• What Is the Difference Between a Nursing Home and a Memory Care Community?

    What Is the Difference Between a Nursing Home and a Memory Care Community?

    Discovering a loved one has dementia and can no longer safely live on their own has the potential to create a lot of upheaval. While most of us are familiar with the term nursing home, few of us realize there may be a better option specifically designed to provide Alzheimer’s and dementia care, often called…

  • Freedom Village at Brandywine Welcomes Chester County Officials as Part of Spotlight Series

    Freedom Village at Brandywine Welcomes Chester County Officials as Part of Spotlight Series

    Freedom Village at Brandywine continues to foster community connection through its successful Spotlight Series, an initiative developed and led by resident and community liaison Ben LaGarde, by welcoming Chester County Commissioners Josh Maxwell, Marian Moskowitz, and Eric Roe, along with Chester County CEO David Byerman.  During their visit, the officials addressed a packed auditorium of…

  • Get Ready, Chester County! Trader Joe’s Has More Locations Coming Your Way

    Get Ready, Chester County! Trader Joe’s Has More Locations Coming Your Way

    Trader Joe’s has officially confirmed two new locations coming to Chester County: one in Berwyn and one in Exton, writes Eric Henderson for PhillyBite Magazine. While we already knew the arrival of Berwyn, Exton’s confirmation is fresh. The Berwyn store will be at 550 Lancaster Avenue in the Berwyn Shopping Center, taking over the former…

  • Freedom Village at Brandywine Supports Lifecare Services Foundation Awareness Week

    Freedom Village at Brandywine Supports Lifecare Services Foundation Awareness Week

    Freedom Village at Brandywine recently participated in the Life Care Services Foundation Awareness Week, held from April 7-11, 2025. The LCS Foundation plays a vital role in several key areas: developing future leaders in the senior living industry; supporting Alzheimer’s care, support, and research initiatives; and providing crucial financial relief to Life Care Services employees…

  • Thanks to Bank of America, Kids Can Play for $5 at These Chester County Golf Clubs

    Thanks to Bank of America, Kids Can Play for $5 at These Chester County Golf Clubs

    A new initiative from Bank of America will allow young golfers to play at two Chester County golf clubs for a discount, writes Ariel Simpson for The Philadelphia Inquirer.  The new initiative, called “Golf With Us,” allows children aged 6 to 18 to golf at thousands of courses for just $5 a round after enrolling…

  • Lennar, Already Building Multiple Chester County Projects, Looks to Further Expand in Region

    Lennar, Already Building Multiple Chester County Projects, Looks to Further Expand in Region

    Lennar, one of the nation’s largest homebuilders, is currently developing multiple projects in Chester County and wants to further expand its Greater Philadelphia footprint, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal.  Last year, the Miami-based company ranked as the second-largest homebuilder in the region with 652 closings, behind only NVR, which had over 1,300…

  • How Can Rehabilitation Therapies Help With Multiple Sclerosis?

    How Can Rehabilitation Therapies Help With Multiple Sclerosis?

    Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic disease of the central nervous system that is thought to be an autoimmune disorder where the body attacks itself by mistake. MS affects everyone differently, with some having only mild symptoms while others may lose their ability to see clearly, write, speak or walk. While there is no cure…

  • Martha Stewart Visits Longwood Gardens During Her Trip to QVC

    Martha Stewart Visits Longwood Gardens During Her Trip to QVC

    On her recent trip to QVC in West Chester, Martha Stewart made a stop at another Chester County destination, as she wrote at The Martha Blog.  That opportunity came in the form of the stunning and exquisite Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square.   Its history began with the Lenni Lenape tribe, who utilized the land for…

  • Four Hidden Gem Italian Restaurants in Chester County 

    Four Hidden Gem Italian Restaurants in Chester County 

    Italian restaurants are plentiful around Chester County, but you may not have been to these four hidden gems, writes Ben Silver and Elijah McDow for Main Line Today.   Mercato Ristorante & Bar is a charming dining spot in West Chester adorned with warm lighting. If you’re a self-proclaimed wine lover, you will enjoy their extensive…

