With winter weather expected to impact the entire state through Tuesday, Feb. 16, PennDOT is advising drivers to be prepared for snow, ice and rain conditions – and to postpone travel if possible. “Exactly how much snow or ice any given region will see will vary through the storm, but it’s certain that the forecast could mean potentially hazardous travel through tomorrow,” PennDOT Secretary Leslie…
Mary Leo Hopkins, 87, of Avondale, died peacefully on Saturday, Feb. 13, at Ware Presbyterian Home in Oxford, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Robert J. Hopkins Sr., with whom she shared 66 years of marriage. Born in West Chester, she was a daughter of the late Angeline (Ingelido) and Peter V. Leo. She was pre-deceased by her son Robert J. Hopkins…
James Arthur Davies, 85, of West Grove, died Saturday, Feb. 13, surrounded by his family, at Neighborhood Hospice. He was the husband of Carol Fry Davies, with whom he shared 61 years of marriage. Born on Sept. 13, 1930 in Honesdale, he was the son of the late William J. and Mary Elizabeth Edwards Davies. Jim was raised in Williamsport, where he learned his love…
Longwood Gardens has announced its new director of Guest Services and Operations. Christopher Benevento, a veteran of hospitality operations, began his new position last month. Benevento most recently served as regional vice president for Savor Food Service/SMG Management, where he was directly responsible for operational oversight of 42 stadiums, arenas, convention centers and performing arts venues throughout the U.S., Canada, and the Caribbean, according to a Longwood Gardens press…
Nine tons of non-perishable food will arrive at the Chester County Food Bank on Thursday, Feb. 25, courtesy of Wegmans supermarkets in Downingtown and Malvern. The delivery continues an annual outreach by the stores. Employees from both locations will also present a check for $120,367, according to a press release from the Food Bank. “We are ever so grateful for the partnership that we have…