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Coatesville Could Be On Its Way to Becoming Culinary Hotspot
Coatesville seems to be in the midst of a restaurant renaissance and is well on its way to becoming the next culinary hotspot in the Philadelphia region, writes Gina Lizzo for The Hunt. One of the more recent additions to the city’s growing restaurant scene is Kings Tavern. Owners Phil and Kate Ferro have transformed…
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Farming Helps Chester County Veteran Transition Back to Civilian Life
For Melissa Harrop, an Army veteran who was medically discharged after serving for four years, transitioning back to civilian life was not an easy task until she discovered farming, write Candice Wierzbowski and Stephanie Speicher for the Lancaster Farming. “Farming was something that kind of saved me,” said Harrop. “Agriculture and production farming was kind…
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Area Man Is Brains Behind Booming Amish Cannabis Business
There is currently a booming business of Amish cannabis farmers in Pennsylvania, and one Chester County native is the brains behind it, writes Miles Dilworth for the Daily Mail. Reuben Riehl started Lancaster County Cannabis from his basement four years ago. He would pack the occasional pound of cannabis and take it to small local…
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Once Dilapidated Chester County Barn Finds New Life as Entertainment Venue
A weathered Chester County barn has been renovated and turned into a stunning entertaining space, writes Eileen Smith Dallabrida for the Main Line Today. The barn has a special meaning for its new owner. She used to ride her pony past the barn and adjacent stables as a girl. As an adult, she decided to…
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Here’s Where to Play Mini Golf in Chester County
Whether you go for a date, a family activity, or to practice your skills, mini golf is perfect for a fun game that sparks competition. With different designs and difficulty, there’s a course built for you to check out in Chester County, writes Olivia Stefano for Main Line Today. Boulder Falls Mini Golf in Downingtown…
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Willistown Township’s M. Night Shyamalan’s New Movie Is ‘Very Scary and Hitchcockian’ Ride
The upcoming thriller Trap by Willistown Township’s M. Night Shyamalan is a “very scary and Hitchcockian” ride, according to the popular director, writes Chris Compendio for the Philly Voice. Shyamalan said his pitch for the movie was simple: “What if The Silence Of The Lambs happened at a Taylor Swift concert?” In the film, Josh…
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New Initiative Aims to Protect Grassland Birds in Chester County Hayfields
A new Willistown Conservation Trust initiative aims to protect grassland birds that often nest within Chester County hayfields, writes Sophia Schmidt for WHYY. “They nest right down on the ground,” said Zoë Warner, a consultant for the Willistown Conservation Trust. “They make little pockets, little cups of grass.” Most of the birds will have hatched…
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Wall Street Journal: Amid Rising Prices, People Turn to Zillow Therapy to Go on Make-believe Real-Estate Hunts
With rising prices, low inventory, and high mortgage rates, more people are turning to Zillow therapy: make-believe real-estate hunts in the Philadelphia region that transport them into a fantasy of a better future, writes Elizabeth Bernstein for The Wall Street Journal. Ellisha Caplan is a 47-year-old consultant in Delaware who has been searching various real-estate…
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Chadds Ford’s OsoSweet Bakery Cafe Wins ‘Business of the Year’
OsoSweet Bakery Cafe in Chadds Ford has been recognized with the 2024 Business of the Year award, writes Rich Schwartzman for Chadds Ford Live. The Chadds Ford Township Residents Association honored owner Tess Wofford with the award due to her efforts to boost the community both spiritually and economically. Wanting to create a welcoming environment for…
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Nearby Chester County Neighbors Raise Concerns About Wawa and Sheetz Wrecking ‘Suburban Oasis’
Both Wawa and Sheetz aim to build their convenience stores at the same Phoenixville intersection, but neighbors aren’t having it as they raise concerns about what the builds would bring to their “suburban oasis,” writes Jesse Bunch for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Members of Protecting Schuylkill Township, which seeks to protect the quality of life for…
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After 20 Years, Rare Century Plant Blooms at Longwood Gardens
Longwood Gardens has waited nearly two decades for a roof-popping bloom of Agave americana, known as the Century Plant. This perennial succulent is monocarpic, meaning it only blooms once before it dies, making it a truly once-in-a-lifetime event. Though once believed a century-long wait was needed for flowering, Agave americana typically blooms after 10 to 25 years. It…
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Plymouth Meeting’s Biscuit Lady Traded Her Corporate Job for New Life Making Amazing Biscuits
Tara Torrence decided to leave her job at a mortgage company and focus on something she knew she was great at: making amazing biscuits, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In just two years, she went from working in her home kitchen to a Wissahickon shared space to her new freestanding restaurant in Plymouth…
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Thomas S. Bell Was One of West Chester’s Favorite Sons Who Died During Battle of Antietam
Lt. Col. Thomas S. Bell, one of West Chester’s favorite sons who died during the Battle of Antietam, was one of the few who received a proper burial, writes Mark E. Dixon for Main Line Today. Bell was the son and namesake of a prominent local judge. He was raised in a house at Church…
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Wall Street Journal: Penn State’s New Palmer Museum of Art Earns High Marks, But There is Something Lacking
The new Palmer Museum of Art at Pennsylvania State University gets high marks for its handsome and ample spaces, but its isolated location is a failing, writes Michael J. Lewis for The Wall Street Journal. The museum relocated from its Postmodern building to an assertively contemporary structure due to the massive growth in its collection.…
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Two Vacant Storefronts in West Chester to Hold New Owners
Two storefronts in West Chester that have been vacant for various periods of time now have new owners coming soon. The recently closed Fairman’s and another storefront next to The Brow Bar on Gay Street will be filled. Fairman’s skate shop, only having been vacant for one month, will see a new owner in The…
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Fearless Restaurants Opening White Dog Cafe Location in Chester Springs
Fearless Restaurants is opening a fifth location of its popular White Dog Cafe in Chester Springs, writes Kaitlyn McCullough for Main Line Today. The new restaurant, which is set to open on June 14, is on the site once occupied by the Vickers Restaurant. The historic building was constructed in the 1820s and was once…
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Jam Out at These Music Festivals and Concerts in Chester County
Whether you’re into rock, folk, indie, country, or any other type of music genre, you’re bound to find some tunes to jam out to this summer with these music festivals and concerts in Chester County, write Olivia Stefano, Samantha Geiger, and Ben Silver for Main Line Today. At the Eagleview Town Center in Exton, free…
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Two Sushi Restaurants Among Best to Try in Chester County
When the sushi cravings hit, here are two sushi restaurants in Chester County to stop by for take-out or dine-in, writes Oliva Stefano for Main Line Today. At 123 N Church St. in West Chester, Kooma has a modern take on its sushi, earning it a popular reputation throughout the county. At the sushi bar,…
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