• Kennett Underground Railroad Center Receives $50K Grant to Rehab Fussell House Into Education Center

    Kennett Underground Railroad Center Receives $50K Grant to Rehab Fussell House Into Education Center

    The Kennett Underground Railroad Center and the Brandywine Valley Scenic Byway Commission will receive a $50,000 grant from the National Trust for Historic Preservation to support the rehab of the Fussell House and its future use as an education center, writes Valerie Russ for The Philadelphia Inquirer.  The grant is being awarded through the trust’s…

  • Gov. Josh Shapiro Not Confirming Whether He Is in Running for VP Nomination

    Gov. Josh Shapiro Not Confirming Whether He Is in Running for VP Nomination

    Gov. Josh Shapiro, who is being touted as the best candidate for the Vice President nomination by top Pennsylvania Democrats, neither confirmed nor denied he is in the running for the position in his first comments regarding the issue, write Gillian McGoldrick and Julia Terruso for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Shapiro, a former attorney general and…

  • Collegeville’s Lucy Olsen to Replace Caitlin Clark as Iowa’s Point Guard

    Collegeville’s Lucy Olsen to Replace Caitlin Clark as Iowa’s Point Guard

    After three stellar seasons at Villanova, Collegeville native and Spring-Ford High School graduate Lucy Olsen will replace Caitlin Clark as University of Iowa’s point guard, writes Scott Dochterman for The Athletic. Olsen has the same competitive fire as her world-renowned predecessor who currently leads the WNBA in assists as a rookie and similar love for…

  • After Surviving Traumatic Brain Injuries, Malvern Woman Fulfills Dancing Dreams and Much More

    After Surviving Traumatic Brain Injuries, Malvern Woman Fulfills Dancing Dreams and Much More

    Malvern resident Natanya Sortland was 40 years old when she had a stroke in 2014. Adding to that a year later, she suffered a traumatic brain injury at home when a roof fell on her head. Despite being left with ongoing troubles and symptoms, including blindness, she never gave up, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6ABC.…

  • ABA Centers of Pennsylvania Unveils New Autism Care Center in King of Prussia Area

    ABA Centers of Pennsylvania Unveils New Autism Care Center in King of Prussia Area

    ABA Centers of Pennsylvania hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Wayne to unveil its newest autism care center. This clinic will provide diagnostic and autism care services to the King of Prussia community and the greater Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia Counties. ABA Centers of Pennsylvania provides applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy services to children with…

  • Norristown’s Cavan Sullivan the Youngest Player in MLS History

    Norristown’s Cavan Sullivan the Youngest Player in MLS History

    Cavan Sullivan, a Norristown native, became the youngest player in MLS history after he got his first minutes during this week’s Philadelphia Union win against the New England Revolution, writes Ali Rampling for The Athletic.  Sullivan, with 14 years and 293 days, beat the long-standing record that had been held by former U.S. international Freddy…

  • The Luxury of Hotel Indigo in West Chester to Showcase Town’s History and Art

    The Luxury of Hotel Indigo in West Chester to Showcase Town’s History and Art

    Hotel Indigo in West Chester, part of the “luxury collection” owned by InterContinental Hotels Group, will showcase the town’s history and art once it is completed, writes Victoria Rose for Main Line Tonight.  The 108-room hotel will have features for both visitors and locals, including a seafood restaurant with a raw bar, 1,100 square feet…

  • Make-A-Wish Foundation Gifts Epic New Playground to Oxford Girl with Rare Condition

    Make-A-Wish Foundation Gifts Epic New Playground to Oxford Girl with Rare Condition

    Make-A-Wish Foundation gifted an epic new playground to a brave Oxford girl born without a ribcage who continues to defy the odds, writes Kelly Rule for FOX 29 Philadelphia. Four-year-old London Thompson has Cerebrocostomandibular Syndrome. When she was born, an X-ray showed that she did not have a ribcage. However, now her ribcage has started…

  • Chester County Farmers Working Through Suffocating Heat Wave to Ensure Business Goes As Usual

    Chester County Farmers Working Through Suffocating Heat Wave to Ensure Business Goes As Usual

    Chester County farmers who produce the majority of the mushrooms eaten in the United States are ensuring business continues as usual despite the suffocating heat wave, writes Conner Barkon for KYW Newsradio. Mushrooms require strict environmental conditions to continue thriving. “We check humidity every day,” said Brian Guest with Kennett Square Specialties. “If it gets…

