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A Thriving Paoli Restaurant, Main Line Tavern Serves Up Suburban Comfort Food in the Classic Pub Scene
Phil and Kate Ferro opened Main Line Tavern on May 4 of this year, in the former building of the Great American Pub on King Road in Paoli, writes blank for Savvy Main Line. The menu, cocktails, happy hours, and ambiance are identical to another restaurant by the Ferro’s: Chadds Ford Tavern. The husband and…
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Casey Schaum is a Pillar of the Skateboarding Community in Chester County
Casey Schaum is a passionate skateboarder who grew up in West Chester, writes J.F. Pirro for Main Line Today. Coached by his father, Andy Schaum, he was a West Side Little League All-Star until he was 12, always wanting to be involved in team sports. He graduated from Penn State in 2017 with a degree…
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Meet the Coatesville Music Artist that is Changing the Way We Listen to Music
As a Coatesville native, Joanna Maris — also known as JotheBadd — uses music as an outlet while struggling with borderline personality disorder, writes Imperial Networking for 24Hip-Hop. “Music was the only way to calm me down and pour my emotions, heart, and soul into my work,” Jo said. Jo has set out on a…
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A West Chester Legacy: Meet the Man Behind the Name of Mitch’s Gym
Behind the former Mitch’s Market Street Gym in West Chester, there’s a man who inspired its name, writes Michael P. Rellahan for The Daily Local News. He was John Edward Mitchell, who recently passed away on May 27 at 64 years old. While the gym was named after him, Mitchell, also known as Johnny to…
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New Boutique Hotel Opening in Kennett Square Puts Art at the Center of Their Experience
A new boutique hotel called Artelo is coming soon to Kennett Square and works to combine art and a luxury hotel experience, writes Natalie Jason for 6ABC. The 14-room hotel was a motel years ago and has since been remodeled to reopen soon, featuring bold and colorful art installations in each room. With the Artelo…
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Ashley Meyers of Main Line Fashionista Empowers Women Through Fashion
Main Line Fashionista is a women’s boutique clothing store based out of Paoli, writes Eileen Smith Dallabrida for Main Line Today. Ashley Meyers is the CEO and founder of the boutique. As the owner of a clothing store, her style is confident. Meyers’ has learned to take away the doubt that can wash over women…
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Father-Son Entrepreneurs in Downingtown Create Customized Cleats for MLB Players
Phillies players Bryson Stott and Orion Kerkering wore custom cleats in the London Classic Series made by a father-son duo in Downingtown, writes Santiago Ortiz for Billy Penn at WHYY. Ryan Stevens started customizing baseball cleats in high school. When the hobby became a business, Nxt Level Customs, in 2020 Stevens was a college student…
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Family Tradition: Son Follows in His Mother’s Footsteps to Become St. Joe’s Mascot
David Moser has followed in his mother’s footsteps and became the St. Joseph’s Hawk mascot, writes Jeff Neiburg for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Hawk job’s is to flap its wings during men and women’s basketball games, as well as at events, such as graduation parties. It is believed that David is the only second-generation Hawk…
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The Bookhouse Hotel in Kennett Square Is On Mission to Bring Back Love of Books
In the age of technology, there’s something comforting about curling up with a good book. Stephanie Olenik and her partners agree; which is why they combined books and the lodging business with an intriguing twist, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. Olenik co-owns two hotels: the Bookhouse Hotel in Kennett Square, and the…
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Cherelle Parker, Philadelphia’s First Woman Mayor, Awarded Honorary Doctorate from Lincoln University
Philadelphia mayor, Cherelle Parker, has received her honorary doctorate from Lincoln University, reports staff for CBS News Philadelphia. Parker, who is the 100th mayor of Philadelphia, is a 1994 graduate of Lincoln University. She is also the first woman to hold office. From 2005 to 2015, Parked served in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. From…
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Eight Great Danes Rescued from Florida Breeding Operation and Transported to Brandywine Valley SPCA
Recently, several Great Danes have been rescued from a breeding operation in Union County, Florida and placed with the Brandywine Valley SPCA, writes Cherise Lynch for NBC 10 Philadelphia. The Brandywine Valley SPCA announced that 120 dogs and puppies, mostly Great Danes, had been seized from the Florida property. Eight of those dogs were transported…
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Eagles’ Landon Dickerson, Who Lives in West Chester, Celebrates His Big Payday in an Unconventional Way
The Philadelphia Eagles guard Landon Dickerson secured a four-year, $84 million contract extension in early March. This contract has made him the highest-paid guard in NFL History. Dickerson made good on his promise to get a brand-new lawn mower with his deal, writes staff for TMZ Sports. The 25-year-old lineman had recently gone viral when…
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James Wyeth: Unsettled’ Collection Debuts at the Brandywine Museum of Art
The Brandywine Museum of Art in Chadds Ford will open a major exhibition by artist Jamie Wyeth, writes staff for Chester County Press. The exhibit, entitled Jamie Wyeth: Unsettled, is a collection of more than 50 works by the renowned artist that have been drawn from various museums and private collections. Unsettled is set to…
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Starting Small at Farmers Market in Downingtown, Auntie Anne’s Now Has Over 2,000 Locations Worldwide
The popular mall staple, Auntie Anne’s, has been serving delicious pretzels and treats for over three decades, but it started as a small business right here in Chester County, writes Kalena Thomhave for The Keystone. Auntie Anne’s was created by “Auntie” Anne Beiler, who bought a stand at a farmers’ market in Downingtown to sell…
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Two Cheeses From Chester County Farm Listed as Highest Quality Cheeses in America
The Farm at Doe Run in Chester County has two cheeses that made the ‘15 Highest Quality Cheeses in America’ List, writes Minal Zaheer for Insider Monkey. The Farm at Doe Run, located in Unionville, is an award-winning creamery that sets its focus on simple, sustainable farming. Their cows, goats, and sheep are raised humanely…
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