West Chester
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West Chester Native’s Husband — an International Cricket Star — Brings New Life to Region’s History with the Sport
Last summer, Liam Plunkett, a cricket star who won the World Cup with England in 2019, moved with his wife, West Chester native Emeleah Erb, to her hometown. Now, he’s playing for the local pro team and breathing new life into the region’s deep history with the centuries-old sport, writes Jonathan Tannenwald for the Philadelphia Inquirer. …
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Local Fire Company Rescues Tenacious Jack Russell Terrier from Fully Committed Pursuit of Groundhog
The West Chester Borough Fire Department rescued Chloe, a two-year-old Jack Russell Terrier mix, who broke free from her owner and managed to get stuck chasing a groundhog, writes staff for 6abc. A little before 5:30 p.m. on May 12, Chloe became wedged in between a slab of concrete at the 600 block of Tower…
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Nonprofit Flower Shop in West Chester Provides Meaningful Jobs to Special-Needs Employees
Elaine Scott and Colleen Brennan took over Kati Mac Floral Designs, a nonprofit flower shop in West Chester, wanting to provide meaningful employment for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Stephanie Farr, in The Philadelphia Inquirer, reported on what they ended up cultivating. “We’re really proud of the fact that more than 50 percent of our employees…
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6ABC: Chester County Hospital Nurse ‘Helps Those Who Can’t Help Themselves’
Lissette “Mitzy” Liriano, a nurse at the OB/GYN Clinic at Chester County Hospital, works to ensure that her patients receive the resources that they may not otherwise be able to afford, writes Beccah Hendrickson for 6abc. The clinic offers patients gynecological and prenatal care, as well as childbirth services, at a reduced cost. Liriano, who…
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‘There Are a Lot of Stories Out Here’: West Chester Man’s Volunteerism Preserves the Past at Abandoned Cemetery
After the owners of Mount Moriah Cemetery in southwest Philadelphia abandoned it in 2011, volunteers like West Chester resident Ken Smith have taken its care into their own hands by tending the land where 180,000 people rest, writes Kevin Riordan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. As a certified arboretum, its plants and trees, like a 140-year-old…
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‘Perfect Blend of Science, Nature’: Suburban Apiary Uses Eco-Friendly Methods to Create Bee-Licious Products
Bryer Apiary, a honey-supplying business run by Jeff Bryer, uses eco-friendly methods to make bee-licious products available in Chester County, writes Ed Williams for Main Line Today. Bryer, who is a licensed psychologist, started working with bees in 2000, taking after his father who owned and maintained many hives. His daughter retains an interest in beekeeping as…
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West Chester-Based Jewelry Biz Owner Goes from Homeless Childhood to Oprah-Endorsed Career
Valencia Key, a jewelry business based in West Chester, has grown from its early, word-of-mouth days into a brand worn by powerful women across the country, like Good Morning America’s Robin Roberts, writes Lisa Dukart for The Philadelphia Business Journal. The jewelry brand was launched in 2015 by Lia Valencia Key. She was inspired by…
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West Chester Native, Former Eagles Owner Buys Full City Block in Miami
Former Eagles owner Norman Braman, the billionaire car dealer who spent his early years in West Chester before moving to Cobbs Creek, now owns an entire block in Miami’s Edgewater neighborhood, writes Brian Bandell for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Braman, 89, recently acquired the Fight Club Miami building located at 106 and 120 N.E. 20th…
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‘Kindness and Hope Even in Dark Times’: Chester County Hospital’s Donation Drive Aids War-Torn Ukraine
Not long after Russian forces invaded Ukraine and initiated the largest military assault on a European country since World War II, the staff at Chester County Hospital knew it wanted to help the Ukrainians in any and every way it could. Senior leaders and other hospital employees immediately launched a donation drive that local doctors’…
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West Chester’s Artillery Brewing Company ‘Steers Clear of Fad Brews’ with Its Patriotic Take on Craft Beer
Artillery Brewing Company, only the second small-batch brewery on the western side of downtown West Chester, offers a patriotic take with its craft beer and food items, writes Ed Williams for Main Line Today. Hidden in an alleyway, the 2,800-square-foot space can seat up to 60 people, with additional outdoor dining available during the warmer…
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Newsweek: Video of West Chester Grandmother Who Finds Out Her Family Is Moving Closer Goes Viral
A heartwarming TikTok video of a grandmother finding out her family is moving to West Chester to be closer to her has gone viral, writes Kate Fowler for Newsweek. The video was posted by granddaughter Grace Marcella five days ago, and it has already garnered more than 2.2 million views and over 410,000 likes. The…
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Luxury Self-Care Shop Opens in West Chester, Thanks in Part to a Grant from Beyoncé
Odelia, Marie & Patrice — which creates beauty products, accessories, and home goods — recently opened in West Chester, writes Bill Rettew for the Daily Local News. The shop on 117 West Gay Street is owned by Candice Parrish. It sells handmade candles, soaps, body butters, and more. Odelia, Marie & Patrice was started after…
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West Chester East Grad Helps Delaware Men’s Basketball Team Punch Its Ticket to the Big Dance
West Chester East graduate Andrew Carr scored 17 points and grabbed 12 rebounds to propel the University of Delaware men’s basketball team to a 59-55 victory over UNC Wilmington last Tuesday in the championship game of the Colonial Athletic Association tournament. The win earned the fifth-seeded Blue Hens, who beat three higher-seeded teams in three…
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WCU to Host First-of-Its-Kind Production of Lincoln vs. Douglass Debate That Never Was … But Should Have Been
The complicated relationship between President Abraham Lincoln and famed Abolitionist/Statesman Frederick Douglass will be brought to life during the world premiere of a heated debate that never was but should have been. Charles Cook, an Emmy-nominated documentarian who resides locally, has reached back in history to create a riveting stage production that draws from the…
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West Chester Couple’s Startup Helps Young Athletes ‘Untap’ Their Potential
Gene and Elaine Williams, of West Chester, are helping young athletes throughout the Philadelphia region connect with private coaches through their company, Athletes Untapped, writes Kevin Riordan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The two are both athletes and have technology in common. Elaine played soccer for Bishop Shanahan High School and Temple University. Meanwhile, Gene played…
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West Chester Chef Named a Semifinalist for the ‘Oscars of the Restaurant Industry’
Chef Anthony Andiario, who has been wowing diners with culinary creations at his eponymous restaurant in West Chester, is one of the semifinalists for the 2022 James Beard Awards. Laura Smythe savored the task of covering the honor in the Philadelphia Business Journal. The program, often referred to as the Oscars of the restaurant industry,…
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WCU Swimmers Save a Woman’s Life, Then Win a Conference Championship
A group of West Chester University swimmers recently helped save the life of a choking woman at a lunch spot in York, Pa. They then went on to win several races at the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Swimming Championship. Mike Jensen dove into the circumstances of this memorable day for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “We…
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Absence of West Chester’s Bam Margera Acutely Felt in New Jackass Movie
While the new movie Jackass Forever has received good reviews and has been doing well at the box office, the absence of West Chester’s Bam Margera is acutely felt, writes Nick Vadala for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Margera, a former mainstay on the cast, was supposed to be part of the movie, but he was fired…
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