Progressive Appalachian music, sponsored by The Hadley Fund, will kick off this summer’s free concert series presented by Historic Kennett Square in Anson B. Nixon Park on Wednesday, June 22. The dynamic father and son duo of Ken and Brad Kolodner pushes the boundaries of the Appalachian tradition by infusing their own brand of driving, innovative, tasteful and unique interpretations of traditional and original fiddle…
Celebrate Father’s Day and International Drone Day on Sunday, June 19, at West Chester’s American Helicopter Museum and Education Center (AHMEC) FatherFest 2016. Featured activities will include a Drone Racing Extravaganza by Skygear Solutions of Wilmington. Additionally, helicopter rides, classic car and motorcycle shows, rides, games, magicians, and more will delight kids of all ages. And “Star Wars” characters will wander through the crowd. Vendors…
A public exhibition of plein air oil paintings by local artist Cynthia Taylor Mould is opening at the Darlington Arts Cener. The show will debut with a free reception on Thursday, June 16, at 6 p.m. The event will include complimentary wine, cheese, and light refreshments. Mould is a self-taught artist from East Lansdowne. Operating under the name Fauxever Yours, she has been painting professionally…
James “Jim” H. Jennings Sr., 95, of Sharon Hill, died Thursday June 9, at Seasons Hospice at Christiana Hospital, Newark. He was the husband of Catherine T. Jennings (nee Glavin), with whom he shared 61 years of marriage. Born in Philadelphia, , he was s son of the late James J. and the late Sarah (McMonagle) Jennings. Jim proudly served our country in the Army…
For more than 20 years, Home of the Sparrow has worked to combat one of less visible crises in affluent Chester County: homelessness. Whether due to domestic violence, job loss, or health-care costs, women both young and old can find themselves without a home. Even with a supportive network, it can be difficult to get back on track, a scenario Home of the Sparrow knows…
A Unionville High School senior managed to score a double graduation this year. In addition to celebrating commencement at the high school, Samantha Pancoast of Pocopson Township graduated from fire school. Pancoast became involved with the Longwood Fire Company last year through her brother-in-law, Andrew Yacka, according to a fire company press release. This past year, Yacka was awarded the prestigious Jim McGovern Service Award…
These nuggets are gleaned from the column, “In Brief,” published in the American Psychological Association “Monitor” — only I make them even more brief for your quick consumption. Amy Novotney and Lea Winerman distill psychological journal articles and summarize what might be most salient. Here are some of their reports of recent research. Consider the findings of University of Washington psychologists who found that “babies…
The Chester County Commissioners presented a check for $25,000 to representatives from the Chester County Food Bank earlier this week, at the Food Bank’s Uwchlan Township headquarters. The funds are part of the county’s annual appropriations to nonprofits, and the check was presented in anticipation of the opening of the Food Bank’s Fresh2You Mobile Market later this month, according to a county press release. Chester…
PennDOT has announced the following road projects, which are weather-dependent and could affect residents in the greater Chadds Ford area during the week of June 11 through June 18. Motorists are urged to allow extra time if they are traveling through one of the construction zones. Installation of an overhead message board will require closure of the right lane on Route 322 in Upper Chichester…
The executive director of the Chester County Fund for Women and Girls will step down from her position this month, according to a press release from the nonprofit. Susan Mostek’s accomplishments will be recognized at the fund’s upcoming Grants Celebration on Tuesday, June 14, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Gables restaurant in Chadds Ford. “The fund has been better for having Susan,” Board…
Proposed legislation, introduced by state Sen. Andy Dinniman, seeks more thorough guidelines regarding the placement of large electronic and digital billboards alongside roadways and nearby local communities throughout Pennsylvania. Senate Bill 1301 calls for local municipalities to conduct public hearings before approving such billboards. Under the legislation, the hearing should specifically address the following issues in relation to the placement of electronic or digital billboards:…