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Engineer Brings Creative Programming Opportunities to Coatesville
Local engineer Shane Cloyd has brought creative new education opportunities to the Coatesville community, writes staff for The Daily Local News. Cloyd, currently a Principal Engineer at Penske Logistics, operates technology and arts after-school programming in downtown Coatesville. Out of a previously unused 8,000 square foot building, he manages Our Dot Art and STEAM/POWER. Both…
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New Restaurants and Updated Menus Arrive in Chester County Just in Time for Summer
With seasonal menus, new drinks, and debut restaurants opening up, summer dining in Chester County offers residents a delicious way to spend the season, writes Ed Williams for Main Line Today. Dining spots both old and new are setting a fresh twist on the Chester County culinary scene. Recently, The Noble Goat at Downingtown’s River…
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Malvern Resident, Eagles Star Saquon Barkley Nominated for ESPY Awards
Philadelphia Eagles running back and Malvern resident Saquon Barkley has continued his victorious year with nominations for three ESPY Awards, writes Geoffrey A. Knox for Eagles Wire. Each year, ESPN hosts the ESPY Awards, standing for Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly. The awards honor the top athletes and athletic achievements throughout the year for both…
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Ron Jaworski, Owner of Downingtown Country Club, Expands Business with New Sports Bar
Downingtown County Club owner Ron Jaworski has expanded his restaurant business with the new 7-Tap Tavern, writes Ben Mace for Golfweek. Jaworski, who was previously a quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles, recently opened 7-Tap Tavern at Back Creek Golf Club. The restaurant name is a reference to the No. 7 jersey worn by Jaworski during…
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Inside Kennett Square’s Long History with the Underground Railroad
As Juneteenth approaches, the Kennett Underground Railroad Center seeks to educate the community on Kennett’s history with the abolitionist movement, writes Madeleine Wright for CBS News Philadelphia. Historic buildings throughout Kennett Square served as stops along the Underground Railroad. The community as a whole was a vital space for abolitionist work throughout the nineteenth century.…
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Chester County Home to Two of Pennsylvania’s Highest-Scoring School Districts
Two Chester County school districts rank among the best in the state according to standardized test scores, writes Ethan Lott for Philadelphia Business Journal. Unionville-Chadds Ford and Tredyffrin-Easttown School Districts placed at No. 8 and No. 12, respectively, in a statewide district ranking by Pittsburgh Business Times. The journal evaluated 482 of the state’s 500…
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Six Chester County Suburbs Named Among the Best in the Philadelphia Region
In a recent ranking of the twenty-five best suburbs in the greater Philadelphia area, six Chester County towns and suburbs placed in the top fifteen, writes staff for Stacker. Using data from Niche, Stacker evaluated suburban Philadelphia towns based on several criteria. This included diversity, cost of living, the percentage of population with college degrees,…
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PA Turnpike to Remove Downingtown Tollbooth in New Tolling Plan
The Pennsylvania Turnpike will remove the Downingtown interchange tollbooth as part of a statewide shift to open-road tolling, writes David Mowery for The Citizens’ Voice. The PA Turnpike plans to replace toll plazas and cash tolls with open-road tolling (ORT). ORT introduces large overhead structures that scan EZ Passes or license plates for Toll-By-Plate transactions.…
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Five June Events Perfect for Summertime in Chester County
With warm summer weather finally arriving, it is officially the season for festive outdoor events, writes Gina Lizzo for Main Line Today. Here are five summertime events happening in Chester County this June. Summer Biergarten—Malvern. Historic Sugartown’s summer Biergarten is a pop-up evening event featuring live music, food trucks, and craft beer from local breweries,…
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Malvern Biotechnology Company Develops New Blood Test to Diagnose Alzheimer’s
Malvern biotechnology company Fujirebio Diagnostics has developed a revolutionary new test to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Previously, FDA-approved Alzheimer’s diagnostic tools have relied on brain scans and spinal fluid samples. Fujirebio’s remarkable new method uses a simple blood test, making the testing process much more accessible to patients. As…
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West Chester’s Wonder Food Hall Features Fifteen Restaurants All in One Place
West Chester’s newly opened Wonder offers residents meals from over fifteen restaurants all in one place, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. The chain food hall houses a variety of cuisine from a range of restaurants, with both eateries run by both local restauranteurs and celebrity chefs like Bobby Flay. Takeout, delivery, and…
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Local Breweries to Release Limited Edition Kevin Bacon-Inspired Beers
Legendary actor and longtime Phoenixville arts supporter Kevin Bacon is releasing a limited-edition beer collection for Philadelphia breweries, writes Kristin Hunt for PhillyVoice. Titled Six Degrees Fermentation, the Kevin Bacon-inspired beer will be available on tap and in six packs across six Philadelphia breweries from May 28 to June 30. The beer itself is a…
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New Restaurant Offers Chic French Dining in West Chester
Jolene’s, a relatively new restaurant in downtown West Chester, offers residents a Parisian dining experience right in Chester County, writes Ed Williams for Maine Line Today. Started by restaurateur Josh McCullough, Jolene’s features an authentic French menu with sleek interior design for an elevated dining experience. The name was inspired by McCullough’s wife’s favorite cousin. …
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Paoli Resident’s Clothing Brand Offers One-of-a-Kind Upcycled Fashion
A Paoli resident’s clothing brand, Soleil et Amis, offers a unique and sustainable take on fashion, writes Diane Oliva for Main Line Tonight. Started by Fiona Duffy, Soleil et Amis—French for “the sun and friends”—sells a wide range of womenswear products made exclusively from upcycled textiles and discarded fabrics. Items for sale include dresses made…
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Local Brewing Company Eyes West Chester for Possible Expansion
Local brewery Tired Hands Brewing Co. has its sights set on West Chester for a new brick-and-mortar location, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The brewery is currently undergoing a rebrand that includes introducing several new locations, expanding its food and drink menu, renovating interiors, and formally changing the name of the Ardmore…
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19-Year-Old Nottingham Native Makes History as Youngest Graduate from Local University
Nineteen-year-old Nottingham resident Sarah Potter is set to become the youngest graduate in the history of Neumann University in Delaware County, writes Caroline Goggin for 6abc. She graduated from Oxford Area High School in 2023. Potter took college courses throughout her high school career with Oxford’s “Early College Academy” program, a partnership with Cecil College…
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Parkesburg Prioritizes Community Connections and Neighborly Support
The Parkesburg borough has a long history of close-knit community and neighbors helping neighbors, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. The borough was officially incorporated in 1876. Mayor John Hagan shared that Parkesburg grew as an industrial town with the growth of the Parkesburg Iron Company in the late 19th and early 20th…
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3 Chester County Restaurants Perfect for Fast-Arriving Mother’s Day Brunch
Chester County residents have no shortage of local restaurants to celebrate moms in your life for the perfect Mother’s Day brunch, writes Ben Silver for Main Line Today. Here are three Chester County restaurants featuring sweet and savory brunch menus for this coming Mother’s Day. Black Lab Bistro—Phoenixville. Black Lab Bistro features a fixed $29…
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