A Chester County health investigator said Monday, Sept. 22, that there are no confirmed cases of the Enterovirus D68 despite word there is such a case involving a student at Unionville High school. Last week, Unionville High School sent a message to parents saying there had been a case of the virus at UHS. However, Chester County Health Department Communicable Disease Investigator Jan Achenbach said…
When you think of painted flowers and lush fields of poppies, you first think of the Impressionists, and then you might think of local delightful painter Margaret Matuszewski. I first saw her work at the Unionville Art Gala where she is a longtime favorite, with her feathery brushstrokes and abundance of color, Margaret's painting are lush with natural bounty. This Thursday Margaret will be doing…
When I chose to have my son at home, I did a lot of research. I researched the safety aspects. I learned about all the potential risks. I interviewed OBs and midwives and chose the provider that was the best fit for me and my growing family. I was blessed to have a healthy, uncomplicated pregnancy. Nevertheless, I mapped out the routes and times to…
The dramatic challenge: Create a character named Victor or Virginia Chesterfield, introduce a floral prop, involve a hedge-fund manager, and employ the line: “That looks like fun.” Such a task might not qualify as fun for many, but it definitely appealed to a group of former Unionville High friends. They answered the call for applicants issued by the Philadelphia 48 Hour Film Project, which is…
Visitors relished local cuisine at the Chester County Restaurant Festival in Downtown West Chester on Sunday, Sept. 21. Under a sunny sky, crowds poured into the streets and vendors offered a taste of a little bit of everything. Chef Tom of West Chester Carlino's has been working the festival for seven years. Every year, he said, there is something new. Dishes this year were gluten-free…