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West Chester Home Listed for $8.8 Million Feels Like Living in a ‘Piece of Art’
A 24,000-square-foot West Chester home made up entirely of concrete, steel, and glass hit the market recently for $8.8 million, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The ultra-modern residence boasts an all-glass cylinder with views of the pool and front yard. There is also another glass-encased walkway at the back of the house…
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Local Family Steps Up, Files Title IX Complaint Against Phoenixville Area School District
A Phoenixville family recently filed a complaint against the Phoenixville Area School District citing alleged disparities between the boys’ and girls’ teams, writes Maddie Hanna for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Kenzie Padilla, an all-American swimmer headed to Harvard, observed many discrepancies in the district’s treatment of boys’ and girls’ sports. When her cross-country team won the…
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Farmer Who Grows Potatoes for Herr’s in Nottingham Finally Knows What Destroyed Crops in 2016
Michael Brooks, a South Jersey farmer who grows potatoes for Herr’s in Nottingham, finally knows what destroyed his crop eight years ago, writes Alan Yu for WHYY. Like hundreds of other farmers throughout the region, Brooks lost hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of potatoes in 2016 to a previously-unidentified disease. Nearly all his potato…
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Earthquake Turned Horsham Man’s Surgical Procedure Into Strangely Memorable Experience
Justin Allen, of Horsham, had a truly memorable vasectomy experience earlier this month, writes David Chiu for People. On the morning of April 5, Allen was at a urology office in Huntingdon Valley when a rare 4.8-magnitude earthquake struck around 10:30 AM local time. Allen recalled that everything “started totally normal” when he got to…
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Berwyn Father Hailed a Hero for Trying to Save Distressed Child in Bermuda
Hyon Duk Shin of Berwyn tragically passed away on March 27, 2024, coming to the aid of a child in distress while on vacation in Bermuda, writes Cecilia Levine for the Daily Voice. 49-year-old Shin was called a hero as he gave his own life, leaving behind his wife and two young sons, Ashley Gong,…
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Exton Mall Owner PREIT Going Private After Emerging from Bankruptcy for Second Time
PREIT, the owner of Exton Square Mall, is set to go private after it emerged from bankruptcy protection for the second time in four years, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. When it filed for bankruptcy in December, the company faced over $1 billion in debt coming due. Now, PREIT entered a prepackaged…
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Places to Visit in Brandywine Valley to Enjoy Horticulture, History This Spring
Enjoying horticulture and history do not have to be separate experiences in the Brandywine Valley, writes Jeff Yeates for Richmond Magazine. Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square was started by Pierre du Pont, whose family fled revolutionary France in 1799 and established a gunpowder mill on the banks of the Brandywine Creek. More than two centuries…
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Historic Ambler Estate with Gardens Archived in Smithsonian Hits Market for $5.39 Million
A historic 14-acre estate in Ambler with a riding arena, three livable structures, and stunning gardens that have been archived in the Smithsonian recently hit the market for $5.39 million, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Tunnel Farm, owned by Andrea and Brad Heffler, dates back to 1742. The main house features four…
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Once Dilapidated Chester County Barn Finds New Life as Entertainment Venue
A weathered Chester County barn has been renovated and turned into a stunning entertaining space, writes Eileen Smith Dallabrida for the Main Line Today. The barn has a special meaning for its new owner. She used to ride her pony past the barn and adjacent stables as a girl. As an adult, she decided to…
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This Chester County Town Ranked Among Best Places to Live in Pennsylvania in 2024
Pennsylvania is one of the most beautiful states to live in whether you like the mountains, open space for farmlands and parks, or bustling cities at every corner. Narrowing it down to living in Chester County, this town is one of the best places to live in 2024, according to World Atlas. Known as the…
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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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With Start of Spring, Local Amish Community Prepares for ‘Mud Sales’
With spring just around the corner, the local Amish community is once again starting up its tradition that dates back to the 1960s: mud sales, writes Mark Scolforo for WHEC. Mud sales are country auctions that help finance volunteer fire departments across the Lancaster settlement, as it is referred to by the Amish community. The…
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New Book Offers Glance at Local Private Gardens Around Region
We all know that the Philadelphia region has some of the most beautiful and historic gardens to visit like Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square or private abodes with exquisite gardens dating back decades or centuries, but viewing them all can take some time, writes Therese Ciesinsi for Lancaster Farming. Private Gardens of Philadelphia, a new…
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March Could Bring Some Northern Lights to Southern Pennsylvania
March could be the month that Southern Pennsylvania gets some Northern Lights (aurora borealis). While not very common, when the conditions are right, states like Arizona and Florida can even see them, and here’s why, writes Kara Seymour for Patch. Space forecasters expect March to be the best month in two decades to see the…
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Pennsylvania Makes USA Today’s Best of US Beer Scene List Twice
Pennsylvania once more reaffirmed its place as one of the most beer aficionado-friendly states by having two of its experiences find their place on the best of the US beer scene list, write 10Best Editors for USA Today 10Best. USA Today compiled the list by asking beer experts to nominate their picks for each of…
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These Four Women Made Significant Impact on Chester County, Pennsylvania
Women’s History Month is the perfect time to remember local women who helped shape both Chester County and Pennsylvania, writes Malcolm Johnstone for County Lines Magazine. Hannah Callowhill Penn, William Penn’s widow, became governor of what was then the Province of Pennsylvania after his death. She remains the only woman to have served in that…
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Zulily, Defunct Former Sister Company to West Chester-Based QVC, Gets New Owner
Beyond Inc., owner of Bed Bath & Beyond, has acquired the intellectual property and brand assets of Zulily, a defunct former sister company of West Chester-based QVC, writes Rick Morgan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Last week’s acquisition is the latest turn in an eventful year for the online retailer which officially closed in December…
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Daughter of Willistown’s M. Night Shyamalan Set to Release Debut Director Film
Willistown resident Ishana Night Shyamalan is following in the footsteps of her famous director father, M. Night Shyamalan, according to a staff report from the American Kahani. The 22-year-old has recently released the trailer for The Watchers, her debut film starring Dakota Fanning, Georgina Campbell, Oliver Finnegan, and Olwen Fouere. The movie is an adaptation…
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