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Natural Lands Leads Landmark Year for Forest Preservation
Local conservation nonprofit Natural Lands led a remarkable year for reforestation efforts in Chester County, writes staff for Chester County Press. In 2025, the organization planted 22,500 trees across multiple Chester County preserves. Volunteers and group members planted maple trees, flowering dogwoods, sycamores, and many more seedlings. The reforestation efforts took place in various Natural…
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Iron Hill Landlord in West Chester Seeks New Tenants After Abrupt Closure
Owners behind West Chester’s former Iron Hill Brewery are actively searching for new tenants, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The restaurant chain announced its abrupt closure following its bankruptcy filing this fall. Massachusetts real estate investor John Barry, who has owned the property since 2022, recently purchased the space’s assets, including the building…
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Inspired by Her Own Family, Phoenixville Author Spotlights Children with Disabilities
Local author Jannesy DeLeon writes about inclusion and accessibility in her series of books inspired by her own family, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc Action News. DeLeon is the author of three children’s books, each featuring protagonists with disabilities inspired by her children Gabby and Nicky. Her first book, Tag! You’re It, features Gabrielle, a…
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West Chester’s Bookhouse Hotel is the Perfect Getaway for Book Lovers
The Bookhouse at Faunbrook offers literary-inspired lodging perfect for any Chester County book lover, writes Lauren Gordon for TravelHost. The West Chester hotel, an extension of The Bookhouse Hotel in Kennett Square, boasts seven luxurious rooms inspired by iconic authors and literary figures. The charming interiors are complete with an extensive collection of books to…
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Newest Brandywine Museum of Art Exhibit Highlights Wyeth Family Dollhouses
The Brandywine Museum of Art’s latest exhibit highlights a unique collection of vintage dollhouses belonging to beloved artist Ann Wyeth McCoy, writes Peter Crimmins for WHYY. McCoy, sister to Andrew Wyeth and youngest daughter to famed illustrator N.C. Wyeth, transformed a nine-foot-tall tool shed into a modular set of dollhouses with her husband John McCoy.…
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Four Chester County Restaurants Offering Cozy Fireside Dining this Winter
Chester County residents have plenty of local spots to visit for cozy fireside dining this winter, write Ben Silver and Anne E. Hill for Main Line Today. Here are four local spots where you can enjoy a delicious meal alongside a roaring fire to warm up during the cold winter months. The Whip Tavern—Coatesville. Cozy…
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Chester County Goes Green with New Propane Bus Plan
Chester County is taking on an environment-focused action plan with the introduction of sixteen new propane buses for Chesco Connect, writes Brooke Schultz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The county is set to run sixteen new propane buses by February, with seven already in rotation. Chester County Department of Community Transit director Gene Suski shared that…
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Stroud Water Research Center Reveals the Impact of Road Salt on Local Waterways
A new study by Avondale’s Stroud Water Research Center has revealed the significant impact of road salt on local waters, writes Susan Phillips for WHYY. Completed this past October, Stroud’s recent study examined the salt content in over 1,200 locations, mostly local streams. Citizens and community partners conducted the research, which marked the fall first…
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Lincoln University Resident’s New Book Highlights Spooky Chester County History
Lincoln University resident Kevin Lagowksi is shining a light on Chester County’s eerie history with his latest book, writes Ken Mammarella for Chester County Press. The celebrated author’s newest release, Ghosts and Eerie Legends of Chester County, Pennsylvania, explores local legends and haunted spots throughout the region. His exploration of haunted inns, cemeteries, and fields…
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New Survey Reveals How Pennsylvanians Feel About Statewide Rise in Data Centers
A new poll recently revealed how Pennsylvanians feel about the wave of data centers being proposed throughout the state, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The survey, conducted by Real Clear Politics and Emerson College, asked Pennsylvania residents how they feel about data centers being built in the state and in their area. Over…
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Coatesville Area School District Reveals 2026-2027 Reorganization Plans
Coatesville Area School District has revealed a significant reorganization plan for the 2026-2027 school year, writes Brooke Schultz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The new plan, which the school board approved last week, includes two elementary school closures and new middle school feeder patterns. As for closures, Caln Elementary School and East Fallowfield Elementary School will…
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Historic 70-Foot Ferris Wheel Returns Home to Phoenixville
A historic 78-foot Ferris wheel, dubbed the Phoenix Wheel, is set to return home to Phoenixville next spring, reports the Phoenixville Regional Chamber of Commerce. The historic Phoenix Bridge Company, a subsidiary of Phoenix Iron Works, originally built the iron components to the wheel over a century ago. The wheel served as a popular attraction…
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Andiario Offers One-Of-A-Kind Seasonal Dining in West Chester
West Chester’s Andiario offers a truly exceptional dining experience perfect for any Chester County foodie, writes Emma Larkin for Fast Food Club. Fast Food Club recently honored Andiario as a must-try spot worth securing a reservation for. Having earned a national reputation for its specialty cuisine, the local restaurant offers a truly one-of-a-kind experience that…
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Two Chester County Restaurants Rank Among Pennsylvania’s Best
Two truly can’t-miss restaurants across Pennsylvania are local to Chester County, writes Nikelle Murphy for The Takeout. Andiario in West Chester and East Earl’s Shady Maple Smorgasbord were named two must-try restaurants across the state by The Takeout. Both spots bring truly unique dining experiences that neither locals nor tourists should miss out on. Shady…
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Phoenixville Mother And Son Thank Kind Strangers For Their Lifesaving Help During an Emergency
Phoenixville mother and son Jenessa Broderick and Weston Hammacher recently got to thank the kind strangers who saved Weston’s life, writes Cheyenne Corin for 6abc. Fifteen-year-old Weston suffered a surprise seizure during a car ride with his mother last Saturday. Jenessa quickly pulled over on Phoenixville‘s Bridge Street and yelled for help. Three bystanders immediately…
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Three Chester County Restaurants Rank Among the Most Vital in Philadelphia Region
The 76, an annual list by The Philadelphia Inquirer, recently honored three Chester County spots as some of the most vital in the Philadelphia region, writes staff for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The 76 honors seventy-six Philly-area restaurants pushing boundaries to create a truly diverse and exciting dining scene throughout the city and suburbs. This year,…
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Eagles Couple Balances Demanding Football Season By Sharing Hilarious West Chester Home Renovations
Philadelphia Eagles couple Landon and Brooke Dickerson manage more than just a demanding schedule during the football season, writes Tabitha Parent for People. The couple has gone viral for their Instagram account where they share the process of renovating their West Chester home. At @dickerson_diys, viewers can get a glimpse of the duo’s life off…
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Brandywine Valley SPCA Rescues Nearly One Hundred Neglected Animals from Townhome
The Brandywine Valley SPCA has saved nearly one hundred vulnerable animals in a recent rescue operation, writes Mike Rellahan for The Daily Local News. The SPCA rescued ninety-eight animals from deplorable conditions in a Delaware townhome serving as an at-home “animal shelter.” Cats, dogs, and other small animals were held in cramped and dirty conditions…
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