Shaker Fine Furniture opens in Downingtown

Unionville native Paul Huberty has turned his passion for Shaker Furniture into a new business venture in Downingtown. DOWNINGTOWN — Shaker Fine Furniture opened in the borough this past weekend. The new Chester County-based business builds Shaker-inspired furniture, including tables, benches, chairs, cabinets, dressers, and other furniture. Owner Paul F. Huberty, a long-time Chester County resident...

Half court shot nets Kia buyer $5K

There’s nothing quite like the thrill and exhilaration of making a half-court shot – especially when the pressure is on. Just ask Richie Hamilton of Eddystone, who recently won $5,000 for swishing a long-distance shot at Jim Sipala’s Kia of West Chester dealership. In recognition of the NCAA College Basketball Men’s Division I championships held each year in March, Kia of West Chester brought...

Herr’s unveils Chickie & Pete’s chips

Ed Herr of herr’s Foods and Pete Ciarrocchi of Chickie & Pete’s celebrate the launch of Herr’s new Crabfries Potato Chips at an event in Philadelphia, Tuesday. PHILADELPHIA — Chester County’s Herr’s Foods is bringing a signature taste of the Philadephia region to a wider world: Chickie & Pete’s Crabfries Seasoned Potato Chips. Herr’s president Ed...

Victory celebrates 20 years with special XX brew

DOWNINGTOWN — Chester County’s Victory Brewing Company, is ringing in its 20th year with the launch of Anniversary XX Imperial Pilsner, a deliciously drinkable beer that’s culturally inspired. Victory invites craft beer fans to join in the milestone celebration while enjoying the very best of German hops in one memorable concoction. Fans love what’s inside and outside of Victory beer bottles....

Galer Estate wins two medals in SF Chronicle competition

Galer Estate’s Red Lion Chardonnay was one of two of the winery’s wines to medal in the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition. EAST MARLBOROUGH — Chester County’s Galer Estate Vineyard and Winery was awarded two medals in the most prestigious wine competition in the United States,  the 2016 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition.   The two wines they submitted, their estate...

Rothman building new locations in Malvern, Glen Mills

Rothman Institute this week announced the opening of two new offices in and around Chester County. Rothman Institute Malvern and Rothman Institute Glen Mills are currently under construction. Each office will offer a full range of orthopaedic subspecialty care and services including imaging, orthotics, physical therapy and hand therapy. Rothman Institute Glen Mills will be in the Shoppes at Brinton...

Chester Water Authority named ‘Conservation Partner’ by Chesco Conservation Dist.

Recognized for efforts to reduce pollutant runoff in Chesapeake Bay Basin and helping to educate local residents   CHESTER – The Chester County Conservation District recently named the Chester Water Authority (CWA) as a key Conservation Partner for the Chesapeake Bay basin.  The designation is a recognition of the Chester Water Authority’s environmental commitment and support for educational...

Herr’s again offers special pretzels to battle breast cancer

NOTTINGHAM — October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Herr’s® is partnering with the American Cancer Society’s “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer.” The company is filling store shelves with its limited edition, ribbon-shaped Whole Grain Pretzels with Flax Seed & Honey in a specially designed pink bag in support of breast cancer awareness. For every bag sold, Herr’s will make...

Sipala dealerships support children’s hospital event

About 15 years ago, the rapid diagnosis of a peanut allergy saved the life of a young child, and in the process earned the admiration of a local family. When Jim Sipala and his wife, Danielle, rushed their then-18-month-old son Alex to the Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children emergency room, Alex was already very weak and in respiratory distress. “We were very scared, but it did not take...

Free denture evaluation and cleaning, Oct. 23

VALLEY — Rainbow Valley Dental is offering a free evaluation and cleaning of removable dentures on Friday, Oct. 23. Participants will have their dentures cleaned and inspected by Dr. Stephanie McGann. Free product samples and refreshments will be available. Space is limited to 50 participants. Pre-registration is encouraged. According to Rainbow Valley Dental’s Dr. Stephanie McGann, who has...