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After Arriving to United States Three Years Ago, Immigrant Teen Earns Full Villanova Scholarship
Sylvain Farrel arrived in the United States three years ago from Indonesia at the age of 14. Today, he’s got a full scholarship to Villanova University pursuing nursing, writes Kristen A. Graham for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “I think it’s crucial to be successful ASAP since I believe it’s my duty to pave the way for…
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Historic Phoenixville Attorney Helped Rutherford B. Hayes Retain White House in 1876 Election
Phoenixville attorney Isaac Wayne MacVeagh helped Rutherford B. Hayes retain the White House in the 1876 Election Race amid allegations of voter fraud in three Southern states, writes Mark E. Dixon for the Main Line Today. MacVeagh attended the Freeland Seminary (now Ursinus College) before earning his law degree from Yale University in 1853. After…
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These Projects Are Transforming the Look of Local College Campuses
West Chester University and Wilmington University are among the local institutions undertaking landmark projects that are reshaping the look of college campuses across Greater Philadelphia, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. West Chester, the largest school in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, has recorded a strong demand for on-campus living in…
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West Chester Master Gardener Helps Collect Samples for Pennsylvania Bee Monitoring Program
Peg Friese, an environmental educator in Chester County and a master gardener, has helped collect over 25,000 specimens for the Pennsylvania Bee Monitoring Program in the last three years, writes Ashley Stimpson for The Washington Post. Twenty master gardeners from across the state collect bees from parks, forest clearings, and their own backyards, among many…
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After 10 Years of Popularity, Iron Hill Brewery’s Phoenixville Location Closes
Iron Hill Brewery, popular in Phoenixville for over a decade, has permanently closed, according to employees, writes Justin Heinze for Patch. While it’s unclear what led to the closure, increasing competition and rising costs could have been a reason. This is not the only restaurant to close in Phoenixville recently, as PJ Ryan’s also shut…
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Beloved Radio Broadcaster and Longtime 6abc Host from Exton, Passes Away at 76
Walter “Wally” Kennedy, of Exton, a beloved KYW anchor and longtime 6abc host, died on Oct. 30 aged 76, writes Beatrice Forman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Kennedy, best known for his wide-ranging interviews with celebrities and Philadelphia politicians, was a 6abc fixture for over two decades. He was the host of morning news shows AM…
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Lucatelli’s in Doylestown Closing Temporarily for Good Reason
Lucatelli’s in Doylestown will temporarily close its doors starting Nov. 4 for a major renovation and expansion project, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. Owner Dave Schiano opened the popular pizza shop almost three years ago and almost immediately developed a strong following of regulars. The number of customers surged once again…
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In Addition to Painting His Portrait, Chadds Ford’s Andrew Wyeth Gifted a Watercolor to President Eisenhower
During his visit to Gettysburg to paint the portrait of Dwight D. Eisenhower, renowned Chadds Ford artist Andrew Wyeth also created a watercolor-on-paper landscape that he gifted to the president, writes Michael Birkner for the Philadelphia Heritage. The painting depicts an old sycamore at the Eisenhower farm, with the president’s house seen in the background.…
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Support Small Businesses When Shopping at These Local Independent Bookstores
There are places to get your next book all around the Chester County region, perfect for bookworms who love to shop at small businesses and support local independent bookstores, write Danielle Fusaro and Regan Bradley for Main Line Today. Wellington Square Bookshop: This Exton shop has won multiple awards for its work as an independent…
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After Years of Reimagining, Longwood Gardens Project Finally Prepares to Open
The historic Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square prepares to unveil its latest modern chapter following a $250 million renovation, writes for WHYY. The popular attraction is reimagining itself as something with a sense of magic. Its new, huge conservatory looks as if it is floating on water, while the surrounding fountains spew both water and…
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USA Today Names Elverson-Based Gin as Best Craft Gin of 2024
Elverson’s Revivalist Garden Gin from Botanery Barn Distilling is the best craft gin in the country for 2024, according to a new USA Today 10Best ranking. The Chester County craft gin distillery keeps things fresh, innovative, and unique when it comes to its award-winning, sustainable, and delicious gin. The popular drink, which has been voted…
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Bucks County Residents Brave Long Lines for Early Voting
Red and blue voters in Bucks County are braving long lines to cast their votes early for the next president of the United States, writes Jim Melwert for KYW Newsradio. In the very purple county, the line outside the Government Services Building was long on Tuesday, and it contained both Republicans and Democrats confident in…
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After 34 Years at QVC, Former Host Takes On Scrub Daddy
Longtime QVC host Dan Hughes has stayed busy since his layoff from the West Chester-based television shopping network, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Hughes was dismissed after 34 years with the home shopping channel. While the entire experience has been unexpected and unpleasant for him, Hughes was surprised by the reaction from…
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Pennsylvania Couple Win Pumpkin ‘Grower of the Year’ Title
Dave and Carol Stelts, giant pumpkin growers from Western Pennsylvania, have been awarded the highly-coveted “Grower of the Year” title at this year’s Ohio Valley Giant Pumpkin Growers Weigh-off, writes Jason Nark for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The couple’s three pumpkins weighed in at a whopping 7,729 pounds. Their largest pumpkin weighed in at 2731.5 pounds,…
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New York Real Estate Firm Acquires Majority Debt on Historic Wanamaker Building
New York-based TF Cornerstone has acquired a majority of the debt on the historic Wanamaker building and is now moving to seize the property from Rubenstein Partners via foreclosure, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The real estate firm’s acquisition of the loan has shifted the dynamics of the building’s ongoing foreclosure case.…
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New Project Will Expand Schuylkill River Trail Further Into South Philadelphia
The Schuylkill River Development Corporation is currently working on a project that would expand the Schuylkill River Trail further into South Philadelphia, according to a staff report from The Bharat Express News. The main element of this ambitious plan is a pedestrian bridge over the river that would link South Philadelphia to Grays Ferry. The…
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Three Chester County Country Clubs Featured on List of Region’s Most Asset-Rich Country Club
Three Chester County country clubs placed among ten nonprofit country clubs in the region with the largest asset values in 2022, write Andy Medici and Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. To compile the list, Business Journals analyzed IRS forms for nonprofit country clubs for 2022. Waynesborough Country Club in Paoli ranked highest on…
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West Chester Medallic Artist Designs Commemorative Quarter Honoring ‘Queen of Salsa’
West Chester medallic artist Phebe Hemphill designed the commemorative quarter honoring the Queen of Salsa Celia Cruz, writes Rosa Cartagena for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Hemphill crafted the portraits and landscapes on countless coins for the U.S. Mint. She has designed coins with images of activists Harriet Tubman, Alice Paul, Presidents Barack Obama and Calvin Coolidge,…
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