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Chester County Mothers Join Forces to Fight Racial Bias Hurting Black Mothers, Their Babies
Several groups and advocates gathered at Lincoln University to work on finding ways to fight racial bias that is hurting Black birthing mothers and their babies, writes Kim Hudson for CBS News Philadelphia. Talonda Rogers, a Black mother and founder of nonprofit The 4th Trimester MAHMEE (Maternal Advocates Helping Magnify Education and Empowerment), recalled the…
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Phoenixville’s Cult Science-Fiction Movie Initiated Spread of the Term ‘Blob’
The Blob, a 1958 cult science-fiction movie filmed in Phoenixville, initiated the spread of the word “blob” into many new contexts, including in science and politics, writes Ben Zimmer for The Wall Street Journal. The movie, which is rumored to be getting another reimagining (previous remakes were made in 1972 and 1988), focuses on a…
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Former Eagles Owner Buys Full City Block in Miami
Former Philadelphia Eagles owner Norman Braman, the billionaire car dealer who spent his early years in West Chester before moving to Cobbs Creek, now owns an entire block in Miami’s Edgewater neighborhood, writes Brian Bandell for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Braman, 89, recently acquired the Fight Club Miami building located at 106 and 120 N.E.…
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Phoenixville High School Grad Heads to Finals of Global Photography Competition
Tyler Smiley, a 2014 graduate of Phoenixville High School, is on his way to the final round of the global Bird Photographer of the Year competition, writes staff for The Daily Local News. Out of the 10 photos that Smiley submitted, two of them advanced to the final round. His images included birds from in…
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Foodie Scene in West Chester Continues to Boom with Newcomers Expected to Open in Coming Months
The foodie scene in Chester County is showing no signs of slowing down, especially with several highly anticipated newcomers expected to open their doors over the coming months, writes Ben Silver for the Main Line Today. Rooney’s at Dilworthtown in West Chester was first announced in November and is expected to open sometime in mid-summer.…
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FarmerJawn in Westtown Among Younger Farmers Who Are Trying to Fill Void of Shuttering Farms Across State
With a growing number of farms closing for good throughout Pennsylvania, younger farmers from non-agricultural backgrounds, like FarmerJawn in Westtown, are trying to fill the void, writes Jason Nark for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Christa Barfield grew up in Germantown and worked in healthcare for a decade, before a trip to Martinique, a Caribbean island, six…
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ChristianaCare Releases More Details About Planned ‘Neighborhood Hospital’ in West Grove
ChristianaCare, a Delaware-based health system, has provided more details on the opening of its planned “neighborhood hospital” in West Grove, including a later expected opening date, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. The medical center that will open at the shuttered Jennersville Hospital will have ten inpatient beds open 24 hours a day, seven…
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Wilmington University Student Prepares Move to Educator Position at ChristianaCare Gene Editing Institute
Sarah LaTorre, a 24-year-old Wilmington University student, is preparing to move directly into a full-time educator position at ChristianaCare’s Gene Editing Institute after graduation in May with a Bachelor of Science in Biology, writes Maddy Lauria for the Delaware Business Times. LaTorre is currently interning at the institute where a diverse group of scientific and…
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For West Chester’s Skylar Volz, Feminine Chic Wins Over Other Styles
When it comes to style, West Chester’s Skylar Volz, a luxury manager at The RealReal, always turns to feminine chic, writes Eileen Smith Dallabrida for the Main Line Today. “I love to embrace my girly side with bows and ruffles, while still finding ways to incorporate trends and sophisticated, structured silhouettes,” she said. Volz has…
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New York Hospitality Company Considers West Chester’s Greystone Hall for Luxury Boutique Resort, Spa
Mirbeau Hospitality Services, a New York hospitality company, is considering buying the remaining Greystone Hall property in West Chester and turning it into a luxury boutique resort and spa, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. According to Mirbeau partner Jonathan Dal Pos, the company already has a purchase agreement with Greystone Hall’s longtime…
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Woodworking Wizard Jeff Devlin’s Latest Project Is B+B Farmhouse in Chester Springs
Jeff Devlin, owner of SchoolHouse Woodworking in Exton and star of DIY Network’s Stone House Revival, is working on a new project: a B+B farmhouse in Chester Springs, writes Melissa Jacobs for Main Line Tonight. Devlin renovated Sycamore and Stone Farm, a property he bought recently, and turned it into a charming B+B. He also…
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How 9 Prime Went from Cutting Checks to Cutting Steaks in a Historic Building in West Chester
Chef Fabio Viviani, known for his culinary prowess and enthusiasm, has helped transform a historic 19th-century bank into a premier steakhouse in West Chester, writes Pillar Real Estate Advisors. With a keen eye for restoration, Pillar Real Estate Advisors set out to court discerning restaurateurs who could breathe new life into this gem. Ran Whitnah…
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Owner of Bluebird Distilling in Phoenixville Took Big Risk During Pandemic — And It Paid Off
Jared Adkins has operated Bluebird Distilling in Phoenixville since 2014. When businesses started to close in 2020 due to the pandemic, the majority of his twenty-two staff left. However, instead of scaling down his operation, Jared Adkins decided to expand, writes Emma Minor for the Main Line Today. “I decided to buy a very big…
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After Shelving Plans to Buy Brandywine Hospital, Penn Health Looks for Another Property in Chester County
After it decided not to buy the shuttered Brandywine Hospital campus in Coatesville, the University of Pennsylvania Health System is looking for another property in Chester County as part of a Department of Veterans Affairs initiative, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. “We have three properties we are looking at,” said Kevin Mahoney,…
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Area Schools Like West Chester Receive Grant to Fight Food Insecurity on Campuses
The PA Hunger-Free Campus Initiative is awarding grants to thirty different colleges throughout Pennsylvania with the goal of combating food insecurity on school campuses, writes Evan Castillo for BestColleges. The Hunger-Free Campus Initiative was created in 2022, with its mission being to create a coalition of colleges focused on fighting food insecurity, to create connections…
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Wilmington University Breaks Ground for Two New Buildings at Brandywine Location
At a groundbreaking event on Jan. 25, 2024, Wilmington University officials announced the construction of two landmark buildings at its Brandywine site: a convocation center and a school of law. Completion dates for both buildings are tentatively scheduled for 2025. The state-of-the-art Convocation Center will span an impressive 85,000 square feet. A 2,000-seat auditorium with…
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European Lager House Extends Operations to Chester County with New Location
BierHaul Farmhouse, a European lager house in Delaware County, is expanding its operations into Chester County with a new location that will feature an indoor beer garden, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The new space will be located in West Chester. Dubbed BierHaul Townhouse, the concept will take over the site that…
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At Coatesville’s Closet Babe, Fashion Entrepreneur Shavon Lewis Advocates for Body Positivity
Dedicated fashion entrepreneur Shavon Lewis is making waves in the fashion industry with Closet Babe, a Coatesville store where she ensures that women of all body types have an empowering shopping experience, writes Monica Ferguson for 19320 GO! Lewis, who is an impassioned advocate for body positivity, curated a collection of fashion-forward, trend-setting clothing for…
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