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Five Chester County Companies Rank in ‘Micro-Category’ List of Best Places to Work
The Philadelphia Business Journal’s Best Places to Work list is underway with the release of its micro-category workplaces, and these Chester County companies are on the roster this year, writes Lara Schwartz for the publication. PBJ partners with Quantum Workplace to determine the top employers in Greater Philadelphia. Businesses are chosen based on surveys sent…
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This Montgomery County Restaurant Has the Best Waterfront Dining Views
With warm weather and outdoor dining starting to pick up, there’s no better place to sit along a waterfront to enjoy good company, great food, and a beautiful view, writes Hira Qureshi for The Philadelphia Inquirer. This Montgomery County restaurant made the Inquirer’s list of seven places to try that luckily come with a waterfront…
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Mother’s Day Has Local Roots. Get to Know the Woman Who Invented It, and Why She Hated It
Historian Taylor Schmalz is reminding all of us this Mother’s Day of the woman who started the holiday over a century ago and later despised what it became. But she’s painting its founder in a brighter light, writes Elizabeth Wellington for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Schmalz is a director at Historic St. George’s Museum and Archives,…
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The Guinness Book of World Records Named West Chester Man the Tallest Actor in the World
Actor Matthew McGrory was once named the world’s tallest actor by the Guinness Book of World Records as he stood at 7 feet, 6 inches. Additionally, he also holds the records for biggest foot and longest toe in the world, writes Norway Martin for Venture Jolt. McGrory was born in West Chester in 1973. Before…
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Check Out These Towns That Offer the Most Expensive Homes in Chester County
A new ranking from Stacker has compiled a list of cities in Pennsylvania with the most expensive homes, and Chester County towns are among some of the priciest. To determine the rankings, Stacker used data from Zillow. They are ranked by the Zillow Home Values Index as of March 2026. At the top of the…
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Berwyn-Based Ametek in Talks to Purchase a Testing and Measurement Businesses
Berwyn-based Ametek, a manufacturer of electronic instruments, has set its sights on acquiring Indicor’s testing and measurement businesses in a potential multibillion-dollar deal, writes Jonathan Diamond for the Philadelphia Business Journal. North Carolina-based Indicor, which manufactures equipment for the agriculture and automotive industries, is a portfolio company owned by private equity firm Clayton Dubilier & Rice. While the terms of the potential deal…
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Stone-Clad Berwyn Estate with Fireplaces and Home Theater Hits Market
A stone-clad seven-bedroom, 10-bathroom estate in Berwyn, set on 12 acres and topped with a burnt red roof, has recently hit the market for $6.25 million, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Built as a speculative home in 2007, the 11,600-square-foot house offers a range of outdoor living spaces, including a pool and outdoor…
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A Canvas of Community at Chester County’s Art Galleries
Chester County is home to hundreds of artists whose passion for creativity has produced work across all mediums, from acrylic paint and watercolors to sculptures and furniture masterpieces. Despite all the talent, it can be hard to get recognition. Some creators have their own personal studios, but there are also numerous art galleries to submit…
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Marc Kaplin Is the Attorney Behind Chester County’s Biggest Real Estate Battles
Described as a “pit bull” by his clients, attorney Marc Kaplin has shaped the Greater Philadelphia suburbs for over five decades, leaving his mark on Chester County through various projects, writes Noah Zucker for Bisnow. As co-founder of the Blue Bell-based Kaplin Stewart law firm, he helped advance key projects that transformed the suburban region into a sprawling economic force that was able to…
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An Irishman’s Journey to Bring Authentic Pub Experience to Downingtown
Coming soon to Downingtown, Dublin Brewing Company is the years-long dream of Brendan FitzGerald that is finally coming to life, writes Brooke Schultz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The idea came from FitzGerald’s deep-seated interest in brewing, which started as boy growing up in Ireland, sampling home brews from his neighbor. As a teen, he moved…
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Two Investment Firms Plan to Own Sizable Stakes in Restructured QVC Group
Silver Point Capital and Strategic Value Partners, both investment firms based in Greenwich, Connecticut, will hold sizable stakes in QVC Group after the West Chester-based shopping giant emerges from bankruptcy, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. According to Joshua Sussberg of Kirkland & Ellis, who represents QVC Group in the bankruptcy process, the two firms. acquired very large positions…
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West Chester’s QVC Group to File for Bankruptcy, Plans 90-Day Restructuring
Amid ongoing efforts to manage $6.6 billion in debt, West Chester-based QVC Group has announced plans to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The company disclosed in a 10-K filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that it intends to file for bankruptcy in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern…
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138-Year-Old Ryerss Farm in Chesco Offers Safe Haven for Retiree Horses
For 138 years, Ryerss Farm has provided a peaceful retirement home for aging horses, first in Philadelphia, and since 1987 on 388 acres of Chester County pasture, writes Art Petrosemolo for Lancaster Farming. The farm stands as a living legacy of Ann Wain-Ryerss, a Philadelphia native, humanitarian, and early advocate for horse welfare before organizations like the American Society for…
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Vanguard Launches ‘Expert Insights,’ Equipping Advisors with AI-Powered Portfolio Analysis Expertise
Vanguard launched Expert Insights, an AI-enabled portfolio analysis tool designed to help financial advisors deliver clear, confident investment guidance at scale. Expert Insights empowers advisors with instant, intuitive, deeply personalized portfolio insights, transforming complex data into actionable, client-ready guidance aligned with Vanguard’s trusted methodology. Vanguard’s annual portfolio analysis engagements with advisors have approximately quadrupled over…
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See How Chester County Ranks Locally In Best & Worst Budgeters Study
Chester County ranks highest in the Philadelphia region in a new study of the best and worst budgeters in the United States, writes Adam McCann for WalletHub. WalletHub study’s evaluated counties based on Savings & Financial Assets and Debt & Delinquencies, measuring factors like the percentage of underbanked households, asset poverty, bankruptcy, and foreclosure rates to rank the best and worst…
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Local Designer Transforms Living Space for Chester Springs’ Couple
Local designer Kate Pechinka of Kate Kelly Interiors played a key role in helping a couple of empty-nesters in Chester Springs find joy in using their porch again after a much-needed transformation, writes Eileen Smith Dallabrida for Main Line Today. The couple was searching for a screened-in porch redesign that created a smooth transition from…
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Lincoln University Grad Darryl Ridgeway Named 2026 Diversity in Business Honoree
Darryl Ridgeway, a Lincoln University graduate and assistant sales manager at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, has been recognized with a 2026 Diversity in Business Award, writes Lara Schwartz for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Ridgeway created First Year Boost, a one-on-one coaching program for new and newly affiliated agents at the company’s Society Hill office.…









































