West Chester
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QVC Group’s Debt Crisis Deepens, Bankruptcy Looms as Future of West Chester Giant Hangs in Balance
As West Chester-based QVC Group struggles under $6.6 billion in debt, bankruptcy is becoming an increasingly likely outcome despite creditor talks, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. QVC Group’s debt load surpasses standard measures of its total value, now at a $5.96 billion enterprise value, far exceeding its $25 million market capitalization. Over the…
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After Years of Trying, Downingtown Teacher Gets His ‘Jeopardy!’ Moment
For West Chester resident Chris Kearney, a Downingtown High School West teacher, who appeared on Jeopardy! last week was the culmination of a lifelong dream that began in middle school, writes Brooke Schultz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Having grown up watching the show, Kearney decided eight years ago to pursue his dream of appearing. He took the 50-question online qualifying test…
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Save the Date: Better Giving for Greater Impact Summit Returns May 20, 2026
Community leaders, nonprofit professionals, donors, and philanthropists are invited to mark their calendars for the 2026 Better Giving for Greater Impact Summit, set for Wednesday, May 20, at the Chester County History Center (225 N. High Street, West Chester). Presented by the FirstBank Charitable Foundation, the free regional summit is designed to inspire thoughtful philanthropy…
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Genetic Testing Saved West Chester Man’s Life, Who Now Advocates for Others
A genetic test saved Dennis Massimo’s life by catching cancer early, prompting the West Chester resident to start advocating for others to do the same, writes Nicole Leonard for WHYY. Massimo learned of his diagnosis after researchers at the Penn Medicine BioBank in Philadelphia tested blood collected during his 2016 tonsillectomy. The sample had been stored for future research with his…
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HSN’s Move to West Chester Paves Way for 400,000-Square-Foot Industrial Project at Former Campus
Vacated after HSN consolidated operations in West Chester, the network’s former Florida headquarters is set to become one of Tampa Bay’s largest industrial developments, writes Veronica Brezina for St. Pete Rising. The 65-acre north St. Pete site is under contract to Greystar, the largest multifamily housing owner, manager, as well as a developer in the U.S. The firm is…
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Former Eagle Brent Celek Adds Five West Chester Warehouses to Real Estate Portfolio
Former Eagle Brent Celek, who just brought his residential brokerage to Keller Williams Media, has acquired five West Chester warehouses for over $10 million as he doubles down on commercial real estate, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Over the last eight years following his NFL career, Celek has ventured into nearly every area of real estate, including single-family…
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For Locals Missing Di Bruno’s, Carlino’s Market in West Chester Offers a Homegrown Alternative
For Chester County residents who relied on the abruptly closed Di Bruno Bros. locations in Wayne and Ardmore, Carlino’s Market in West Chester offers a local, Italian-specialties alternative that has served the community for decades, writes Denali Sagner for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Carlino’s Market began in 1983 in Ardmore as a family-owned pasta shop catering to Lower…
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Snowmelt Derby: West Chester Man’s ‘Pointless’ Winter Game Brings Joy to Friends
Fed up with winter, Bob Mina created Snowmelt Derby, a game where his Facebook friends try to guess when the snow will finally melt in his West Chester backyard, writes Sophia Schmidt for WHYY. The inaugural game was over a decade ago, and every winter since, dozens of people have tracked the snow melting in Mina’s backyard. The winner…
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West Chester Mansion Undergoes Two-Year Renovation to Balance History with Functionality
Bleecker Hall, a historic 1870s mansion in West Chester, recently underwent a long renovation to balance history with functionality, writes Eileen Smith Dallabrida for The Hunt Magazine. Property owners Patrick and Dava Murray collaborated with interior design firm Holley Alley to overhaul the 7,500 square foot home. In the grand reimagining, the team hoped to…
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Pennsylvania Film Office Grants $6M to Netflix Series ‘Tires’ for Philadelphia-Area Production
Based in West Chester, the Netflix comedy series Tires is set to receive $6 million from the Pennsylvania Film Office to produce its third season in the Philadelphia region, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Funding comes through Pennsylvania’s Film Production Tax Credit Program, which provides a 25 to 30 percent tax credit to productions that allocate at…
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Harvest Seasonal Grill Cuts Prices, Boosting Traffic and Profit for West Chester-Based Group
Harvest Seasonal Grill, part of Harvest Restaurant Holdings in West Chester, is responding to rising food costs by lowering prices, which has boosted both customer traffic and profits, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The farm-to-table bar-restaurant, with eight locations in the region, noticed that higher prices correspond with fewer patrons. “Every time check averages…
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VIPs Gather for Kickoff of America250 PA Celebration in West Chester
Former Pennsylvania Gov. Mark Schweiker joined VIPs in West Chester for the kickoff of the America250 PA Chester County celebration, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. “We can’t miss a birthday party,” said Schweiker. “This is a unique one. It’s not just July 4th, but a buildup to July 4th, and it’s open to all Americans.” The event attracted a standing-room-only…
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New Family Homeless Shelter Unveiled in West Chester
The Friends Association recently unveiled a new family shelter in West Chester, expanding low-barrier emergency housing options in Chester County, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. The ribbon cutting this week drew dozens of county officials, local leaders, and social service advocates, followed by a tour of the facility. “This is not just a ribbon cutting – it’s a declaration…
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Ex-Eagle Brent Celek, Who Lives in West Chester, Turns Platform Into Men’s Health Advocacy
The former Eagles tight end and Super Bowl champion Brent Celek, who lives in West Chester, is using his platform to raise awareness over men’s health issues, writes Ariel Simpson for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “I think it’s important for men to talk more about their health,” said Celek. “I think it’s actually happening more. Like, I see it with athletes. I think…
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Focus Healthcare Partners Affiliate Acquires Senior Living Community in West Chester
A Chicago-based Focus Healthcare Partners affiliate has acquired Bellingham at West Chester, a 274-unit senior living community, for $27.05 million, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Set on nearly 12 acres just south of Paoli Pike and west of Applebrook Golf Club, the property was sold by an affiliate of Longview Senior Housing, based in Tampa, Florida. The community offers independent living, assisted…
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Iron Hill Landlord in West Chester Seeks New Tenants After Abrupt Closure
Owners behind West Chester’s former Iron Hill Brewery are actively searching for new tenants, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The restaurant chain announced its abrupt closure following its bankruptcy filing this fall. Massachusetts real estate investor John Barry, who has owned the property since 2022, recently purchased the space’s assets, including the building…
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West Chester’s Bookhouse Hotel is the Perfect Getaway for Book Lovers
The Bookhouse at Faunbrook offers literary-inspired lodging perfect for any Chester County book lover, writes Lauren Gordon for TravelHost. The West Chester hotel, an extension of The Bookhouse Hotel in Kennett Square, boasts seven luxurious rooms inspired by iconic authors and literary figures. The charming interiors are complete with an extensive collection of books to…
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ShopRite Supermarkets Picks Up West Chester Location from Family-Owned Operator
ShopRite Supermarkets is set to assume control of the West Chester ShopRite as it completes the purchase of three regional stores from long-standing family operators, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Along with the 1115 West Chester Pike store in West Chester, the Wakefern Food Corp. subsidiary plans to assume control of two Philadelphia…
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