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Phoenixville-Based Baba’s Brew Cooks Up Kombucha-Infused Skincare Line
Olga Sorzano of Phoenixville’s Baba’s Brew recently announced her newest kombucha venture, A Culture Factory, a skincare line made from kombucha-infused byproducts, writes Kiki Aranita for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Growing up with influence from her grandmother, affectionately called Baba in Russian, chef Sorzano recognized all the benefits that fermentation and kombucha have on gut health.…
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Vanguard Releases 2026 Global Economic and Market Outlook
Vanguard has released its annual outlook on the global economy and financial markets. This year’s report, “AI exuberance: Economic upside, stock market downside,” provides investors with an economic roadmap and Vanguard’s updated long-term investment thesis. Vanguard’s global team of economists outlines the impact of artificial intelligence on the trajectory of markets, including how broader adoption of…
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Longwood Gardens’ Christmas Festival Drives Economic Boost to Kennett Square
The annual Longwood Christmas festival brings a steady wave of visitors who give Kennett Square and the surrounding towns a noticeable economic boost throughout the holiday season, writes Anthony R. Wood for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Overall, Longwood Gardens has played a “significant role in the area’s growth,” said Nancy Toltain, director of hotel operations at the Hilton Garden…
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Brandywine Museum of Art in Chadds Ford Hosts First Solo Museum Exhibition by Baltimore Artist
Jerrell Gibbs, who once dreamed of playing in the NFL, shifted to art and has seen a swift ascent in his career, culminating in his first solo museum exhibition at the Brandywine Museum of Art in Chadds Ford, writes Chadd Scott for Forbes. A photograph of his wife and daughter inspired the direction of his career. “I looked at it and I…
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Phoenixville’s Firebird Festival Draws Thousands to Town Every Year
For more than twenty years, the Phoenixville Firebird Festival, which ends in the burning of a 20-foot wooden bird effigy, has drawn thousands to the town during the holiday season, writes Claudia Dimuro for the Penn Live Patriot-News. Local artists and volunteers build the bird over approximately three months, after which it is set aflame before crowds that can exceed 10,000 people. A…
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America’s Newest Delicacy Is Lanternfly Honey – But You May Not Want to Know How It’s Made
The influence of spotted lanternflies has reached the flavor of honey, and although the result can taste appealing, the way this change occurs is certainly not its strongest selling point, writes Brittany Shammas for The Washington Post. It turns out, honeybees are attracted to the sugary material left behind by spotted lanternflies after they feed during the summer and fall months.…
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Experience Chester County’s Must-See Holiday Light Shows
With the holiday season in full swing, this is an ideal moment to enjoy some of the region’s best holiday light shows, several of which are in Chester County, write Jason Nark and Henry Savage for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The West Chester Griswolds are known for covering their home and property in thousands of LED lights, illuminated figurines, and…
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Discover Your Perfect Christmas Tree at These Chester County Farms
If you are searching for the perfect tree, these Chester County farms provide everything from cut-your-own experiences to an extensive selection of pre-cut varieties, write Michelle Myers, Henry Savage, and Rosa Cartagena for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Clark’s Christmas Tree Farm in Cochranville spans 25 acres and provides Douglas, Canaan, and Fraser firs for both cut-your-own and pre-cut options. The 3,000-square-foot gift shop, stocked…
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Four Developing Projects Coming to Chester County in 2026
Chester County is the place for building, with permits and projects sprouting up every day to take up the next available space. Whether it’s housing, mixed-use, or industrial, these projects vitalize the county and bring new milestones. Most of these projects have been approved and will start their construction or planning process in the next…
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West Chester’s Thomas Lambert, Pennsylvania’s First African American Chrysler Auto Dealer, Retires
Thomas Lambert of West Chester, the first African American Chrysler auto dealer in Pennsylvania and owner of Lambert Auto Body Shop, has retired, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. Lambert launched his career in 1967 following his graduation from Morgan State University with a degree in business. He joined Girard Bank’s management program for three years…
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Green Endorsement Stamp Simplifies Search for Local Produce in Chester County
Chester County shoppers will soon find it easier to identify local produce with the introduction of a green endorsement stamp from AgConnect, a public-private partnership between the Chester County Economic Development Council and the county, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. “We, in Chester County, are the second-largest producers of [agriculture] products in the commonwealth of Pennsylvania,” said Jordan Peek,…
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A Shimmering Celebration of the Season Debuts at Longwood Gardens
It’s a gem of a holiday season as Longwood Gardens invites guests to step into a shimmering world inspired by the brilliance of gemstones and the magic of the holidays. On view through Jan. 11, 2026, this year’s A Longwood Christmas surrounds guests in dazzling color, radiant light, and extraordinary horticultural artistry. Throughout the conservatories and across…
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Gov. Shapiro Unveils $220 Million for SEPTA During Frazer Shop and Rail Yard Visit
While visiting the Frazer Shop and Rail Yard in Chester County, Gov. Josh Shapiro has unveiled an additional $220 million in state funding for SEPTA, writes Thomas Fitzgerald for The Philadelphia Inquirer. With this additional funding, the transit agency, that is currently tackling repairs to fire-prone Silverliner IV Regional Rail cars and a damaged overhead power system in the trolley tunnel leading to commuter delays, should be able to return…
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Local Couple from Iran Get Inundated with Offers After Asking for Place to Celebrate Thanksgiving
Local couple Hamid Golshani and Nadia Niknami were hoping to spend Thanksgiving with an American family, and many of their neighbors were more than happy to oblige and extend Thanksgiving invitations, writes Jenice Armstrong for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Golshani, a Drexel University alum who works for a medical device company in Exton, left a post…
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Over 40,000 People Expected in West Chester this Holiday Season with Arrival of ‘Shop Small’ Experience
Historic downtown West Chester now glows with more than 80,000 holiday lights, wreaths and greenery lining the historic streets of the 226-year-old borough as Chester County Hospital Lights Up Holiday Weekends in West Chester welcomes visitors to one of the region’s top “shop small” experiences starting this Black Friday. More than 40,000 people are expected to enjoy the sparkling…
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Herr’s Snacks Celebrates Nearly 80 Years of Local Production, Worldwide Reach
For nearly 80 years, Herr’s has been making chips, pretzels, and other snacks in Nottingham and distributing them to customers around the country and world, writes Christie Ileto for 6abc. The company produces over 300 million bags of snacks annually, and the process is simple, according to CEO Troy Gunden. “We use high-end branded salt,…
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Couple Transforms Malvern Home with Vibrant Color and Personal Style
A young family in Malvern have transformed their dream home using a bright and playful palette that mirrors their lifestyle, writes Eileen Smith Dallabrida for the Main Line Today. When they first found their new house, it felt like a dream come true, but the interiors were dark and in need of transformation. Instead, the…
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LionCage Pitch Competition Awards $35,000 to Southeastern Pennsylvania Entrepreneurs
Invent Penn State LaunchBoxes at Brandywine and Great Valley and the Ideas x Innovation Network (i2n), an initiative of the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC), hosted the 2025 LionCage Pitch Competition on Friday, Nov. 14, at the Conference Center at Penn State Great Valley. The one-day event showcased entrepreneurs from across southeastern Pennsylvania who…
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