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Personal Tragedy Led Exton’s Kensey Nash Founder to New Role as Lungpacer Medical CEO
Personal tragedy led Doug Evans, founder of Exton-based Kensey Nash, to change his business trajectory and become CEO of Vancouver-based Lungpacer Medical, writes Brian Gormley for The Wall Street Journal. Evans’ career soared in June 2012, when the Chester County company that he founded was sold for $360 million. At the same time, his personal…
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Chester County Mini Golf Courses are the Perfect Summer Activity
Looking for a fun summer activity to enjoy with friends and family? Several mini golf spots throughout Chester County offer memorable experiences for all ages, writes Olivia Stefano and Anne E. Hill for Main Line Today. Boulder Falls Mini Golf in Downingtown features two stunning 19-hole courses surrounded by waterfalls, rock structures, and caves. The…
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West Chester Designer Helps Couple Transform 1870s Home with Costco Cabinetry
When West Chester designer Miggy Mason started working on a grand, circa-1870s mansion, the owners, Patrick and Dava Murray, repeatedly emphasized their need for more cabinets. Why? To accommodate their Costco purchases, writes Michelle Slatalla for The Wall Street Journal. “Patrick really brought it up several times,” said Mason, founder of interior design company Holley…
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Chester County Crime Family Inspiration for 1986 Movie ‘At Close Range’
At Close Range is a 1986 crime drama based on a true story of a Chester County crime family described as “one of the most cunning and sly groups of criminals” by a former defense attorney for one of its members, writes Raghvendra Singh Rana for The Cinemaholic. Written by Nicholas Kazan, the film focuses…
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Chester County Home to Nine of Pennsylvania’s 25 Most Expensive Housing Markets
Chester County is home to nine towns that are ranked among the most expensive places to buy a home in Pennsylvania, according to a recently released ranking by Stacker. To compile the list, Stacker used data from Zillow. Places are ranked based on the Zillow Home Values Index for all homes as of May 2025. …
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Get Your Stomping Shoes On: Spotted Lanternfly Season Is Here
Spotted lanternfly season is here once again, and while the last few seasons have seen fewer of them, it remains important to stay vigilant and continue stomping them out, writes Susan Phillips for WHYY. When it first arrived in Pennsylvania from Asia in 2014, scientists were worried that the invasive pest would not have any…
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This Chesco Town is Known for Balancing Indie Charm and Industrial Legacy
With its eclectic mix of local boutiques, farm-to-table dining, a historic theater, and more, the borough of Phoenixville strikes a perfect balance between indie charm and its industrial legacy, writes Mary McCarthy for the Islands. It also hosts a variety of festivals throughout the year, including Firebird Festival, Dogwood Festival, and Blobfest. The town has…
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Coatesville Billionaire Mary Alice Dorrance Malone, Campbell Soup Heiress, Dies at 75
Mary Alice Dorrance Malone, a Coatesville resident and the billionaire lead shareholder of Campbell Soup, died on June 16 at the age of 75, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Malone, who also maintained a residence in Florida, was Campbell Soup’s longest-serving board member, with a tenure of 35 years. She regularly appeared…
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Former West Chester Coach Lucille Kyvallos Inducted Into Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame
Lucille Kyvallos, former coach at West Chester University and Queens College, was inducted into the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame over the weekend, writes Mel Greenberg for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “[Mighty Mac] Tina Krah called me and told me I was getting in,” said 93-year-old Kyvallos. “I had just woken up. … I thought ‘Oh…
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Wayne Dentist Joins the Mountaineering Elites After Conquering the Seven Summits
Wayne-based mountaineering dentist Bruce Terry is one of the few members of the prestigious Seven Summits climbing club, after having successfully conquered all seven peaks, writes Ben Silver for the Main Line Today. Terry caught the climbing bug when his wife gifted him a trip to climb Mount Rainier for his birthday years ago. He…
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MaGerk’s Pub & Grill Set to Open Soon in Langhorne’s Summit Square
MaGerk’s Pub & Grill is expected to open in Langhorne’s Summit Square by the end of January, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. The new eatery will occupy the former Manny Brown’s and Massage Envy spaces. MaGerk’s is best known for its extensive menu of hearty bar fare favorites. It features a…
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East Brandywine Homeowners Win $3.25 Million Suit Against Homebuilder
Three pairs of homeowners in East Brandywine Township have been awarded a total of $3.25 million by a Chester County jury in a lawsuit against builder Southdown Homes over defects, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The families purchased homes in Estates at Hideaway Farms, a single-family development built by the Chester County homebuilder,…
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Joseph’s Catering Property in Horsham Becoming Self-Storage Facility
A new building is coming to the former Joseph’s Catering property, where a self-storage facility is replacing the five-decade catering business, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. Joseph’s Catering closed for good after 50 years in May 2023, when the Messina family decided it was time to say goodbye. The new three-story facility will be…
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Critics Raise Concerns of SEPTA Using Paoli/Thorndale Line Closure Threat as Leverage
A new rumor circulating among commuters, “fund SEPTA” rallygoers, and attendees of public hearings suggests SEPTA is using the threat of a Paoli/Thorndale Line closure as leverage, writes Thomas Fitzgerald for The Philadelphia Inquirer. According to the latest theory, SEPTA earmarked five Regional Rail lines for potential closure to exert pressure on Gov. Josh Shapiro…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: 1700s Beacham House in New Hope
A charming craftsman home set on 6.98 acres with four bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms is available for sale in New Hope. The Beacham House blends historic charm with modern elegance, with exquisite details including hand-hewn exposed beams, wide-plank hardwood floors, Italian tile accents, and dramatic stone walls that infuse warmth and character…
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Wayne Real Estate Investor Sued Over Alleged Fraudulent Brandywine Hospital Lease
Addiction treatment provider Banyan is suing Wayne-based Actus for allegedly tricking it into signing a fake lease at the former Brandywine Hospital campus, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Banyan Coatesville filed the lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Philadelphia on May 28. It lists Actus Management and its affiliates, Actus Holdings and…
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Top Chester County Breweries to Visit This Summer
Summer is arguably the best season to enjoy a chilled beverage, whether it’s on the beach, poolside, or on a sunny patio, writes Earl Hopkins for The Philadelphia Inquirer. From breweries to beer gardens, Chester County is sprawling with thoughtfully crafted beer. Malvern’s Locust Lane Craft Brewery offers a versatile menu for any beer lover.…
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Threat to Paoli/Thorndale Line Raises Concerns for Main Line’s Transit-Oriented Growth
Potential SEPTA cuts that could lead to the elimination of the Paoli/Thorndale Line may adversely affect transit-oriented development in the area, writes Denali Sagner for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Stakeholders in the region have been pushing to embrace transit-oriented growth in recent years, a model that focuses on building residential buildings, offices, retail, and restaurants in…
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