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Qurate to Rebrand as It Shifts Focus on Social Media, Livestreaming
Qurate Retail Group, the parent company of West Chester-based QVC, will rebrand as QVC Group as it shifts focus to social media and livestreaming, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The company plans on changing its name in the first quarter of 2025 to strengthen the equity of its flagship brand. The move…
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The Best Thanksgiving Takeout Options in Chester County
With Thanksgiving right around the corner, Chester County residents have plenty takeout meal options to save themselves time and dishes this holiday, write Claire Chmiel and Ben Silver for Main Line Today. Here is a list of five Chester County restaurants offering Thanksgiving takeout options to make hosting easier while supporting local businesses. Carlino’s…
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Wawa Breaks Ground on Its First West Virginia Store
Wawa kicked off construction on its first West Virginia location in the Inwood community earlier this week with a groundbreaking ceremony, writes Fox Business for the New York Post. The new store will represent Wawa’s first foray into the Mountain State. It is expected that the location will open its doors to customers in the…
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Pennsylvania’s Immigrant Population Helps Drive Economic Growth
Pennsylvania’s immigrant population is one of the driving forces behind the state’s economic growth, according to a report from the Pennsylvania Immigration Coalition, writes Ashley Adams for The Keystone. Pennsylvania is the fifth most populated state in the nation and its sixth largest economy with gross domestic product of $915 billion. With around 978,000 immigrant…
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Wall Street Journal: Willistown’s M. Night Shyamalan Inspired Local Woman to Become Filmmaker
Watching Willistown Township’s M. Night Shyamalan direct inspired Melissa Davey to finally pursue filmmaking after decades of dreaming about it, writes Julie Halpert for The Wall Street Journal. Davey became curious about becoming a film director when she was nine. She started reading books on how films are made and going to movies as much…
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Couple Turns Downingtown Schoolhouse Into Warm Home Filled with Antiques
Marshall Pearson and Thomas Toner turned a former Downingtown schoolhouse into a dream home filled with their collection of antique pieces and other personal touches, writes Terri Akman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. While looking for a home in 2018, the couple wanted something historic but not too big, set on a private lot but close…
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Phoenixville’s Kevin Bacon to Star in New Horror-Comedy Alongside Family
Popular actor and Phoenixville native Kevin Bacon will star in the horror-comedy Family Movie alongside his wife, actress Kyra Sedgwick, and their two children, Travis and Sosie Bacon, writes Chris Compendio for the PhillyVoice. The foursome will play an eclectic filmmaking family that are working on a low-budget slasher film. The story covers them as…
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Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Officially Marks Opening of Kennett Square Apartments
A ribbon-cutting ceremony on Oct. 30 officially marked the opening of the newest apartment complex in Kennett Square, writes Gabbie Burton for the Chester County Press. Berger Communities, along with the staff of Montrose Environmental, MV+A Architects, community leaders, and residents of the new building, gathered to celebrate the occasion. The property is located at…
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After Years of Running Downingtown, Mayor Phil Dague to Step Down
Mayor Phil Dague of Downingtown has announced he will not seek a second term, with his tenure ending in late 2025, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. Having served on the Borough Council since 2014 and as mayor since 2020, Dague expressed mixed emotions about his decision, calling his time as mayor an…
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Vanguard Agrees to Pay $40 Millon in Settlement Over High Tax Bills
Malvern-based Vanguard Group has reached a $40 million settlement in a lawsuit claiming its decision to make some target-date retirement funds for smaller shareholders ended up in surprisingly large tax bills, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The complaint was filed two years ago. It challenged the decision to lower eligibility thresholds for…
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23 Acres Preserved Forever in East Coventry Township
French & Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust has completed a voluntary conservation agreement with Noel and Janae Billingsley, which ensures the permanent protection of their historic 23-acre farmstead in East Coventry Township. This property has been in their family for three generations. “This easement ensures that our land will be preserved for generations to come, protecting…
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Quakertown’s Sabrina Carpenter Nominated for Grammy’s Record of Year
Quakertown native Sabrina Carpenter has been nominated for the Grammy’s Record of the Year and will be up against Taylor Swift and six others for the coveted prize, writes Kristin Hunt for PhillyVoice. Sabrina Carpenter was honored for “Espresso”, her huge hit that peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100. Meanwhile, Swift received…
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Local Developer Moves to Acquire Exton Square Mall
Elkins Park-based Abrams Realty & Development is in the process of acquiring the Exton Square Mall with plans to revitalize the struggling property, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The developer intends to demolish part of the mall and add residential units along with adding a variety of other uses for the retail…
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Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission Cuts Costs, Helps Environment with New Pollinator Habitats
Thanks to its new program supporting pollinator habitats, Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is reducing maintenance costs while also benefiting the environment, writes Michelle Wolf for WFMZ 69 News. The largest habitat belonging to the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission sits on seven and a half acres in the Allentown area. The aim of creating pollinator habitat is to…
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Second Trader Joe’s Store Coming to Chester County
Trader Joe’s is planning to open its second store in Chester County in Berwyn, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The new store will be located at 550 Lancaster Avenue, in a roughly 14,000-square-foot space that was previously occupied by a CVS Pharmacy in the Berwyn Shopping Center. The opening date is still…
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Lower Makefield Voters Say Yes to Open Space Funding
On a ballot question Tuesday, Lower Makefield Township residents voted by a two-to-one margin on spending $15 million to preserve open space in the town, writes Jeff Bohen for the Lower Bucks Source. The ballot question asked voters to approve funding for “the preservation of environmental areas and open space for passive recreational purposes and…
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Four Chester County Pizza Spots to Visit for Best Slices, Welcoming Community
Across the Philadelphia suburbs, there is no shortage of delicious pizza, write Ed Williams and Ben Silvern for Main Line Today. Philadelphia’s Italian history and culture make the region perfect for authentic pizza. Here is a list of four Chester County pizza shops to fix your pizza craving while supporting local businesses. Ron’s Original…
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Defunct West Chester Startup in Hot Water with Philadelphia Phillies
The Philadelphia Phillies are suing the failed West Chester startup LifeBrand, its former corporate sponsor, for allegedly failing to pay for the final year of its marketing deal with the team, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. In the lawsuit, filed at the Chester County Court of Common Pleas in West Chester on…
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