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Pennsylvania Couple Win Pumpkin ‘Grower of the Year’ Title
Dave and Carol Stelts, giant pumpkin growers from Western Pennsylvania, have been awarded the highly-coveted “Grower of the Year” title at this year’s Ohio Valley Giant Pumpkin Growers Weigh-off, writes Jason Nark for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The couple’s three pumpkins weighed in at a whopping 7,729 pounds. Their largest pumpkin weighed in at 2731.5 pounds,…
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Three Chester County Country Clubs Featured on List of Region’s Most Asset-Rich Country Club
Three Chester County country clubs placed among ten nonprofit country clubs in the region with the largest asset values in 2022, write Andy Medici and Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. To compile the list, Business Journals analyzed IRS forms for nonprofit country clubs for 2022. Waynesborough Country Club in Paoli ranked highest on…
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New York Real Estate Firm Acquires Majority Debt on Historic Wanamaker Building
New York-based TF Cornerstone has acquired a majority of the debt on the historic Wanamaker building and is now moving to seize the property from Rubenstein Partners via foreclosure, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The real estate firm’s acquisition of the loan has shifted the dynamics of the building’s ongoing foreclosure case.…
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Yardley Couple Spares No Expense to Turn Their Yard Into Halloween Haunt
Sheri and Chris Connolly spared no expense to turn the yard of their Yardley home into a true Halloween haunt, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. For the couple, “Halloween is somehow becoming bigger than Christmas,” said Sheri Connolly. Their spooky displays attract more visitors each year. “There is such a need in society…
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Jersey Shore Mansion Built by Former Owner of Downingtown Motor Inn on Market for $13.9M
A 15-bedroom, 16-and-a-half-bathroom Jersey Shore mansion built by late Philadelphia banker and hotelier Daniel Tabas, former owner of Downingtown Motor Inn, has hit the market for $13.9 million, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 10,500-square-foot home sits on a 125-foot by 125-foot lot and features abundant outdoor terrace space, an elevated pool,…
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For Chester County Native, Amish Love Song Presented a Way to Say Goodbye to His Dying Father
When Elam Stoltzfus was growing up in Chester County as part of an Old Order Amish family, he was charged with setting out the Ausbund hymn books for Sunday service, writes Elam Stoltzfus for the Anabaptist World. Stoltzfus was enthralled with the songs once the whole congregation began singing them, especially the Lob Lied, or…
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Noble Goat Kitchen and Bar Opens in Downingtown
Restaurateurs Chef Bryan and Andrea Sikora have opened their latest venture, the Noble Goat, located at 200 River Station Blvd. in Downingtown. The globally-inspired menu showcases an eclectic collection of small plates, freshly-baked pizzas, and creative larger-format dishes that embrace products from local farms as well as some of the best ingredients from around the…
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Philadelphia-Based Urban Outfitters Struggles to Find Gen-Z’s Jeans Preferences
Previously a mainstay of millennials, Philadelphia-based Urban Outfitters is struggling to keep up with the youth and their jeans preferences, writes Chloe Berger for Fortune. The retailer is planning to court younger suburbanites and college students by focusing more on denim, loungewear, and recently work-approved athleisure. “Our segment has seen rapid and seismic shifts as…
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Already Featured in Netflix’s ‘Worst Roommate Ever,’ Elkins Park Serial Squatter Is Being Turned Into Movie
After being featured in the Netflix anthology series Worst Roommate Ever, the story of Elkins Park serial squatter Jamison Bachman will now be turned into a movie, writes Raymond Ragland for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Paul Feig, the director-producer behind hits like Bridesmaids and A Simple Favor, is planning to bring the true story to big…
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Get the Inside Scoop on West Chester’s Newest Hotel in the Heart of Downtown
Hotel Indigo West Chester, a new luxury hotel from InterContinental Hotels Group which has locations around the world, is set to open in downtown West Chester early next year, writes Victoria Rose for Main Line Tonight. The property has been in the works for months and is designed to reflect the culture, history, and architecture…
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Washington Post: Kennett Square Leads Nation’s Mushroom Production Amid Industry Boom
Kennett Square, the unofficial Mushroom Capital of the World, continues to dominate mushroom production in the nation amid the industry’s boom, writes Laura Reiley for The Washington Post. Mushroom production in the Chester County borough began in 1885, when two Quaker farmers began cultivating fungi from spores they brought back from Europe. For the next…
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First Bank House of the Week: Crisp Colonial with Plenty of Decorative Potential in Lansdowne
A beautiful colonial home on a 6,098-square-foot lot with five bedrooms and two bathrooms is available for sale in Lansdowne. . . This attractive, fully updated residence perfectly blends character with modern amenities and features an open floor plan that is ideal for entertaining. Highlights include a large living room with cozy wood fireplace, a…
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New Historical Marker in Springfield Honors First Woman to Practice Law in Pennsylvania
The new Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission historical marker recently unveiled and dedicated in Springfield honors attorney Caroline Burnham Kilgore, the first woman to practice law in Pennsylvania, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. Born in 1838, Kilgore was a trailblazer and legal scholar. She fought for 14 years to achieve her right to…
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Chaddsford Winery Sold to Family with Commitment to Continue Its Legacy
After a highly strategic and thoughtful process, Chaddsford Winery has been sold to the Vinton family, owners of the New Jersey-based White Horse Winery. The Vinton family is the perfect fit with their deep ties to the Brandywine community and a commitment to elevating Mid-Atlantic wines. As such, Chaddsford’s four decades-long legacy will continue while benefiting from…
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Glenmoore to Get New Million-Dollar Neighborhood
Glenmoore – called The Village by locals – will soon be home to a million-dollar home neighborhood currently under development at the former Heim Farm, writes Kevin Riordan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The town is a community of two-lane roads and stunning views that have mostly remained unchanged and are still thriving despite the growing…
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Which Famous People Attended Schools in Chester County?
Plenty of famous people have roots in Pennsylvania and Chester County, including some who have attended schools here, writes Gina Lizzo for Main Line Today. Whether it was high school, college, or even middle school, these celebrities walked down the same halls and classrooms of these institutions. Screenwriter Brad Ingelsby is a Berwyn native who…
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Eight Chester County Eateries Are Among 20 Best New Restaurants in the Region
Last year was good for the Chester County dining scene, with many new amazing restaurants adding to the already impressive array of dining choices, writes Ed Williams for Main Line Today. Out of the many newcomers, eight have made their way onto the 20 Best New Restaurants in Philadelphia’s Western Suburbs list. The top spot…
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Morrisville Staple Michael’s Restaurant Closes Its Doors After 56 Years
After 56 years, Michael’s Restaurant in Falls Township, near Morrisville, had its final call on Saturday as it closed its doors for good, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Owner Michael Galasso, who is almost 85, gave his final tableside performance as he prepared his famous Caesar salad for two smiling customers before hanging…
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