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Three Chester County Companies Among Largest Family-Owned Businesses in Region
Three Chester County companies were included on the list of 56 largest family-owned businesses in Greater Philadelphia, writes Todd Romero for the Philadelphia Business Journal. A. Duie Pyle ranked the highest at sixth place. The West Chester-based company has been in the same family for four generations. It was founded in 1924, and now operates…
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Three Collar Counties Putting Local Protections on LGBTQ Residents
Montgomery, Delaware, and Chester counties are moving to shield their LGBTQ residents from discrimination at the local level, writes Katie Bernard for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Over the course of a month, the three counties have moved to enact policies that prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. They have also established boards where…
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Nottingham-Based Herr Foods Names New CEO, Passing Leadership to Third-Generation
Herr Foods, a family-owned company based in Nottingham, has officially passed the reins to the third generation by appointing Troy Gunden as CEO, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Gunden, a third-generation Herr family member, previously the Chester County chip maker’s president, stepped into his new role on Sept. 1, taking over from…
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Former Pennhurst Site in East Vincent Considered for Data Center, Plant Development
East Vincent Township officials and activists are looking at the potential for the former Pennhurst State Hospital property to be developed as a data center or tire-burning plant, writes Evan Brandt for The Daily Local News. During a recent special town hall meeting, officials said that the property owners have suggested both potential uses, but…
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Biden Chooses Neighboring Delaware for His Presidential Library
Former President Joe Biden has selected nearby Delaware for his presidential library, write Ruby Cramer and Matt Viser for The Washington Post. Biden is forming a new board of friends, advisors, and political leaders to select the site to best serve the future library and start raising the millions required for the project. Planning for…
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West Chester University Students Turn Tiny Dorm Rooms into Stylish Designer Spaces
Many Gen Z college students, including those at West Chester University, are turning their tiny dorm rooms into stylish designer spaces, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. They are spending months getting inspiration from TikTok and Pinterest, coordinating with future roommates, and shopping for essential items such as stylish headboards and chic “fridge bridges.” …
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Saquon Barkley’s Marketability Soars to New Heights
After a stellar season where Saquon Barkley, who currently resides in Malvern, set an NFL record for total yards, helped Eagles reach the Super Bowl, and won AP Offensive Player of the Year honors, his marketability has reached unprecedented heights among NFL players, writes Terry Lefton for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Ed Berry, who has…
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111-Acre Office Park with Four Buildings Up for Sale in Malvern
The Malvern Green complex, an 111-acre office park with four buildings totaling 759,901 square feet, was recently listed for sale in Malvern, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The four buildings at 51 Valley Stream Parkway, three office buildings along with a data center, are currently occupied by Oracle, with the property currently…
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Phoenixville Can’t Get Enough of Soko Bag’s Korean Fried Chicken Experience
From Dubai to Korea to Pennsylvania, owners Shea Roggio and Alice Chang finally found a home for a Korean fried chicken restaurant: Phoenixville. The pair spent 8 months in Korea, even preparing for their first child. For Shea, the experience was transformational. “I completely fell in love with Korean fried chicken. And not just the…
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Greater Philadelphia’s Construction Moves From Multifamily Development to Data Centers
The construction focus in Greater Philadelphia has shifted significantly, moving from an apartment boom to large data centers in suburban areas, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. One of the largest projects is the proposed 6 million-square-foot data center in Delaware, called Project Washington. Starwood Digital Ventures wants to construct 11 buildings on…
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Wawa’s New Travel Center In North Carolina Set To Be Largest Format Facility To Date
Wawa will open its first-ever travel center in Hope Mills, North Carolina, making it the Delaware County company’s largest format facility to date, according to a staff report from the Charlotte Stories. The 8,000-square-foot complex at 630 Chicken Foot Road will open on Aug. 28. Wawa’s new prototype will serve both professional drivers and everyday…
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Chester County Home to Four of Region’s 15 Most Expensive Housing Markets
Chester County is home to four towns that are ranked among the 15 most expensive places to buy a home in Greater Philadelphia, according to a recently released ranking by Stacker. To compile the list, Stacker used data from Zillow, which compared a total of 235 cities and towns. Devon tops the list as the…
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QVC Group Plans to Hire 250 New Employees in West Chester Following HSN Move
QVC Group plans on adding 250 new jobs in West Chester following HSN’s relocation from St. Petersburg, Florida, earlier this summer, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. By early 2026, the company will add a total of 300 roles to its Studio Park headquarters campus, including the 50 HSN team members who opted…
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Get Your Quarters Ready: Construction Begins on New Aldi Store in Phoenixville Area
Construction has begun on a new Aldi store in the Phoenixville area, with excavation and building crews breaking ground in East Pikeland and making significant progress in recent weeks, writes Justin Heinze for the Patch. The new location for the popular discount grocer will be at 297 Schuylkill Road, directly across from O’Grady’s. “The Aldi…
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Shusterman Plan to Protect Region Tax Revenue Aims to Prevent Future SEPTA-Style Disputes
State Rep. Melissa Shusterman, who represents Chester County, is circulating a plan to protect Philadelphia region tax revenue and prevent future SEPTA-style funding disputes, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. Shusterman believes southeastern Pennsylvania should be making decisions regarding its own state tax revenue if rural Republican legislators end up refusing to fully fund SEPTA. “We…
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Brandywine Valley’s Food Forest Home Plenty of History, and Hopes for the Future
John W. Hershey created a diverse rural portrait in the Brandywine Valley, known for its regal landscapes and art history, still offers rich rewards today, writes J.F. Pirro for The Hunt. His vision focused on year-round farming and happy animals aimed at creating a self-sustaining population. A generation ago, he propagated the best nut trees…
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SEPTA Funding Debate Divides Philadelphia Region and Rest of Pennsylvania
With major SEPTA service cuts approaching as Pennsylvania’s state budget enters its eighth week overdue, it has become clear that the battle is being waged between the Philadelphia region and the rest of the state, writes Gillian McGoldrick for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In his speech last week, Republican Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman, of Indiana…
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Abrams Realty Updates Exton Square Mall Redevelopment Plan
Abrams Realty & Development has updated its Exton Square Mall redevelopment plan to include more open space as well as a central main street, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The developer spent the past month reevaluating its plans after receiving feedback from West Whiteland Township during a July planning commission meeting, which…
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