Pennsbury land acquisition moves forward

More than 10 years of controversy, bitterness and lawsuits are coming to not just a quiet end but also one that is almost joyous, at least for some people. Pennsbury Township Supervisors voted Nov. 19 to move forward with their plans to buy three parcels of land that were once part of the hotly contested Pennsbury Village development. They earmarked $4.8 million for 23 acres…

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Letter to the Editor: Make ‘walkable’ Chadds Ford a reality

The community visioning event at the Chadds Ford Township building was such a refreshing experience for us, and I want to thank Deb Reardon, tireless chairman of the Open Space Committee, and the Brandywine Conservancy team, and all else who helped behind the scenes to make this great experience happen. The subject of trails in Chadds Ford has been a hot potato since it was…

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Around Town Nov. 20

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It’s that time of year again. Volunteers put the finishing touches on the annual holiday wreath before it’s hung at the Brandywine River Museum of Art. The wreath is 18 feet in diameter and will have 200 lights.

• Darlington Arts Center in Concord Township presents a public exhibition of pastel and oil paintings by award-winning local artist Jeanne Bruneau. The exhibit features more than 30 plein air pastels and oil paintings of scenes from all around the Delaware Valley plus studio works inspired by the artist’s trip to Yucatan Mexico. Visiting the gallery is free, and her paintings are available for purchase.…

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Adopt-a-Pet Nov. 20: Suzie

Hi, I'm called Suzie. I'm a 7-year-old spayed female Lllasa Apso mix. Aren't I adorable? My personality is just as cute. I love attention and I'm not shy about nudging people to play with me and pet me. I'm a very happy girl! Other dogs make me a little scared so if you have a dog, I would prefer a quiet, calm new friend. Please…

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Longwood earns ‘super bowl’ status

If exquisite horticultural displays and an expansive Meadow Garden don’t entice area residents to visit Longwood Gardens, perhaps potty prominence will tip the scale. After a succession of awards ranging from the region's best mushroom soup to  the nation’s best public garden, Longwood’s newest accolade could constitute a royal flush. On Wednesday, Nov. 19, Cintas Corporation, a purveyor of restroom programs and supplies, announced that…

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Police Log Nov. 20: Accidents, DUIs, drug arrests

• One person was reported injured in a two-vehicle accident at Route 322 and Matson Road in Concord Township. Police said Jade D. London, 19, of Coatesville, was transported to Riddle Memorial Hospital after the Nov. 16 accident. According to the report, London was driving on Route 322 when she attempted to turn left onto Matson Road, but she turned into the path of an…

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Healthbeat: The good, the bad and the fatty

There has long been a misconception that eating fat makes you fat. But that’s simply not the case. In fact, your body actually needs fat to function properly. Fats are an important part of a healthy diet because they provide essential fatty acids, keep your skin soft, deliver fat-soluble vitamins, and are a great source of energizing fuel. But, not all fat is created equally…

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Boost Your Business: Leveraging your personal network

Here's an idea – get with your network of friends, relatives and neighbors and put them to work for you. I don't mean putting them on the payroll. I mean tapping into them as a referral source. Consider this. Most people know roughly 250 people. Those 250 people each know another 250. Do the math. That's 45,000-plus potential referral prospects. Even at a close rate…

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Art Watch: Hannafin show stopper

This week begins with a Pop up show at Galer Estate Winery featuring the vividly colorful and expressionistic paintings of popular local artist John Hannafin. His downtown West Chester winter scene is a show stopper- what a perfect Christmas card! It has the warmth and nostalgia of a Grandma Moses piece, but Hannafin's signature marks make the image fresh and lively. The row buildings appear…

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