Senior Living Communities. The J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Senior Living Satisfaction Study recognized LCS for excellence in Independent Living,…
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40 Thanksgiving Meals for Safe Harbor Residents Prepared in WCU’s Food Lab
Although Thanksgiving has now passed, the impact of the holiday season was felt well before the celebrations began. On Tuesday, Nov. 25, West Chester University’s (WCU) high-tech Food Lab was filled with the sounds and smells of cooking as the Department of Nutrition prepared 40 homemade Thanksgiving meals for residents of Safe Harbor, a local…
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Chester County Spotlighted in These Movies and TV Shows
It is always exciting to spot familiar places on the big or small screen, and this decade brought even more movies and TV shows showcasing locations throughout Chester County, writes Anne E. Hill for the Main Line Today. Adam Sandler’s Hustle featured a gym in Coatesville onscreen, while offscreen, the actor often dined at DanDan in Wayne, where owners Catherina and Kevin Huang adjusted several recipes…
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