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Pennhurst Data Center Developers Add 600,000 Square Feet, Gas Plant in Last-Minute Revision
A day ahead of the hearing on the proposed data center at the former Pennhurst state hospital, developers filed a revised plan that substantially broadens the scope of the project, writes Evan Brandt for The Daily Local News. The new plan “increases the data center square footage from 1.3 million square feet to 1.9 million and adds power generation,” posted…
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Genetic Testing Saved West Chester Man’s Life, Who Now Advocates for Others
A genetic test saved Dennis Massimo’s life by catching cancer early, prompting the West Chester resident to start advocating for others to do the same, writes Nicole Leonard for WHYY. Massimo learned of his diagnosis after researchers at the Penn Medicine BioBank in Philadelphia tested blood collected during his 2016 tonsillectomy. The sample had been stored for future research with his…
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Three Chester County Brothers Join Forbes Billionaires List
Three Chester County residents affiliated with Exton-based Bentley Systems have made their debut on Forbes’ most recent annual billionaire listing, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Bentley Systems is the publicly traded infrastructure software company that most recently reported revenue of $1.5 billion for fiscal 2025. Keith Bentley, the company’s co-founder and an Elverson resident, placed…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: $3.2M Magnificent Colonial in Newtown
A magnificent colonial home on 23.77 acres with three bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Newtown. . . This remarkable residence captures the essence of a historic farmhouse while offering modern comforts and timeless elegance. Distinctive details include original pumpkin pine floors, expansive windows with long-distance views, and built-in cabinetry, all thoughtfully…
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Local Experts: Prolonged Snow Cover Helped Plants Survive, but Also Brought Drawbacks
Philadelphia region’s extended snow cover was a mixed blessing, which protected local plant life from the cold while inviting trouble from deer, voles, and snow mold, writes Anthony R. Wood for The Philadelphia Inquirer. This winter, the region logged 36 days with at least an inch of snow, including 23 straight days starting in late January. The snowpack was well-timed, said…
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Wilmington Developer Buys Two Kennett Square Office Buildings, Plans $34M Redevelopment
Wilmington-based 9th Street Development is acquiring two office buildings in Kennett Square, plans to convert one into apartments while retaining the other as commercial space for office and medical tenants, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 128 E. State Street building, at 100,000 square feet, will become 60 apartments, while the 101 E. State Street property, at 80,000 square feet,…
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Two Chesco Companies Among Philadelphia Region’s Top Early-Stage Ventures
Two Chester County companies were named on the RealLIST Startups 2026 ranking of 20 early-stage Philadelphia ventures to watch this year, writes Sarah Huffman for Technical.ly. Each year, the list spotlights fast-growing early-stage companies across the region that are developing technology in major innovation sectors. The honorees include companies founded in the past three years that have not yet reached the point of having a significant exit…
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Athlete Relocation Expert Elizabeth Herremans Moves to West Chester’s VRA Realty
Birds Nesting, founded by Elizabeth Herremans, has moved from luxury real estate brokerage Serhant Pennsylvania to West Chester-based VRA Realty, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Herremans, wife of former Philadelphia Eagles guard Todd Herremans, founded the firm to help athletes relocate to and settle in the Philadelphia area. At first, she focused on Eagles players, but after joining Serhant, she expanded to other athletes. Birds Nesting supports athletes who have…
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HSN’s Move to West Chester Paves Way for 400,000-Square-Foot Industrial Project at Former Campus
Vacated after HSN consolidated operations in West Chester, the network’s former Florida headquarters is set to become one of Tampa Bay’s largest industrial developments, writes Veronica Brezina for St. Pete Rising. The 65-acre north St. Pete site is under contract to Greystar, the largest multifamily housing owner, manager, as well as a developer in the U.S. The firm is…
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Another Chester County Town Considers Becoming Designated ‘Bird Town’
Chester County is for the birds, well, bird towns. Under the program Bird Town Pennsylvania, there are a few designated areas such as Malvern and Charlestown Township. Chadds Ford might be on the next flight, writes Rich Schwartzman for Chadds Ford Live. The program partners with municipalities and organizations to work on bird conservation, creating…
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Former Eagle Brent Celek Adds Five West Chester Warehouses to Real Estate Portfolio
Former Eagle Brent Celek, who just brought his residential brokerage to Keller Williams Media, has acquired five West Chester warehouses for over $10 million as he doubles down on commercial real estate, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Over the last eight years following his NFL career, Celek has ventured into nearly every area of real estate, including single-family…
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West Chester Eagles Legend Brent Celek Brings His Real Estate Team to Keller Williams
Brent Celek, the former Eagles star who now lives in West Chester, has brought his real estate team to Keller Williams in what he calls a “natural next step,” writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Brent Celek Real Estate, previously independent, will now join the nation’s largest brokerage at its Media office. Celek, a former tight end…
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Fate of Century-Old West Goshen House in Judge’s Hands Amid Preservation Fight
A privately owned West Goshen house that has remained vacant and been deteriorating for more than 20 years is now at the center of a preservation fight, writes Brooke Schultz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Built more than a century ago and once regarded as impressive, the three-story fieldstone house, unofficially called Forsythe Farm, with its private bridge and stone mason…
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After Building Chatham Financial, Michael Bontrager Turned His Fortune Toward Revitalizing Kennett Square
After hedge fund adviser J. Michael Bontrager built Chatham Financial into an 850-employee powerhouse, he turned his focus into revitalizing Kennett Square and area towns, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Bontrager, who stepped down in 2018 as founding head of the investment-risk adviser, has since used a mix of personal funds, private donations, and…
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After Major Pivot Three Years Ago, Malvern Innovation Company Thriving Once Again
Three years ago, following the commercial failure of its proprietary air-cooling technology, Malvern-based Radicle Development Center found new life by shifting focus, writes Holly Quinn for Technical.ly. It achieved this by converting its 50,000 square-foot facility to support early-stage startups that were moving from hardware prototypes to field-ready systems. “The specific technology wasn’t ready for prime time, but our team became really good at applications…
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QVC, the Original Live-Shopping Pioneer, Plots Comeback While Aiming to Avoid Bankruptcy
Live-shopping, pioneered by QVC, has been overtaken by social media in recent years, and the West Chester company is now focusing its turnaround on reclaiming relevance from those that have adopted its playbook, write Isaac Avilucea and Mike D’Onofrio for Axios. QVC’s original approach to live programming, built on personality and a sense of urgency, closely mirrors today’s creator economy. The company,…
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East Vincent Planning Commission Recommends Denial of Pennhurst Data Center Project
In a unanimous vote, the East Vincent Planning Commission recommended that the township’s board of supervisors deny a proposed data center at the historic Pennhurst site, stating the submission was “technically deficient” and failed to comply with zoning ordinance, writes Brooke Schultz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The decision was met enthusiastically by residents who have been against the proposed project for months. However, the project…
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Malvern-Based Vanguard Group Adds Two Veteran Investment Firm CEOs, Expanding Board to 16
Malvern-based Vanguard Group has expanded its board of directors to 16 members with the appointment of two veteran investment firm CEOs, David Hunt and Ken Jacobs, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Beginning Feb. 24, the new board members will also serve on the board of trustees for each Vanguard fund. After a 23-year career at McKinsey…
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