• Two New Trader Joe’s Locations “Coming Soon” to Berwyn and Exton

    Two New Trader Joe’s Locations “Coming Soon” to Berwyn and Exton

    Chester County residents can expect two new Trader Joe’s locations in both Berwyn and Exton in the coming months, writes Michael Bartiromo for PHL17. The new Berwyn location is planned for 550 Lancaster Avenue, and the Exton location for 125 West Lincoln Highway. Trader Joe’s currently has thirty new locations listed as “opening soon.” The…

  • 10 Months to Go and Aronimink PGA Championship Tickers Are Sold Out

    10 Months to Go and Aronimink PGA Championship Tickers Are Sold Out

    The PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square isn’t happening until May 2026, but daily ground tickets are already sold out, writes Ariel Simpson for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The May 14-17 event is definitely a hot ticket, with 50 percent of ticket sales going to locals in Newtown Square, Media, Ardmore, and West…

  • Quakertown’s QNB Corp. Reports Financial Gains in Second Quarter of 2025

    Quakertown’s QNB Corp. Reports Financial Gains in Second Quarter of 2025

    Quakertown-based QNB Corp., the parent company of QNB Bank, has reported its second-quarter 2025 earnings, showing year-over-year growth in both net income and earnings per share, reports GlobeNewswire. Net income for the quarter reached $3,883,000, or $1.04 per diluted share, up from $2,465,000, or $0.67 per diluted share, in the same quarter last year. For…

  • Warminster Native Named ‘Man of the Year’ by Atlantic East Conference

    Warminster Native Named ‘Man of the Year’ by Atlantic East Conference

    Dominic Petruzzelli, a Warminster native and defender for the men’s soccer team at Neumann University, capped off a standout 2024 season by receiving Atlantic East Conference Man of the Year honors, writes Tyler DelPercio for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The award, established in 2019, recognizes one male student-athlete in the conference for excellence in both academics…

  • This New Hope Farm is the Perfect Place for Families with Special Needs

    This New Hope Farm is the Perfect Place for Families with Special Needs

    Helping Friendly Farm in New Hope is a wonderful place for families with special needs. The space offers a soothing atmosphere and fun activities, reports Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc.  Jessica Zander, a former special education teacher, founded the farm, which opened in 2022. The farm offers families a blend of sensory exploration, animal interaction and…

  • Southern Market Blends Global Flavors with Local Community Spirit — and It’s Totally Worth the Trip from Metro Philly

    Southern Market Blends Global Flavors with Local Community Spirit — and It’s Totally Worth the Trip from Metro Philly

    Southern Market in Lancaster City is more than a food hall — it’s a whole vibe. Just 90 minutes from the Philadelphia area, this hotspot at 100 S. Queen Street is a feast for your taste buds and your Instagram feed. Think global street food, craft cocktails, cool events, and serious small-town charm, all packed…

  • Philadelphia Ranks Among the Most Expensive U.S. Cities for Commercial Construction

    Philadelphia Ranks Among the Most Expensive U.S. Cities for Commercial Construction

    With the cost of construction expected to continue its rise, there is a widening gap between the most expensive construction markets in the United States and the rest of the country, writes Matt Wasielewski for BisNow. A dive into which U.S. cities are the most expensive for new construction found that Philadelphia ranks fifth at…

  • Is Conshohocken Site of Former Cleveland-Cliffs Poised for a Future in Tech?

    Is Conshohocken Site of Former Cleveland-Cliffs Poised for a Future in Tech?

    The once busy Cleveland-Cliffs steel plant in Conshohocken may soon be reborn, writes Paul J. Gough for the Philadelphia Business Journal. In all likelihood, its future will not be in molten metal, but in high-speed data cables. Representatives of the plant that closed earlier this year due to financial loss say they have received serious…

  • Former Miss Georgia Rises to QVC Superstar After Debuting First Brand with Network

    Former Miss Georgia Rises to QVC Superstar After Debuting First Brand with Network

    Kim Gravel, a former Miss Georgia, became a QVC superstar after launching her first brand with the West Chester-based shopping network at age 46, writes Cindy Barth for the Philadelphia Business Journal.  Seven years later, she became the first QVC talent to exceed $250 million in annual sales, contributing to over $1 billion in total…

