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Abrams Realty Presents Exton Mall Development Case Before West Chester Judge
Abrams Realty & Development presented its case about the rejection of its Exton Square Mall redevelopment plans to Judge Sarah Black in West Chester, writes Noah Zucker for BisNow. The West Whiteland Township Board of Supervisors had rejected Abrams‘ plans for hundreds of residential units and mixed-use retail space on the 75-acre property due to community concerns.…
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West Chester Mural In Jeopardy After Building Changes Hands
A well-known mural overlooking Chestnut Street in West Chester may be removed after a new owner took over what used to be the Friends Association’s headquarters, writes Brooke Shultz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Commissioned by the Friends Association, West Chester University student Noah Burns painted the colorful mural in 2022, and it quickly became recognizable…
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West Chester’s QVC Group Asks for More Time to File Annual Report as Financial Woes Mount
West Chester-based QVC Group is seeking additional time to file its annual SEC report as it grapples with debt talks and concerns over its future, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The home shopping giant, the parent company of QVC and HSN, said in an SEC filing earlier this week that it cannot complete its fiscal year 2025 10-K report “within…
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Six Towns in Chester County Among Fastest-Growing Homes Prices in State
Chester County is home to six towns among 50 with the fastest-growing home prices in Pennsylvania, according to a new report from Stacker. To compile the list, Stacker used data from Zillow. Places are ranked based on the Zillow Home Values Index for all homes as of February 2026. Wayne ranks fourth for the fastest…
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Wayne-Based Teleflex Pressured by Activist Investor to Consider Acquisition Offers
Irenic Capital Management is pushing Wayne-based Teleflex to evaluate potential acquisition offers and replace Dr. Stephen Klasko in his role as chairman, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The activist investor sent a letter last week to the medical device company’s board, urging it “to immediately take a more constructive and responsible approach to evaluating strategic alternatives.” …
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Gary Smith: Leading Chester County From the Farm and the Office
While you may know him as the leader of the Chester County Economic Development Council, Gary Smith is still a farmer in every sense of the word, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Smith grew up in the New Garden area shucking corn and milking cows on his family’s farm. He attended what’s…
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Longwood Gardens’ Spring Blooms Now on View Until May
Spring returns in brilliant color at Longwood Gardens during Spring Blooms, on view March 27 through May 3. The season begins in late March with emerging blooms from hardy bulbs, crocus, and forsythia, followed by the arrival of soft pink cherry blossoms in early April. By mid-April, more than 150,000 tulips and other spring bulbs are expected to…
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Ghost Energy Founder Ryan Hughes, West Chester Native, Sees Kalas Legacy as Untouchable
West Chester native Ryan Hughes’ Ghost Energy company replaced Harry Kalas’ name at Citizens Bank Park, but he believes the legendary broadcaster’s legacy will not be diminished by the change, writes Matt Breen for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “His legacy is far bigger than a concession stand in left field,” said Hughes, addressing concerns from fans upset about the…
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Hampton Inn Downingtown/Exton Changes Hands for $4.5M
A New Jersey firm has recently purchased the 120-room Hampton Inn Downingtown/Exton for close to $4.5 million, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. JSK Exton North purchased the property at 4 N. Pottstown Pike in Exton in mid-February for about $37,425 per room. That is well below the Philadelphia market’s five-year average price per room of $100,971. According to property records,…
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West Chester’s QVC Banks On TikTok as Latest Company Revival Tactic
West Chester-based QVC Group is banking on TikTok as its latest effort to revive company growth and reach a wider audience, writes Phil Wahba for Fortune. QVC and HSN channels lost almost half of their viewership from 2018 and 2024, a change attributed to less cable and broadcasting use as households transitioned to streaming services…
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Locally-Set ‘Task’ TV Show Adds Mahershala Ali to Actor List as Rival to Mark Ruffalo’s Character
With the confirmation of season two of the regional TV show Task, created by Berwyn resident Brad Ingelsby, a new actor has been added to the cast: Mahershala Ali, writes Rosa Cartagena for The Philadelphia Inquirer. According to sources at Deadline, the Oscar-winning performer is set to appear as rival to Mark Ruffalo’s character, FBI…
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Malvern-Based Vanguard Shifts Away from Sponsoring Visas, Plans 2,000 Tech Hires in India
Malvern-based Vanguard Group has shifted away from sponsoring visas and plans to directly hire 2,000 technology workers at its new office in Hyderabad, India, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Having already brought on over 200 staff, Vanguard India aims on hiring another 2,000 more over the next three to four years. The office, which opened last fall, is located in a…
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Gov. Shapiro Hosts Roundtable in West Chester, Zeroing In On AI and Education
Gov. Josh Shapiro recently hosted a roundtable at the West Chester Community Center to discuss pertinent topics related to artificial intelligence and technology in education, writes Carmen Russell-Sluchansky for WHYY. Alongside Attorney General Dave Sunday, Rep. Chris Pielli, and local attendees, they covered the rise in harmful AI-generated images, digital literacy, cell phone usage, and…
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With Four Decades Under Her Belt, ‘Queen of TV Shopping’ Bids Farewell to HSN
Host Bobbi Ray Carter has spent 43 years wearing the crown of “OG and Queen of TV Shopping” at HSN, becoming a monumental voice of live shopping in the homes of millions, reports HSN at PRNewswire. With the network’s earliest days as Home Shopping Network, Carter started in 1983 when HSN was a small studio…
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After Years of Trying, Downingtown Teacher Gets His ‘Jeopardy!’ Moment
For West Chester resident Chris Kearney, a Downingtown High School West teacher, who appeared on Jeopardy! last week was the culmination of a lifelong dream that began in middle school, writes Brooke Schultz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Having grown up watching the show, Kearney decided eight years ago to pursue his dream of appearing. He took the 50-question online qualifying test…
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Malvern’s Neuronetics Announces New CEO as 2025 Revenue Nearly Doubles to $149M
Right when it reported a 99 percent revenue jump, Malvern-based Neuronetics appointed Dan Reuvers, a medical device industry veteran, as its next CEO, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Reuvers will assume the top role at the medical technology company on March 23, succeeding Keith Sullivan, whose tenure started in July 2020. Sullivan revealed in November that he will be retiring…
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Family Bought Farmhouse in Bucks County That Needed Saving and Kept Adding to It Over Years
When looking for a new home for their family, Jim and Connie Martin found a stone farmhouse in Bucks County they liked, but knew it would take a lot of work and time to save it, writes Laura Hoover for The Philadelphia Inquirer. But this did not deter the couple. They purchased the rundown building…
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QVC Group’s Debt Crisis Deepens, Bankruptcy Looms as Future of West Chester Giant Hangs in Balance
As West Chester-based QVC Group struggles under $6.6 billion in debt, bankruptcy is becoming an increasingly likely outcome despite creditor talks, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. QVC Group’s debt load surpasses standard measures of its total value, now at a $5.96 billion enterprise value, far exceeding its $25 million market capitalization. Over the…
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