A Sweet New Addition to the Main Line: Parlor Doughnuts Arrives in Berwyn
June 15, 2026
A new place for coffee, breakfast, and sweet treats has arrived in Berwyn, writes Anne E. Hill for Main Line Today. Parlor Doughnuts opened on Lancaster Avenue over the weekend, bringing craft doughnuts and specialty coffee to the Main Line, and the locals behind it have been dreaming of this moment for years. Owner-operators Janet…
Bookings Open for Wedding Venue Coming to The Creamery in Kennett Square
June 15, 2026
The Creamery of Kennett Square is preparing for its next chapter, creating a place where couples can say "I do." The community hub, known for its beer garden, events, and gathering spaces, is expanding into a dedicated wedding venue, writes Brooke Schultz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Bookings for the new space will open for 2027 events,…
Fischer Cunnane Expands Tax Practice with Two Seasoned Professionals
June 15, 2026
Fischer Cunnane & Associates Ltd., one of the region’s leading independent accounting, tax, and advisory firms, has announced the addition of two experienced tax professionals to its growing team: William L. Daubner, CPA, and Thomas Ronayne. Daubner joins Fischer Cunnane as Senior Tax Manager, bringing more than 15 years of experience providing accounting, consulting, and…
SpaceX, Largest IPO in History, Is Coming to Vanguard Portfolios
June 15, 2026
SpaceX just completed the largest IPO in history, and investors who own Vanguard Group index funds are along for the ride. The Malvern investment giant’s massive passive index funds and exchange-traded funds are expected to automatically begin purchasing shares of Elon Musk’s aerospace company as SpaceX is added to major market indexes, reports Jeff Blumenthal for the…
Chester County Hits ‘Functional Zero’ for Chronic Homelessness for the First Time
June 15, 2026
Chester County hit a benchmark in its fight against chronic homelessness recently, recording what officials call a “functional zero” for the first time since the county began tracking the data in 2023, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. The threshold is defined as three or fewer people experiencing chronic homelessness at a given time. In both…
Chester County’s Top Food Festivals from June Through September
June 15, 2026
Get ready to eat, Chester County. Throughout the heat of June and into September, food festivals are popping up around the county. Here are some to look forward to for the rest of the summer, write Anne E. Hill, Ben Silver, and Olivia Stefano for Main Line Today. Summer Biergarten—Malvern. In Historic Sugartown, biergartens are…
PGA of America Taps West Chester Native Jim Furyk for 2027 Ryder Cup Captain
June 15, 2026
West Chester native Jim Furyk is heading back to the control room next year, reports Golf Business News. The PGA of America has tapped Furyk to lead the United States Ryder Cup Team for the 46th edition of the event, which is set for Sept. 13-19, 2027 at Adare Manor in Ireland. Often called the…
Happy Spouse, Happy House: A Marriage Therapist Talks About Modern Relationships
June 15, 2026
The statistics are sobering. According to the American Psychological Association, 40 to 50 percent of first marriages in the United States ended in divorce in 2024. For second marriages, that figure climbs to 67 percent. But according to Chimere Holmes, a licensed clinical social worker and marriage and family therapy doctoral candidate at Eastern University,…
Bringing Your Best Self to Work: CCRES Supports Work-Life Balance
June 15, 2026
At CCRES, building a career is only part of the story. Just as important is creating an environment where employees feel supported both professionally and personally. Staff describe a workplace that recognizes the realities of life outside of work, offering flexibility and understanding for those balancing careers with family responsibilities. That people-first mindset helps create…
Coatesville Water Treatment Plant Earns National Recognition for a Decade of Water Quality Excellence
June 15, 2026
Pennsylvania American Water’s Rock Run Water Treatment Plant in Coatesville is among sixteen facilities owned and operated by Pennsylvania American Water that were recently recognized by the Partnership for Safe Water at the Directors and Presidents levels for achieving water quality excellence. The national awards, which honor efforts to continuously optimize water treatment plant and distribution system operation and performance,…
Inside The Kimberton Inn, a Chester County Restaurant Built on Food, History, and Experience
June 15, 2026
Tucked just outside Phoenixville, The Kimberton Inn sits at a crossroads that feels frozen in time. Kimberton Road meets Hare’s Hill Road here, and all four corners still carry the character of the 18th century. It is the only intersection in Chester County with that level of preservation. You feel it as soon as you…
Kennett Square’s Mezzaluna KSQ Puts Chester County Pizza on World Map
June 14, 2026
After six years as a roaming pizza operation, Ben and Samantha Tobin have built Mezzaluna KSQ into one of the more distinctive pizzerias in Chester County and the wider region, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The couple started their business firing pies at breweries, wineries, and pop-ups around the county, before opening their brick-and-mortar…
Chicken Salad Chain Spreads Its Wings With Locations Coming to Chester County
June 14, 2026
Southern fast-casual chain Chicken Salad Chick is set to enter the Philadelphia market with six locations across Chester and Montgomery counties, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Amanda Furiato and her fiancé Ryan Metz began exploring franchising opportunities in the region around a year ago and found that chicken salad was one of the few concepts that was not already oversaturated locally.…
Conor Hepp Leaving Chester County History Center to Lead Da Vinci Science Center
June 13, 2026
Conor Hepp is taking on a new challenge. After six years leading the Chester County History Center, he has been named the next Chief Executive Officer of the Da Vinci Science Center in Allentown, writes Glenn Epps for lehighvalleylive.com. The science center announced Hepp’s appointment this week following a national search. He starts the role…
“An American Dream” Debuts at Longwood Gardens June 25 with Symphonic Salute to America250
June 13, 2026
The making of the Brandywine Valley Symphony’s commissioned patriotic piece for America250, An American Dream by Iowa composer Aaron Fullan, was “a genuine serendipity,” in the words of Symphony Vice President Colin Hanna. The piece will debut at the Symphony’s annual concert at Longwood Gardens on June 25 at 7:30 p.m., capping months of work…
Black Bear Sightings in Media: How Homeowners Can Keep Them Away
June 13, 2026
A black bear strolling through Media is not something Delaware County residents see every day. But there it was, caught on a neighbor’s home security camera, ambling through the suburbs as if it had every right to be there. The recent sighting, reported by 6abc, adds Delco to a growing list of southeastern Pennsylvania communities…
Weekend Wanderer: Sleepaway Camp, Rabies, and Maternal Worry
June 13, 2026
Do you remember my absolute meltdown when I left my oldest at sleepaway camp? I spent a week obsessively refreshing the camp’s Facebook page. No phones and no calling home were two major rules of the camp. Facebook was my only link to my child. Seeing my daughter’s countenance populate the camp’s Facebook feed brought joy. Relief.…
New Bucks-Ursinus Transfer Agreement Opens a Top 100 Liberal Arts Path With $43,000 in Scholarships
June 13, 2026
Bucks County Community College and Ursinus College have announced a deal that creates new possibilities for students in the Greater Philadelphia region. The dual admission and core-to-core transfer agreement, signed June 10 in a ceremony at Ursinus College in Collegeville, creates a direct pathway for Bucks graduates at the public two-year college to transfer to…