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Builder Toll Brothers Buys 22-Acre Site in Downingtown with Plans for Development
Toll Brothers has purchased a 22-acre site in Downingtown with plans to construct 89 townhouses on the property, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Fort Washington-based homebuilder bought the parcels at 1130 and 1136 Horseshoe Pike from ELU Planebrook Guthriesville for $6.23 million. The property is located two miles from Route 30…
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Level Up Your Gaming Consoles and Get Hit of Nostalgia at Classic Game Junkie in Lansdale
At Classic Game Junkie in Lansdale, you can level up your gaming consoles, find the old ones you used to play growing up, and even play an arcade game or two, reports Bob Kelly for FOX 29 Philadelphia. Frank Stancheck, owner of Classic Game Junkie, has been interested in gaming since he was a boy.…
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Owners of Chadds Ford Tavern, Kings Tavern Opening New Restaurant in Paoli
Restaurateurs Philip and Kate Ferro, the owners of Chadds Ford Tavern and Kings Tavern in Coatesville, are expanding, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Together with their investors Chet Patel and Garry Hesselbacher, the pair are planning for an April opening of Main Line Tavern in Paoli. All three eateries are part of…
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Residents Gather in Force to Oppose Housing Development at West Chester Growers Market Lot
Residents gathered in force at the West Chester Borough Council meeting to oppose the development of affordable housing on the West Chester Growers Market lot, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. Over 120 citizens filled the meeting room at borough hall, with over two dozen standing in the hallway outside while builder Pennrose…
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Chester County Woman Captures Environmental Photographs Around the World
Amie Potsic, a world-traveling photographer and mom from Chester County, has been taking pictures in different countries over the decades with a focus on environmentalism — and more specifically — deforestation, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6ABC. Right after finishing her degree in photojournalism, Potsic set off to India and Israel to learn about their cultures…
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Montgomery County Native Is Member of Most Successful Led Zeppelin Tribute Band
Paul Hammond, a Montgomery County native, is a member of Get the Led Out, the most successful Led Zeppelin tribute band in the world, writes Victor Fiorillo for the Philadelphia Magazine. Hammond, who stands in for Jimmy Page, is one of the two original members of the band. Get the Led Out is rarely not…
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Six Decades Ago, Cheltenham High School Welcomed Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as Speaker
On April 15, 1964, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered a speech at Cheltenham High School to a sold-out audience as part of the Cheltenham Township Adult School’s 5-Star Forum series, writes Kenny Cooper for the WHYY. The now-defunct series brought many important speakers to lecture before an audience over the years, including Maya Angelou,…
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Chester County Bakery Among List of Best Bakeries in Pennsylvania
Cookies, cakes, pastries, and more are the subject of some of the best bakeries in Pennsylvania. The Keystone compiled a list of the 13 best in the state and one Chester County bakery is among them. While also naming the best on the list, there are also recommendations of what to order and Yelp reviewers…
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Local Family Steps Up, Files Title IX Complaint Against Phoenixville Area School District
A Phoenixville family recently filed a complaint against the Phoenixville Area School District citing alleged disparities between the boys’ and girls’ teams, writes Maddie Hanna for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Kenzie Padilla, an all-American swimmer headed to Harvard, observed many discrepancies in the district’s treatment of boys’ and girls’ sports. When her cross-country team won the…
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Irish Jockey Looking Forward to Radnor Hunt Races, Hoping to Secure a Victory
32-year-old Graham Watters, a native of Ireland and equestrian pro, is hoping to cross the finish line of the Radnor Hunt Races with a victory under his belt, writes Eileen Smith Dallabrida for Main Line Today. Watters’ interest in riding started at a young age in Ireland with ponies, but it soon developed into horse…
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‘This is Not a Game’: Chester County to Host Poverty Simulation Event
Kennett Area Community Service and the Chester County Partnership to End Homelessness are hosting a “poverty simulation,” an event that will have community members “experience” the challenges of having to live paycheck to paycheck, writes Kenny Cooper for the WHYY. “This is not a game,” said Cheryl Miles, community housing development director for KACS. “This…
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PREIT’s New Leadership Keeps Exton Square Mall On List of Properties for Sale
The Exton Square Mall has remained up for sale under PREIT’s new leadership, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Philadelphia company which recently emerged from bankruptcy protection had previously identified the mall as a “non-core mall,” meaning that it was not investing and was instead positioning it for redevelopment. The property is…
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New West Chester Restaurant Opens, with Rooftop Section Coming Soon
Ryan and Lisa Diehl, founders of Hatfield brewery Imprint Beer, debuted Serum Kitchen and Taphouse in downtown West Chester last month, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. A rooftop section of the two-story restaurant is expected to open later this spring. The space the restaurant occupies was previously home to The Note, a…
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Historic Ambler Estate with Gardens Archived in Smithsonian Hits Market for $5.39 Million #2
A historic 14-acre estate in Ambler with a riding arena, three livable structures, and stunning gardens that have been archived in the Smithsonian recently hit the market for $5.39 million, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Tunnel Farm, owned by Andrea and Brad Heffler, dates back to 1742. The main house features four…
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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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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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Two Chester County Towns Are Among Top 100 Best Places to Live in America
Two Chester County towns have found their place among the top 100 best places to live in America, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Niche compiles the annual rankings using data from the U.S. Census, the FBI, the Department of Education, the IRS, and millions of resident reviews submitted on its page. The…
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The Philadelphia Print Shop in Wayne is a True Treasure Trove of Antique Maps
The Philadelphia Print Shop in Wayne is a true treasure trove of history, writes Melissa Jacobs for the Main Line Tonight. It is run by David Mackey, who started collecting antique maps almost a quarter century ago. Since then, he has spent plenty of time going through other people’s garages, barns, and attics. Even more…







































