Adopt-a-pet

Alex is an adult male rabbit that is available for adoption through the Chester County SPCA. He came to the shelter on Sept. 23 as a stray. Alex is a very sweet rabbit and would make a great pet for a first time rabbit owner. He keeps his cage very tidy and seems to be litter box trained. Alex loves his treats of carrots and…

Read MoreAdopt-a-pet

Police log 1/28

State police are looking for a man identified as Kevin Michael Cox for a series of robberies in which he threatened retail employees with hypodermic needles he said were infected with HIV. A police report said that, on Jan. 24, Cox robbed the Cameo Water Wear store in Glen Eagle Square and a day later did the same at the California Sun Mega Salon on…

Read MorePolice log 1/28

Orchids take center stage at Longwood Jan. 23-March 31.

Longwood Gardens transforms its majestic conservatory into an Orchid Extravaganza January 23-March 31. The horticultural showplace near Kennett Square, celebrates the “divas” of the plant world with thousands of orchid blooms, displays and special exhibits throughout its famed 4- acre conservatory. The award-winning Orchid Curtain returns, fashioned this year with dazzling purple Phalaenopsis, in addition to stunning displays of orchids in planting beds, containers and…

Read MoreOrchids take center stage at Longwood Jan. 23-March 31.