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Chester County Buys Downingtown’s Trestle Bridge from PennDOT for $1
Chester County now officially owns Downingtown’s historic Trestle Bridge, writes Mike Rellahan for The Daily Local News. On May 21, Chester County commissioners voted to transfer ownership from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) to the county with a purchase of $1. County ownership allows for increased control over the bridge’s architecture and layout, including…
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Best Places to Work in Chester County Based on Employee Feedback
Chester County is home to some of the best workplaces in the greater Philadelphia region, writes staff for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Each year, the Philadelphia Business Journal collaborates with Quantum Workplace to determine the best places to work in the region by sending surveys to the employees of nominated workplaces. Survey questions evaluate the…
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New Restaurant Offers Chic French Dining in West Chester
Jolene’s, a relatively new restaurant in downtown West Chester, offers residents a Parisian dining experience right in Chester County, writes Ed Williams for Maine Line Today. Started by restaurateur Josh McCullough, Jolene’s features an authentic French menu with sleek interior design for an elevated dining experience. The name was inspired by McCullough’s wife’s favorite cousin. …
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Sopranos Actor Passes Away at Phoenixville Nursing Home
Lifelong Pennsylvania resident and celebrated actor Charles “Charley” Scalies has passed away at a Phoenixville nursing facility, writes Emlyn Travis for Entertainment Weekly. Scalies peacefully passed away on May 1 at the age of 84 after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Scalies grew up in South Philadelphia and would often perform impressions and jokes…
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Two West Chester Restaurants Ranked Among Best in Philadelphia Region
Two of the best restaurants in the Philadelphia region are local to West Chester, write Kae Lani Palmisano, Adam Erace, Jason Sheehan, and David Wesolowski for Philadelphia Magazine. Ground Provisions and Andiario, both located in West Chester, serve signature dishes with local flare that make them among the best in the region. Ground Provisions is…
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Two Chester County High Schools Ranked as the Best for Student Athletes
A recent study has found that two of the best Pennsylvania high schools for student athletes are local to Chester County, writes Joe Spears for USA Today High School Sports. Niche, an academic resource database, included Conestoga High School and Downingtown West High School in the list of the twenty-five best schools for student athletes…
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Local Brewing Company Eyes West Chester for Possible Expansion
Local brewery Tired Hands Brewing Co. has its sights set on West Chester for a new brick-and-mortar location, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The brewery is currently undergoing a rebrand that includes introducing several new locations, expanding its food and drink menu, renovating interiors, and formally changing the name of the Ardmore…
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19-Year-Old Nottingham Native Makes History as Youngest Graduate from Local University
Nineteen-year-old Nottingham resident Sarah Potter is set to become the youngest graduate in the history of Neumann University in Delaware County, writes Caroline Goggin for 6abc. She graduated from Oxford Area High School in 2023. Potter took college courses throughout her high school career with Oxford’s “Early College Academy” program, a partnership with Cecil College…
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Kennett Square Pizza Place Named One of the Best Pizza Shops in the World
Kennett Square’s Mezzaluna Wood Fired Pizza has been named one of the best pizza shops in the world, writes Justin Heinze for Patch. The recognition comes from the annual International Pizza Expo, a yearly contest that judges hundreds of pizzerias around the world in a category-specific competition. This year, over five hundred restaurants competed, a…
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QVC Shifts to ‘Social Shopping’ Amid National Tariffs and Social Media Popularity
QVC is adapting to a new shopping landscape, writes Jordyn Holman for The Philadelphia Tribune. QVC, currently headquartered in West Chester, began broadcasting as an on-air shopping channel in 1986. With a national shift away from cable TV, QVC experienced a decline in popularity in the late 2010s. Now, the company is navigating an increase…
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Famed Paoli Singer Finally Inducted Into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Paoli’s Chubby Checker is set to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, writes Dan DeLuca for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The 83-year-old singer is known for his 1960 hit single “The Twist.” Checker first performed the song in Wildwood, New Jersey and later recorded the track for Philadelphia’s Parkway Records. Though he…
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129th Annual Devon Horse Show Returns in May with Horse Racing and Festivities
The Devon Horse Show & Country Fair is set to return for another year of exciting horse racing and community fun, writes Laurel Anderson for County Lines Magazine. Now in its 129th year, this year’s show and fair will run for twelve days from May 21 to Jun. 1. A longtime community favorite, the Devon…
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Thanks to Bank of America, Kids Can Play for $5 at These Chester County Golf Clubs
A new initiative from Bank of America will allow young golfers to play at two Chester County golf clubs for a discount, writes Ariel Simpson for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The new initiative, called “Golf With Us,” allows children aged 6 to 18 to golf at thousands of courses for just $5 a round after enrolling…
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Boxing Ring from Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story Finds New Home in Exton
A striking set piece from Steven Spielberg’s 2021 remake of West Side Story has found a new home at Exton’s Ashbridge Apartments, writes Bill Rettew for Daily Local News. The boxing ring used in the Oscar-nominated film is located in the Ashbridge gym, which is shared by residents across the complex. Residents are free to…
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Historic Bistro Now Called ‘The Pear’ Reopens in West Chester
The historic Blue Pear Bistro has officially reopened in West Chester as simply The Pear, writes Ed Williams for Main Line Today. The restaurant was originally named The Blue Pear Bistro, which closed in 2019 after the death of owner Jim Barnes. After five years of vacancy, the space was recently renovated by restauranteurs Nick…
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Guide for the Perfect Winter Visit to Longwood Gardens
Visiting Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square makes for the perfect weekend activity this winter, writes staff for Better Living. A longtime Chester County community staple, Longwood Gardens features over 1,000 acres of botanical gardens, including both indoor and outdoor nature displays. With displays rotating throughout the year, residents and tourists can currently visit the Winter…
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How Malvern’s Eerie History Makes for an Intriguing Tourist Destination
Malvern’s history makes it one of the most unconventional towns in Pennsylvania, writes Aunindita Bhatia for World Atlas. The borough’s history of wartime violence has resulted in frequent reports of hauntings and ghost sightings. Many sightings are related to the Paoli Massacre of 1777, where over fifty American soldiers were ambushed by British troops. Although…
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Coatesville Mourns Dedicated High School Football Coach
Former Coatesville High School football coach Al Black has passed away at age 88, writes Pete Digiovanni for The Daily Local News. Black passed away on Friday, Jan. 17 in a Lancaster nursing home. In addition to being head football coach at Coatesville, Black worked as a college football assistant at Widener University, Millersville University,…
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