Chester County
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PHILADELPHIA Careers: Freedom Village at Brandywine
Find your Freedom Village career at Freedom Village at Brandywine, a Life Plan Community in West Brandywine, that has served seniors for more than 25 years. Freedom Village provides active senior living with resort-inspired services, amenities, social activities, chef-prepared cuisine, and on-site care that includes personal care, skilled nursing, memory care, and rehabilitation services. Be…
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Five Chester County Companies Rank on Inc.’s Regional Fastest-Growing List
Five Chester County companies have earned spots on Inc. Magazine’s 2026 regional lists of fastest-growing companies, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Rankings in the Inc. Regionals are based on revenue growth between 2022 and 2024. To qualify, companies need to be privately owned and have achieved at least $100,000 in revenue in 2022 and $1…
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New Ranking Lists Chester County Public High Schools Among Best in State
Chester County public high schools were recently listed among the top 100 in Pennsylvania in a new ranking from U.S. News & World Report. Factors determining school ranking included college readiness, college curriculum, state assessment proficiency and performance, and graduation rate. Schools were given a score out of 100 after calculations. The highest ranking school is…
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Gary Smith: Leading Chester County From the Farm and the Office
While you may know him as the leader of the Chester County Economic Development Council, Gary Smith is still a farmer in every sense of the word, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Smith grew up in the New Garden area shucking corn and milking cows on his family’s farm. He attended what’s…
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Outdoor Dining Reopens in Chester County for the Spring Season
As spring arrives and the weather continues to warm, Chester County restaurants are reopening outdoor dining for the perfect al fresco meal, writes Hira Qureshi for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Here are three local spots where you can find delicious cuisine and enjoy the fresh air this spring and summer. Mas Mexicali Cantina—West Chester. A West…
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Freedom Village at Brandywine Residents Raise $4,330 From ‘Guys and Dolls SR’
Residents at Freedom Village at Brandywine took center stage on March 6 and 7, premiering their sixth resident-produced musical, Guys and Dolls SR, and raising $4,330 to support employee scholarships and community outreach efforts. Directed and produced by Freedom Village residents Fran and Maggie Doyle, the performances featured resident cast members, many of whom had little to no prior stage experience before auditioning.…
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Locally-Set ‘Task’ TV Show Adds Mahershala Ali to Actor List as Rival to Mark Ruffalo’s Character
With the confirmation of season two of the regional TV show Task, created by Berwyn resident Brad Ingelsby, a new actor has been added to the cast: Mahershala Ali, writes Rosa Cartagena for The Philadelphia Inquirer. According to sources at Deadline, the Oscar-winning performer is set to appear as rival to Mark Ruffalo’s character, FBI…
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Four Chester County Towns Rank in Niche’s Best Places to Live
Four Chester County towns have found their spot among the top 200 places to live in the United States, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Niche recently released its latest annual rankings, based on data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the FBI, the Department of Education, the IRS, and other sources. To determine the rankings, the company focused on metrics such…
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Support Woman-Owned Small Businesses in Chester County
March is Women’s History Month, which means its time celebrate every woman in your life. Women help keep the world going round with their leadership, love, and ability to stand on business — or start a business. There are dozens of women-owned businesses in the Philadelphia region, all ranging in different industries where they have…
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Freedom Village Players Present Shows at Their Own Pace and Audiences Love It
The lure of the stage. “You know, once you start, it’s in your blood,” says Maggie Doyle with the Freedom Village Players. That lure lasts even into old age. Fran and Maggie Doyle produce and direct shows at Freedom Village at Brandywine, a senior lifecare community in Chester County. They founded the Players eight…
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Chester County Farmers Markets Offer Homegrown Groceries All Year Long
Offering farm-fresh groceries alongside other handmade items, Chester County farmers markets are a community staple all year long, write Claire Chmiel, Anne E. Hill, and Ben Silver for Main Line Today. Here are four local farmers markets where you can find fresh grocery items this spring. Berwyn Farmers Market—Berwyn. One of Chester County’s newer markets,…
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Hidden Historic Homes of Chester County: Looking Through Windows of the Past
Chester County is steeped in history, and the perfect way to look into the window of the past is through architecture. Over the decades, dozens of houses have been added to the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) for their antiquity, beauty, and reminders of the times. There are over 300 properties on the National…
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How a Real-Life Chester County Crime Family Inspired Famed 1980s Film
The Johnston Gang, a real-life crime family with roots in Chester County, served as the inspiration for a classic 1980s film, writes Lauren Piestner for A&E. The Johnston Gang, made up of family members of the Johnston family, engaged in theft and break-ins throughout the 1960s and 70s. While they were not known for violent…
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Two Chesco Companies Among Philadelphia Region’s Top Early-Stage Ventures
Two Chester County companies were named on the RealLIST Startups 2026 ranking of 20 early-stage Philadelphia ventures to watch this year, writes Sarah Huffman for Technical.ly. Each year, the list spotlights fast-growing early-stage companies across the region that are developing technology in major innovation sectors. The honorees include companies founded in the past three years that have not yet reached the point of having a significant exit…
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Freedom Village Residents Support Employees and Local Nonprofits
Freedom Village at Brandywine residents demonstrated their commitment to giving back this February through two resident-led fundraising initiatives benefiting employees and local nonprofit organizations. The community’s scholarship committee held a donut sale, selling 300 donuts and raising $800. Proceeds will fund scholarships awarded later this year to qualifying Freedom Village employees, helping support their continued education and…
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Chase to Open Philadelphia-Area Branches as Part of Expansion, Including Three in Chester County
As part of its nationwide expansion strategy, Chase Bank will open 14 new branches in Greater Philadelphia this year, including three that are planned for Chester County, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The company will add a total of 160 locations in 30 states and renovate around 600 existing sites. According to parent company JPMorgan Chase, the…
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We Are Not Alone: Chester Counties Beyond Pennsylvania
Our Chester County is a place where locals and visitors enjoy living, working, and playing. While not the largest county in Pennsylvania, it is the wealthiest, leading to an influx of people who cherish its business opportunities, historic landmarks, nature, and more. But there are other Chester Counties, one in Tennessee and the other in South Carolina. Each county has a special connection to…
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Freedom Village Collects 200 Pounds of Food for Soup for the Super Bowl Food Drive
Freedom Village at Brandywine put a charitable twist on Super Bowl weekend, giving back through its annual “Soup for the Super Bowl” food drive and collecting 200 pounds of nonperishable food for the Chester County Food Bank. Held the Friday before the big game, the fundraiser encouraged team spirit and community impact. Staff members donated canned…
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