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Pennsylvania Film Office Grants $6M to Netflix Series ‘Tires’ for Philadelphia-Area Production
Based in West Chester, the Netflix comedy series Tires is set to receive $6 million from the Pennsylvania Film Office to produce its third season in the Philadelphia region, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Funding comes through Pennsylvania’s Film Production Tax Credit Program, which provides a 25 to 30 percent tax credit to productions that allocate at…
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We Are Not Alone: Chester Counties Beyond Pennsylvania
Our Chester County is a place where locals and visitors enjoy living, working, and playing. While not the largest county in Pennsylvania, it is the wealthiest, leading to an influx of people who cherish its business opportunities, historic landmarks, nature, and more. But there are other Chester Counties, one in Tennessee and the other in South Carolina. Each county has a special connection to…
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Bankruptcy Reports Send QVC Group Stock into Steep Decline
Reports that West Chester-based QVC Group is negotiating a voluntary debt restructuring with its creditors, potentially including a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, have caused the home shopping giant’s stock to fall 66 percent, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. QVC Group and its lenders are reportedly having confidential discussions to resolve the company’s increasing quarterly losses and…
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Plans Advance to Transform Wayne Office Building into 162-Unit Apartment Complex
Following required approvals, the partnership of Malvern-based E. Kahn Development, Wayne-based Love Communities, and Harrisburg’s Triple Crown Corp. is proceeding with plans to convert a Wayne office complex into 162 apartments, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The partnership purchased the then half-empty property for $10.2 million, taking a calculated risk on whether a future conversion would be approved given the…
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Modern Updates Merge with History at Dowlin House Family Home
The historic Dowlin House in Uwchlan Township has recently completed a major restoration and expansion, reimagining the property as a modern family home, writes Laurel Anderson for the County Lines Magazine. The home was part of a once-thriving community known as Dowlin Forge, which grew around an iron forge established in 1785 by Samuel Hibberd and bought by John Dowlin in 1801. Built in 1799, the Dowlin House once belonged to an…
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Book Fireside Dining for a Romantic Escape at These Bucks County Restaurants
Winter is in full swing, and with these frigid temperatures, there’s no better place to be than somewhere warm. Cuddle up close by the fire for a romantic evening at these three Bucks County restaurants, writes Michele Haddon for Bucks County Courier Times. King George II Inn: Bristol’s King George II Inn, which is believed…
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In Bid to Protect Rare Species, Longwood Gardens Joins Global Anti-Poaching Coalition
In an effort to protect rare species, Kennett Square-based Longwood Gardens has joined the Illegal Plant Trade Coalition, a global alliance working to stop plant pilfering, writes George Weigel for the Penn Live Patriot-News. Through the initiative, which brings together public gardens, scientists, conservation organizations, and enforcement agencies, Longwood Gardens is urging plant buyers to carefully consider where their plants are sourced.…
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West Chester’s QVC Refreshes Lineup with Batch of New Wellness and Beauty Brands
QVC is updating its product lineup this year by introducing new wellness and beauty brands, that highlight the category’s growing importance to the West Chester-based retailer, writes Tatiana Walk-Morris for the Retail Drive. “We’re excited to welcome innovative new brands while continuing to deliver the fan-favorites our customers trust, making it easier to discover solutions that help you look and feel…
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Harvest Seasonal Grill Cuts Prices, Boosting Traffic and Profit for West Chester-Based Group
Harvest Seasonal Grill, part of Harvest Restaurant Holdings in West Chester, is responding to rising food costs by lowering prices, which has boosted both customer traffic and profits, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The farm-to-table bar-restaurant, with eight locations in the region, noticed that higher prices correspond with fewer patrons. “Every time check averages…
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Previously Outsourced, Malvern’s Vanguard Group Reclaims Hundreds Of Local Jobs From Infosys
Vanguard Group is bringing hundreds of jobs back from Infosys to its Malvern headquarters, following a 1,300-position outsourcing move six years ago, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The investment giant is laying off 248 employees at its Infosys subsidiary BPM Limited in Chesterbrook, with 96 percent getting offered positions within Vanguard. The layoffs are scheduled to occur between…
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New York Hospitality Firm Acquires Malvern Residence Inn for $14.7 Million
A New York-based Samar Hospitality affiliate has purchased the 127-room Residence Inn by Marriott Philadelphia Great Valley/Malvern for $14.7 million, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. At $115,748 per key, the sale price exceeds the five-year average of $100,971 per room for hotel transactions in the market. Property records show that 10 GWB Owner, the buyer, is managed by Samar, a…
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West Chester-Based Righteous Felon Craft Jerky Debuts New Beef and Cheese Snack Stick
West Chester-based Righteous Felon Craft Jerky, one of the fastest-growing premium meat snack brands in the nation, has debuted the first-to-market better-for-you beef and cheese combo stick, reports staff at Nosh. Positioned as a modern reinvention, the product challenges a legacy snack category that has long relied on overly processed, underwhelming options filled with artificial ingredients and colorings. …
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Chester County Hospital Recognized Among Nation’s Best Hospitals in 2026 Rankings
Healthgrades, one of the most widely used platforms for finding doctors and hospitals in the United States, named Chester County Hospital in West Chester among America’s 50 Best Hospitals for 2026, according to a new report released by Healthgrades. Healthgrades evaluated hospitals based on patient outcomes, assessing clinical performance at roughly 4,500 hospitals across more than 30 common…
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New Family Homeless Shelter Unveiled in West Chester
The Friends Association recently unveiled a new family shelter in West Chester, expanding low-barrier emergency housing options in Chester County, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. The ribbon cutting this week drew dozens of county officials, local leaders, and social service advocates, followed by a tour of the facility. “This is not just a ribbon cutting – it’s a declaration…
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Owner of Popular Chester County Eateries Plans Expansion with Third Location
28-year-old Alessandro “Alex” Fiorello, who owns Alessandro’s Wood Fired Italian in Wayne and Alessandro’s Pizzeria in West Chester, is planning on opening a new location outside of Chester County, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Fiorello’s newest concept will be a bar-focused spot in Bryn Mawr Village, taking over the former Il Fiore location. His Wayne restaurant opened in 2020…
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West Chester Law Firm Uncovers Chester County Poll Book Error Results
After a polling error during the 2025 general election that affected 70,000 3rd party voters, West Chester law firm Fleck Eckert Klein McGarry was hired to complete the investigation into what went wrong, and the results were just released, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. Thousands of Chester County voters had to cast provisional ballots after…
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Former Archbishop Wood Star Collin Gillespie Emerges as Key Contributor for Suns
A Villanova product and Archbishop Wood graduate, Collin Gillespie has emerged as a key contributor for the Phoenix Suns in his second NBA season, writes Matt Breen for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Recruited by Jay Wright in 2017, Gillespie was told he would redshirt his freshman year at Villanova, with a potential complementary role not expected until his fifth year. “I…
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Residential Future of Kennett Square’s NVF Site Debated
During the January 5 Kennett Square Borough Council meeting, debate and opposition emerged on whether to advertise rezoning the National Vulcanized Fiber (NVF) company site from industrial to residential, writes Jen Samuel for The Daily Local News. When the issue appeared on the agenda, many residents and some council members voiced concerns about the community’s future. The council ultimately…
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