• Developer Presents Plans for 329 Apartments in West Chester

    Developer Presents Plans for 329 Apartments in West Chester

    The Michaels Organization, based in Camden, New Jersey, and Core Development recently presented plans to West Chester Borough Council to build 329 apartment units across from borough hall, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. The Gay Street Gateway sits within a Commercial Service District zoning district. According to attorney Brian Nagle, who represents…

  • As Wealth Migrates, Philadelphia Loses Income While Collar Counties Fluctuate

    As Wealth Migrates, Philadelphia Loses Income While Collar Counties Fluctuate

    As residents continue flocking to the suburbs, Philadelphia lost the most wealth in total income from 2021 to 2022 in Pennsylvania, while Chester County is among the top gainers, writes Kyle Nguyen and Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The latest data from the IRS and U.S. Census Bureau for the migration of wealth…

  • Herr’s Announces Winner of 2024 ‘Flavored by Philly’ Contest

    Herr’s Announces Winner of 2024 ‘Flavored by Philly’ Contest

    After an exciting journey of taste testing and passionate voting in the Herr’s #FlavoredbyPhilly contest, the much-anticipated verdict is in! Earlier this summer, Pennsylvania’s beloved snack maker, Herr Foods Inc. unveiled its third Flavored by Philly collection – a unique selection of chips crafted exclusively for the City of Brotherly Love. With the power to choose…

  • Jersey Shore Estate with Ocean Views from Every Room — ‘Most Talked-About House in Past 23 Years’ — Hits Market

    Jersey Shore Estate with Ocean Views from Every Room — ‘Most Talked-About House in Past 23 Years’ — Hits Market

    Countless Chester County residents flock to the Jersey Shore every year in the summer. If you’re one of them and vacationing in the vicinity of Long Beach Island, you’ll want to check out a 9,000-square-foot estate that just hit the market. It boasts an ice cream parlor, butterfly habitat, and koi pond, writes Lisa Dukart…

  • PLCB’s Latest ‘Limited-Release Lottery’ Includes 1,252 Bottles of Rare Whiskeys

    PLCB’s Latest ‘Limited-Release Lottery’ Includes 1,252 Bottles of Rare Whiskeys

    Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board’s rare whiskey lottery offers spirit aficionados the chance to buy a $7,499.99 bottle of bourbon, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer.  State liquor license holders as well as residents 21 and over can enter the PLBC’s latest “Limited-Release Lottery” through 5 PM Friday. The lottery includes 1,252 bottles of nine…

  • Due to Popular Demand, Campbell’s Brings Back Jason Kelce’s ‘Legend Edition’ Cans

    Due to Popular Demand, Campbell’s Brings Back Jason Kelce’s ‘Legend Edition’ Cans

    Due to popular demand, Campbell Soup Company is bringing back the Jason Kelce “Legend Edition” cans, writes Cherise Lynch for NBC10 Philadelphia.  The sought-after cans first dropped earlier this year in celebration of the former Philadelphia Eagles center’s legendary career.  The limited edition Campbell’s Classic Chicken Noodle Soup cans feature a silhouette of Kelce’s distinguishable…

  • ‘No Room for Hate’ in Chester County After FarmerJawn’s Barn in Westtown Was Vandalized 

    ‘No Room for Hate’ in Chester County After FarmerJawn’s Barn in Westtown Was Vandalized 

    In May, Christa Barfield, a Black farmer who decided to give up her city lifestyle and open FarmerJawn in semirural Westtown, found her space vandalized with hateful messages, writes Jesse Bunch for The Philadelphia Inquirer.  Earlier this month the harassment continued, as Barfield’s staff discovered a large swastika spray-painted across the barn’s second floor.  The…

  • New Podcast Revisits 1971 History-Changing Heist of Media FBI Office

    New Podcast Revisits 1971 History-Changing Heist of Media FBI Office

    In the second season of his podcast Snafu, Ed Helms revisits the news Betty Medsger broke more than half a century ago at the Washington Post after she received stolen files from a 1971 heist of a Delaware County FBI office, writes Kristin Hunt for the PhillyVoice.  The news exposed J. Edgar Hoover’s surveillance of anti-war…

  • This Farm Stay in Atglen Will Have You Skipping Out on Choosing a Hotel in the Future

    This Farm Stay in Atglen Will Have You Skipping Out on Choosing a Hotel in the Future

