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Horror Movie Filmed at Malvern Farm Gets International Digital Release
Hayride to Hell, a recent horror movie starring Bill Moseley and Kane Hodder, was filmed at Willisbrook Farm in Malvern, writes staff for Horror Society. The film was acquired for worldwide distribution by Breaking Glass Pictures, a prominent independent cinema distributor. It was directed by Dan Lantz. Kristina Chadwick and farm owner Robert Lange wrote…
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GK Elite Designs and Outfits the U.S. Women’s Gymnastics Team for Paris Olympics
GK Elite, a company located right above Chester County in Reading, is responsible for outfitting the U.S. women’s gymnastics team for the 2024 Paris Olympics, reports Christie Ileto for 6ABC. GK Elite has been making gymnastics leotards and apparel for decades, but this is the first time they have unveiled the leotards before the competition.…
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A Thriving Paoli Restaurant, Main Line Tavern Serves Up Suburban Comfort Food in the Classic Pub Scene
Phil and Kate Ferro opened Main Line Tavern on May 4 of this year, in the former building of the Great American Pub on King Road in Paoli, writes blank for Savvy Main Line. The menu, cocktails, happy hours, and ambiance are identical to another restaurant by the Ferro’s: Chadds Ford Tavern. The husband and…
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Casey Schaum is a Pillar of the Skateboarding Community in Chester County
Casey Schaum is a passionate skateboarder who grew up in West Chester, writes J.F. Pirro for Main Line Today. Coached by his father, Andy Schaum, he was a West Side Little League All-Star until he was 12, always wanting to be involved in team sports. He graduated from Penn State in 2017 with a degree…
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Blobfest Uplifts Small Businesses in Phoenixville
After 25 years, Blobfest in Phoenixville has become a staple event in the community, writes Virginia Lindak for The Daily Local News. The festival draws in thousands of people to pay homage to the 1958 film The Blob, which was filmed in Chester County. This year’s festival runs from Friday, July 12 to Sunday, July…
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Father-Son Entrepreneurs in Downingtown Create Customized Cleats for MLB Players
Phillies players Bryson Stott and Orion Kerkering wore custom cleats in the London Classic Series made by a father-son duo in Downingtown, writes Santiago Ortiz for Billy Penn at WHYY. Ryan Stevens started customizing baseball cleats in high school. When the hobby became a business, Nxt Level Customs, in 2020 Stevens was a college student…
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Cool Off at These Three Kayak and Canoe Tours in Chester County
Chester County boasts a rich history of recreational boating, perfect for exploring during the sweltering summer months, writes Henry Savage for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Discover kayak and canoe tours in Chester County where you can kayak, boat, and enjoy other water activities. LL Bean Discovery School in Downingtown has led nature tours for the past…
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Chester Springs’ Conor Flanagan Knows How to Market Chocolatey Goodness
Conor Flanagan is the senior brand manager of Hershey’s, the large Pennsylvania-based multinational chocolate company, writes staff for Jepson School of Leadership Studies. “When I tell people where I work, it often triggers smiles,” said Flanagan, who resides in Chester Springs. “I love working for a company whose mission is to bring more moments of…
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Former N.C. Wyeth Property in Chadds Ford Set to Become a Public Preserve in 2025
The former Chadds Ford home of N.C. Wyeth is about to be preserved, writes staff for Chadds Ford Live. Wyeth worked on the Treasure Island illustration on the property, which is known as the Joseph Davis Tract. The Davis Tract House was originally built in 1725. N.C. Wyeth and his family lived in the home…
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Sequel to the Critically Acclaimed ‘Mare of Easttown’ Begins Filming in Phoenixville
The HBO sequel to Mare of Easttown is set to begin filming in Phoenixville this week, writes Justin Heinze for Patch. The filming of Task, featuring Mark Ruffalo, will lead to road closures and fresh excitement for the new show that has gained a cult following. The show stars Ruffalo as an FBI agent from…
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Everything You Need to Know about the Annual Devon Horse Show
The oldest and largest multi-breed horse show is returning to Devon for days of family fun, delicious food, and tradition, writes Laura Swartz for Philadelphia Magazine. The horse show will run until June 2 and is at the Devon Horse Show grounds in Chester County. The tradition was started in May 1896 and, in 1919,…
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The Bookhouse Hotel in Kennett Square Is On Mission to Bring Back Love of Books
In the age of technology, there’s something comforting about curling up with a good book. Stephanie Olenik and her partners agree; which is why they combined books and the lodging business with an intriguing twist, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. Olenik co-owns two hotels: the Bookhouse Hotel in Kennett Square, and the…
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Seven Pennsylvania Athletes Qualified for the Upcoming Summer Olympics, Two are from Chester County
Seven athletes from across Pennsylvania have qualified for the Paris Summer Olympic Games, as Team USA continues to form, writes Nicole Rosenthal for Patch. Two of those athletes are from Chester County. The county will be represented amongst the 10,500 athletes from around the world who are set to compete this summer, in the official…
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Eight Great Danes Rescued from Florida Breeding Operation and Transported to Brandywine Valley SPCA
Recently, several Great Danes have been rescued from a breeding operation in Union County, Florida and placed with the Brandywine Valley SPCA, writes Cherise Lynch for NBC 10 Philadelphia. The Brandywine Valley SPCA announced that 120 dogs and puppies, mostly Great Danes, had been seized from the Florida property. Eight of those dogs were transported…
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Longwood Gardens Listed as a Top 25 Botanical Garden and Conservatory
Throughout time, the Earth’s flower and plant being has always been a timeless beauty that many people love to explore through local botanical gardens and conservatories, writes Melodie Malfa for Yelp Blog. Chester County’s very own Longwood Gardens has been listed as one of the top 25 botanical gardens and conservatories in the U.S. and…
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West Chester Native, NFL Linebacker Talks Coming Out as First Gay Active Football Player
Carl Nassib, a West Chester native, has been known as the first out gay active NFL player, writes Donald Padgett for AOL. Nassib spoke about both his experience coming out and his football career. Nassib came out in June 2021 in an Instagram video. “What’s up people,” Nassib said. “I’m at my house in West…
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Pennsylvania Dutch Class Aims to Connect Local Students to History, Heritage
Pennsylvania Dutch, which is a variety of German, was a popular language used in the state from the 17th to 20th century, writes Daniel Patrick Sheehan for The Morning Call. Recently, there was a Pennsylvania Dutch class held, taught by Bradley Smith, which brought in 40 students. One of the students, Dave Heilman said, “For…








































