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Seafood Market Owner Helps Day Room at St. Agnes Church Keep Running for Those in Need
Andy Gadaleto, owner of Gadaleto’s Seafood Market, stepped in to keep the Day Room at West Chester’s St. Agnes Church running after a recent setback, writes Ed Williams for the Main Line Today. Previously known as the Dorothy Day Center, the Day Room provided light breakfasts and hot lunches, along with groceries, clothing, baby supplies,…
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Wawa’s New Travel Center In North Carolina Set To Be Largest Format Facility To Date
Wawa will open its first-ever travel center in Hope Mills, North Carolina, making it the Delaware County company’s largest format facility to date, according to a staff report from the Charlotte Stories. The 8,000-square-foot complex at 630 Chicken Foot Road will open on Aug. 28. Wawa’s new prototype will serve both professional drivers and everyday…
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West Chester’s QVC Group Navigates Challenges as It Implements New Growth Strategy
Six months after launching its new growth strategy, WIN, focused on expanding its social media and streaming presence, QVC Group continues to face challenges, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The company laid off 900 employees in the spring as part of the consolidation of HSN into QVC’s headquarters. It also implemented a…
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Chester County Democrats Rally to Urge State Senate for Approval of SEPTA and Mass Transit Funding
State Representative Chris Pielli was joined by Chester County House Democrats and other elected officials at the West Chester Transportation Center last week, urging the state Senate to approve funding for SEPTA and other mass transit systems in Pennsylvania. The news conference followed recent comments by SEPTA that it urgently requires funding to continue its…
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A New Healing Collective Brings Fresh Approach to Health and Wellness in Kimberton
Stephanie Moore and her Hummingbird Healing Collective, based in Kimberton, bring a fresh approach to health and wellness in Chester County, writes Anne E. Hill for the Main Line Today. Moore established the collective for holistic healing practitioners in a 250-year-old, eight-bedroom house where she lives with her family. A Wayne native, Moore started her…
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Wilmington Airport Undergoes $9.8M Expansion, Aims to Secure Another Airline Plane
Wilmington Airport, which served a record 155,881 passengers from Chester County and beyond in the first half of 2025, is undergoing a $9.8 million expansion to attract a third Avelo Airlines plane and expand its commercial services, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Currently, the Houston-based Avelo, which counts the Delaware airport as…
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Eagles Running Back Saquon Barkley Declines Trump Invitation to Join National Sports Council
Malvern’s Saquon Barkley has turned down President Donald Trump’s invitation to join the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition, writes Olivia Reiner for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The All-Pro Eagles running back said the White House reached out to his management team several months ago about the opportunity, but added he is not “too familiar”…
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Vanguard Expands as New CEO Recommits to Bogle Principles and Explores AI Innovation
Malvern-based Vanguard Group has continued to grow under its first external CEO, Salim Ramji, who has recommitted the firm to the low-fee principles championed by its late founder, Jack Bogle, while exploring AI-driven innovation, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Vanguard has added over $1 trillion in customer assets since he took over,…
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West Chester University Seeks to End Housing Struggle by Adding 900 Beds in Master Plan
After years struggling with shortages of on-campus housing, West Chester University will add 900 new beds through a series of projects in its master plan, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The school’s council of trustees approved additional housing in the spring for the 409-acre campus through building additions, renovations, and a new…
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192-Unit Apartment Complex Submitted for London Grove by Delaware Developer
London Grove Township could become home to a 192-unit apartment complex proposed for a piece of farmland just off Route 1, next to a shopping center, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The nearly 20-acre site is owned by Pettinaro Co., a real estate firm based in Newport, Delaware. The $50 million project…
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Philadelphia’s Black Forward Specializes in Items That Inspire and Empower
Philadelphia’s Black Forward, a Black-owned and operated pop-up and online shop, specializes in goods that are designed to both uplift and empower, reports FOX29 Philadelphia. Company founder and CEO Erica Keith previously worked at Hallmark for nearly two decades, gaining a strong foundation in creating products that evoke emotion and pride. Now, she has been…
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Former Jennersville Hospital Set to Reopen Next Month Under ChristianaCare
The former Jennersville Hospital campus in West Grove is set to reopen next month as ChristianaCare’s first neighborhood hospital, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. “It’s an honor and privilege to expand access to high-quality care for our neighbors in southern Chester County,” said Dr. Janice Nevin, president and CEO of Wilmington-based ChristianaCare. “We will be…
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Local Podcast Connects Listeners to Chester County Nonprofits, Businesses Like ‘Forever Changes’
Co-hosted by Joe Casabona, Erik Gudmundson, and Liam Dempsey, the “Start Local” podcast connects Chester County with its local businesses and nonprofits to grow and support each other. Originally started by Casabona and Dempsey in 2020, with Gudmundson joining in 2023, the podcast covers positive and career-oriented topics around the county. With a goal of…
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Albright College in Reading Fights for Survival with Strategic Changes
Albright College in Reading, one of the many higher education options for Chester County students, ended its recent fiscal year with a surplus of over $10 million, overcoming its deficit by cutting operational costs, reducing full-time staff, and selling unused property and assets, writes Amanda Fries for The Philadelphia Inquirer. But even with all the…
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One of the Continent’s Oldest Food Forests Stands in Downingtown Thanks to John Hershey
One of North America’s oldest food forests stands tall in Chester County thanks to decades of agroforestry started by John W. Hershey in the early 1900s, writes J.F. Pirro for Main Line Today. After working on tree improvement programs during the Dust Bowl, Hershey went to Downingtown and Guthriesville with the best native saplings to…
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After Nearly Four Years, Hank’s Place Reopens in Chadds Ford
A Chadds Ford mainstay since 1950, Hank’s Place reopened its doors on July 15 after a nearly four-year hiatus following the unprecedented damage caused by Hurricane Ida in 2021, writes Jen Samuel for The Daily Local News. The restaurant was bustling over the weekend, with every seat full as servers poured coffee and delivered homemade…
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One of the Continent’s Oldest Food Forests Stands in Downingtown Thanks to John Hershey
One of North America’s oldest food forests stands tall in Chester County thanks to decades of agroforestry started by John W. Hershey in the early 1900s, writes J.F. Pirro for Main Line Today. After working on tree improvement programs during the Dust Bowl, Hershey went to Downingtown and Guthriesville with the best native saplings to…
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Pennsylvania Named One of Top States for AI Innovation and Capacity Building
Pennsylvania ranks among the top three states for AI usage, training, and capacity building in state government, according to Code for America, writes Ryan Deto for AXIOS. “In Pennsylvania, leaders have aggressively pursued workforce capacity building through training partnerships with Carnegie Mellon and InnovateUS,” states the national nonprofit’s report. Alongside neighboring New Jersey and Delaware,…
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