Victory brews up ice cream in your local store

Hopped Up Devil, one of three flavors of Victory Ice Cream, now rolling out to select retailers. DOWNINGTOWN –Victory Brewing Company, the popular Chester County craft brewer has a new take on the pint with the launch of Victory Ice Cream. Pints, which will retail for $6.49, include Hopped Up Devil, Triple Monkey and Storm Drop. They will roll out in the Greater Philadelphia region and be available...

Victory unleashes WildDevil IPA

Downingtown’s Victory Brewing Company, the beer that made Chester County famous, is releasing a brand new beer this week: WildDevil IPA, which is now available locally. DOWNINGTOWN, — Victory Brewing Company® announced the release of WildDevil IPA this week, an new take on one of its most well-known beers, HopDevil IPA. Still featuring the whole flower American hops as its brother brew,...

Four area students receive scholarships

Benefactor is Brandywine Chapter of Pa. Restaurant & Lodging Assn. Jim Fris (left), chief operating officer of PJW Restaurant Group; Tim Fris; Mary Higgins; Keyion Briscoe; Mark Shastak; and John Longstreet, president & CEO of Pennsylvania Restaurant and Lodging Association pose for a photo after the scholarship presentation. Four aspiring hotel and restaurant stars received a total of $3,600...

Topics range from beer to discount health care

County commissioners hold ‘on the road’ meeting at Parkesburg Borough Hall By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times County Commissioners Terence Farrell (from left), Ryan Costello, and Kathi Cozzone show off the fedoras they received at Parkesburg Borough Hall. PARKESBURG – At their latest “on the road” meeting last week at Parkesburg Borough Hall, the county commissioners...

Trees destined for east branch of Brandywine

600 native species to be planted Saturday in East Brandywine On Saturday, April 19, a formidable planting posse will converge at the southeast corner of Rt. 282 and Dowlin Forge Road in East Brandywine Township. Organized by the Brandywine Conservancy, the group will plant 600 native trees along the east branch of the Brandywine at a property owned by East Brandywine Township. Volunteers from Guardians...

7 Chesco firms are regional finalists for state award

They will be honored on April 22 for investing in Pa., creating jobs EXTON – Seven Chester County companies will be honored in Philadelphia as regional finalists for the second annual Governor’s ImPAct Awards, the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) announced on Monday, April 7. The awards program is designed to celebrate the companies and individuals who are investing in Pennsylvania...

Victory brewing up an economic winner, even for taxpayers

New brewery allows for growth, adds ratables for W. Sadsbury, Octorara By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times Victory Brewing Company founders (left) Bill Covaleski and (right) Ron Barchet talk yeast during a tour of the company’s new brewery in West Sadsbury — a facility that will allow the Chester County brewing company to grow, and provide jobs and tax revenue to the local community. WEST SADSBURY ...

Burgeoning regional brewery notches another Victory

Downingtown beer company wins state environmental award Victory Brewing Co. co-founders Ron Barchet (left) and Bill Covaleski accept the 2014 Sustainable Agriculture Business Leadership Award from the Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture (PASA) earlier this month. The Victory Brewing Company was recently awarded the 2014 Sustainable Agriculture Business Leadership Award by the Pennsylvania...

Down-home brewery notches another Victory

Downingtown beer company wins state sustainability award Victory Brewing Co. co-founders Ron Barchet (left) and Bill Covaleski accept the 2014 Sustainable Agriculture Business Leadership Award from the Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture (PASA) earlier this month. The Victory Brewing Company was recently awarded the 2014 Sustainable Agriculture Business Leadership Award by the Pennsylvania...

Kennett Chocolate Festival set to whet appetites

Popular fund-raiser for United Way will be held Feb. 9 at Kennett High Those who have a coveted chocolate cake, candy, cupcake, brownie, or cookie recipe can compete for a chance to win prizes and bragging rights. The competition is open to professionals, amateurs and students ages 12 and up. Entry forms are due Jan. 31; entries must be delivered the morning of the festival, which will be held...