Phoenixville
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Phoenixville Bagel Shop Bounces Back From Fire and 70-Day Shutdown
Street Cart Bagels has clawed its way back, and Phoenixville is ready to eat. The New York-style bagel shop, which first opened in February to lines out the door and had 2,000 bagels sold by late morning on Valentine’s Day alone, has finally reopened after a stretch of setbacks, writes Brooke Schultz for The Philadelphia…
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Phoenixville’s The Clubhouse Redefines Child Development by Filling the Support Gap
When options for child education are all at once plentiful and scarce, it can be difficult to make the right choice for your family. In Phoenixville, Nicole and Alex Weirich are working to make that stress disappear. Born just six months ago, The Clubhouse Wellness Center at 1288 Valley Forge Rd. is not your average…
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Phoenixville Shopping Center Shadow-Anchored by Acme Supermarket Sells for $7.4 Million
A 33,000-square-foot shopping center near downtown Phoenixville that is fully occupied and shadow-anchored by Acme, sold in November for nearly $7.4 million, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The complex changed hands from a Malvern-based private investor to one based in Glen Mills, with both entities structured as limited liability companies in the deal. The corporately owned Acme…
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Phoenixville-Based Baba’s Brew Cooks Up Kombucha-Infused Skincare Line
Olga Sorzano of Phoenixville’s Baba’s Brew recently announced her newest kombucha venture, A Culture Factory, a skincare line made from kombucha-infused byproducts, writes Kiki Aranita for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Growing up with influence from her grandmother, affectionately called Baba in Russian, chef Sorzano recognized all the benefits that fermentation and kombucha have on gut health.…
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Phoenixville’s Firebird Festival Draws Thousands to Town Every Year
For more than twenty years, the Phoenixville Firebird Festival, which ends in the burning of a 20-foot wooden bird effigy, has drawn thousands to the town during the holiday season, writes Claudia Dimuro for the Penn Live Patriot-News. Local artists and volunteers build the bird over approximately three months, after which it is set aflame before crowds that can exceed 10,000 people. A…
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Fashion CEO from Phoenixville Offers Style Advice, Services to Elevate All Ages
Phoenixville’s Amanda Wood, founder and CEO of The Haute Edit, prides herself on her fashion advice, wardrobe assistance, and the ability to elevate the home and style of any individual, write Gina Lizzo and Eileen Smith Dallabrida for Main Line Today. The Haute Edit is Wood’s home base for all things style. As a personal…
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Phoenixville Entrepreneur Invents Creative Solution for Baby Bottle Refusal
Phoenixville entrepreneur Julianne Gardner has a solution for baby bottle refusal with her unique invention, writes Nydia Han for 6abc. Gardner invented Bottimals, an attachment for baby bottles designed to help newborns transition to bottle feeding. The attachment, called the Bottle-Lovey, uses a scented insertable pad to comfort the baby and help them drink easier.…
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How Phoenixville Transformed from an Industrial Hotspot to One of Chester County’s Most Beloved Boroughs
Phoenixville’s intriguing history has included everything from industrial factories to an iconic 1950s film, writes Gene Pisasale for Times-Leader. In the centuries since its founding, the borough has transformed from an industrial hub to a charming town that attracts tourists and locals alike. First settled in 1732, Phoenixville was originally named “Manavon.” Businesses flourished during…
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Phoenixville Can’t Get Enough of Soko Bag’s Korean Fried Chicken Experience
From Dubai to Korea to Pennsylvania, owners Shea Roggio and Alice Chang finally found a home for a Korean fried chicken restaurant: Phoenixville. The pair spent 8 months in Korea, even preparing for their first child. For Shea, the experience was transformational. “I completely fell in love with Korean fried chicken. And not just the…
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Get Your Quarters Ready: Construction Begins on New Aldi Store in Phoenixville Area
Construction has begun on a new Aldi store in the Phoenixville area, with excavation and building crews breaking ground in East Pikeland and making significant progress in recent weeks, writes Justin Heinze for the Patch. The new location for the popular discount grocer will be at 297 Schuylkill Road, directly across from O’Grady’s. “The Aldi…
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Phoenixville’s Kevin Negandhi Busier Than Ever After 19 Years at ESPN
Kevin Negandhi, a Phoenixville native and Temple University graduate, is now almost in his 19th year at ESPN, and has never been busier in his career, writes Rob Tornoe for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The diehard Philly sports fan has experienced a whirlwind few months, starting with the NFL draft at Lambeau Field in Green Bay…
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Phoenixville Named No. 1 Best Small Town to Live in By Travel + Leisure
Renowned travel magazine Travel + Leisure has named Phoenixville the top small town in the U.S. in a recent ranking, write Anne E. Hill and Dahlia Matzner for Main Line Today. The magazine evaluated small towns across the country based on a variety of factors. This included accessible housing, cultural activities, access to green spaces,…
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Local Podcast Connects Listeners to Chester County Nonprofits, Businesses Like ‘Forever Changes’
Co-hosted by Joe Casabona, Erik Gudmundson, and Liam Dempsey, the “Start Local” podcast connects Chester County with its local businesses and nonprofits to grow and support each other. Originally started by Casabona and Dempsey in 2020, with Gudmundson joining in 2023, the podcast covers positive and career-oriented topics around the county. With a goal of…
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This Chesco Town is Known for Balancing Indie Charm and Industrial Legacy
With its eclectic mix of local boutiques, farm-to-table dining, a historic theater, and more, the borough of Phoenixville strikes a perfect balance between indie charm and its industrial legacy, writes Mary McCarthy for the Islands. It also hosts a variety of festivals throughout the year, including Firebird Festival, Dogwood Festival, and Blobfest. The town has…
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Hooked on Hockey Since Age Five, Phoenixville’s Sloane Hartmetz Now Aims to Go Pro
Phoenixville’s Sloane Hartmetz, a Team USA player who has been passionate about hockey since age five, now has a new goal: to go pro, writes Mia Messina for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Inspired by her two older sisters, Hartmetz was on skates by age two. After watching players practice hockey, she instantly fell in love with…
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Economic Uncertainty Forces Phoenixville Woman to Rethink Retirement
After 35 years as a paralegal, Cynthia “Cindy” Arena was set to retire at the end of May, but economic uncertainty made her reconsider her plans, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. As President Donald Trump’s global tariffs rattled markets, the 66-year-old Phoenixville resident was watching her retirement savings shrink – sometimes dramatically. “I…
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$2 Million Makeover Coming to Bluebird Distilling in Phoenixville
Bluebird Distilling makes plans for a $2 million renovation of its distillery in Phoenixville, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The project includes a full remodel of the indoor cocktail bar, featuring the addition of a new bar, a full-service Neo-Neapolitan pizzeria, and an expanded retail area. Once renovations are completed, the site…
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Local Breweries to Release Limited Edition Kevin Bacon-Inspired Beers
Legendary actor and longtime Phoenixville arts supporter Kevin Bacon is releasing a limited-edition beer collection for Philadelphia breweries, writes Kristin Hunt for PhillyVoice. Titled Six Degrees Fermentation, the Kevin Bacon-inspired beer will be available on tap and in six packs across six Philadelphia breweries from May 28 to June 30. The beer itself is a…
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