Coatesville Savings changes name to Prosper to better reflect wider community service

Chester County community leaders joined Prosper Bank to celebrate the bank’s name change from Coatesville Savings Bank to Prosper Bank. The transition reflects the bank’s growth and expanded footprint to serve a wider community throughout Chester, Lancaster, Lebanon, Dauphin and Cumberland counties. Attending the official ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday in Coatesville were:Front row (l to r) Latifah...

Business Spotlight: After fighting through multiple crises, Dane Decor celebrating 47 years

Dane Decor DOWNINGTOWN – Dane Décor is celebrating its 47th anniversary this month as a thriving business built upon being an authority on unique contemporary and Scandinavian furniture. Through its impressive history, Dane Décor has contributed to the community by supporting numerous civic and charitable organizations. Through the years, the company survived a fire, lightning strike, recessions...

Victory co-founded to be inducted into Chesco Business Hall of Fame

Victory Brewing Company co-founders Bill Covaleski and Ron Barchet will be inducted into the Chester County Business Hall of Fame by the Chester County Economic Development Council during a free livestream event that all businesses can attend on Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at 12pm EXTON — For the first time ever, the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) is providing free access for all...

BKG-Brickus Funeral Home reopens with renewed focus on community and families

The BKG-Brickus Funeral Home, 977 W. Lincoln Highway, Coatesville PA VALLEY — While it may be a familiar name to local folks, the BKG-Brickus Funeral Home has reopened, still locally and minority owned, not just with a focus on customer service, but as their role as members of the broader local community. To be sure, this isn’t some chain-operated or corporate funeral home: the BKG-Brickus...

Nagel joines MacElree Harvey Of Counsel

Judge Ronald C. Nagle WEST CHESTER — MacElree Harvey announced that Judge Ronald C. Nagle has joined the firm as Of Counsel, after retiring as Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of Chester County. Prior to assuming the Bench, he was engaged in the general practice of law in Chester County.    Send article as PDF   

Work2Gether celebrates first anniversary

Work2Gether DOWNINGTOWN — Last year Nick and Melinda Winkler’s dream was to build a community by operating a successful enterprise where remote workers and business owners could work, network and socialize. Earlier this month Work2gether celebrated its first anniversary by hosting a party at its location at 107 East Lancaster Avenue, Downingtown. The success of the initial year is being marked...

Kauffman Gas celebrates 75 years with fun, free propane for customers

Food, fun and games were all part of Kauffman Gas’ 75th Anniversary celebration. ATGLEN – Kauffman Gas celebrated their 75th anniversary as a family business with a day of fun, food, and giveaways in appreciation of their loyal customers. Drawn by the promise of free propane, approximately 500 customers came from all over the company’s service delivery area in Pennsylvania and Delaware....

Dedicated to local community, Kauffman Gas celebrates 75th Anniversary, Friday

Chris, Ken, and Josh Kauffman of Kauffman Gas ATGLEN – In 1943, Elmer Kauffman founded Kauffman Gas with the goals of building a family legacy and helping his neighbors. Three generations and more than 5,000 satisfied customers later, the Kauffman family continues to proudly serve Chester County as a leading propane gas supplier and through their commitment to the Cochranville Fire Company. Chris...

Pa. American Water buys Sadsbury wastewater system

Pennsylvania American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), announced today that it has signed an agreement to acquire the wastewater assets of Sadsbury Township in Chester County. The total value of the transaction is approximately $9.25 million. The Sadsbury wastewater system serves approximately 1,000 customers.    Send article as PDF   

DNB makes donation to support local veterans

From left to right: James T. Amato, LSW Secretary, Catholic Human Services Archdiocese of Philadelphia; Vince Liuzzi, Chief Banking Officer, DNB First; Vernon Fountain, US Army Veteran; Geoffrey Hurnyak, USN Ret. Program Manager, Veterans Multi Service Center; Amy Stoner, Director of Catholic Social Services, Archdiocese of Philadelphia; Ed Lis, Director of Mission Integration & Communications,...