DowningtownChesco residents may dodge a tax hike in 2026 | Inquirer Chester CountyPlus, a new mixed-use development is planned in Kennett Square.Lisa Dukart Chester County man who shot at SWAT team in ‘White Christmas’ standoff sentenced to decades in prisonVinny Vella Michael P. Rellahan, award-winning reporter for the Daily Local News of West Chester, has died at 68Gary Miles Two South Jersey elementary schools win Blue Ribbon designation from the stateKristen A. Graham Downingtown elects Erica Deuso, Pennsylvania’s first openly transgender mayor Katie Bernard AdvertisementThe new Borough in Downingtown is a sports bar, a pizzeria, a sushi bar, and a music venue all in oneKeith Critchley and JT O’Brien want to pack a lot of food and entertainment ideas into the Borough, their new 400-seat restaurant in Downingtown. Michael Klein Erica Deuso’s campaign to be Pa.’s first trans mayor isn’t about that. It’s ‘about the neighbors.’As she runs for mayor in Downingtown, Erica Deuso isn't talking about her gender identity, but she's still defending it when she faces hate. "I want to handle it with grace," she says.Katie Bernard 3 schools in Delco, Chesco, just won Blue Ribbon designation as some of Pennsylvania’s bestParkside Elementary, Lionville Elementary, and St. Elizabeth Parish School in Chester Springs all won the state honor. The Trump administration ended the popular National Blue Ribbon program.Kristen A. Graham Chrissy Houlahan is on a mission to defend the role of women in combat after Pete Hegseth’s remarksU.S. Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, an Air Force veteran who represents Chester County, is pushing back on Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's directive for a "male standard" for combat. Julia Terruso Are you in the market for a bright yellow fire engine from 1998? Downingtown is auctioning off a yellow engine, with proceeds going to the borough. Zoe Greenberg Why Philly-area shoppers are mourning Neshaminy Mall’s glory days on TikTok Nostalgia over the once-bustling Neshaminy Mall, Exton Square Mall, Montgomery Mall, Oxford Valley Mall, and other regional shopping centers has bonded locals on TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram.Erin McCarthy They remodeled a condo in Rittenhouse’s oldest high-rise, working around COVID-19 complicationsWhen the Fortins moved into their condo at 1830 Rittenhouse, they looked to maintain or restore its historical features.Terri Akman, For The Inquirer Former Chester County sex offender conceives child via surrogacy, spurring calls to close legal loopholeFormer Downingtown West teacher Brandon Riley-Mitchell, a convicted sex offender, conceives a child through surrogacy via possible loophole. Jesse Bunch Main Line Health’s new CEO Ed Jimenez talks about community and growth opportunitiesJimenez started last month, succeeding Jack Lynch, who had led the nonprofit system for 20 years.Harold Brubaker Evidence suggesting a second mass grave of Irish railroad workers is unearthed in Downingtown The researchers behind Duffy's Cut believe they found another grave site 11 miles away. Zoe Greenberg John J. Braithwaite Sr., expert salesman and longtime business executive, has died at 92 “Persistence was his sales technique,” said his son John Jr. “He always said, ‘Don’t take no for an answer.’”Gary Miles House of the week: A converted 1867 schoolhouse in Chester County for $950,000The home has a kitchen with high-end appliances and a recently landscaped yard.Paul Jablow, For The Inquirer SEPTA’s planned cuts could add 70,000 hours to the region’s morning commuteSee how much longer it will take to get to get to work if the transit agency’s severe service cuts actually happen. Thomas Fitzgerald and Jasen Lo Toll Brothers plans luxe 55+ community in Bucks County, amid housing market uncertaintyThe Fort Washington-based luxury homebuilder bought the property for $7.2 million, with construction set to begin later this summer. Erin McCarthy From school board races in Norristown to Delaware County’s Council seats, here are the races to watch in Philly’s suburbsPhiladelphia's collar counties have several interesting municipal, county and school board races next week. Katie Bernard and Maddie Hanna See more storiesAdvertisement
Chesco residents may dodge a tax hike in 2026 | Inquirer Chester CountyPlus, a new mixed-use development is planned in Kennett Square.Lisa Dukart
Chesco residents may dodge a tax hike in 2026 | Inquirer Chester CountyPlus, a new mixed-use development is planned in Kennett Square.Lisa Dukart
Chester County man who shot at SWAT team in ‘White Christmas’ standoff sentenced to decades in prisonVinny Vella
Chester County man who shot at SWAT team in ‘White Christmas’ standoff sentenced to decades in prisonVinny Vella
Michael P. Rellahan, award-winning reporter for the Daily Local News of West Chester, has died at 68Gary Miles
Michael P. Rellahan, award-winning reporter for the Daily Local News of West Chester, has died at 68Gary Miles
The new Borough in Downingtown is a sports bar, a pizzeria, a sushi bar, and a music venue all in oneKeith Critchley and JT O’Brien want to pack a lot of food and entertainment ideas into the Borough, their new 400-seat restaurant in Downingtown. Michael Klein
The new Borough in Downingtown is a sports bar, a pizzeria, a sushi bar, and a music venue all in oneKeith Critchley and JT O’Brien want to pack a lot of food and entertainment ideas into the Borough, their new 400-seat restaurant in Downingtown. Michael Klein
Erica Deuso’s campaign to be Pa.’s first trans mayor isn’t about that. It’s ‘about the neighbors.’As she runs for mayor in Downingtown, Erica Deuso isn't talking about her gender identity, but she's still defending it when she faces hate. "I want to handle it with grace," she says.Katie Bernard
Erica Deuso’s campaign to be Pa.’s first trans mayor isn’t about that. It’s ‘about the neighbors.’As she runs for mayor in Downingtown, Erica Deuso isn't talking about her gender identity, but she's still defending it when she faces hate. "I want to handle it with grace," she says.Katie Bernard