    If you’re seeking a unique adventure, consider a farm stay in Chester County. Pennsylvania is well-known for its thousands of farms throughout the state, so why not skip the hotel to see what its like, writes Leigh Green for PA Eats. Farm stays offer an immersive look into farm life, allowing you to connect with…

  • One of Pennsylvania’s Best Dive Bars is in West Chester

    One of Pennsylvania’s Best Dive Bars is in West Chester

    Looking for the best dive bars in Pennsylvania? Well, there’s one right in the heart of Chester County, located in West Chester, according to East Coast Traveler on NewsBreak. Jake’s Bar in West Chester is a favorite spot for college students — especially those at West Chester University — and locals alike who are searching…

  • Starbucks Baristas in Exton Call for Union Election

    Starbucks Baristas in Exton Call for Union Election

    Starbucks baristas at the store located at 300 E. Lincoln Highway in Exton are the first in Chester County to file a petition for a union election since the workers at the coffee giant started organizing three years ago, writes Kenny Cooper for the WHYY. The petition was filed with the National Labor Relations Board…

  • This Chester County Town is the Perfect Places for Those Who Love to Walk Everywhere

    This Chester County Town is the Perfect Places for Those Who Love to Walk Everywhere

    While Chester County may not be as walkable as the city of Philadelphia, there are still some towns in the suburbs that have great walkable access to restaurants, activities, museums, trails, and public transportation, writes Sandy Smith for Philadelphia Magazine. While it’s unlikely you’ll be able to get around completely car-free, Malvern is one of…

  • One of Pennsylvania’s Best Dive Bars is in West Chester

    One of Pennsylvania’s Best Dive Bars is in West Chester

    Looking for the best dive bars in Pennsylvania? Well, there’s one right in the heart of Chester County, located in West Chester, according to East Coast Traveler on NewsBreak. Jake’s Bar in West Chester is a favorite spot for college students — especially those at West Chester University — and locals alike who are searching…

  • From Abington to the National Stage: Shapiro’s Possible Path to the White House Started in Montgomery County

    From Abington to the National Stage: Shapiro’s Possible Path to the White House Started in Montgomery County

    All the talk this week is about PA Governor Josh Shapiro being one of the top candidates being considered to be Kamala Harris’s Vice Presidential running mate. Many who have followed the Abington native’s political career are not surprised, write Julia Terruso, Jeremy Roebuck, Gillian McGoldrick, and Andrew Seidman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Shapiro caught…

  • Chester County Remembers Life of Environmental Activist, Recycling Coordinator

    Chester County Remembers Life of Environmental Activist, Recycling Coordinator

    Joan Batory, an environmental activist and retired coordinator of recycling and solid waste in Philadelphia and Chester County, died on July 27 aged 79, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer.  Batory was also a former regional planning manager for the National Park Service and an original member of the New Jersey Pinelands Commission.  In…

  • Avelo Airlines Offering More Options to Local Travelers with Two New Nonstop Routes

    Avelo Airlines Offering More Options to Local Travelers with Two New Nonstop Routes

    Avelo Airlines will offer even more options to local travelers with two new nonstop routes it is adding to its winter schedule at Wilmington Airport, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The low-cost carrier based in Houston will start flying biweekly to Concord-Padgett Regional Airport outside Charlotte, North Carolina, and Lakeland Linder International…

  • Chester County Earns National Recognition for GIS Project and Digital Excellence

    Chester County Earns National Recognition for GIS Project and Digital Excellence

    The National Association of Counties (NACo) recently recognized the Chester County Department of Computing and Information Services (DCIS) as a 2024 Achievement Award recipient for its Chester County GIS Productivity Tools and Applications project. DCIS developed a series of GIS – Geographic Information Systems – tools for use by staff across County Government departments that…

  • Two Keynote Events Introduce ‘Blue Zones Ignite Bucks Area’ to Community 

    Two Keynote Events Introduce ‘Blue Zones Ignite Bucks Area’ to Community 

    State Senator Steve Santarsiero and Bucks County Health Improvement Partnership joined forces with the Blue Zones organization to host two keynote events to introduce “Blue Zones Ignite Bucks Area,” writes Jeff Werner for the Patch.  The first event was at the Wharf in Bristol Borough on July 22. Margaret Brown from Blue Zones delivered the…