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A Chester County town traded a new road for approval of a Giant supermarket. A family grocer is fighting back.

Developers wanted to bring a supermarket to East Brandywine, which has just one grocery store. The proposal set off an intense legal battle involving eminent domain that will soon enter its 10th year.

The Croppers (from left) John; his wife, Connie; their son, Chad; and daughter Melissa Cropper-Fazio in their family store, Crops Fresh Marketplace, in Chester County.
The Croppers (from left) John; his wife, Connie; their son, Chad; and daughter Melissa Cropper-Fazio in their family store, Crops Fresh Marketplace, in Chester County.Read moreBob Williams
    by Katie Park
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