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Lakeside Living in Chester County: Check Out One of the Top 10 Lakes to Live On in the State
We all know Pennsylvania is a beautiful place to live with its state parks, fall foliage, and lovely natural landscapes to enjoy, including lake living. If you’re looking for the perfect lake to live on in Chester County, you’re in luck, writes Alison Bentley for Redfin. With lush woods and 535 acres of lake water,…
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Upper Makefield Mansion with Extensive Outdoor Space Hits Market for Millions
An almost 16,000-square-foot home with extensive outdoor space in Upper Makefield close to Jericho National Golf Club in New Hope has recently hit the market for $7.25 million, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The current owners purchased the home six years ago and spent the next two years renovating the property, noted…
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Warm Apple Cider Donuts to Be Found at These Orchards, Markets in Chester County
You’ve got your hayrides, pumpkins, and apple cider, now get ready to eat warm apple cider donuts at these orchards and markets in Chester County, writes Ben Silver for Main Line Today. Northbrook Marketplace in West Chester provides gourmet country fare in its 1850s-restored barn. As a family-owned and operated business, they take pride in…
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Malvern Contestant Captures Audience Attention and Hearts on ‘Golden Bachelorette’
During The Golden Bachelorette series premiere, a retired data analyst from Malvern managed to capture both the attention and hearts of the audience, writes Franki Rudnesky for the PhillyVoice. The 66-year-old Charles L. made his debut during this week’s episode of the dating show spinoff. He hit it off with lead Joan Vassos as they…
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Chance Meeting Brings Together West Chester Woman and Downingtown Man Who Only Had Eyes for Each Other
For Chester County natives Kelly Welch and Michael Regan, their love story was the right person, wrong time, but they managed to find their way back to each other to wed on May 14, 2022, at SS. Simon and Jude Parish in West Chester, writes Kellie Patrick Gates for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Welch, who is from…
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Wayvine Winery in Nottingham Hosts a Cross-Country Farm-to-Table Feast
Outstanding in the Field’s cross-country table-to-farm feast made a stop at Wayvine Winery & Vineyard in Nottingham last week, writes Erin Negley for LancasterOnline. The sold-out dinner party happened during harvest time at the winery and vineyard owned by brothers Zach and James Wilson. Three days before the event, the duo opened a new tasting…
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Could Taylor Swift Be Moving to Bucks County?
A rumor is spreading that the 34-year-old singer-songwriter and self-made billionaire Taylor Swift may have bought a home in Doylestown in August, writes Michele Haddon Jo Ciavaglia for the Bucks County Courier Times. The supposed property in Plumstead Township was sold on Aug. 9 for $12.9 million. However, county property records still do not list…
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DK Diner in West Chester Changes Out Owners, Keeps Its Charm and Tradition
Despite recent ownership changes, the DK Diner in West Chester isn’t going anywhere. New owners Ragab Mekawy and Abdul Elkhouly have preserved the diner’s nostalgic charm and continue to run practically business as usual, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. Mekawy and Elkhouly, who also own Rams Diner, The Blob Diner in Downingtown,…
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Coatesville Resident Running Through Life Despite Vision Loss Alongside Her Guide Dog
At 28 years old, Coatesville resident Cindy Lou Altman was diagnosed with a genetic eye disease that causes progressive vision loss. At 55, she has run over fifteen 5k races with the support of her husband and a guide dog, writes Raquel Williams for KYW Newsradio. Altman began volunteering with the nonprofit Guiding Eyes for…
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West Chester Home Listed for $8.8 Million Feels Like Living in a ‘Piece of Art’
A 24,000-square-foot West Chester home made up entirely of concrete, steel, and glass hit the market in January for $8.8 million, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The ultra-modern residence boasts an all-glass cylinder with views of the pool and front yard. There is also another glass-encased walkway at the back of the…
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How Englund’s Apparel Became a Chester County Staple After 60 Years
In 1964, when was in his early 20s, Frank Englund opened Englund’s Apparel for Men in Malvern. Although he initially had doubts about the location, Englund trusted his instincts, and it paid off. Decades later, the store has become a cornerstone of Chester County, serving thousands of customers over the years. Englund’s journey into the…
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New Owners Taking Over Bagel Barrel in Doylestown
Bagel Barrel, the popular Doylestown staple, will have new owners starting next month, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. The shop has been run by its original owner Patrick Murphy for 31 years. Over the years, he has mastered a “true New York-style bagel” that helped build a huge following of regulars…
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Casa Carmen Farm & Winery Makes Its Home in West Grove
Casa Carmen Farm & Winery, once located in Chestertown on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, has found its home and a welcoming community in West Grove, writes Paul Vigna for Penn Live Patriot-News. The newcomer had a soft opening in March and a grand opening with a cocktail party a month later. Casa Carmen is located on…
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Wreck-it Room Chain iSmash Preparing New Location in Downingtown
Rage room chain iSmash is expanding in the Philadelphia region with two development deals, with one at an as yet undisclosed Downingtown location, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The wreck-it room chain intends to open seven locations in the Philadelphia metropolitan area in the next four years, according to founder and CEO…
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Downingtown’s Beloved De La Terre BYOB Closes Its Doors
Seemingly unexpected, De La Terre BYOB, a popular French restaurant in Downingtown, closed its doors for good over the summer. In a Facebook statement by the owners Chef Andrew Hufnagel and Kassie Fetzer, De La Terre had its last day on July 20 after only being open since December 2022. The pair wrote, “We want…
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Owners of Chadds Ford Tavern to Open New Eatery in Delaware
Restaurateurs Philip and Kate Ferro, the owners of Chadds Ford Tavern, are busy working on a new eatery they plan to open in a 210-year-old inn in Middletown, Delaware, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Augustine Tavern is expected to open its doors in mid-October. It will be located in the building…
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A Montgomery County Trail Was Crowned Pennsylvania’s Most Beautiful Trail
The Schuylkill River Trail, which runs through Montgomery County, took the top spot among 16 trails in Pennsylvania that Visit PA claims will leave you breathless, writes Greg Williams for The Sentinel. “When is the best time for happy travelers to get outdoors and enjoy the beauty of Pennsylvania?” asked the publication. “It’s a simple…
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Popular Indoor Trampoline, Entertainment Park Chain Scouts Chester County for New Location
Sky Zone, the popular chain of indoor trampoline and entertainment parks, is planning on opening two more locations in the Philadelphia region, including one in Chester County, writes Lisa Dukart for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Franchisees Kinjal and Purvish Patel are looking for the space to open a Sky Zone location in Exton in the…
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