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 ...
Archive for May, 2016
Art Watch: The beauty of Chester County

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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Philanthropist gleans praise for giving back

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,” said ...
Photo of the Week: Bare Sycamore

A bare sycamore tree stands out in stark contrast from the lush greenery of surrounding trees.
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 ...
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 ...
Popular Twisted Vintner outgrows tent

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. ...
Op/ed: Honoring soldiers’ sacrifices
We now recognize another Memorial Day. In the past year, we have lost more men and women as they defended the greatest country. Their families will honor their lives and tremendous sacrifices for the first time in just a few days. It is my earnest hope that, as Americans, we remember that each drop of blood spilled — each life lost — is precious. It is with their ...
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 ...