• In addition to Delicious Steaks, Joey Chops in Malvern Has Much More to Offer

    In addition to Delicious Steaks, Joey Chops in Malvern Has Much More to Offer

    Joey Chops in Malvern is a boutique steakhouse that goes beyond steaks with offerings such as lobster dumplings and salmon Wellington, writes Jason Sheehan for Philadelphia Magazine.  Brought to life by the Stove & Tap crew a year ago, the eatery elevates the steakhouse game but still does everything it can to please those who…

  • New West Chester Restaurant Opens, with Rooftop Section Coming Soon

    New West Chester Restaurant Opens, with Rooftop Section Coming Soon

    Ryan and Lisa Diehl, founders of Hatfield brewery Imprint Beer, debuted Serum Kitchen and Taphouse in downtown West Chester last month, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal.  A rooftop section of the two-story restaurant is expected to open later this spring.  The space the restaurant occupies was previously home to The Note, a…

  • A Robot Named Spot is Newest Tool for Montgomery County Bomb Squad

    A Robot Named Spot is Newest Tool for Montgomery County Bomb Squad

    The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office recently unveiled Spot the robot, the newest tool for its bomb and hazardous device disposal unit, writes Rachel Ravina for The Times Herald.  The four-legged, dog-like machine was described as an “agile inspection robot” during a demonstration held at the Conshohocken training campus of the Montgomery County Department of Public…

  • Pink Boots Society, Iron Hill Brewery Team Up on Beer Aimed at Helping Women in Brewing Industry

    Pink Boots Society, Iron Hill Brewery Team Up on Beer Aimed at Helping Women in Brewing Industry

    The Pink Boots Society and Iron Hill Brewery recently joined forces on a beer release aimed at helping women in the brewing industry, writes Molly Given for Metro Philadelphia.  Pink Boots is a local nonprofit dedicated to advancing the careers of women in the industry. With the release of the Suffragette City Berliner Weisse, locals…

  • Earthquake Turned Horsham Man’s Surgical Procedure Into Strangely Memorable Experience

    Earthquake Turned Horsham Man’s Surgical Procedure Into Strangely Memorable Experience

    Justin Allen, of Horsham, had a truly memorable vasectomy experience earlier this month, writes David Chiu for People.  On the morning of April 5, Allen was at a urology office in Huntingdon Valley when a rare 4.8-magnitude earthquake struck around 10:30 AM local time.  Allen recalled that everything “started totally normal” when he got to…

  • Malvern-Based Vanguard Acquires North Carolina Office Complex for $117 Million

    Malvern-Based Vanguard Acquires North Carolina Office Complex for $117 Million

    Malvern-based Vanguard Group is planning to consolidate its Charlotte, North Carolina, operations at the new office campus it recently acquired there for $117 million, writes Elise Franco for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 700,000-square-foot University City office complex will house more than 2,400 employees. It is located in University Research Park, the second-largest employment center…

  • New Cat Cafe Gets Its Claws in Spring City

    New Cat Cafe Gets Its Claws in Spring City

    Cat and coffee lovers, get ready! Craig’s Cat Cafe is preparing to sink its claws into Spring City, writes Justin Heinze for Patch. To be located at 11 Bridge Street, Craig’s Cat Cafe will have on-site foster cats up for adoption, coffee, and waffles for guests. There is no set opening date, but the owners…

  • Plymouth Meeting, Willow Grove Mall Owner PREIT Going Private After Emerging from Bankruptcy

    Plymouth Meeting, Willow Grove Mall Owner PREIT Going Private After Emerging from Bankruptcy

    PREIT, the owner of Plymouth Meeting and Willow Grove malls, is set to go private after it emerged from bankruptcy protection for the second time in four years, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. When it filed for bankruptcy in December, the company faced over $1 billion in debt coming due. Now, PREIT…

  • Historic Ambler Estate with Gardens Archived in Smithsonian Hits Market for $5.39 Million

    Historic Ambler Estate with Gardens Archived in Smithsonian Hits Market for $5.39 Million

    A historic 14-acre estate in Ambler with a riding arena, three livable structures, and stunning gardens that have been archived in the Smithsonian recently hit the market for $5.39 million, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Tunnel Farm, owned by Andrea and Brad Heffler, dates back to 1742. The main house features four…

