Study ranks Chesco on top in state health

Once again, Chester County has been ranked overall as the healthiest county in Pennsylvania, according to a study by the University of Wisconsin and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The study placed Chester County at the top of the Health Outcomes category, relating to length and quality of life, and number two in Health Factors which include health behaviors, clinical care, social and economic factors…

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Five-way intersection in Kennett crosshairs

Kennett Township supervisors celebrated an award, updated a handful of ordinances, approved a passel of development plans, and discussed a problematic intersection during their nearly three-hour meeting on Wednesday, March 16. The latter topic occupied the most time as representatives from Remington, Vernick and Beach Engineers presented a study that focused on the five-point intersection of South Union Street, Old Kennett Road, and Hillendale Road.…

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Candidate counterpunching to run for office

Lenny Rivera, the Republican who wants to replace Chris Ross as state representative for the 158th Legislative District, will not be on the April 26 primary ballot, but he still wants the nomination. Meanwhile, Democratic Party hopeful Susan Rzucidlo hopes the GOP will nominate someone who isn’t as “ethically challenged.” Rivera withdrew his name from the primary ballot after three people formally challenged signatures on…

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Adopt-a-Pet March 17

Come meet all the wonderful animals available now for adoption at the Brandywine Valley SPCA. All featured pets are “Name Your Price” adoption fee until Monday, March 21. Not ready to adopt? Then sponsor a pet and provide a safe place for our companions to rest until they find their forever homes. Help us give them a second chance at a fresh start! Alley Hi world, Alley here. I’m a 5-year-old female…

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Around Town March 17

• The Poetry of Nature: A Golden Age of American Landscape Painting opens this weekend at the Brandywine River Museum of Art and runs through June 12. Included are masterworks by Thomas Cole, Asher Durand, John F. Kensett, William T. Richards, William L. Sonntag, and other giants of the Hudson River School of ARt. The Hudson River School is considered the first art movement in…

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