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Berwyn Woman Charged with Arson After Historic 'Breeze Hill' Home Burns Twice
A Chester County woman, Kathryn Frankel, faces arson charges after her historic Berwyn home, known as Breeze Hill, caught fire twice in less than three months, with officials alleging her direct involvement in at least the latest incident. Firefighters confronted a significant blaze at Frankel's property in Berwyn, previously left considerably damaged by an earlier fire, as reported by FOX 29.
CCCBI Announces Jose Garces as Keynote Speaker for Annual Awards Dinner
The Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry announces that renowned chef and restaurateur Jose Garces will be the keynote speaker at this year’s Annual Awards Dinner. The event is scheduled to take place on Thursday, Nov. 7 from 5:30 to 8:30 PM at the picturesque Gardens at Applecross in Downingtown.
Pennsylvania couple charged with killing girl after abusing her for years, officials say
Warning: This article contains graphic descriptions of abuse and could be disturbing for some readers. The father and stepmother of a Chester County girl who died after years of abuse and torture are now charged with her murder, investigators said. On Thursday, July 25, the Chester County District Attorney’s Office...
Two Chester County Breweries Ranked as Fastest Growing in the U.S.
Two Chester County establishments are on the top 25 fastest-growing breweries list for Next Glass. They were ranked on number of check-ins and percentage growth. Four other breweries throughout the Keystone State were also on the list, according to Breweries in PA. Exton’s Iron Hill Brewery ranked at no. 12...
Chester County woman charged with arson after home catches fire twice in recent months
A Chester County woman is facing arson charges after her home went up in flames twice within a period of months.Chopper 6 was overhead Tuesday as crews worked to contain the flames along Leopard and Sugartown roads in Easttown Township.The call came in at 10:45 a.m. as flames could be seen shooting from the roof.Chopper 6 video: Firefighters battle another blaze at same Chester County homeREAD MORE: 2-alarm fire destroys home in Berwyn, Chester CountyBefore the fire broke out, Kathryn Frankel, her estranged husband and a public adjuster were all at the property to reportedly determine what could be salvaged...
Chester County Earns National Recognition for GIS Project and Digital Excellence
The National Association of Counties (NACo) recently recognized the Chester County Department of Computing and Information Services (DCIS) as a 2024 Achievement Award recipient for its Chester County GIS Productivity Tools and Applications project. DCIS developed a series of GIS – Geographic Information Systems – tools for use by staff...
'This was completely preventable': Attorneys seek justice following death of 12-year-old girl in Chester County
WEST CALN TWP., Pa. - Attorneys representing the half-sisters of 12-year-old Malinda Hoagland stood outside the Chester County Justice Center in West Chester Thursday, stating their case. Chester County District Attorney Christopher L. de Barrena-Sarobe upgraded the charges against her father, 52-year-old Rendell Hoagland, and her stepmother, 45-year-old Cindy Warren,...
Malinda Hoagland Murder: Death Penalty Sought, DA Says
The Chester County District Attorney's Office said it intends to pursue the death penalty for both Malinda's father, 52-year-old Rendell Hoagland, and her "de facto stepmother," 45-year-old Cindy Warren. At the time of her death, Malinda weighed 50 pounds and was covered in approximately 75 individually identified bruises, contusions, ulcers,...
Enjoy Delicious Mexican Food at These Mexican Restaurants in Chester County
Craving a delicious taco? Check out these five Chester County restaurants that are serving up flavorful Mexican food. There are many great Mexican restaurants in Chester County to check out if you’ve got cravings, writes Ally Forge for PhillyBite Magazine. Taco Mar in West Chester serves up delicious Mexican...
Chester County Equestrian Rider Ready for His Fourth Olympics
Boyd Martin, an equestrian rider and owner of Windurra USA, a farm and training facility in Chester County, is ready for his fourth Olympics. Boyd Martin, a seasoned equestrian rider and owner of Windurra USA, a farm and training facility in southern Chester County, is ready for his fourth Olympics, writes Mike Sielski for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Birchrunville Store Cafe Maintains Its Stellar Reputation
Francis Pascal’s Birchrunville Store Cafe still shares its circa-1850 structure with a working post office. And while that lends a certain quirky charm to its out-of-the-way Chester County location, it’s not the primary draw. For 25 years, this unassumingly unique BYOB has enjoyed a stellar reputation—so much so that scoring a table can still be a challenge.
Study: These Three Factors Make Chester County the State’s Best Place to Live
Chester County is the best county to live in Pennsylvania, according to recently published rankings by 24/7 Wall Street that use data from the Human Development Index (HDI). The HDI is a composite of life expectancy, education, and per-capita-income indicators, which are used to rank countries into four tiers of human development.
Chester County couple faces upgraded murder charges in the death of 12-year-old daughter
A couple in Chester County is facing “upgraded” murder charges for the death of their 12-year-old daughter. Rendell Hoagland, and Cindy Warren are being held at the Chester County Prison, without bail. Chester County couple accused of abuse leading to death of 12-year-old daughter | PHL17.com The Chester County District Attorney has announced more charges […]
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