• Chester County Sees Boom in Charming Roadside Bakeries 

    Chester County Sees Boom in Charming Roadside Bakeries 

    Charming micro-bakeries are increasingly popping up throughout Chester County, with roadside carts and stands scattered along local roads, writes Brooke Schultz for The Philadelphia Inquirer.  Devon Road Made, owned by Jacqueline Spain, is one of the newest additions to this local roadside bakery scene, where owners prepare pastries at home for their communities.  “Food is love, love is food,”…

  • Pennsylvania Supreme Court Blocks Proposed Sale of Chester Water Authority

    Pennsylvania Supreme Court Blocks Proposed Sale of Chester Water Authority

    The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has blocked the proposed sale of the cash-strapped Chester Water Authority, which provides water service to 200,000 residents in Chester and Delaware counties, to a for-profit company, writes Peter Hall for the Pennsylvania Capital-Star.  The justices’ decision means that the city’s financial guardian cannot unilaterally force the transfer of the water authority’s assets to the city…

  • Major U.S. 30 Interchange Work Planned for Chester County With 2034 Start 

    Major U.S. 30 Interchange Work Planned for Chester County With 2034 Start 

    Major changes are being planned for several Chester County interchanges as part of projects to improve a 7.5-mile stretch of U.S. Route 30, writes Brooke Schultz for The Philadelphia Inquirer.  The proposed interchange changes affecting multiple Chester County towns, including Caln, East Brandywine, Easttown, West Brandywine, Uwchlan, and Downingtown, have been under conceptual design by Pennsylvania’s Department of Transportation to…

  • Four Chester County Restaurants Offering Cozy Fireside Dining this Winter

    Four Chester County Restaurants Offering Cozy Fireside Dining this Winter

    Chester County residents have plenty of local spots to visit for cozy fireside dining this winter, write Ben Silver and Anne E. Hill for Main Line Today. Here are four local spots where you can enjoy a delicious meal alongside a roaring fire to warm up during the cold winter months. The Whip Tavern—Coatesville. Cozy…

  • 13 Things You Need to Know Before Moving to Chester County

    13 Things You Need to Know Before Moving to Chester County

    Moving to Chester County looks simple from the outside. Strong schools. Open space. Easy access to Philadelphia. Those headlines sell the move fast. What they leave out is how much daily life changes from town to town. Two miles can reshape your commute. One school boundary can shift your budget. A single road choice can…

  • What To Do When a Person with Dementia Doesn’t Remember You

    What To Do When a Person with Dementia Doesn’t Remember You

    It’s one thing to understand how dementia affects your loved one, yet it is something else entirely to experience these effects. So, what do you do when a loved one with dementia starts forgetting family members?  It’s not uncommon for someone in the middle and later stages of Alzheimer’s disease or dementia to lose the…

  • Stronger Communities Start Local: S&T Bank Donates $1,500 to Support Chester Economic Development Authority

    Stronger Communities Start Local: S&T Bank Donates $1,500 to Support Chester Economic Development Authority

    S&T Bank continues to demonstrate its commitment to community-focused banking with a recent $1,500 donation to the Chester Economic Development Authority (CEDA). The contribution will support efforts to expand affordable housing options and strengthen financial opportunities for residents throughout the Chester region. CEDA was established by the City of Chester to serve as the administrative…

  • Chester County Boys’ Basketball Teams Eye Successful 2025-26 Campaign

    Chester County Boys’ Basketball Teams Eye Successful 2025-26 Campaign

    Chester County boys’ basketball teams are aiming for another successful season, with a strong chance of achieving their goal, writes Joseph Santoliquito for The Philadelphia Inquirer.  Coatesville’s Red Raiders boast 6-6 sophomore Colton Hiller, who is the top-rated sophomore in Pennsylvania according to 247 Sports. The lineup also includes 6-7 senior forwards Larry Brown and Jonas Chester, along with junior…

  • Eating Your Way Around the World in Chester County

    Eating Your Way Around the World in Chester County

    You don’t have to fly to Japan or Mexico to taste authentic global cuisine; Chester County has a variety of restaurants serving up cultural dishes that can remind you of home or introduce your new favorite order. Food is an expression of who we are and where we come from. From recipes passed down through…

