Chester County
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Two Chester County Restaurants Rank Among Pennsylvania’s Best
Two truly can’t-miss restaurants across Pennsylvania are local to Chester County, writes Nikelle Murphy for The Takeout. Andiario in West Chester and East Earl’s Shady Maple Smorgasbord were named two must-try restaurants across the state by The Takeout. Both spots bring truly unique dining experiences that neither locals nor tourists should miss out on. Shady…
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Two Chester County Schools Earn Pennsylvania Blue Ribbon Designation
Two Chester County schools have been honored with the Pennsylvania Blue Ribbon Schools designation, writes Kristen A. Graham for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Lionville Elementary in the Downingtown Area School District and St. Elizabeth Parish School in Chester Springs were recognized for their academics and efforts to close achievement gaps. Thirteen schools across Pennsylvania received the…
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Four Chester County Companies Make List of Top 50 Largest Women-Owned Businesses in Region
Four Chester County companies have found their place on the list of the 50 largest women-owned businesses in Greater Philadelphia, writes Todd Romero for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The highest-ranked Chester County company is Key Financial in West Chester at No. 16. The company, with 100 percent female ownership and one local office, reported revenue…
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Five Chester County Leaders Recognized by Main Line Today’s Class of Power Women
The 2025 Class of Power Women, recognizing Main Line leaders with vision and courage, includes five entrants from Chester County, writes Gina Lizzo for the Main Line Today. Javonna Wylie, President and CEO of Chester County OIC, has a lifelong passion for giving back and inspiring change. While at Shippensburg University, she discovered her calling…
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Identifying HBO’s ‘Task’ Filming Locations in Chester County
HBO’s hit show Task has put Chester County in the spotlight, with scenes filmed across the area, from Coatesville to Phoenixville and beyond, write Nick Vadala and Sam Morris for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Coatesville makes its first appearance in episode two, when the Dark Hearts motorcycle gang rides through the Lincoln Highway and 2nd Avenue…
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Three Chester County Restaurants Rank Among the Most Vital in Philadelphia Region
The 76, an annual list by The Philadelphia Inquirer, recently honored three Chester County spots as some of the most vital in the Philadelphia region, writes staff for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The 76 honors seventy-six Philly-area restaurants pushing boundaries to create a truly diverse and exciting dining scene throughout the city and suburbs. This year,…
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LionCage Pitch Competition Offers Entrepreneurs Exposure, Chance for Cash Winnings
Invent Penn State LaunchBoxes at Brandywine and Great Valley and the Ideas x Innovation Network (i2n) are partnering to deliver the 2025 LionCage Pitch Competition on Friday, Nov. 14, from 8 AM to 5 PM at the Conference Center at Penn State Great Valley. LionCage is a one-day gathering that offers exposure, connections, and access for creators…
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Fate of Iron Hill’s Beer Stock to be Decided in Bankruptcy
When Iron Hill Brewery abruptly closed all of its locations last month, including those in Chester County, and filed for liquidation bankruptcy, it left the fate of its beer stock uncertain, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. When they shut their doors on Sept. 26, some Iron Hill locations still held inventory, including thousands…
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Freedom Village at Brandywine Raises More Than $6,000 for the Alzheimer’s Association
Freedom Village at Brandywine, a premier Life Plan Community, raised over $6,000 in September to support the Alzheimer’s Association. The community’s month-long fundraising efforts culminated in its annual on-campus Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Friday, October 3. Throughout September, residents and staff came together to host a variety of creative fundraisers, including a donut sale,…
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Chrissy Houlahan Stands Up for Future of Women in Military
Following Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s remarks, Chrissy Houlahan, who represents Chester County in Congress, has been speaking out for women in the military, writes Julia Terruso for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Houlahan served in the U.S. Air Force and Air Force Reserve, later pursuing a second career as a high school chemistry teacher. She is…
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After Closing All Locations, Including West Chester and Exton, Iron Hill Officially Files for Bankruptcy
After closing all its locations last month, including West Chester and Exton, and after nearly three decades in business, Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant has officially filed for bankruptcy, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The company filed under Chapter 7, allowing the chain to liquidate. This is different from Chapter 11, which permits…
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Martha Stewart Debuts New Fall and Winter Apparel Collection at QVC
Martha Stewart recently traveled to Chester County to debut her new fall/winter 2025 apparel collection at West Chester-based QVC, as she writes for The Martha Blog. Stewart appeared on QVC several times throughout the day, with a special live appearance that came from Kennett Square’s Longwood Gardens. Stewart came up with the idea of broadcasting…
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Chase Bank to Open Seven New Branches Across Region, Including Two in Chester County
Chase Bank will open seven new branches across the Philadelphia region over the next three months, with two located in Chester County, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The bank has already opened three retail branches in the area earlier this year, bringing the total number of new openings to ten and the…
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Five Chester County Public High Schools Rank in Top 25 in Pennsylvania
Five Chester County public high schools are among the top 25 in Pennsylvania for 2026, according to a new ranking recently released by Niche. To determine the ranking for its 2026 Best Public High Schools in Pennsylvania list, Niche analyzed key statistics from data by the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews written…
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Freedom Village: Here Are 8 Ways to Know It’s Time for Memory Care
As dementia progresses, it creates a variety of physical, psychological, and behavioral changes that can at first seem subtle but tend to increase in severity. Here are 8 warning signs that it might be time for memory care: 1. Forgetting how to get to familiar places: Silver Alerts are all too common nowadays. When a senior…
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Local Restaurant Group Exchanges Leftover Iron Hill Gift Cards After Sudden Closure
Iron Hill gift card holders can still make use of their thanks to local restaurant group Stove & Co, writes Tony Di Domizio for North Penn Now. The restaurant group, parent company to several local restaurants, is offering a limited time gift card exchange. Any customer can bring any Iron Hill gift card to a…
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Two Chester County Wedding Venues with Scenic Water Views
For local brides dreaming of a gorgeous wedding on the water, Chester County offers two scenic venues for those looking to stay local, writes Anne E. Hill for Main Line Today. Downingtown Country Club seamlessly blends the quaint countryside with an air of elegance. Located on a perfectly manicured golf course, the venue comes with…
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Three Chester County Companies Among Largest Family-Owned Businesses in Region
Three Chester County companies were included on the list of 56 largest family-owned businesses in Greater Philadelphia, writes Todd Romero for the Philadelphia Business Journal. A. Duie Pyle ranked the highest at sixth place. The West Chester-based company has been in the same family for four generations. It was founded in 1924, and now operates…
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