Chester County
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After Selling Brandywine Hospital, Tower Health has First Profitable Report
Tower Health, the healthcare system in charge of some local and regional hospitals, has reported its first operating profit in seven years, and it’s all thanks to the sale of the former Brandywine Hospital, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In a fiscal year that ended on June 30, Berks-based Tower Health reported a…
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Chester County Democrats Rally to Urge State Senate for Approval of SEPTA and Mass Transit Funding
State Representative Chris Pielli was joined by Chester County House Democrats and other elected officials at the West Chester Transportation Center last week, urging the state Senate to approve funding for SEPTA and other mass transit systems in Pennsylvania. The news conference followed recent comments by SEPTA that it urgently requires funding to continue its…
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Wilmington Airport Undergoes $9.8M Expansion, Aims to Secure Another Airline Plane
Wilmington Airport, which served a record 155,881 passengers from Chester County and beyond in the first half of 2025, is undergoing a $9.8 million expansion to attract a third Avelo Airlines plane and expand its commercial services, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Currently, the Houston-based Avelo, which counts the Delaware airport as…
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Four August Events Around Chester County to Add to Your Calendar
With late summer on the horizon, August events around Chester County offer residents the perfect way to wrap up the season, writes Gina Lizzo for Main Line Today. Here are four events taking place across the county this month offering summer fun for all ages. Dining Out for the Dogs—Exton. At this annual fundraiser by…
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Freedom Village: Why Are Retirement Community Residents Happier?
While there are several different types of retirement community options available (55+, independent living, Life Plan Community, etc.), is there one where residents consistently report being happier and more satisfied with their lives? In fact, there is. According to the Mather Institute’s landmark Age Well Study, older adults who choose a Life Plan Community report…
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Two New Trader Joe’s Locations “Coming Soon” to Berwyn and Exton
Chester County residents can expect two new Trader Joe’s locations in both Berwyn and Exton in the coming months, writes Michael Bartiromo for PHL17. The new Berwyn location is planned for 550 Lancaster Avenue, and the Exton location for 125 West Lincoln Highway. Trader Joe’s currently has thirty new locations listed as “opening soon.” The…
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Local Chaplain Reflects on Decades Working at Chester County Prison
Chaplain Jack Crans has led a lifelong journey supporting the local community through his faith, writes J. F. Pirro for Main Line Today. The 74-year-old has served as the Chester County Prison chaplain for over fifty years. Crans has held the role through many ups and downs over the decades, from the COVID-19 pandemic to…
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Learn About Possible Tax Advantages of a Life Care Community
While you were working, you had to live where your job required — and that meant paying the taxes your state imposed. Now that you’re retired, you may not be able to avoid taxes altogether, but there are strategies that can offer significant tax benefits. A good place to start is by considering the state…
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Chester County Home to Some of Pennsylvania’s Fastest-Growing Towns
Chester County is home to some of the fastest-growing towns in Pennsylvania according to recent data, writes Chris Ullery for Philly Burbs. In a recent report by the Center for Rural Pennsylvania, six boroughs throughout the county displayed significant growth from 2020 to 2024. This includes the West Chester, Kennett Square, Phoenixville, and Spring City…
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Peak Spotted Lanternfly Season Hits Philadelphia Area: Time to Step Up Your Stomping Game
Spotted lanternfly season has returned to the Philadelphia region, making it the perfect time to step up your stomping game and stay alert for spotted lanternfly egg masses to destroy, write Mike D’Onofrio and Chrissy Suttles for AXIOS. The Asia-native, polka-dotted bugs were first spotted in Pennsylvania in 2014 in Berks County and have since…
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New Restaurants and Updated Menus Arrive in Chester County Just in Time for Summer
With seasonal menus, new drinks, and debut restaurants opening up, summer dining in Chester County offers residents a delicious way to spend the season, writes Ed Williams for Main Line Today. Dining spots both old and new are setting a fresh twist on the Chester County culinary scene. Recently, The Noble Goat at Downingtown’s River…
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Two Chester County Farms Get Permanently Preserved
The Shapiro Administration has invested nearly $10 million to purchase development rights for 2,672 acres on 35 farms in 18 counties, protecting them from future residential or commercial development. These joint investments by state and local government ensure that Pennsylvania farmers will have the prime-quality land they need to continue feeding our families and supporting jobs and…
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Finding Your Freedom: Signs You’re Ready for a Smaller Home
Throughout your life, you move to fit your lifestyle. When you graduate, a one-bedroom or studio apartment fits best. As your family grows, so does your home. Even after the kids have grown and your interests change, it’s still important for your location to align with your goals and aspirations. But how do you know…
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Freedom Village at Brandywine Raises Over $1,300 for Alzheimer’s Association
Freedom Village at Brandywine participated in the Alzheimer’s Association’s annual initiative, The Longest Day, on June 20, 2025, raising more than $1,300 to support awareness and research efforts for Alzheimer’s disease and all other forms of dementia. The Longest Day – held annually on the summer solstice, the day with the most light – shines…
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Chester County Home to Nine of Pennsylvania’s 25 Most Expensive Housing Markets
Chester County is home to nine towns that are ranked among the most expensive places to buy a home in Pennsylvania, according to a recently released ranking by Stacker. To compile the list, Stacker used data from Zillow. Places are ranked based on the Zillow Home Values Index for all homes as of May 2025. …
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Lancaster Celebrates Lafayette 200 with Dinner, History, and Music
This summer, Lancaster County and Western Chester County will come alive with revolutionary spirit as the region celebrates its part in the nationwide Lafayette 200 Bicentennial Commemoration. From Jul. 27-29, a series of engaging and family-friendly events will mark the 200th anniversary of the Marquis de Lafayette’s Farewell Tour of America. Organized by the Lancaster…
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Chester County Home to Two of Pennsylvania’s Highest-Scoring School Districts
Two Chester County school districts rank among the best in the state according to standardized test scores, writes Ethan Lott for Philadelphia Business Journal. Unionville-Chadds Ford and Tredyffrin-Easttown School Districts placed at No. 8 and No. 12, respectively, in a statewide district ranking by Pittsburgh Business Times. The journal evaluated 482 of the state’s 500…
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Six Chester County Suburbs Named Among the Best in the Philadelphia Region
In a recent ranking of the twenty-five best suburbs in the greater Philadelphia area, six Chester County towns and suburbs placed in the top fifteen, writes staff for Stacker. Using data from Niche, Stacker evaluated suburban Philadelphia towns based on several criteria. This included diversity, cost of living, the percentage of population with college degrees,…
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