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Historic House in Chester Springs Shines Once Again as Life’s Patina Mercantile & Café
After five years filled with challenges, Malvern’s Meg Veno opened Life’s Patina Mercantile & Café, an expansion of the company she founded in 2011, in the historic Jenny Lind House in Chester Springs, writes Caroline O’Halloran for Savvy Main Line. “There were so many throw-in-the-towel moments here, but I wanted to see the project to…
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After the Loss of Her Son, Downingtown Woman Provides Invaluable Cardiac Education to Community
Aidan’s Heart Foundation is a nonprofit organization, founded by Christy Marshall-Silva, after the devastating loss of her young son, writes Nick Iadonisi for 6ABC. On Sept. 4, 2010, when Aidan was just seven years old, he passed away from sudden cardiac arrest. Shocked by the unexpected loss of her son, Marshall-Silva was determined to learn…
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With Help from Malvern Nonprofit, Brain Aneurysm Survivor ‘Fights Back’
Chris McIver was working one of his three jobs to support his wife and son when he suddenly collapsed from a brain aneurysm. While his long road to recovery involved medicines, therapy, and more, it still wasn’t enough. This is when Malvern nonprofit Fighting Back Scholarship Program stepped in, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6ABC. Started…
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Woman Uses Virtual Reality to Help Recover from Burns Sustained During Coatesville House Fire
In April 2023, Emily Dorsheimer received severe burns from a house fire in Coatesville. Recovery was so torturous that her family was not sure she would make it, but then virtual reality came into the scene, writes Stephanie Stahl for CBS News Philadelphia. Dorsheimer was unable to stand on her own, could not walk, and…
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Coatesville Native Now Motivational Speaker, Author After Surviving a Deadly Car Accident
In 2011, Coatesville native Ethan A. Poetic survived a nearly fatal car crash that had left him with numerous injuries, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6ABC. “99 percent chance of death versus 1 percent of life. That means I shouldn’t be here,” Poetic said. Three of five people survived the horrendous accident, Poetic being one…
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Phoenixville Area Community Services Continues to be a Lifeline for Those Experiencing Food Insecurity
Phoenixville Area Community Services (PACS) nourishes the community of Chester County and beyond through its Food Market and other services to help those in need. This vital program plays a crucial role in addressing food insecurity and ensuring that community members have access to nutritious and wholesome food. PACS’s Food Market is a cornerstone of…
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For Chester County Native, Amish Love Song Presented a Way to Say Goodbye to His Dying Father
When Elam Stoltzfus was growing up in Chester County as part of an Old Order Amish family, he was charged with setting out the Ausbund hymn books for Sunday service, writes Elam Stoltzfus for the Anabaptist World. Stoltzfus was enthralled with the songs once the whole congregation began singing them, especially the Lob Lied, or…
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One of Pennsylvania’s Best Dive Bars is in West Chester
Looking for the best dive bars in Pennsylvania? Well, there’s one right in the heart of Chester County, located in West Chester, according to East Coast Traveler on NewsBreak. Jake’s Bar in West Chester is a favorite spot for college students — especially those at West Chester University — and locals alike who are searching…
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Uncovering The Secrets Of The OG Of Alts: Private Equity
There is one alternative allocation that has been in endowments, foundations, and high net-worth families for a long time. It is also usually the largest allocation in these portfolios and this investment is private equity. I use the movie Pretty Woman and the character Richard Gere played when explaining private equity to our clients. To…
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Instead of a Party, Malvern Student Gives Back to Community for Her Birthday
15-year old Jordyn Jones-Shakur, a Malvern resident and student at Great Valley High School, has given back to her community for her past two birthdays, a move that inspired her family and made them proud, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. Instead of presents or a party, Jones-Shakur asked family and friends to…
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Resilient Owners of Hank’s Place in Chadds Ford Speak Out in Light of Recent Storms
Another wave of storms has hit the Chester County area, reminding owners Anthony and Katie Young of when Hurricane Ida left irreparable damage to Hank’s Place’s original location, write Josh Sanders and Brad Nau for CBS News Philadelphia. While they have made their current home at a restaurant in Kennett Square, the Youngs have vowed…
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LINKBANK Appoints Malvern Resident Joe Keefer as Senior Banking Officer in Delaware Valley Region
LINKBANK has appointed Joe Keefer as Senior Banking Officer in the Delaware Valley region. Keefer’s broad-based banking and leadership acumen makes him the ideal individual for the role of Senior Banking Officer. He brings an abundance of knowledge to the Bank, leveraging over 40 years of senior leadership expertise in the banking and real estate…
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300-Year-Old Chester County Farm Honored During 2024 PA Farm Show
At the Pennsylvania Farm Show, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding honored six families whose farms had been in the same family for more than 100 years. Among the farms recognized was a Chester County farm, only the second in the state to reach the Tricentennial Farm milestone. Other farms recognized were in Lehigh, Montgomery, Perry, and…
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Malvern Hospitality Company Acquires Sheraton Great Valley Hotel in Frazer for $14.5 Million
ANZ Hospitality, a Malvern hospitality company, has acquired the Sheraton Great Valley Hotel in Frazer for $11.9 million in mid-November, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. According to Chirag Patel, founder and CEO of the hospitality group, the total cost of the acquisition was a little over $14.5 million for the hotel, the…
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Finish What You Started: WilmU Can Help You Complete Your Degree
When it comes to pursuing dreams, Jessica Roberts doesn’t just tell her daughters, “It’s never too late,” she shows them — as an adult learner working toward her bachelor’s degree at Wilmington University. “It’s OK if you do things out of order,” said Roberts, who started college after high school but “didn’t like the big class sizes.”…
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Largest Pretzel Franchise in World, Auntie Anne’s, Got Its Start in Downingtown
The largest pretzel franchise in the world, Auntie Anne’s, got its start in Downingtown, where its founder Anne Beiler purchased a stand at the farmers market, writes Matt Benedetto for abc27 News. “Anne started baking pretzels to help fund her husband’s desire to provide free family counseling services for their community,” states the company’s website.…
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Owner of Takumi Bistro & Bar in Wayne Expands to King of Prussia, Has Plans for More Restaurants in Region
Eddie Zheng, CEO and co-founder of Nan Xiang Xiao Long Bao, is planning on bringing the restaurant chain to the King of Prussia Mall. With Takumi Bistro & Bar in Wayne under his belt, along with other Asian-style eateries in the area, his goal is to spread traditional Chinese food to a region, writes Emma…
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Wilmington University Receives $1 Million Grant from the Longwood Foundation
Wilmington University has been awarded a $1 million grant by the Longwood Foundation to support the expansion of its Brandywine location, including a law school building and a Convocation Center. The context of this grant cited by Longwood links the limited diversity within Delaware’s legal profession and Wilmington University’s long tradition as an open-access, accredited, and inclusive…
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