Brandywine Ace to hold customer appreciation event, Sept. 3

JD Power awards on display, big raffle prizes offered POCOPSON — Brandywine Ace, Pet & Farm, 1150 Pocopson Rd., West Chester, is hosting a customer appreciation event, Saturday, September 3, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. to celebrate Ace Hardware once again being ranked “Highest in Customer Satisfaction among Home Improvement Retail Stores” by J.D. Power. This marks the tenth consecutive year...

Kennett’s Asarta named to Artisans Bank board

Dr. Carlos J. Asarta Artisans’ Bank announced that Dr. Carlos J. Asarta, Ph.D. of Kennett Square was recently been elected to the board of directors of Artisans’ Bank. Asarta is an Associate Professor at the University of Delaware in the Department of Economics. He is also the Director of the Center for Economic Education and Entrepreneurship at the University of Delaware in Newark. Prior to...

Victory announces new Berliner Weisse

DOWNINGTOWN — Victory Brewing Company (Victory) announces a refreshing Berliner Weisse with Elderflower as part of its creative Blackboard Series that unifies craft beer with market-fresh culinary inspirations similar to specials found on a blackboard in restaurants. The series, alternates innovative creations every three months, encouraging craft beer fans to taste what the brewers are cooking...

Victory unveils new Cage Radler brew

DOWNINGTOWN — Victory Brewing Company (Victory) invites their beer loyalists to pedal along on their latest adventure with the announcement of Cage Radler. This light, thirst-quenching lager with a lemony twist serves as a smile and a nod to outdoor enthusiasts and beer lovers alike that the warm weather is here meaning one thing: it’s playtime. The radler, Victory’s newest creation and an ode...

Ciarocchi to keynote chamber inspirational breakfast

Award-winning Broadcaster Pat Ciarrocchi will speak at the SCCCC 2nd Annual Inspirational Breakfast. KENNETT SQUARE – The Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce will hold its Annual Inspirational Breakfast Wednesday, April 20, beginning at 7:30 am at The Mendenhall Inn. The keynote speaker is Pat Ciarrocchi, award-winning broadcaster who will share insights and lessons learned during her...

Gawthrop Greenwood adds two to firm

Amanda Dougherty WEST CHESTER – Amanda J. Dougherty and Elizabeth V. Gavin have joined the law firm of Gawthrop Greenwood, PC, as associates. Dougherty is a member of the litigation and criminal law departments, and Gavin is a member of the firm’s municipal government law department. “As our law offices in Pennsylvania and Delaware expand, so does the need for associates with proven track records...

KebaBurritos to open at Market at Liberty Square

KENNETT SQUARE — The Market at Liberty Place in Kennett Square announced this week that KebaBurritos, a Mexiterranean Grill, will be opening in early May. Owner and operator, Carlos Vargas, will be offering traditional Doner Kebabs with Chicken, Beef, Pork, Falafel, Shrimp, and Grilled Veggy options.  Customers can enjoy this meat, which will be cooked on a rotating, vertical broiler and sliced...

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...