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One Chester County Town Among Best Places to Live in America, Two Make Top 250
One Chester County town is ranked among the top three places to live in the United States, with two others in the top 250, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Niche recently released its annual rankings, based on data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the FBI, the Department of Education, the IRS, and…
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Restrictive Immigration Policies Threaten Chester County Mushroom Industry
Restrictive immigration policies are causing problems for Chester County’s mushroom industry, which is struggling with a major labor shortage, write Hazel Velasco Palacios and Kathleen Sexsmith for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Chester County – home of Kennett Square, the Mushroom Capital of the World – produced 199 million pounds of mushrooms in the 2023-24 season, making…
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Deal Officially Closes to Sell Brandywine Hospital
Three years after shutting down Brandywine Hospital in Coatesville, Tower Health has finally sold the property to a real estate firm from Delaware, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. Mill Farm LLC, which is affiliated with Dover-based Regal Builders, closed the deal with Tower Health on Monday. The amount was not disclosed, and neither…
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Wine Lovers Adding More Cellars to Brandywine Valley Homes to Protect Their Collections
Wine cellars are becoming a must-have in the Brandywine Valley, as more wine collectors add them to their homes to safeguard their collections, writes Roger Morris for The Hunt. West Chester-based architect Richard Buchanan has noticed that the dream homes he designs throughout the region now often include cellars. “Since the pandemic, there’s definitely been…
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West Chester-Based QVC Group Names Media Veteran Alex Wellen as First Chief Growth Officer
West Chester-based QVC Group has named media veteran Alex Wellen as its first-ever chief growth officer, effective immediately, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The hire marks a shift for the home shopping company from stabilization and recovery to expanding its U.S. business. Wellen will lead the company’s growth efforts across social selling,…
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Unionville Farm Hosts Women Riders for Mr. Stewart’s Cheshire Foxhounds’ Vixen Hunt
Over 120 women riders gathered at Lydia Bartholomew’s Plumstead Farm in Unionville for the annual Mr. Stewart’s Cheshire Foxhounds’ Vixen Hunt, writes Gina Lizzo for The Hunt. With background music including hits like Cyndi Lauper’s Girls Just Want to Have Fun and Beyoncé’s Run the World (Girls), participants first enjoyed a lavish afternoon tea at…
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Longwood Gardens Named Best Botanical Garden in Nation
USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards has named Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square the Best Botanical Garden in the U.S. This recognition highlights Longwood’s breathtaking horticultural displays across 1,100 acres of gardens, woodlands, meadows, iconic fountains, and grand conservatories. Joining Longwood Gardens in the top five are Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden (Cincinnati, Ohio), Fairchild Tropical Botanic…
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Local Farmers Bypass the Middle Man to Sell Directly to Schools, Other Institutions
Many local farms are expanding their businesses by selling directly to schools and other institutions, writes Philip Gruber for Lancaster Farming. Jake and Becky Yohe deliver 100 pounds of ground beef from their Spring Hope Farm in Nottingham to the nearby Unionville-Chadds Ford School District each month. Another 150 pounds goes to Avon Grove School…
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Wall Street Journal: Morrisville Waste Management Facility Extracts Up To $1M Worth of Coins from Trash Each Year
With the use of coins lessening, as more businesses accept digital payments, many of them remain hidden in pockets, stuck in couches, or vacuumed up and thrown away, writes J.R. Whalen for The Wall Street Journal. “People don’t have as much of an opportunity to spend them as they did in the past,” said reporter…
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18th-Century Kimberton Farmstead Hits Market
A stunning 18th-century farmstead in Kimberton with the original house dating back to 1745 recently hit the market for $1,295,000, writes Sandy Smith for the Philadelphia Magazine. This beautiful home sits by a weathered bank barn that was most likely built around the same time. The lovely residence has seen many additions and thoughtful updates…
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Malvern’s Endo Enters Into Agreement to Merge with Mallinckrodt in $6 Billion Deal
Malvern-based Endo has agreed to merge with Mallinckrodt in a cash and stock deal, valuing the combined pharmaceutical company at $6.7 billion, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Both Endo’s predecessor company, Endo International, and Mallinckrodt recently went through bankruptcies and also had to deal with litigation regarding their alleged roles in the…
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ChristianaCare to Operate Three Neighborhood Hospitals, Including One Under Development in West Grove
ChristianaCare has partnered with Emerus Holdings to operate three neighborhood hospitals in Southeastern Pennsylvania, including the one currently being developed in West Grove, according to a staff report from the Chester County Press. “ChristianaCare is reimagining health care with a focus on delivering the right care, in the right place and time, with the right…
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Brothers Kershner Brewing Continues Its Chester County Expansion with New Taproom
Skippack-based Brothers Kershner Brewing is continuing its expansion in Chester County with a new taproom in Avondale, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Co-founders Kevin and Basil Kershner are aiming for a May opening of their latest establishment called The Barrel by Brothers Kershner. The taproom will occupy a two-story, historic stone bank…
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Chester County Town Named One of the Cutest Small Towns in Pennsylvania
A popular town in Chester County was ranked as one of eight of the cutest small towns in Pennsylvania. As the county is blessed with this gem and many others nearby, it’s no wonder locals and visitor alike adore it, according to a report by World Atlas. While not ranked in order, Phoenixville is one…
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West Chester-Based QVC Group Shifts Focus to Social and Streaming Platform Growth Amid Declining Revenue
West Chester-based QVC Group reported a nearly $1.3 billion operating loss for the fourth quarter, with total revenue falling six percent to $2.9 billion, writes Nate Delesline III for the Retail Drive. Overall in fiscal 2024, total revenue decreased by eight percent to $10 billion, down from $10.9 billion in 2023. The company noted that…
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As West Chester’s Fullthrottle Grows Rapidly, New CEO Aims for Even Faster Growth
West Chester-based Fullthrottle.ai is one of the fastest-growing companies in the Philadelphia region, but new CEO Ken Kennedy wants to go even faster, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Kennedy took over leadership at the advertising technology company in February, replacing co-founder David Regn. Most recently, Kennedy served as chief operating officer for…
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Qurate, Parent Company of West Chester-Based QVC, Rebrands as QVC Group
Qurate, the parent company of West Chester-based QVC, officially changed its name to QVC Group, and is now trading under “QVCGA,” “QVCGB,” and “QVCGP” symbols, writes David Moin for the Women’s Wear Daily. The “rebranding” is an “important milestone in our nearly 50-year evolution as a collection of leading retail brands,” said David Rawlinson II,…
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The Nation’s Oldest Operating Inn, Since 1681, is in Bristol
The King George II Inn in Bristol boasts a rich history dating back to 1681, making it the nation’s oldest operating inn, writes Shaun Melady for the Food Republic. The inn was originally established as The Ferry House by Samuel Clift. It served as a communal hub for more than three centuries. The current structure,…
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