Chester County
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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…
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Freedom Village at Brandywine Raises More Than $6,000 for the Alzheimer’s Association
Freedom Village at Brandywine, a premier Life Plan Community, raised over $6,000 in September to support the Alzheimer’s Association. The community’s month-long fundraising efforts culminated in its annual on-campus Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Friday, October 3. Throughout September, residents and staff came together to host a variety of creative fundraisers, including a donut sale,…
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After Closing All Locations, Including West Chester and Exton, Iron Hill Officially Files for Bankruptcy
After closing all its locations last month, including West Chester and Exton, and after nearly three decades in business, Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant has officially filed for bankruptcy, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The company filed under Chapter 7, allowing the chain to liquidate. This is different from Chapter 11, which permits…
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Martha Stewart Debuts New Fall and Winter Apparel Collection at QVC
Martha Stewart recently traveled to Chester County to debut her new fall/winter 2025 apparel collection at West Chester-based QVC, as she writes for The Martha Blog. Stewart appeared on QVC several times throughout the day, with a special live appearance that came from Kennett Square’s Longwood Gardens. Stewart came up with the idea of broadcasting…
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Arc of Chester County Honors East Bradford Giant as 2025 Employer of the Year
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, a time to celebrate the contributions of workers with disabilities and the power of inclusive workplaces. To mark the occasion, The Arc of Chester County is proud to recognize Giant Market, Store #6291 in East Bradford as its 2025 Employer of the Year. This award honors businesses that…
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Chase Bank to Open Seven New Branches Across Region, Including Two in Chester County
Chase Bank will open seven new branches across the Philadelphia region over the next three months, with two located in Chester County, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The bank has already opened three retail branches in the area earlier this year, bringing the total number of new openings to ten and the…
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Five Chester County Companies Among Greater Philadelphia’s Fastest-Growing in 2025
Five Chester County companies are on the Philadelphia Business Journal’s 2025 list of Greater Philadelphia’s fastest-growing companies based on average two-year revenue growth, according to a staff report from the Philadelphia Business Journal. To qualify for the list, the companies needed to have a minimum revenue of $750,000 in 2022 – the first year of…
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Freedom Village: Here Are 8 Ways to Know It’s Time for Memory Care
As dementia progresses, it creates a variety of physical, psychological, and behavioral changes that can at first seem subtle but tend to increase in severity. Here are 8 warning signs that it might be time for memory care: 1. Forgetting how to get to familiar places: Silver Alerts are all too common nowadays. When a senior…
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Dine at Sovana Bistro and The Pear and Help the Arc of Chester County
The Arc of Chester County is asking everyone to Dine and Donate at Sovana Bistro and The Pear every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, Oct. 1 through Oct. 30. When you order lunch, dinner, or a drink at the bar, whether dining in or taking out at Sovana Bistro or The Pear, 15 percent of your…
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Chester County First to Approve Ordinance That Protects Against Discrimination
The Chester County Board of Commissioners this week passed an ordinance prohibiting discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation, writes Katie Bernard for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Democratic-controlled Board of Commissioners voted 2-1 along party lines to adopt a comprehensive nondiscrimination ordinance protecting LGBTQ residents, alongside established protected classes including sex, race, and age.…
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Immaculata University to Host Multiple Undergraduate Nursing Info Sessions
Immaculata University is hosting information sessions for undergraduate nursing programs and accelerated, second-degree nursing programs on Saturday, Oct. 4, at Loyola Hall. The two-hour undergraduate nursing information session begins at 9:00 AM and is for high school and college transfer students interested in studying nursing. The information session will provide an overview of Immaculata’s nursing…
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Freedom Village Celebrates World-Class Dining with Promotion of Gilles Moret
Freedom Village at Brandywine has become known throughout Chester County as a haven for seniors who seek comfort, security, and apex care in their retirement years. The community recently added yet another feather to its proverbial cap: a world-class dining program helmed by Gilles Moret, a classically trained French chef with years of experience in…
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Brandywine River Restoration Trust Dismantles Second Dam to Restore Fish Migration, Improve Water Quality
The Brandywine River Restoration Trust (BRRT) is dismantling Dam 6, or the DuPont Experimental Station Dam, on the Brandywine River as part of its broader restoration project, writes Johnny Perez-Gonzalez for WHYY. The Brandywine River powered Delaware’s industrial rise in the late 1700s and early 1800s. Eleven dams reshaped the flow to fuel local mills.…
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Chester County Community Foundation Hosts Board of Directors Institute for Nonprofits
Attendees gained practical skills, networked, and left with actionable plans. Open networking and resource tables enabled attendees to connect and build relationships. Table discussions fostered collaboration, and everyone enjoyed food and refreshments. Zebulun Davenport, Ed.D., gave opening remarks about an ideal Board of Directors. Robbe Healey, MBA, NHA, ACFRE, FAFP, then delivered an inspiring keynote…
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Annual Chester County Day Tour Promises Stunning Views of Historic Homes
Chester County residents can explore the county’s most stunning estates through the upcoming Chester County Day Tour, writes staff for County Lines Magazine. Set for Oct. 4, eighty-fourth annual house tour will showcase local architecture and interior design. From 10 AM to 5 PM, participants can get a glimpse inside historic and renovated homes in…
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On a Senior Living Waitlist? Follow This Checklist to Get Ready
Being on a senior living waitlist for your new residence at a community is a sign of exciting things to come – but what should you do while you wait? Freedom Village at Brandywine wants you to feel confident and prepared when the time comes to move in. This checklist describes simple, manageable steps that…
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Visit These Two Local Spots Offering Delicious Autumnal Cider
Local cideries offer Chester County residents the perfect way to enjoy a delicious drink while supporting community agriculture, write Mike Landers and Robin Shreeves for Philadelphia Magazine. Since ingredients were often easier to source than those for wine and beer, cider has been a historically popular beverage. More recently, the uptick in craft beer popularity…
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Wealthiest ZIP Codes Cluster in Chester County, Philadelphia Region
Wealth in the Philadelphia region is still concentrated around Center City, though several Chester County ZIP codes earning top ten spots in specific categories, writes Todd Romero for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The latest ranking of the wealthiest ZIP codes is based on several factors, including per-capita income, home values, equity, savings, poverty rates, and…
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