Colonial “cocktails” at the tavern

At this month’s Tavern Talks on Thursday, April 20th from 7 to 9 p.m., come experience the atmosphere of an 18th century tavern! Celebrate the tavern as an integral part of 18th Century culture by discussing the politics of the day with Ben Franklin portrayed by living historian Rob DeVitis.  Try your hand at traditional Colonial games, sample historic tavern fare and more! Featured participants…

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DuPont donates artwork to local museums

DuPont today announced it will make a substantial donation of significant works of art from the DuPont collection and the Hotel du Pont to the Brandywine River Museum of Art, Delaware Art Museum and Hagley Museum & Library. The donated artwork includes important pieces by three generations of the Wyeth family, Frank Schoonover and Edward Loper, among other renowned artists. Additional artwork will be donated…

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Robert L. Marcellus of West Chester

Robert L. Marcellus, 89, of West Chester, died Saturday, March 18. Born in Philadelphia, in 1927, he was the son of the late Giancinto (Jesse) and Edith (nee Buckley) Marcellus. Bob was a veteran of the US Army; serving honorably in WWII. He was a union carpenter for 50 years. Bob enjoyed hunting and was a member of the Mountain Spot Hunting Club. He was…

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Police Log March 22: Burglary, drug bust stolen gun

• State police from the Media barracks are investigating a burglary in Concord Township. A report said someone entered a home through an unlocked door on Marlborough Lane sometime between 2 and 4 p.m. on March 8 and stole two pieces of jewelry. • Michael Anthony Scandle, 26, of Brookhaven was charged with drug possession in Concord Township on Feb. 20. Police said Scandle was…

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