  • Freedom Village: Managing the Emotions That Come With Retirement

    Freedom Village: Managing the Emotions That Come With Retirement

    In our culture, retirement is seen as something to look forward to, filled with a sense of joy and adventure. So, it may feel weird if you find adjusting to retirement brings up other feelings. The reality is that there is a wide range of emotional effects of retirement, all of which are perfectly normal.…

  • A Place Where Everyone Wants to Live: Towns with Most Expensive Homes in Chesco

    A Place Where Everyone Wants to Live: Towns with Most Expensive Homes in Chesco

    Chester County, a place where everyone wants to live, has eleven towns with the most expensive homes in Pennsylvania, according to a recent ranking by Stacker. To make up the list, Stacker used data from Zillow. Towns are ranked based on the Zillow Home Values Index for all homes as of November 2025.  Devon ranks second among…

  • American Community Journals is Hiring: Social Media Editor

    American Community Journals is Hiring: Social Media Editor

    PHILADELPHIA Today, part of the American Community Journals (ACJ) network, is looking for a Social Media Editor to help shape how hyperlocal news reaches people across Philadelphia and the greater Delaware Valley. This role sits at the center of our daily publishing operation. Facebook is one of our most important platforms for both reach and…

  • The Arc of Chester County CEO & Industry Leader, Jeanne Meikrantz, Announces Retirement

    The Arc of Chester County CEO & Industry Leader, Jeanne Meikrantz, Announces Retirement

    After an impressive 45-year career in the human services industry, Jeanne Meikrantz, the Chief Executive Officer of The Arc of Chester County for the last 13-plus years, announced her retirement effective June 30, 2026. Jeanne has spent her entire career deeply devoted to the human rights movement and enhancing the lives of individuals with disabilities…

  • New Survey Reveals How Pennsylvanians Feel About Statewide Rise in Data Centers

    New Survey Reveals How Pennsylvanians Feel About Statewide Rise in Data Centers

    A new poll recently revealed how Pennsylvanians feel about the wave of data centers being proposed throughout the state, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The survey, conducted by Real Clear Politics and Emerson College, asked Pennsylvania residents how they feel about data centers being built in the state and in their area. Over…

  • Freedom Village Supports Local Families Through ‘Project Snowflake’

    Freedom Village Supports Local Families Through ‘Project Snowflake’

    Freedom Village at Brandywine residents and team members came together to support their neighbors at Reeceville Elementary School through the school’s annual “Project Snowflake” initiative.  Over the last few weeks, Freedom Village collected more than 140 toys and over $350 in gift cards to help provide holiday support for local families with children ages three…

  • Chester County Certifies 2025 Election Results While Awaiting Poll Error Investigation

    Chester County Certifies 2025 Election Results While Awaiting Poll Error Investigation

    Chester County Board of Elections certified the 2025 general election results in a tense meeting marked by expressions of frustration from upset attendees, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY.  The three-member board cast a 2 to 1 vote on Friday after offering additional apologies for third-party voters being excluded from poll books, an issue that remains under investigation.  The lengthy public…

  • Experience Chester County’s Must-See Holiday Light Shows 

    Experience Chester County’s Must-See Holiday Light Shows 

    With the holiday season in full swing, this is an ideal moment to enjoy some of the region’s best holiday light shows, several of which are in Chester County, write Jason Nark and Henry Savage for The Philadelphia Inquirer.  The West Chester Griswolds are known for covering their home and property in thousands of LED lights, illuminated figurines, and…

  • Freedom Village Collects 761 Pounds of Food at Month-Long Drive

    Freedom Village Collects 761 Pounds of Food at Month-Long Drive

    Freedom Village at Brandywine, a Life Plan Community in West Brandywine, wrapped up November 2025 with a successful month-long food drive that collected 761 pounds of non-perishable food for the Chester County Food Bank. Throughout the entire month, residents and team members joined together in a unified effort to support local families heading into the…