3 schools in Delco, Chesco, just won Blue Ribbon designation as some of Pennsylvania’s bestParkside Elementary, Lionville Elementary, and St. Elizabeth Parish School in Chester Springs all won the state honor. The Trump administration ended the popular National Blue Ribbon program.Kristen A. Graham
3 schools in Delco, Chesco, just won Blue Ribbon designation as some of Pennsylvania’s bestParkside Elementary, Lionville Elementary, and St. Elizabeth Parish School in Chester Springs all won the state honor. The Trump administration ended the popular National Blue Ribbon program.Kristen A. Graham
Chrissy Houlahan is on a mission to defend the role of women in combat after Pete Hegseth’s remarksU.S. Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, an Air Force veteran who represents Chester County, is pushing back on Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's directive for a "male standard" for combat. Julia Terruso
Chrissy Houlahan is on a mission to defend the role of women in combat after Pete Hegseth’s remarksU.S. Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, an Air Force veteran who represents Chester County, is pushing back on Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's directive for a "male standard" for combat. Julia Terruso
Are you in the market for a bright yellow fire engine from 1998? Downingtown is auctioning off a yellow engine, with proceeds going to the borough. Zoe Greenberg
Are you in the market for a bright yellow fire engine from 1998? Downingtown is auctioning off a yellow engine, with proceeds going to the borough. Zoe Greenberg
Why Philly-area shoppers are mourning Neshaminy Mall’s glory days on TikTok Nostalgia over the once-bustling Neshaminy Mall, Exton Square Mall, Montgomery Mall, Oxford Valley Mall, and other regional shopping centers has bonded locals on TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram.Erin McCarthy
Why Philly-area shoppers are mourning Neshaminy Mall’s glory days on TikTok Nostalgia over the once-bustling Neshaminy Mall, Exton Square Mall, Montgomery Mall, Oxford Valley Mall, and other regional shopping centers has bonded locals on TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram.Erin McCarthy
They remodeled a condo in Rittenhouse’s oldest high-rise, working around COVID-19 complicationsWhen the Fortins moved into their condo at 1830 Rittenhouse, they looked to maintain or restore its historical features.Terri Akman, For The Inquirer
They remodeled a condo in Rittenhouse’s oldest high-rise, working around COVID-19 complicationsWhen the Fortins moved into their condo at 1830 Rittenhouse, they looked to maintain or restore its historical features.Terri Akman, For The Inquirer
Former Chester County sex offender conceives child via surrogacy, spurring calls to close legal loopholeFormer Downingtown West teacher Brandon Riley-Mitchell, a convicted sex offender, conceives a child through surrogacy via possible loophole. Jesse Bunch
Former Chester County sex offender conceives child via surrogacy, spurring calls to close legal loopholeFormer Downingtown West teacher Brandon Riley-Mitchell, a convicted sex offender, conceives a child through surrogacy via possible loophole. Jesse Bunch
Main Line Health’s new CEO Ed Jimenez talks about community and growth opportunitiesJimenez started last month, succeeding Jack Lynch, who had led the nonprofit system for 20 years.Harold Brubaker
Main Line Health’s new CEO Ed Jimenez talks about community and growth opportunitiesJimenez started last month, succeeding Jack Lynch, who had led the nonprofit system for 20 years.Harold Brubaker
Evidence suggesting a second mass grave of Irish railroad workers is unearthed in Downingtown The researchers behind Duffy's Cut believe they found another grave site 11 miles away. Zoe Greenberg
Evidence suggesting a second mass grave of Irish railroad workers is unearthed in Downingtown The researchers behind Duffy's Cut believe they found another grave site 11 miles away. Zoe Greenberg
John J. Braithwaite Sr., expert salesman and longtime business executive, has died at 92 “Persistence was his sales technique,” said his son John Jr. “He always said, ‘Don’t take no for an answer.’”Gary Miles
John J. Braithwaite Sr., expert salesman and longtime business executive, has died at 92 “Persistence was his sales technique,” said his son John Jr. “He always said, ‘Don’t take no for an answer.’”Gary Miles
House of the week: A converted 1867 schoolhouse in Chester County for $950,000The home has a kitchen with high-end appliances and a recently landscaped yard.Paul Jablow, For The Inquirer
House of the week: A converted 1867 schoolhouse in Chester County for $950,000The home has a kitchen with high-end appliances and a recently landscaped yard.Paul Jablow, For The Inquirer
SEPTA’s planned cuts could add 70,000 hours to the region’s morning commuteSee how much longer it will take to get to get to work if the transit agency’s severe service cuts actually happen. Thomas Fitzgerald and Jasen Lo
SEPTA’s planned cuts could add 70,000 hours to the region’s morning commuteSee how much longer it will take to get to get to work if the transit agency’s severe service cuts actually happen. Thomas Fitzgerald and Jasen Lo
Toll Brothers plans luxe 55+ community in Bucks County, amid housing market uncertaintyThe Fort Washington-based luxury homebuilder bought the property for $7.2 million, with construction set to begin later this summer. Erin McCarthy
Toll Brothers plans luxe 55+ community in Bucks County, amid housing market uncertaintyThe Fort Washington-based luxury homebuilder bought the property for $7.2 million, with construction set to begin later this summer. Erin McCarthy
From school board races in Norristown to Delaware County’s Council seats, here are the races to watch in Philly’s suburbsPhiladelphia's collar counties have several interesting municipal, county and school board races next week. Katie Bernard and Maddie Hanna
From school board races in Norristown to Delaware County’s Council seats, here are the races to watch in Philly’s suburbsPhiladelphia's collar counties have several interesting municipal, county and school board races next week. Katie Bernard and Maddie Hanna
