Burgeoning regional brewery notches another Victory

Downingtown beer company wins state sustainability award Victory Brewing Co. co-founders Ron Barchet (left) and Bill Covaleski accept the 2014 Sustainable Agriculture Business Leadership Award from the Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture (PASA) earlier this month. The Victory Brewing Company was recently awarded the 2014 Sustainable Agriculture Business Leadership Award by the...

A journey from Rocky Mountains to Brandywine Valley

New head of Chester County Conference and Visitors Bureau announced Susan Hamley The region’s snow-filled winter should make the new executive director of the Chester County Conference and Visitors Bureau feel right at home. The CCCVB board announced on Thursday, Jan. 30, that Susan Hamley would take the reins of the organization, replacing Blair Mahoney, who retired. Hamley has held several...

Parking consulting business promotes Kennett engineer

He will manage Chicago-based firm’s Philadelphia office  James Pudleiner A Kennett Square resident has been named managing principal of the Philadelphia office of Walker Parking Consultants, a company news release said.  In his new position, James Pudleiner will manage the office’s operations and oversee Walker projects throughout Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic States. “Jim has been...

Galer Estate Winery honored again

Awarded 2 Double Gold Medals and designated as best wines in Pennsylvania The gang at Galer Estate celebrates even more honors for their Chester County grown wines. EAST MARLBOROUGH — Galer Estate Vineyard and Winery was recently awarded two “Double Gold – Best in Appellation” designations from Appellation America in Napa California.  Galer Estate 2010 Cabernet Franc and 2012 Pinot Gris...

Pa. announces another insurance co. settlement

Multi-state agreement aims to expedite benefits to policyholders HARRISBURG — Genworth is the latest company to reach a multi-state settlement agreement with insurance regulators regarding its use of the Social Security Administration’s Death Master File (DMF), state Insurance Commissioner Michael Consedine announced on Thursday, Jan. 23. The agreement is a result of a series of multi-state...

Coffee house and ice cream parlor opens in Unionville

Foxy Loxy Emphasizes local décor, ingredients, staff and management By Rick Marts, Staff Writer, The Times The opening of Foxy Loxy brings a premium ice cream parlor and coffee outlet to the village of Unionville. EAST MARLBOROUGH — Put your feet up by the gas fireplace, stretch out on the buttery smooth, leather-cushioned Mission style oak furniture, and dig in to a hot caramel sundae of...

First Niagara supports Chester County Food Bank

Financial group delivers $10,000 to assist with feeding hungry First Niagara’s Allan Burkley (from left) poses with Robert MacNeil, board chairman of the Chester County Food Bank; Larry Welsch, its executive director; and Bob Kane, First Niagara’s eastern Pennsylvania regional president. First Niagara Financial Group, Inc. announced in a news release that it recently gave a $10,000 grant...

Holiday events abound at The Market at Liberty Place

KENNETT SQUARE — The Market at Liberty Place will be hosting a number of events this holiday season, offering additional shopping and gift options — and fun events for the whole family. Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday through Christmas holidays, The Market will play host to Popup Holiday Shopping. Unique, artisan vendors will be selling their non-food products in keeping with The Market’s...

New home decor shop on W. State St. in Kennett Square

Eclectic collection of vintage, turn-of-the-century furniture, decor, and gifts     By Rick Marts, Staff Writer, The Times Featuring a wide range specialized, one of a kind home decor items, Home Decor by Terri offers furniture and accent pieces, perfect to complete any home’s look — or as a thoughtful gift. KENNETT SQUARE — “Furniture and home decor have always been a love of mine,”...

New organic food market opens in Kennett Square

Terra Foods offers year round organic vegetables, produce, dairy, and more By Suzanne Misciagna, Staff Writer, The Times Terra Foods, located at the Market at Liberty Place in downtown Kennett Square, offers something for everyone including local organic vegetables and produce, cooking oils, dairy products, gluten free products, fresh breads and more. KENNETT SQUARE – Take a stroll through the...