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Abrams Realty Goes After Municipal Challenges Alongside Suing for Exton Mall Plans
An affiliate of Abrams Realty & Development is suing the officials who rejected its plan to redevelop Exton Square Mall with over 700 residences and 280,000 square feet of retail, writes Noah Zucker for BISNOW. The developer filed a complaint earlier this month against the West Whiteland Board of Supervisors after the board rejected its…
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LionCage Pitch Competition Awards $35,000 to Southeastern Pennsylvania Entrepreneurs
Invent Penn State LaunchBoxes at Brandywine and Great Valley and the Ideas x Innovation Network (i2n), an initiative of the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC), hosted the 2025 LionCage Pitch Competition on Friday, Nov. 14, at the Conference Center at Penn State Great Valley. The one-day event showcased entrepreneurs from across southeastern Pennsylvania who…
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Greystone Hall in West Chester Sold for $6.5 Million
New York-based Mirbeau Hospitality Services has purchased the 44-acre Greystone Hall in West Chester for $6.5 million, and intends to transform it into a luxury boutique resort and spa, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Earlier this month, the company finalized the purchase of the property, which features a three-story mansion, a garage,…
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Wilmington Fliers Gain Two New Avelo Airlines Nonstop Destinations
Local travelers are gaining two new options with Avelo Airlines, which will be adding nonstop services from Wilmington to Atlanta and Chicago early next year, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The new route from Wilmington Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport will begin service on Feb. 12, while the flight to Chicago…
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Bennett Compost Evolved From Small, Unique Idea to Citywide Composting Force
Bennett Compost in Philadelphia has evolved from a simple, unique idea into a full citywide composting movement that now serves more than 6,500 customers and continues to grow, writes Holly Quinn for Technical.ly. Tim Bennett launched the company in 2009 after seeing that Philadelphia lacked any service to help residents compost their food and reduce…
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New Bakery Causes Chaos in Downingtown with Lines Out the Door
Chaos, a good kind, has erupted in Downingtown with the arrival of PanDoughMonium Bakery. Owner Robert Weinrich first thought of running his own bakery back in 2007. As a creative person whose process can sometimes be a little chaotic, hence the bakery’s name, Weinrich knew he had to pursue this dream one day. That dream…
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Former Landhope Dairy Farm in Kennett Square to Become New Wedding Venue
Jeffrey A. Miller Hospitality Group is partnering with the owners of the former Landhope dairy farm on a $6 million adaptive reuse project to transform the site into a new wedding and event destination in Kennett Square, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Named Willowdale, the new event space is slated to open…
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Wayne-Based Berger Development Breaks Ground on $40 Million Trolley Square Apartments
Berger Development, based in Wayne and part of Berger Communities, recently broke ground on Trolley Square Apartments in Wilmington, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Located in Wilmington’s bustling entertainment and dining district, the 130-unit project will cost $40 million to complete. The company now has four ongoing projects, following the completion of…
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Countywide Election Glitch Addressed During Public Meeting
During a public meeting last week, Chester County Commissioners discussed the countywide election glitch that ended up with nearly 20 percent of registered voters missing from the poll books, writes Jen Samuel for The Daily Local News. “Wounds are still fresh,” said Commissioner Josh Maxwell. “It’s gonna take us some time to analyze, investigate, learn…
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West Chester-Based QVC’s Third Quarter Report Prompts Debt Load Concerns
West Chester-based QVC Group reported an $80 million loss in the third quarter, triggering a drop in its share price of almost 40 percent, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The home shopping giant continues to battle falling television viewership and mounting debt. Its latest loss far exceeds the $23 million reported a…
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The Borough in Downingtown Offers a Mix of Experiences in One Place
The Borough in Downingtown is the newest hotspot for food and entertainment, bringing together a sports bar, pizzeria, sushi bar, and music venue all under one roof, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Keith Critchley and JT O’Brien opened the new eatery in the building that once housed Georgio’s in downtown Downingtown. The opening…
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Erica Deuso Makes History as Pennsylvania’s First Transgender Mayor After Downingtown Victory
Democrat Erica Deuso defeated Republican Richard Bryant to become mayor‑elect of Downingtown, making her the first transgender person elected mayor in Pennsylvania, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. “Tonight, the numbers are clear,” said Deuso on election day. “We won. Voters chose hope, decency, and a community where every neighbor matters. I am honored to be elected…
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TD Bank Closing 51 Branches Nationwide, Including One in Chester County
As part of a move toward a digital-centric retail model, TD Bank intends to close 51 branches across 12 states, including one that is in Chester County, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. These closures are part of the bank’s broader plan to eliminate or relocate ten percent of its locations. All of…
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Eagleview Educator and Keynote Speaker Christine Miles Talks Solving Education’s Listening Crisis
Christine Miles, an educator, author, and keynote speaker from Eagleview, has made it her mission to address the crisis of listening in education, writes Nupur Bagoria for the Tech Magazine. Miles created The Listening Path, a system teaching listening as a foundational skill. She uses evidence-based tools and methods that can help teachers and students…
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Four Chester County Companies Make List of Top 50 Largest Women-Owned Businesses in Region
Four Chester County companies have found their place on the list of the 50 largest women-owned businesses in Greater Philadelphia, writes Todd Romero for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The highest-ranked Chester County company is Key Financial in West Chester at No. 16. The company, with 100 percent female ownership and one local office, reported revenue…
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As Remote Work Wanes, Malvern’s Maverick Mindshare Stands Firm
With remote work declining this year, the Malvern-based Maverick Mindshare remains among the companies still embracing it, writes Ariana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer. According to the company’s CEO and founder Casey Benedict, Maverick Mindshare has been remote long since “before it was cool.” The agency uses a P.O. Box in Malvern to avoid listing…
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Malvern’s Baker Industries Creates Meaningful Employment for Those Overlooked in Workforce
Baker Industries, based in Malvern, provides meaningful employment opportunities and a renewed sense of purpose for individuals who are often overlooked in the workforce, writes Wakisha Bailey for CBS News Philadelphia. Among the company’s 30 employees are people with disabilities, returning citizens, and individuals working to rebuild stability after homelessness or addiction recovery. One of…
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Abrams Realty’s Plan for Exton Square Redevelopment Rejected
Abrams Realty & Development plans to file a lawsuit following the West Whiteland Township Board of Supervisors’ rejection of its master plan to redevelop the Exton Square Mall, writes Noah Zucker for BISNOW. “For political reasons, it looks like these guys didn’t want to approve us,” said developer Peter Abrams. “My partners and I view this…
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