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QVC Shifts to ‘Social Shopping’ Amid National Tariffs and Social Media Popularity
QVC is adapting to a new shopping landscape, writes Jordyn Holman for The Philadelphia Tribune. QVC, currently headquartered in West Chester, began broadcasting as an on-air shopping channel in 1986. With a national shift away from cable TV, QVC experienced a decline in popularity in the late 2010s. Now, the company is navigating an increase…
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West Chester Housing Market Surges as HSN Relocates to QVC Headquarters
Chester County homes are experiencing a surge in popularity as the Home Shopping Network (HSN) relocates to West Chester, writes Jeff Blumenthal for Philadelphia Business Journal. In January, QVC Group, the parent company for both QVC and HSN, announced plans for both sister networks to be housed in QVC’s Studio Park headquarters. A company spokesperson…
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Malvern CEO Grew Wellness Tech Company to Help Over 70 Million People
CEO Tony Frick has turned the Malvern wellness company HUSK into one of the nation’s top health startups, writes Gina Lizzo for Main Line Today. After taking over as HUSK’s CEO in 2016, Frick saved the company from financial troubles by expanding the number of health resources that the company provides. It was originally called…
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How New Ownership Has Transformed Chaddsford Winery
New ownership is in the process of transforming the Chaddsford Winery, writes Paul Vigna for Penn Live. In October 2024, the Chester County winery was purchased by the owners of White Horse Winery in Hammonton, NJ. Brock J. Vinton II and his father Brock have operated White Horse since 2016 and are currently managing the…
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Nottingham Inn Kitchen & Creamery Serves Up Comfort Food & Old-Fashioned Ice Cream
The Nottingham Inn has a long legacy of serving delicious comfort food and old-fashioned ice cream to the Nottingham community and beyond, reports Bob Kelly for Fox29 Philadelphia. A family-run business for over thirty years, the restaurant features a full breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert menu complete with locally made ice cream. The Inn also…
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After 20 Years in Business, Honey Brook Pharmaceutical Company Files for Bankruptcy
Provell Pharmaceuticals, a pharmaceutical company based in Honey Brook, has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy after twenty years in business, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. With headquarters in the West Brandywine Business Center, Provell distributes name brand pharmaceutical drugs at generic prices. In 2024, Provell had fewer than ten employees and no sales…
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Berwyn Entrepreneur Recognized in Inc.’s 2025 Female Founders 500 List
Berwyn-based entrepreneur Laura Taylor has been named to Inc.’s 2025 Female Founders 500 List, writes Lisa Dukart for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Taylor is the founder of Mingle Mocktails, a line of non-alcoholic mocktails. Inc.’s Female Founders 500 list honors female entrepreneurs and business owners “making significant waves in business.” Honorees must be independently owned…
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Kennett Square Mushroom Festival Named One Of USA Today’s Best Food Festivals
The Kennett Square Mushroom Festival has been named one of the 10 Best Specialty Food Festivals by USA Today, writes Dan Stamm for NBC10 Philadelphia. The Mushroom Festival, which will celebrate its 40th anniversary this September, was ranked sixth on USA Today’s list of the ten best specialty food festivals across the country. A Chester…
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Inside the Post-NFL Journey for East Fallowfield’s Retired Coach Dick Vermeil
Many former NFL coaches find great success after their coaching career ends—including former Eagles coach and East Fallowfield resident Dick Vermeil, writes Alex Hoegler for Total Pro Sports. Vermeil coached the Philadelphia Eagles from 1976 to 1982, successfully leading the team through four playoff seasons and one Super Bowl. After a fifteen-year break, Vermeil coached…
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Chrisetta’s Kitchen Offers West African Cuisine Out of West Chester Church
West Chester’s culinary scene has recently expanded with the opening of Chrisetta’s Kitchen, writes Cara Corridoni for Hello, West Chester. Started by chef Chrisetta Nyepan, Chrisetta’s Kitchen offers traditional Liberian cuisine out of the basement of First Presbyterian Church. Nyepan learned to cook in her adoptive mother’s kitchen in Liberia and later in her Philadelphia…
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Historic Bistro Now Called ‘The Pear’ Reopens in West Chester
The historic Blue Pear Bistro has officially reopened in West Chester as simply The Pear, writes Ed Williams for Main Line Today. The restaurant was originally named The Blue Pear Bistro, which closed in 2019 after the death of owner Jim Barnes. After five years of vacancy, the space was recently renovated by restauranteurs Nick…
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How Malvern’s Eerie History Makes for an Intriguing Tourist Destination
Malvern’s history makes it one of the most unconventional towns in Pennsylvania, writes Aunindita Bhatia for World Atlas. The borough’s history of wartime violence has resulted in frequent reports of hauntings and ghost sightings. Many sightings are related to the Paoli Massacre of 1777, where over fifty American soldiers were ambushed by British troops. Although…
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Two West Chester Restaurants Ranked Among Best in Philadelphia Region
Two of the best restaurants in the Philadelphia region are local to West Chester, write Kae Lani Palmisano, Adam Erace, Jason Sheehan, and David Wesolowski for Philadelphia Magazine. Ground Provisions and Andiario, both located in West Chester, serve signature dishes with local flare that make them among the best in the region. Ground Provisions is…
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Check Out These Chester County Chocolate Shops for Valentine’s Day Treats
With Valentine’s Day around the corner, there is no shortage of local chocolate shops that will satisfy your sweet tooth, write Kylee Steigelman and Ben Silver for Main Line Today. Here are four chocolate and candy shops to visit to find the perfect sweet gift for a loved one (or yourself!) Eclat Chocolate: West Chester’s…
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West Chester’s Lorenzo’s Steaks and Hoagies Expands to Philadelphia Location
West Chester staple Lorenzo’s Steaks and Hoagies will soon open a location in Manayunk, writes Max Bennett for Patch. Shop owners Antonio Coppola, Angelo Coppola, Antonio Nilli, and Giovanni Nilli hope to open the new Manayunk location by the first Monday in February. Lorenzo’s currently serves sandwiches, burgers, and hoagies in West Chester, and is…
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Pair of Friends Run Food Donation Nonprofit for West Chester, Philadelphia Centers
Nonprofit organization Fiorenza’s Food 4 Friends is continuing food distribution efforts across the Philadelphia region, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. Fiorenza’s Food 4 Friends is a nonprofit organization dedicated to ending hunger across the country. The organization collects food through both donations and food drives, and offers cooking programs to independently cook food for donation. …
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Luxury West Chester Estate For Sale at $10.8 Million One of the Most Remarkable in Area
A contemporary West Chester mansion is one of the most remarkable properties currently for sale in the area, writes Sandy Smith for Philadelphia Magazine. The estate, located at 1256 S. Creek Road in West Chester, was built in 2007 and contains nearly 24,000 square feet of indoor space. In addition to its five bedrooms and…
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Five Small Towns of Chester County to Visit For Local History & Charm
Small towns of Chester County offer endless activities and local flare for both residents and visitors, writes staff for Main Line Today. Here is a detailed guide to five towns in the region. Kennett Square—The Mushroom Capital of the World, Kennett Square is surrounded by mushroom farms and local agriculture. The town itself offers accessible…
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