West Chester
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QVC Group’s Debt Crisis Deepens, Bankruptcy Looms as Future of West Chester Giant Hangs in Balance
As West Chester-based QVC Group struggles under $6.6 billion in debt, bankruptcy is becoming an increasingly likely outcome despite creditor talks, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. QVC Group’s debt load surpasses standard measures of its total value, now at a $5.96 billion enterprise value, far exceeding its $25 million market capitalization. Over the…
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Genetic Testing Saved West Chester Man’s Life, Who Now Advocates for Others
A genetic test saved Dennis Massimo’s life by catching cancer early, prompting the West Chester resident to start advocating for others to do the same, writes Nicole Leonard for WHYY. Massimo learned of his diagnosis after researchers at the Penn Medicine BioBank in Philadelphia tested blood collected during his 2016 tonsillectomy. The sample had been stored for future research with his…
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Athlete Relocation Expert Elizabeth Herremans Moves to West Chester’s VRA Realty
Birds Nesting, founded by Elizabeth Herremans, has moved from luxury real estate brokerage Serhant Pennsylvania to West Chester-based VRA Realty, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Herremans, wife of former Philadelphia Eagles guard Todd Herremans, founded the firm to help athletes relocate to and settle in the Philadelphia area. At first, she focused on Eagles players, but after joining Serhant, she expanded to other athletes. Birds Nesting supports athletes who have…
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HSN’s Move to West Chester Paves Way for 400,000-Square-Foot Industrial Project at Former Campus
Vacated after HSN consolidated operations in West Chester, the network’s former Florida headquarters is set to become one of Tampa Bay’s largest industrial developments, writes Veronica Brezina for St. Pete Rising. The 65-acre north St. Pete site is under contract to Greystar, the largest multifamily housing owner, manager, as well as a developer in the U.S. The firm is…
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Former Eagle Brent Celek Adds Five West Chester Warehouses to Real Estate Portfolio
Former Eagle Brent Celek, who just brought his residential brokerage to Keller Williams Media, has acquired five West Chester warehouses for over $10 million as he doubles down on commercial real estate, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Over the last eight years following his NFL career, Celek has ventured into nearly every area of real estate, including single-family…
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West Chester Eagles Legend Brent Celek Brings His Real Estate Team to Keller Williams
Brent Celek, the former Eagles star who now lives in West Chester, has brought his real estate team to Keller Williams in what he calls a “natural next step,” writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Brent Celek Real Estate, previously independent, will now join the nation’s largest brokerage at its Media office. Celek, a former tight end…
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Longtime Voiceover Host Reflects on Three Decades at QVC
While she may not have originally planned on a decades-long voiceover career, original QVC host Ellen Langas‘ voice has since become a network cornerstone, writes Gina Lizzo for Main Line Today. Langas serves as the voice of West Chester-based QVC’s order line. She guides customers through the ordering process, recording full sentences or just a…
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QVC, the Original Live-Shopping Pioneer, Plots Comeback While Aiming to Avoid Bankruptcy
Live-shopping, pioneered by QVC, has been overtaken by social media in recent years, and the West Chester company is now focusing its turnaround on reclaiming relevance from those that have adopted its playbook, write Isaac Avilucea and Mike D’Onofrio for Axios. QVC’s original approach to live programming, built on personality and a sense of urgency, closely mirrors today’s creator economy. The company,…
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Pennsylvania Film Office Grants $6M to Netflix Series ‘Tires’ for Philadelphia-Area Production
Based in West Chester, the Netflix comedy series Tires is set to receive $6 million from the Pennsylvania Film Office to produce its third season in the Philadelphia region, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Funding comes through Pennsylvania’s Film Production Tax Credit Program, which provides a 25 to 30 percent tax credit to productions that allocate at…
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Bankruptcy Reports Send QVC Group Stock into Steep Decline
Reports that West Chester-based QVC Group is negotiating a voluntary debt restructuring with its creditors, potentially including a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, have caused the home shopping giant’s stock to fall 66 percent, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. QVC Group and its lenders are reportedly having confidential discussions to resolve the company’s increasing quarterly losses and…
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West Chester’s QVC Refreshes Lineup with Batch of New Wellness and Beauty Brands
QVC is updating its product lineup this year by introducing new wellness and beauty brands, that highlight the category’s growing importance to the West Chester-based retailer, writes Tatiana Walk-Morris for the Retail Drive. “We’re excited to welcome innovative new brands while continuing to deliver the fan-favorites our customers trust, making it easier to discover solutions that help you look and feel…
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Harvest Seasonal Grill Cuts Prices, Boosting Traffic and Profit for West Chester-Based Group
Harvest Seasonal Grill, part of Harvest Restaurant Holdings in West Chester, is responding to rising food costs by lowering prices, which has boosted both customer traffic and profits, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The farm-to-table bar-restaurant, with eight locations in the region, noticed that higher prices correspond with fewer patrons. “Every time check averages…
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West Chester-Based Righteous Felon Craft Jerky Debuts New Beef and Cheese Snack Stick
West Chester-based Righteous Felon Craft Jerky, one of the fastest-growing premium meat snack brands in the nation, has debuted the first-to-market better-for-you beef and cheese combo stick, reports staff at Nosh. Positioned as a modern reinvention, the product challenges a legacy snack category that has long relied on overly processed, underwhelming options filled with artificial ingredients and colorings. …
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Chester County Hospital Recognized Among Nation’s Best Hospitals in 2026 Rankings
Healthgrades, one of the most widely used platforms for finding doctors and hospitals in the United States, named Chester County Hospital in West Chester among America’s 50 Best Hospitals for 2026, according to a new report released by Healthgrades. Healthgrades evaluated hospitals based on patient outcomes, assessing clinical performance at roughly 4,500 hospitals across more than 30 common…
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New Family Homeless Shelter Unveiled in West Chester
The Friends Association recently unveiled a new family shelter in West Chester, expanding low-barrier emergency housing options in Chester County, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. The ribbon cutting this week drew dozens of county officials, local leaders, and social service advocates, followed by a tour of the facility. “This is not just a ribbon cutting – it’s a declaration…
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West Chester Law Firm Uncovers Chester County Poll Book Error Results
After a polling error during the 2025 general election that affected 70,000 3rd party voters, West Chester law firm Fleck Eckert Klein McGarry was hired to complete the investigation into what went wrong, and the results were just released, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. Thousands of Chester County voters had to cast provisional ballots after…
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Iron Hill Landlord in West Chester Seeks New Tenants After Abrupt Closure
Owners behind West Chester’s former Iron Hill Brewery are actively searching for new tenants, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The restaurant chain announced its abrupt closure following its bankruptcy filing this fall. Massachusetts real estate investor John Barry, who has owned the property since 2022, recently purchased the space’s assets, including the building…
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Modern Luxury Meets Historic Authenticity in this West Chester Victorian
Heartsease, a historic estate in West Chester, perfectly blends authenticity and luxurious living on 5.25 acres of serene landscaping, writes Devin Dixon for Modern Teen. Featuring 6,000 square feet of living space, the home pairs expansive outdoor areas with custom amenities designed to support a forward-looking, high-quality lifestyle. A spacious wraparound patio welcomes visitors to…
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