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Pennsylvania’s Immigrant Population Helps Drive Economic Growth
Pennsylvania’s immigrant population is one of the driving forces behind the state’s economic growth, according to a report from the Pennsylvania Immigration Coalition, writes Ashley Adams for The Keystone. Pennsylvania is the fifth most populated state in the nation and its sixth largest economy with gross domestic product of $915 billion. With around 978,000 immigrant…
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Collection of Wyeth Paintings, Once Owned by L.L. Bean’s Granddaughter, Hits Auction Block
A collection of Wyeth paintings from the Chadds Ford family, which were owned by L.L. Bean’s granddaughter, Linda L. Bean, is up for auction, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In 1992, Bean found a book of N.C. Wyeth’s letters at an antiques show. She was so impressed that she started collecting works from…
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Qurate to Rebrand as It Shifts Focus on Social Media, Livestreaming
Qurate Retail Group, the parent company of West Chester-based QVC, will rebrand as QVC Group as it shifts focus to social media and livestreaming, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The company plans on changing its name in the first quarter of 2025 to strengthen the equity of its flagship brand. The move…
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Frontier Airlines Brings ‘Ultimate Game of Hide and Seek’ to Philadelphia Travelers
For its latest giveaway, Frontier Airlines took to the streets of Philadelphia to hide five green piggy banks with a $1,000 flight voucher and membership in the carrier’s Discount Den, writes Analisa Romano for the Philadelphia Business Journal. “It’s the ultimate game of hide and seek for travelers in the Philadelphia area,” said the carrier. …
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Historic Book Store in West Chester Holds Over 300,000 Titles
The Philadelphia region has a strong indie bookstore scene, with one local shop being a must-visit for every bibliophile near and far, writes Visit Philadelphia. Baldwin’s Book Barn in West Chester was first established in Delaware in 1934. Since World War II, it has been offering used, rare, and fine books as well as manuscripts,…
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Phoenixville’s Kevin Bacon to Star in New Horror-Comedy Alongside Family
Popular actor and Phoenixville native Kevin Bacon will star in the horror-comedy Family Movie alongside his wife, actress Kyra Sedgwick, and their two children, Travis and Sosie Bacon, writes Chris Compendio for the PhillyVoice. The foursome will play an eclectic filmmaking family that are working on a low-budget slasher film. The story covers them as…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: Historic and Expensively Magnificent Colonial in New Hope
A magnificent colonial home on 3.9 acres with three bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms is available for sale in New Hope. . . This award-winning residence features sleek glass elements on its exterior and seamlessly blends contemporary elegance with historic roots dating back to the 1800s. You approach the home along a scenic…
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Pru Thai Brings Authentic Thai Flavors to Nearby Lambertville
Popular New Jersey Thai restaurant Pru Thai, owned by French Culinary Institute-trained chefs Korn and Chayanee Wongsarochana, opened its third location in nearby Lambertville late last month, writes Jenna Intersimone for My Central Jersey. The new intimate 30-seat eatery with a modern French bistro-like atmosphere serves the same delicious Thai dishes available at the original…
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Quakertown’s Sabrina Carpenter Nominated for Grammy’s Record of Year
Quakertown native Sabrina Carpenter has been nominated for the Grammy’s Record of the Year and will be up against Taylor Swift and six others for the coveted prize, writes Kristin Hunt for PhillyVoice. Carpenter was honored for “Espresso”, her huge hit that peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100. Meanwhile, Swift received a…
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Second Trader Joe’s Store Coming to Chester County
Trader Joe’s is planning to open its second store in Chester County in Berwyn, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The new store will be located at 550 Lancaster Avenue, in a roughly 14,000-square-foot space that was previously occupied by a CVS Pharmacy in the Berwyn Shopping Center. The opening date is still…
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Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission Cuts Costs, Helps Environment with New Pollinator Habitats
Thanks to its new program supporting pollinator habitats, Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is reducing maintenance costs while also benefiting the environment, writes Michelle Wolf for WFMZ 69 News. The largest habitat belonging to the Turnpike Commission sits on seven and a half acres in the Allentown area. The aim of creating pollinator habitat is to promote…
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Local Developer Moves to Acquire Exton Square Mall
Elkins Park-based Abrams Realty & Development is in the process of acquiring the Exton Square Mall with plans to revitalize the struggling property, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The developer intends to demolish part of the mall and add residential units along with adding a variety of other uses for the retail…
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Lower Makefield Voters Say Yes to Open Space Funding
On a ballot question Tuesday, Lower Makefield Township residents voted by a two-to-one margin on spending $15 million to preserve open space in the town, writes Jeff Bohen for the Lower Bucks Source. The ballot question asked voters to approve funding for “the preservation of environmental areas and open space for passive recreational purposes and…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: Striking Stone-Front Colonial in Doylestown
A striking stone-front colonial home set on a lovely acre lot with four bedrooms and five and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Doylestown. . . This stylish residence exudes curb appeal and offers the perfect blend of comfort, tradition, and modern luxury. Highlights include its spacious formal living room, an elegant dining…
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Defunct West Chester Startup in Hot Water with Philadelphia Phillies
The Philadelphia Phillies are suing the failed West Chester startup LifeBrand, its former corporate sponsor, for allegedly failing to pay for the final year of its marketing deal with the team, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. In the lawsuit, filed at the Chester County Court of Common Pleas in West Chester on…
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Harrisburg Bank Acquires Bristol’s William Penn Bank for Whopping Sum
Harrisburg-based Mid Penn Bank will acquire Bristol’s William Penn Bank for $127 million in stock in a deal that is expected to close in the first half of next year, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The combined bank will hold a total of $6.3 billion in assets, $4.9 billion in loans, and…
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Beloved Radio Broadcaster and Longtime 6abc Host from Exton, Passes Away at 76
Walter “Wally” Kennedy, of Exton, a beloved KYW anchor and longtime 6abc host, died on Oct. 30 aged 76, writes Beatrice Forman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Kennedy, best known for his wide-ranging interviews with celebrities and Philadelphia politicians, was a 6abc fixture for over two decades. He was the host of morning news shows AM…
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Chester County Town Listed as One of Best College Towns in Pennsylvania
West Chester, home of West Chester University, is one of the best college towns in Pennsylvania, according to a new list recently released by World Atlas. This thriving town of around 18,000 residents has one of the best main streets in the state, where historic buildings play host to a range of restaurants, boutiques, galleries,…
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