  • Why New York Professionals Consider Retiring in Pennsylvania

    Why New York Professionals Consider Retiring in Pennsylvania

    For those who want to stay in the northeast U.S., retiring in Pennsylvania is looking more and more attractive. Pennsylvania can offer lower costs and taxes compared to other states in the area. Five of its towns were ranked in  the top 10 for “Best Places to Retire” in 2024 by U.S. News & World…

  • Area Man Is Brains Behind Booming Amish Cannabis Business

    Area Man Is Brains Behind Booming Amish Cannabis Business

    There is currently a booming business of Amish cannabis farmers in Pennsylvania, and one Chester County native is the brains behind it, writes Miles Dilworth for the Daily Mail.  Reuben Riehl started Lancaster County Cannabis from his basement four years ago. He would pack the occasional pound of cannabis and take it to small local…

  • One Chester County Town Among Best Places to Live in America, Two Make Top 250 

    One Chester County Town Among Best Places to Live in America, Two Make Top 250 

    One Chester County town is ranked among the top three places to live in the United States, with two others in the top 250, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal.  Niche recently released its annual rankings, based on data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the FBI, the Department of Education, the IRS, and…

  • Wine Lovers Adding More Cellars to Brandywine Valley Homes to Protect Their Collections 

    Wine Lovers Adding More Cellars to Brandywine Valley Homes to Protect Their Collections 

    Wine cellars are becoming a must-have in the Brandywine Valley, as more wine collectors add them to their homes to safeguard their collections, writes Roger Morris for The Hunt.  West Chester-based architect Richard Buchanan has noticed that the dream homes he designs throughout the region now often include cellars.  “Since the pandemic, there’s definitely been…

  • Freedom Village Players ‘The Dastardly Doctor Deveraux’ a Sell Out, Thousands Raised

    Freedom Village Players ‘The Dastardly Doctor Deveraux’ a Sell Out, Thousands Raised

    Freedom Village at Brandywine witnessed a display of talent and community spirit as The Village Players, a theater group made up of Freedom Village residents, premiered their fifth musical comedy, “The Dastardly Doctor Devereaux,” on March 7 and 8, 2025. The performances, directed and produced by residents Fran and Maggie Doyle, captivated audiences and raised…

  • Freedom Village: The Difference Between Personal Care and Assisted Living

    Freedom Village: The Difference Between Personal Care and Assisted Living

    There’s a subtle difference between personal care and assisted living for seniors here in Pennsylvania. That can lead to confusion among older adults trying to choose the right type of care for their situation. Personal care homes and assisted living residences are both residential options that provide meals, supervision and assistance with activities of daily…

  • Not Everyone in a Retirement Community Is Retired These Days

    Not Everyone in a Retirement Community Is Retired These Days

    The traditional notion of retirement is evolving. Many seniors are choosing to continue working well into their 60s and beyond, many for personal fulfillment. This may be continuing a professional career or even starting a small business you’ve been meaning to do when you had the time. This trend is reshaping how we view retirement…

  • Freedom Village Rallies for the Eagles and Gives Back to the Community

    Freedom Village Rallies for the Eagles and Gives Back to the Community

    Freedom Village at Brandywine embraced the excitement of the Philadelphia Eagles’ playoff run by turning team spirit into a powerful force for good. Through a creative initiative that combined football fandom with philanthropy, residents and staff raised funds for disaster relief and collected food donations to support the local community. Throughout the NFL playoffs, Freedom…

  • Aqua PA Continues to Enhance Chester County’s Water Infrastructure

    Aqua PA Continues to Enhance Chester County’s Water Infrastructure

    Aqua Pennsylvania is upgrading 12,840 feet of aging water mains in Tredyffrin, Thornbury, and Easttown Townships, Chester County. The existing cast iron pipes, which have exceeded their lifespan of 15-100 years, are being replaced with new ductile iron mains made from nearly 90 percent recycled materials, ensuring more reliable service for decades to come.  This…