  • Chemical in Use at Trainer Refinery, Elsewhere Triggers EPA Lawsuit

    Chemical in Use at Trainer Refinery, Elsewhere Triggers EPA Lawsuit

    The Clean Air Council, Communities for a Better Environment, and the Natural Resources Defense Council are suing the EPA to ban or more strictly regulate the use of hydrogen fluoride in refineries, including at the Trainer oil refinery, writes Sophia Schmidt for WHYY. Hydrogen fluoride is used in about 40 refineries across the country, including…

  • Meet the Latest Businesses to Join the Quakertown Farmers Market

    Meet the Latest Businesses to Join the Quakertown Farmers Market

    Richland Township’s Quakertown Farmers Market has welcomed several new vendors throughout this year, each with their own unique offerings, writes Ryan Kneller for WFMZ.  Under Four LLC is a new party supply store that just opened at the end of June. Gift bags, party favors, greeting cards, stickers, party cups and plates, and gift tags…

  • Washington Crossing Historic Park Hosting Wine on the Waterfront 2025 This Weekend

    Washington Crossing Historic Park Hosting Wine on the Waterfront 2025 This Weekend

    Wine on the Waterfront 2025 is set to take place this weekend, July 26, in Washington Crossing Historic Park, and locals are invited to attend, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch.  The event will take place at 1112 River Road from 3 PM to 7 PM on the banks of the Delaware River. The Friends…

  • Water, Water Everywhere 

    Water, Water Everywhere 

    It’s a hot summer day. Sweat trickles down your back. Clothing clings to your damp skin.  You gaze at the Schuylkill River, longing to dive into her cool waters.  Wait. What do you mean, no?  Okay. The Delaware then.  Still nothing doing, huh?  That’s what I thought.  When it comes to recreation on the water,…

  • Weekend Wanderer: Should I Be on An Outdoor Committee?

    Weekend Wanderer: Should I Be on An Outdoor Committee?

    So, the day I was Googling “how do I get rid of skinks?” was also the day I was tapped to join a committee in my husband’s outdoor organization.   Yes. They’ve met me.  Just deepens that mystery, doesn’t it?  It all started as I climbed the lone step to my front door. A tiny blue…

  • FS Investments to Relocate Headquarters, Changes Name As Part of Rebrand

    FS Investments to Relocate Headquarters, Changes Name As Part of Rebrand

    FS Investments has undergone significant growth in recent years, and that growth is leading to a company relocation and subsequent rebrand, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The company is scheduled to officially relocate from the Philadelphia Navy Yard to a larger space at the Schuylkill Yards in University City. In addition, FS…

  • Fort Washington’s Toll Brothers Plans 74 Homes on Former Florida Golf Course

    Fort Washington’s Toll Brothers Plans 74 Homes on Former Florida Golf Course

    Fort Washington-based Toll Brothers plans to build 74 homes on a former golf course in Boca Raton, Florida, which has been closed since 2006, writes Brian Bandell for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Boca Raton Executive Country Club filed land use amendment, rezoning, and site plan applications for the 55.1-acre property. The clubhouse, once part of…

  • Musical About QVC-Famous Miracle Mop Continues Off-Broadway Run

    Musical About QVC-Famous Miracle Mop Continues Off-Broadway Run

    A musical about the Miracle Mop, an iconic product of West Chester-headquartered QVC, is currently running Off-Broadway, writes Tim Teeman for The Daily Beast. Joy, the musical about Miracle Mop founder Joy Mangano, runs at the Laura Pels Theatre in New York City. The show details the product’s invention and rise to popularity, and Mangano’s…

  • Lines Stretched Outside as Customers Welcomed Back Hank’s Place in Chadds Ford

    Lines Stretched Outside as Customers Welcomed Back Hank’s Place in Chadds Ford

    Hank’s Place was back in business July 15 at Route 1 and Creek Road in Chadds Ford, and this past weekend, customers lined up for a visit, writes Jen Samuel for The Daily Local, as printed in the Daily Times. Every seat was filled, and a line stretched outside along its new three-story ramp. Flowers…