  • Bryn Mawr College Graduate Runs Barbetta, Manhattan’s Oldest Family-Owned Italian Restaurant

    Bryn Mawr College Graduate Runs Barbetta, Manhattan’s Oldest Family-Owned Italian Restaurant

    Laura Maioglio, a Bryn Mawr College graduate, is at the helm of Barbetta, Manhattan’s oldest family-owned Italian restaurant, writes Denice Flores Almendares for W42ST.  Barbetta was started in 1906 by Maioglio’s father, Sebastian, and to this day it still stands as a timeless testament to both culinary excellence and enduring tradition.  When she took over…

  • Once Dilapidated Chester County Barn Finds New Life as Entertainment Venue

    Once Dilapidated Chester County Barn Finds New Life as Entertainment Venue

    A weathered Chester County barn has been renovated and turned into a stunning entertaining space, writes Eileen Smith Dallabrida for the Main Line Today.  The barn has a special meaning for its new owner. She used to ride her pony past the barn and adjacent stables as a girl. As an adult, she decided to…

  • Coatesville Could Be On Its Way to Becoming Culinary Hotspot

    Coatesville Could Be On Its Way to Becoming Culinary Hotspot

    Coatesville seems to be in the midst of a restaurant renaissance and is well on its way to becoming the next culinary hotspot in the Philadelphia region, writes Gina Lizzo for The Hunt. One of the more recent additions to the city’s growing restaurant scene is Kings Tavern. Owners Phil and Kate Ferro have transformed…

  • This Chester County Town Ranked Among Best Places to Live in Pennsylvania in 2024

    This Chester County Town Ranked Among Best Places to Live in Pennsylvania in 2024

    Pennsylvania is one of the most beautiful states to live in whether you like the mountains, open space for farmlands and parks, or bustling cities at every corner. Narrowing it down to living in Chester County, this town is one of the best places to live in 2024, according to World Atlas. Known as the…

  • Kennett Square Native Heads to 2024 Paris Olympics in Rowing

    Kennett Square Native Heads to 2024 Paris Olympics in Rowing

    Kennett Square native Justin Best has been named to the United States Olympic Rowing Team for Paris 2024, writes staff for Chester County Press. This is Best’s second time competing in the Olympics after he was in the men’s eight event at the 2020 Summer Olympics. He also won a silver medal in the men’s four event at…

  • Two Chester County Towns Are Among Top 100 Best Places to Live in America

    Two Chester County Towns Are Among Top 100 Best Places to Live in America

    Two Chester County towns have found their place among the top 100 best places to live in America, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal.  Niche compiles the annual rankings using data from the U.S. Census, the FBI, the Department of Education, the IRS, and millions of resident reviews submitted on its page. The…

  • Plans for New Wawa in West Goshen Hit Major Roadblock

    Plans for New Wawa in West Goshen Hit Major Roadblock

    Plans to build a new 5,330-square-foot Wawa with 16 gas pumps at Parkway Shopping Center have hit a major roadblock after West Goshen supervisors unanimously voted to deny its conditional-use application, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News.  Wawa will likely appeal the board’s decision, said township solicitor Kristen Camp during last week’s supervisor’s…

  • Agriculture to the Classroom: Inspiring Youngest Pennsylvanians During Ag Literacy Week

    Agriculture to the Classroom: Inspiring Youngest Pennsylvanians During Ag Literacy Week

    Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding recently celebrated Ag Literacy Week, reading to second-graders at Avon Grove Charter School in Landenberg, Chester County, and touring the school farm, which was funded by PA Farm Bill Farm to School Grants. Throughout PA Ag Literacy Week, March 18-22, Secretary Redding and other department officials joined agriculture educators statewide in reading Anywhere Farm by Phyllis Root, and…

  • The Guinness Book of World Records Named West Chester Man the Tallest Actor in the World

    The Guinness Book of World Records Named West Chester Man the Tallest Actor in the World

    Actor Matthew McGrory was once named the world’s tallest actor by the Guinness Book of World Records as he stood at 7 feet, 6 inches. Additionally, he also holds the records for biggest foot and longest toe in the world, writes Norway Martin for Venture Jolt. McGrory was born in West Chester in 1973. Before…