Tredyffrin-Easttown Year In Review: 2019's Biggest Stories

TREDYFFRIN-EASTTOWN, PA — With 2019 coming to a close, we want to take a look back at the biggest stories to hit the Tredyffrin-Easttown area in a Year In Review round up.

Below are some of the biggest stories from Tredyffrin and Easttown over the past calendar year:

Devon Chef Wins On Food Network's 'Chopped'

The executive chef at one of Devon's newest restaurants emerged the victor on the popular Food Network competition show "Chopped" recently.

Devon Woman Admits To Setting Fire At In-Laws' House

She said in court that her intent was not to hurt anyone, but to reunite her estranged family.

Main Line Native Dethrones James Holzhauer On 'Jeopardy!'

Emma Boettcher, of Paoli, brought James Holzhauer's $2.4 million "Jeopardy!" run to an end Monday night.

La Cabra Brewing Opening New Eatery In Former Main Line Pizzeria

The Berwyn brewers are opening another spot on the Main Line in a former pizzeria that just closed its doors after three years.

Conestoga Grad, Beloved School Teacher, Dies At 44

Conestoga High School graduate Jim Simmington, a beloved teacher, died at 44. Memorial service information, and how you can help the family:

HBO's 'Mare Of Easttown' Crime Series To Film Locally

Kate Winslet stars in and executive produces the HBO limited series that is set to film in Chester County and release in 2020.

TESD OKs New Start, End Times For 2019-2020 School Year

After months of deliberation, development, surveying, and more, new start and end times for the 2019-2020 school year have been approved.

80-Year-Old Man Dies After Being Hit By Vehicle In Paoli Monday

Tredyffrin Police said the man was in a crosswalk when a turning vehicle struck him at about 10:18 a.m. Monday in Paoli.

2 Devon Eateries Among Best New Main Line Spots: Main Line Today

The Main Line's food scene continues to grow, and two new restaurants in Devon were featured on a best new eatery list from Main Line Today

Young Boy Found Unresponsive In Easttown Bathtub Wednesday

Authorities are working to determine if what happened was suspicious, accidental, or criminal.