Police seeking 1 of 3 home invasion suspects

An armed home invasion that occurred Monday, May 3, has resulted in two arrests with a third suspect at large, said Delaware County District Attorney Jack Whelan. Whelan and Prospect Park Police Chief Cliff Engel said police are looking for the public’s assistance to apprehend a man known as “Pappo,” said a press release from the District Attorney’s Office. Prospect Park police responded on Monday,…

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Art Watch: The beauty of Chester County

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Fresh Warm Air by Heather Davis on exhibit at Longwood Art Gallery

In Kennett Square, Saturday June 4 is one of the favorite outdoor art exhibits of the year. "Abstractions" at The Scarlett Thicket Farm show is hosted by Peter Welling. If you have ever driven by those lovely barns throughout Chester County and wondered what they look like inside, this is a great opportunity to do so. The Scarlett Thicket barn has the most spellbinding light…

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ID sought for woman’s body found in pond

A grisly discovery interrupted the mix of Memorial Day festivities in Chester County. Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan said in a press release that police responded on Monday, May 30, at approximately 11:15 a.m. to an East Coventry Township pond, where a woman’s body had been tied to a cinder block. “Sadly, somebody threw this woman away like a piece of trash,” said Hogan in the…

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Luke Anthony Baccino, 3, of Landenberg

Luke Anthony Baccino, 3, of Landenberg, died peacefully at home on May 28, surrounded by all his loving family. Luke’s infectious smile brought joy and happiness to all who saw it, whether it was family in everyday visits or strangers at the mall or supermarket. No one could pass by Luke without returning a smile of their own.  There was hardly ever a moment when…

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Philanthropist gleans praise for giving back

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Jeff March (from left), the new board chairman of the Chester County Food Bank, is joined by his predecessor, Robert D. McNeil, and Larry Welsch, the Food Bank's executive director.

For decades, the scion of the founders of Tylenol has put his own spin on the concept of pain relief. Robert D. McNeil, the founding board chairman of the Chester County Food Bank who stepped off the board earlier this month, has specialized in ministering to other’s distress – a mission that often occurred well below the radar. “There is no ego in Bob McNeil,”…

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Chesco updates Hall of Heroes website

In time for Memorial Day 2016, Chester County announces the launch of the new Hall of Heroes website, honoring its local military heroes. The new site updates the original website created in 2001, and allows easy navigation on smart phones and tablets as well as desktop computers and laptops, according to a county press release. Chester County’s Hall of Heroes website tells the stories of…

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South American fusion coming to Darlington

The Darlington Arts Center will welcome Cristian Perez and his ensemble for an evening of high energy South American fusion on Saturday, June 4. Perez’s rescheduled performance, originally planned for April, is part of Darlington’s Coffee House Concert Series. The guitarist will be joined by flutist Yana Hristova and bassist Ethan Foote to present original works with a South American twist, according to a Darlington…

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Popular Twisted Vintner outgrows tent

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A lucky raffle winner will take home a wheelbarrow full of wine and spirits from the Sixth Annual Twisted Vintner. Photos courtesy of the Concordville Chadds Ford Rotary Club

What began as a friendly challenge about which Rotarian produced the best homemade wine has evolved into a much-anticipated community gathering. On Thursday, June 9, the Sixth Annual Twisted Vintner® Taste of the Township and Homemade Wine Contest will be held at the Concordville Towne Center, starting at 6 p.m., the Concordville Chadds Ford Rotary Club announced. Although the event is still anchored by the…

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Run a big effort to fight little-known disease

 A little-known disease deserves a big response, according to organizers of a fundraising event on Sunday, June 12, in Kennett Square. Participants will gather at 10 a.m. at Anson B. Nixon Park for a walk and run to raise awareness for Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS). POTS can drastically alter lives, many times turning a strong healthy individual into a bed-ridden medical mystery overnight, according…

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