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For Locals Missing Di Bruno’s, Carlino’s Market in West Chester Offers a Homegrown Alternative
For Chester County residents who relied on the abruptly closed Di Bruno Bros. locations in Wayne and Ardmore, Carlino’s Market in West Chester offers a local, Italian-specialties alternative that has served the community for decades, writes Denali Sagner for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Carlino’s Market began in 1983 in Ardmore as a family-owned pasta shop catering to Lower…
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Owner of Popular Chester County Eateries Plans Expansion with Third Location
28-year-old Alessandro “Alex” Fiorello, who owns Alessandro’s Wood Fired Italian in Wayne and Alessandro’s Pizzeria in West Chester, is planning on opening a new location outside of Chester County, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Fiorello’s newest concept will be a bar-focused spot in Bryn Mawr Village, taking over the former Il Fiore location. His Wayne restaurant opened in 2020…
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Art Gallery in Chester Springs Prepares for Second Solo Exhibition of 2026
A Chester Springs hidden gem, Longview Farm & Gallery is a private residence that moonlights as an art gallery, showcasing local talent through rotating bimonthly exhibitions. After renovating the original 19th century hay barn on the property, Longview is open to the public on Sundays from 12-3 PM and the first Saturday of each month.…
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Firehouse Subs Eyes Parkesburg as It Plots Comeback in Philadelphia Area After Three-Year Absence
After exiting the Philadelphia market three years ago, Firehouse Subs is plotting an aggressive comeback, with Parkesburg being considered as a potential location, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The sandwich maker is aiming to have between 50 and 80 new outposts in the region over the next five to ten years, with hopes that the first ten locations will open within the next three years,…
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Former Malvern Chick-Fil-A Employee is First Black Woman to Open Own Franchise Location in PA
Sereena Quick, a former federal probation officer and employee at Malvern Chick-fil-A, has opened her own franchise location in North Philadelphia, writes Brian A. Saunders for Philly Voice. This makes Quick the first Black woman to own a Chick-fil-A in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. Quick started her career as a juvenile probation officer in…
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Pennsylvania Film Office Grants $6M to Netflix Series ‘Tires’ for Philadelphia-Area Production
Based in West Chester, the Netflix comedy series Tires is set to receive $6 million from the Pennsylvania Film Office to produce its third season in the Philadelphia region, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Funding comes through Pennsylvania’s Film Production Tax Credit Program, which provides a 25 to 30 percent tax credit to productions that allocate at…
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We Are Not Alone: Chester Counties Beyond Pennsylvania
Our Chester County is a place where locals and visitors enjoy living, working, and playing. While not the largest county in Pennsylvania, it is the wealthiest, leading to an influx of people who cherish its business opportunities, historic landmarks, nature, and more. But there are other Chester Counties, one in Tennessee and the other in South Carolina. Each county has a special connection to…
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Plans Advance to Transform Wayne Office Building into 162-Unit Apartment Complex
Following required approvals, the partnership of Malvern-based E. Kahn Development, Wayne-based Love Communities, and Harrisburg’s Triple Crown Corp. is proceeding with plans to convert a Wayne office complex into 162 apartments, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The partnership purchased the then half-empty property for $10.2 million, taking a calculated risk on whether a future conversion would be approved given the…
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Chester County Sees Boom in Charming Roadside Bakeries
Charming micro-bakeries are increasingly popping up throughout Chester County, with roadside carts and stands scattered along local roads, writes Brooke Schultz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Devon Road Made, owned by Jacqueline Spain, is one of the newest additions to this local roadside bakery scene, where owners prepare pastries at home for their communities. “Food is love, love is food,”…
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Koselig Nook, a Cozy ‘Third Place,’ to Open in Exton This Month
Koselig Nook, designed as a cozy “third place” for gathering or quiet alone time, is expected to open in Exton later this month, writes Brooke Schultz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Owner Aracelis Mullin intentionally designed the teahouse to evoke calm, using welcoming furniture, soft lighting and curated scents. The space is a relaxing stopping point between work, school and home, offering visitors a spot to…
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Harvest Seasonal Grill Cuts Prices, Boosting Traffic and Profit for West Chester-Based Group
Harvest Seasonal Grill, part of Harvest Restaurant Holdings in West Chester, is responding to rising food costs by lowering prices, which has boosted both customer traffic and profits, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The farm-to-table bar-restaurant, with eight locations in the region, noticed that higher prices correspond with fewer patrons. “Every time check averages…
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After Closing in Philadelphia, Popular Restaurant Finds New Life in Wallingford
The popular Philadelphia restaurant Fond, which closed in 2021 after 12 years in East Passyunk, has found a new life in Wallingford, following its patrons to the suburbs, writes Jason Sheehan for Philadelphia Magazine. The newest version of Fond opened in October last year. Chef Lee Styer is once again making all of the favorites,…
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Previously Outsourced, Malvern’s Vanguard Group Reclaims Hundreds Of Local Jobs From Infosys
Vanguard Group is bringing hundreds of jobs back from Infosys to its Malvern headquarters, following a 1,300-position outsourcing move six years ago, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The investment giant is laying off 248 employees at its Infosys subsidiary BPM Limited in Chesterbrook, with 96 percent getting offered positions within Vanguard. The layoffs are scheduled to occur between…
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New York Hospitality Firm Acquires Malvern Residence Inn for $14.7 Million
A New York-based Samar Hospitality affiliate has purchased the 127-room Residence Inn by Marriott Philadelphia Great Valley/Malvern for $14.7 million, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. At $115,748 per key, the sale price exceeds the five-year average of $100,971 per room for hotel transactions in the market. Property records show that 10 GWB Owner, the buyer, is managed by Samar, a…
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From Birchrunville to Exton, Chef Francis Pascal has a Lasting Impact on Chester County’s Food Scene
You may have already tasted food created by Chef Francis Pascal at Birchrunville Store Cafe; now get ready for his newest expansion in Exton with L’Olivo Trattoria, writes Marilyn Johnson for Philly Grub. Since 1999, Birchrunville Store Cafe has quietly snuck into the hearts of thousands of restaurant-goers who adore the soul-filled menu and unique fine-dining…
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Adding Turnpike Ramp in 2012 Fueled Billions in Growth for Malvern
Since opening in December 2012, a ramp on the Pennsylvania Turnpike has contributed to billions of dollars in commercial and residential development throughout the Malvern area, writes Thomas Fitzgerald for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Exit 320, an all E-ZPass interchange that connects to Route 29, has helped drive the expansion of corporate office parks and the construction of new developments in Chester County’s…
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Chester County Hospital Recognized Among Nation’s Best Hospitals in 2026 Rankings
Healthgrades, one of the most widely used platforms for finding doctors and hospitals in the United States, named Chester County Hospital in West Chester among America’s 50 Best Hospitals for 2026, according to a new report released by Healthgrades. Healthgrades evaluated hospitals based on patient outcomes, assessing clinical performance at roughly 4,500 hospitals across more than 30 common…
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Snowfall Disrupts Services, Closing Schools and Delaying Trash Pickup in Chester County
Chester County recorded some of the heaviest snowfall in the region, forcing schools to close on Monday and delaying trash collection, writes Brooke Schultz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Some parts of the county had more than a foot of snow, including East Nantmeal, where 12.8 inches blanketed the township Monday morning. Malvern followed closely with 12.5 inches, while East Goshen recorded…
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