Life + Culture

Seed of Hope

West Chester Time Capsule Preserves Present-Day Messages for Future Residents Article by Tera Michelson | Photography by Len Kaltman The West Chester History Center is just as much about the future as it is the past. A winding garden path will soon be added to the Center’s three-acre grounds. Among the native plants, the West Chester Bicentennial Planning Committee will bury a time capsule, a special pod filled with messages from 2024. On the threshold between its first and next 200 years...

March 2024

Life + Culture

Totality Is Totally Worth It

How to Get the Most Out of Your Eclipse Viewing Experience Article by Mia Hilkowitz | Photography by Tera Michelson People from all over the country will travel to central Ohio and Indiana this April to witness the total solar eclipse. Parts of Liberty Township will be front row to the breathtaking phenomenon, where the moon will completely cover the sun for up to four minutes. A solar eclipse occurs when the Earth, moon and sun perfectly align, and the moon's shadow crosses the face of the...

March 2024

Food + Beverage

Recipe for Fun

Discover What’s Cooking at The Learning Kitchen Article by Tera Michelson | Photography by Len Kaltman Good meals and a great time often go hand in hand, so an investment in food preparation skills is the gift that keeps on giving. There’s always something new to learn in the kitchen, even for the most seasoned cook. With hands-on sessions led by a dedicated and experienced team of chefs, The Learning Kitchen in West Chester makes cooking easy, fun and delicious.  Under the direction of Owner...

March 2024

Home + Design

Love Where You Live

AA Plumbing Customizes Bathrooms to Suit Your Style + Needs Article by Tera Michelson | Photography by Len Kaltman Everyone deserves a home that suits their style and meets their needs. Is it time to explore a home upgrade? A bathroom remodel is an investment that AA Plumbing knows well—the family business has seen a lot of tri-state bathrooms in the 50+ years they’ve been in business. From repairs to full renovations, the AA Plumbing family is invested in helping you and your family love...

March 2024

Travel

Travel Essentials

Invest in These Must-Have Travel Items Article and Photography by Michelle Moody When traveling, it’s important to invest in items that will enhance your trip. These are some of our favorite travel essentials, each chosen for providing added safety, comfort or organization. 1. Tesalate Towel This towel’s unique material is super absorbent, fast-drying and incredibly compact. The exclusive AbsorbLite™ technology prevents sand from sticking, even when it’s wet! Tesalate.com , $59+ 2...

March 2024

Health + Wellness

Home Away From Home

Bold + Brave Kid’s Foundation Brings Hope to Cancer Families Article by A.J. Lape | Photography by Provided In the heart of Liberty Township, the Bold + Brave Kid’s Foundation stands as a pillar of support for families navigating the challenging journey of childhood cancer, particularly those undergoing treatment at Children’s Hospital Proton Therapy Center. Established by Executive Director April Montgomery to provide housing during treatment, the nonprofit’s roots trace back to a personal...

February 2024

Professional Services

AV Revamp

Upgrade Your Home + Business with Audiovisual Solutions by AVtech Limited Article by Jennifer McGhee | Photography by Len Kaltman + Provided Advances in audiovisual technology indoors and outdoors are exciting, enticing and even life-changing. If you are technology-challenged and feel intimidated to explore the addition of a home theater, home automation, landscape audio or a security system, meet Jeramy Coffee, owner of AVtech Limited. Jeramy’s local technology business stands out from...

February 2024

Home Services

Smooth as Glass

Refresh + Renew with Glass Guru Article by Jonathan Stout | Photography by Provided Glass Guru in Mason is an excellent local resource for glass repair, replacement and custom projects. A full-service glass company, they install the highest quality, name-brand replacement glass products.  “I started The Glass Guru because I enjoy helping our community and wanted to build something that would allow my family more freedom,” says local franchise owner Lisa Chambers.  Their certified technicians...

February 2024

Home + Design

The House Next Door

Priscilla’s Place is a Rental Home with History + Heart Article by Tera Michelson | Photography by Provided If the walls of a 1901 rental home in Olde West Chester could talk, they would tell a touching tale of neighbors and a legacy of welcome that lives on in its spacious rooms. The historic blue two-story is the house next door to Tonia Wheeler’s business with her husband Josh, The Fetchington Luxury Pet Hotel. As they built their business, they also built a relationship with Priscilla...

February 2024

Finance + Legal Services

Under One Roof

Design + Mission Unite Two Companies in One West Chester Office Article by Tera Michelson | Photography by Len Kaltman Architectural style defines a space. The natural wood beams, clean lines and distinct dormers of the office that houses Prodigy Title Agency and Perrino and Daly Law office are an unmistakable match to the people and work done inside it. These two businesses unite under one gabled roof to eliminate stress and handle title and legal situations with collaboration and...

February 2024