  • Washington Post: Philadelphia in Middle of Pack When It Comes to Weather Forecast Accuracy

    Washington Post: Philadelphia in Middle of Pack When It Comes to Weather Forecast Accuracy

    When it comes to weather forecast accuracy, a new report shows that Philadelphia lands in the middle of the pack nationwide, write Niko Kommenda and Harry Stevens for The Washington Post. The Washington Post performed an analysis of government-provided data to determine the accuracy of the National Weather Service’s official forecast across the country. The…

  • Wegmans, Wawa See Greatest Increases in Sales in Chester County, Philadelphia Area

    Wegmans, Wawa See Greatest Increases in Sales in Chester County, Philadelphia Area

    Wegmans and Wawa recorded the greatest increases in sales last year among grocery retailers in the Philadelphia area, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. According to Food World’s annual market study, Wawa ranked third in market share (10.98 percent) and Wegmans placed eighth (3.92 percent) in the $21.5 billion Philadelphia-area market, which includes…

  • New Pennsylvania Commemorative License Plates with Liberty Bell Coming Next Year

    New Pennsylvania Commemorative License Plates with Liberty Bell Coming Next Year

    A decorative new Pennsylvania license plate featuring the Liberty Bell to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the country will become available in 2025, writes Layla A. Jones for The Philadelphia Inquirer.  In addition to an image of the Liberty Bell, the new off-white license plates will have blue number lettering and the phrase “Let Freedom…

  • Former City Buns Owner Adjusts Business Model, Successfully Launches Bakery in West Chester

    Former City Buns Owner Adjusts Business Model, Successfully Launches Bakery in West Chester

    The former City Buns owner Vicky Lambert recently adjusted her business model and kicked off an updated concept in West Chester in December to great success, writes Gina Lizzo for Main Line Today. The recently opened bakery, Happy Bakery, offers an expanded menu that also includes cookies, brownies, petite cakes, and so much more. Before…

  • Using His Social Media Experience, Wyndmoor Teen Starts Successful Business

    Using His Social Media Experience, Wyndmoor Teen Starts Successful Business

    Asher Dahlgren, a junior at Springfield Township High School, decided to turn his social media prowess into a successful business, writes Len Lear for the Chestnut Hill Local. The 16-year-old started Dahlgren Social Media Services in 2023. Today, he has a team of seven students and ten paying clients. He first got the idea for…

  • Soko Bag in Phoenixville Combines Korean Comfort Food with Craft Beer

    Soko Bag in Phoenixville Combines Korean Comfort Food with Craft Beer

    Soko Bag is a combination of a smallish sports bar, a local brewery, and a Korean fried chicken joint that joined the Phoenixville dining scene in January to great success, writes Jason Sheehan for the Philadelphia Magazine.  The inside of the former Sal’s Pizza Box now has a mural of Philadelphia sports heroes made in…

  • Enjoy Outdoor Dining at These Local Restaurants

    Enjoy Outdoor Dining at These Local Restaurants

    With summer upon us, it is a prime time to start enjoying outdoor dining at one of the local eateries that offer picturesque and comfortable outside seating along with delicious food, writes Hira Qureshi for The Philadelphia Inquirer. At East Branch Brewing Company in Downingtown, you can enjoy a diverse selection of lagers, IPAs, sangrias,…

  • Chadds Ford’s OsoSweet Bakery Cafe Wins ‘Business of the Year’

    Chadds Ford’s OsoSweet Bakery Cafe Wins ‘Business of the Year’

    OsoSweet Bakery Cafe in Chadds Ford has been recognized with the 2024 Business of the Year award, writes Rich Schwartzman for Chadds Ford Live. The Chadds Ford Township Residents Association honored owner Tess Wofford with the award due to her efforts to boost the community both spiritually and economically. Wanting to create a welcoming environment for…

  • Local Teacher Running for Congress to ‘Return People’s House to People’

    Local Teacher Running for Congress to ‘Return People’s House to People’

    Seasoned Chester County teacher Neil Young is challenging incumbent Democratic Rep. Chrissy Houlahan in the race for the 6th Congressional District seat, writes Carson Swick for the New York Post.  The social studies teacher said he wanted to run for Congress to “return the people’s house to the people.”  Earlier this week, Young held a…