Trees destined for east branch of Brandywine
Pennsbury also on list for Brandywine Conservancy’s reforestation plan
On Saturday, April 19, a formidable planting posse will converge at the southeast corner of Rt. 282 and Dowlin Forge Road in East Brandywine Township.
Organized by the Brandywine Conservancy, the group will plant 600 native trees along the east branch of the Brandywine at a property owned by East Brandywine Township....
7 Chesco firms are regional finalists for state award
Honorees cited for investing in Pennsylvania include Victory Brewing Co.
EXTON – Seven Chester County companies will be honored in Philadelphia as regional finalists for the second annual Governor’s ImPAct Awards, the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) announced on Monday, April 7.
The awards program is designed to celebrate the companies and individuals who are investing...
Victory brewing up an economic winner, even for taxpayers
New brewery allows for growth, adds ratables for W. Sadsbury, Octorara
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Victory Brewing Company founders (left) Bill Covaleski and (right) Ron Barchet talk yeast during a tour of the company’s new brewery in West Sadsbury — a facility that will allow the Chester County brewing company to grow, and provide jobs and tax revenue to the local community.
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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...
Kennett Chocolate Festival set to whet cravings
Popular fund-raiser for United Way will be held Feb. 9 at Kennett High
Attention chocoholics: The Kennett Chocolate Lovers Festival is seeking creators as well as cravers for its popular fund-raiser.
Those who have a coveted chocolate cake, candy, cupcake, brownie, or cookie recipe can compete for a chance to win prizes and bragging rights. The competition is open to professionals, amateurs and...
In borough, applause for another Victory
Beer mogul discusses new brewpub at Historic Kennett Square meeting
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Bill Covaleski, co-founder of the Victory Brewing Company, describes his excitement about opening a brewpub in Kennett Square.
On a frigid night, an area entrepreneur who discussed cold, hard facts got a warm reception at the annual meeting for Historic Kennett Square.
The gathering,...
For Lions Club Fright Feast, appetizing results
Three worthy causes to benefit from fund-raiser’s proceeds
The Kennett Square Lions Club Morning Branch’s Fourth Annual Fright Feast attracted some fittingly frightening characters.
An 18th-century zombie and a “cereal” killer were among the scary creatures that got a jump on Halloween last weekend for the Kennett Square Lions Club Morning Branch’s Fourth Annual Fright Feast.
Held...
Event offers taste of fine fermented fare
“Meet the Makers” on tap Friday in Kennett Square
For the finest in fermented fare, Historic Kennett Square invites area residents to “Meet The Makers,” an intimate tasting event on Friday from 5 to 8 p.m.
The event, a prelude to Saturday’s Kennett Square Brewfest, will feature samples from some of the region’s food and drink – artisanal cheeses, wines,...
Upscale brewpub coming to Kennett Square
Victory Brewing Co. said borough facility will also boast on-premise production
Victory Brewing Company’s Kennett Square brewpub will be located in Magnolia Place, a mixed-use development under construction at Mill Road and West Cypress Street. An architect’s rendering shows what the brewpub should look like when it opens in 2014.
A win for local craft beer lovers: Victory Brewing...
Chester County Balloon Festival poised to soar
Annual, crowd-pleasing event to be held at Plantation Field Friday, Saturday
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
The Balloon Glow always offers great photo opportunities for visitors to the Chester County Balloon Festival, which will be held Friday and Saturday at Plantation Field in Unionville.
A popular, quintessential Chester County event is about to take flight: The 2013...
