Honey Brook
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D.R. Horton Eyes 130-Acre Honey Brook Site, Local Speedway for New 170-Home Community
One of the nation’s largest homebuilders has its sights set on rural Chester County, and its plans include saving a local speedway in the process, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. D.R. Horton is proposing a 170-home development on 130 acres next to the Honey Brook Speedway. The planned community, called Arbor’s Glen, would feature 85 duplex buildings and public amenities. In atypical fashion for the company, D.R. Horton…
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Honey Brook Resident Publishes Debut Novel at 82-Years-Old
Craig Garner, a current Honey Brook resident who resided in West Chester for decades, recently published his debut novel at the age of 82. In Garner’s words, it’s never too late. After 50 years of writing, submitting, and rejections, he finally pushed through to the other side with I Came to Play Your Game. Described…
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After 20 Years in Business, Honey Brook Pharmaceutical Company Files for Bankruptcy
Provell Pharmaceuticals, a pharmaceutical company based in Honey Brook, has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy after twenty years in business, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. With headquarters in the West Brandywine Business Center, Provell distributes name brand pharmaceutical drugs at generic prices. In 2024, Provell had fewer than ten employees and no sales…
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Chester County’s R-V Industries Acquires 143-Year-Old Company Founded on ‘Printers Row’ in Philadelphia
Honey Brook-based R-V Industries, a leading provider of industrial engineering and manufacturing solutions, has acquired R.W. Hartnett, an experienced source for pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and confectionary printing, laser writing/drilling, and vision inspection equipment. “The Hartnett acquisition expands our products and services in the food and pharmaceutical industries,” said Kirk Putt, president and CEO of R-V. “Anne…
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Approaching Its 50th Anniversary, Chester County’s R-V Industries Continues to Grow with Latest Acquisition
Honey Brook-based R-V Industries, a leading industrial equipment manufacturer, has acquired Ackley Machine Corporation, a company in Moorestown, N.J., that is a preeminent source for pharmaceutical and confectionary printing, laser marking, laser drilling, and vision inspection technology. “We are excited to add Ackley Machine to the R-V Industries family,” said Kirk A. Putt, president and…
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Lotto Luck: Local Resident Ushers in New Year as 2022’s First Millionaire in PA
Chester County’s Honey Brook resident Brian Mineweaser rung in 2022 as the “Powerball First Millionaire of the Year” after he became the lucky winner of the $1 million Pennsylvania Lottery, writes Carly O’Neill for FOX 43. He was randomly selected in a drawing among the five finalists and was delivered the good news during ABC’s…
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Happy New Year! Local Resident May Ring in 2022 with $1 Million in His Pocket
Nearby Honey Brook resident Brian Mineweaser could start the New Year as a newly minted Pennsylvania Lottery millionaire, according to a staff report from 6ABC. Mineweaser has won a special Pennsylvania Lottery Online Prize Drawing to get the chance to win $1 million during ABC’s live broadcast of Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with…
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Local Restaurant Scene is Even More Tasty Thanks to Newcomers That Bring Varied, Appetizing Options
There are four newcomers on Chester County’s restaurant scene, each catering to a targeted, local niche. Ed Williams sampled the new Chester County restaurants for Main Line Today. Bella Trattoria opened its doors this summer in Spring City. It offers a seasonal, locally procured menu with standouts such as pizzas and plates of pasta. There…
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Pandemic Prompts Singer-Songwriter from Honey Brook to Live Simpler Lifestyle
Honey Brook native Nicole Zell, a singer-songwriter and member of the alternative rock band American Wolves, decided to shift gears and give jewelry-making a try when the pandemic hit, writes Richard Gaw for the Chester County Press. Prior to COVID-19, Zell’s days had been filled with a seemingly-never-ending tour of venues, like clubs and coffeehouses.…
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Despite Almost Losing His Leg, Lifelong Powerlifter from Honey Brook Presses On
Despite nearly losing his leg, Jeff Beck, a powerlifter from Honey Brook, continues to press on with weight training and is preparing for his next competition, according to a report from The Associated Press. Beck has been competing for more than four decades within the World Natural Powerlifting Federation and has set many records. Until…
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MONTCO Golf: Honeybrook Golf Club Offers Golfers a Welcoming, ‘Feel Good’ Experience
By Rick Woelfel Two decades ago, a golf course was laid out over a 165-acre site in western Chester County that had once been a farm. The goal of the management team was to create an atmosphere that let visitors feel good about themselves and about the game of golf. As Honeybrook Golf Club prepares…
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