Manufacturers unite to attract skilled workers

Manufacturing employers who are part of the Manufacturing Alliance of Chester and Delaware Counties Counties collaborate on ways to attract skilled workers to their critical jobs. MALVERN — Manufacturing executives from across the region gathered last week at Malvern’s newest brewery to collaborate on ways to attract skilled workers to their critical jobs. The manufacturers, who are part of...

Rylke named Marketing Director for CCEDC

Leslie Rylke EXTON — Leslie Rylke has been named Marketing and Creative Services Manager for the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC), a private, non-profit, economic development organization promoting smart growth that’s headquartered in Exton, PA. Since joining the CCEDC in August 2013, Rylke has been charged with communicating the value, benefit and impact of the organization,...

Verwey joins Gawthrop Greenwood as partner

Anthony T. Verwey WEST CHESTER — Gawthrop Greenwood, a full-service law firm with offices in West Chester and Wilmington, DE, announced that Anthony T. Verwey has joined the firm as a partner. Verwey will focus his practice in the firm’s Municipal and Land Use Department, where he will represent municipalities, appointed officials, school districts, developers and private clients as the firm...

Oxford Feed & Lumber hosts flea and tick product expert

OXFORD — Are you confused about which flea and tick product is the best one for your pet? There are a multitude of products on the market, many of which are very good. But not all work in the same way or are appropriate for every pet.

Heckert joins Gawthrop Greenwood as partner

Carl Heckert WEST CHESTER – Carl W. Heckert has joined the law firm of Gawthrop Greenwood, PC, as a partner. Licensed in Delaware and Pennsylvania, Mr. Heckert’s multi-jurisdictional practice focuses on real estate, family, and business law. He will be based in the firm’s offices in Wilmington, Delaware, while also available to clients at the firm’s long-standing home in West Chester, Pennsylvania. “Carl...

Squeeze on State now open at The Market at Liberty Place

KENNETT SQUARE — Squeeze on State Juice Bar is Now Open at The Market at Liberty Place. Open 7 days a week, Squeeze offers fresh pressed juices, smoothies, wheatgrass, all of which is organic. Squeeze also has a selection coffee, baked goods, as well as healthy snack options. Open at 8 am, each weekday, Squeeze is open at 9 am on Saturday and 10 am on Sunday. Squeeze can be reached at 610-235-6375.

Brandywine Ace Pet & Farm ready to grill their ‘Ace’ off

Alex Pyle and Ed Mallard pose with Traeger, Big Green Egg and Weber grills that they, along with Calixto Vazquez, will be using in their grilling competition on Saturday, April 29 at Brandywine Ace, Pet & Farm. POCOPSON — Brandywine Ace, Pet & Farm is taking Ace’s 2017 “grill your Ace off” theme to a new level! On Saturday, April 29 from 10 am until 3 pm, Ed Mallard, Alex Pyle,...

PECO to spend $1.7 million to trim trees in Chesco

PECO customers in central Chester County will benefit from a $1.7 million investment to trim trees and remove vegetation along 173 miles of aerial electric lines. This project, which began in late March, will be completed by the end of May and will improve electric service for more than 13,000 customers. This work will occur in the townships of Caln, East Bradford, East Brandywine, East Caln, East...

P.J. Whelihan’s introduces new menu

The new menu at PJ Whelihan’s Local eatery P.J. Whelihan’s unveiled a new menu now available at all 14 locations in Pennsylvania and New Jersey — including its locations in Chester County in Dilworthtown and Downingtown. With a refreshed new look, the sleek and sharp menu is studded with additions chosen specifically in reaction to the demands and purchasing history of loyal P.J. Whelihan’s...

Galer Estate wins Gold for 2015 Pinot Noir Rose

Virginia Mitchell, Winemaker, Brad and Lele Galer Estate owners, Jan Grimes Vineyard Manager celebrate the Chester County winery’s latest awards. EAST MARLBOROUGH — Galer Estate Vineyard & Winery in Kennett Square Pennsylvania was awarded a Gold Medal for their 2015 Pinot Noir rosé and a Silver Medal for their 2015 Red Lion Chardonnay at the biggest wine competition in America, The...