West Chester
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Nothing Stops Former West Chester Resident from Attending Eagles Games, Not Even Death
Former West Chester resident Craig Taulman has let nothing stop him from being a diehard Philadelphia Eagles fan, including death, writes Isaac Avilucea for Axios. 45-year-old Taulman watched the game every Sunday and had a basement bejeweled with team gear. “He was watching the Eagles until the week he died,” said his wife, Karen. Sadly, he…
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Two West Chester Women Launch Mobile Bar with Top-Notch Bartender Service
Joann Fisher and Carolyn Dunkel, two West Chester women who recently turned 60, launched Copper Pony, a mobile bar offering top-notch bartending service and a carefully curated alcohol menu, writes Melissa Jacobs for the Main Line Tonight. To do this the pair, who have deep ties to both the local equestrian community and hospitality business,…
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Experience West Chester’s Rich Heritage at Newly Opened Indigo Hotel
West Chester’s newest hotel, Hotel Indigo, had its soft opening on New Year’s Eve, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. The Zukin Family project is a true love letter to the borough’s overnight visitors and residents. Visitors will learn about West Chester’s history while embracing its present, and residents get a nostalgic reminder…
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At West Chester’s Jawn Supply, Vintage Gear Moves Fast
Jawn Supply in West Chester, which specializes in premium vintage athletic gear, has struggled to keep vintage Philadelphia Eagles gear on the shelves due to high demand, writes Elizabeth Wellington for The Philadelphia Inquirer. But this weekend, customers got the chance to choose from its sizable collection of recently added items. “We were planning to…
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West Chester’s Lorenzo’s Steaks and Hoagies Expands to Philadelphia Location
West Chester staple Lorenzo’s Steaks and Hoagies will soon open a location in Manayunk, writes Max Bennett for Patch. Shop owners Antonio Coppola, Angelo Coppola, Antonio Nilli, and Giovanni Nilli hope to open the new Manayunk location by the first Monday in February. Lorenzo’s currently serves sandwiches, burgers, and hoagies in West Chester, and is…
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After Slow Start, QVC Appearance Turned George Foreman Grill into Household Name
The George Foreman Grill initially struggled to gain traction, but a QVC appearance turned it into a cultural phenomenon and a kitchen appliance heavyweight, writes Michael Palan for The Takeout. During his long and successful boxing career, Foreman lent his winning smile to pitch many products, such as Meineke and Doritos. After retiring from boxing…
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Pair of Friends Run Food Donation Nonprofit for West Chester, Philadelphia Centers
Nonprofit organization Fiorenza’s Food 4 Friends is continuing food distribution efforts across the Philadelphia region, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. Fiorenza’s Food 4 Friends is a nonprofit organization dedicated to ending hunger across the country. The organization collects food through both donations and food drives, and offers cooking programs to independently cook food for donation. …
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Luxury West Chester Estate For Sale at $10.8 Million One of the Most Remarkable in Area
A contemporary West Chester mansion is one of the most remarkable properties currently for sale in the area, writes Sandy Smith for Philadelphia Magazine. The estate, located at 1256 S. Creek Road in West Chester, was built in 2007 and contains nearly 24,000 square feet of indoor space. In addition to its five bedrooms and…
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West Chester Nonprofit Empowering Youth to Pursue Careers in STEM
West Chester-based Young Men and Women in Charge empowers young people to build careers in science, technology, engineering, and math fields, writes Jane M. Von Bergen for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Volunteers and staffers at the nonprofit guide around 300 youth – from third grade through high school – providing them with tutoring, mentoring, and financial…
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Baldwin’s Book Barn is a True Treasure Trove of Books with Haunted Twist
Baldwin’s Book Barn in West Chester is a treasure trove of books with more than 300,000 rare and vintage books and perhaps even a ghost or two, writes Mike Newall for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The former dairy barn and milking house, run by 91-year-old Carol Rauch, may be the nation’s largest used bookstore. Spanning 25,000…
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Longtime QVC Host Takes Step Back After 13 Years with Shopping Network
West Chester-based QVC host Kerstin Lindquist, who has been with the shopping network for 13 years, has announced her departure, effective Dec. 28, writes Olivia Jakiel for Parade. Lindquist said that the choice to step back didn’t come lightly, but it is an important leap forward for her. In an Instagram post, she said it was…
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Meet John Battagliese: A New Face at West Chester’s QVC, Bridging Tradition and Digital Savvy
John Battagliese, Chester County native and former Broadway performer, has joined QVC as one of its youngest hosts, debuting in October, writes Tim Chan for Rolling Stone. His warm and relatable style has quickly made him a fan favorite. It helps that he blends his theatrical background with social media-savvy communication to connect with viewers.…
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West Chester Woman Selected to Decorate the White House This Holiday Season
A West Chester mother and business owner was given the chance of a lifetime when she was asked to decorate the White House for Christmas, writes Ben Silver for Main Line Today. Nicole Radio owns Maggie’s Market Shop, a small business that sells handmade jewelry, hosts charity events, and helps create employment opportunities for those…
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Newly Opened Cafe Offers Comfort Food and Support in West Chester
2Fish Community Café offers the West Chester community delicious meals alongside faith-based community support, writes Ed Williams for Main Line Today. The cafe was started by Lisa and Traci Morris, who originally founded Two Fish as a nonprofit organization in 2014, the name a reference to the couple’s shared faith. 2Fish originally existed as a…
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Once a Homemade Treat, West Chester-based Blake’s Mother’s Cookies Offers Themed Shortbread for All
Local business owner Loraine Houston offers a variety of shortbread cookies through her shop in West Chester, writes Tamala Edwards for 6abc. Houston, a trained chef, started baking shortbread in 2016 as a stay-at-home mother. She later packed the cookies for her youngest son Blake for his summer job in the Hamptons, where the family…
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As West Chester Native Battles Long-Term Effects of Childhood Cancer, CHOP Works on New Research
Raine Talley, a West Chester native, overcame leukemia as a child, but the treatment left her with several long-term effects, including new cancers, writes Nicole Leonard for WHYY. At just eight years old, Talley had to have a bone marrow transplant, followed by radiation. The treatment cured her leukemia, but over a decade later, doctors…
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Boasting Some of the Nation’s Top Talent, Westtown School Ensures Every Girls’ Basketball Player Shines
Westtown School boasts some of the nation’s top talent on its girls’ basketball team, and Coach Fran Burbidge has taught them all to share the load, writes Aaron Carter for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Burbidge is the culinary master ensuring his entire team gets to eat when it comes to playtime. “At different times and in…
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Chester County Town Listed Among Most UFO Sightings in Pennsylvania
West Chester has been reported as one of the “cities” with the most UFO sightings in Pennsylvania, according to a report by Stacker. The first official UFO sighting was in 1947, an event that set off a cultural craze across the United States; an obsession that is just as prevalent today. Pilot Kenneth Arnold had…
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