May 2016 - Page 4 of 15 - Chadds Ford Live

Art Watch: Re-imagining pain through art

Posted by Lele Galer on May 24, 2016

Painting by Sarah Bigham on exhibit at Chester County Hospital

For the next two weeks, The Chester County Hospital is exhibiting "Medical History Re-imagined" by artist and chronic pain survivor Sarah Bigham. Sarah used her experience as a patient with chronic pain to create this series of compelling images that utilize her actual medications as an artistic paint medium. The medications and supplements that she has taken were dissolved into water and painted on paper.…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on May 24, 2016

A Toughkenamon resident and World War II veteran regularly attends the Kennett Square Memorial Day parade, but this year, he will experience it in a different way. Anthony DiFabio, 93, is one of four WWII vets named as grand marshals of the 2016 parade, which steps off at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 30, in Kennett Square Borough. The other marshals are Ralph D. Doss,…

Posted by Rich Schwartzman on May 24, 2016

Read more about the article Photo of the week: Pretty in Purple

While most of this spring has been pretty gray, some spring colors have shown themselves.

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on May 23, 2016

Gary V. Taylor, 61, of West Grove, died Thursday, May 19, at the Jennersville Regional Hospital. He was the husband of Pamela McWilliams Taylor, with whom he shared 30 year of marriage. Born in Wilmington, he was the son of Wm. Frank and Adele Willey Taylor of Claymont. Gary was employed by Genesis Health Care, Kennett Square for the past 14 years. He was the…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on May 23, 2016

Emily S. Stauffer Schneider, 98, Kennett Square, died Saturday, May 14, at Kendal At Longwood retirement community. She was the wife of the late Walther F. Schneider who died in 1999 and with whom she shared 58 years of marriage. Born in Lansdale, she was the daughter of the late Oliver S. and the late Lillian (Cressman) Stauffer. Before moving to Kendal in 1985, she…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on May 23, 2016

Read more about the article Mud-laden course fuels racers’ momentum

Patrick Kelly (from left), Matt Jadro, Connor Dea and Matt Frey comprise Team Five 21 during Tough Mudder Philly. Photos by David Lichter

Rain ruled for most of this past weekend so adding some mud to the mix wasn’t a big deal for the thousands who gathered for Tough Mudder Philly, which was held at Plantation Field in West Marlborough Township on Saturday, May 21, and Sunday, May 22. For the uniniated, Tough Mudder participants – known as “mudders” – pay to display their physical prowess on a…

Posted by Press Release on May 23, 2016

“The State of Women in Chester County,” a program on women’s issues hosted by Penn State Great Valley, brought together 240 people seeking to learn more and to network with various groups, including 11 exhibiting organizations. The Chester County Women’s Commission and the Chester County Fund for Women and Girls led planning efforts to deliver a program that included inspirational remarks from Lisa McCann, a…

Posted by Lora B. Englehart on May 23, 2016

Read more about the article Race for open spaces finishes strong

The steeplechase action begins at the 86th Radnor Hunt Races, a fundraiser for the Brandywine Conservancy.

The 86th Radnor Hunt Races, on Saturday, May 21, was a day full of tailgating fun and breathtaking steeplechase horse racing. The event is among the top five meets in horse racing’s spring schedule. Since 1980, the proceeds of the races have benefited the Brandywine Conservancy’s efforts to preserve and protect the region’s land and water resources. Since its inception, the Brandywine Conservancy has protected…

Posted by Rich Schwartzman on May 22, 2016

Read more about the article Sun shines on May Fair

Third-graders at Chadds Ford Elementary School sang a song during May Fair that many people likely hope to be at least partly prophetic. The tune was “It Ain’t Gonna Rain No More.” Considering the weather on May 20 was sunny and warm and offset weeks of gray, dreary and wet weather, the day, the song and the sunshine were greatly appreciated. There was no need…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on May 22, 2016

From dealing with impaired vision to obtaining handyman services, the Chester County Department of Aging Services hopes to have senior citizens covered. The department is sponsoring a free University of Health and Wellness event on Thursday, June 2. The goal is to connect to seniors with information on a variety of health-related issues. “This is a great opportunity for seniors to take advantage of health…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on May 21, 2016

A creative, alternative theater experience awaits area residents on Sunday, May 22. Playback Theatre will perform in Kennett Square from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at Kennett Friends Meeting, 125 W Sickle Street. Tickets are $12 (children are free) at the door, but organizers stressed that people will not be turned away and can pay what they can, a press release said. The production involves weaving…