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Around Town Nov. 23

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on November 22, 2017

Running on Hay Bales, by Beth Uhler is the first place winner in the adult section of Chester County Planning Commission's Landscapes3 photo contest.

• It's an evening of yoga held in a contemplative video environment in the Brandywine River Museum of Art's exhibition gallery on Thursday, Dec. 7 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Surrounded by a sixty-foot long floor-to-ceiling video projection, be immersed in the soothing reflection of nature along the backdrop of the Brandywine River and the local communities through which it flows. This multi-sensory experience combines…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on November 22, 2017

Read more about the article Adopt-a-Pet: Nov. 23

The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. Barnes Barnes plays a good straight face for such a silly boy, and he keeps a sense of humor despite being one of our longest residents. And he’s so smart. He knows his basic commands, he has mastered clicker training, he’s a great walking companion, and he seems like…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on November 22, 2017

• Amber K. Sharp, 20, of Upper Chichester, was cited for following too closely following a Nov. 14 accident in Pennsbury Township, police said. According to the report, Sharp was traveling eastbound on Route 1 approaching Fairville Road. A vehicle in front of her was slowing for a red light. Sharp failed to stop in time before striking the other vehicle, police said. No injuries…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on November 21, 2017

Lila Jeanne Nichols, of West Chester, died on Tuesday, Nov. 14, after a long illness. She passed away peacefully and was surrounded by family and friends. Mommom Lila’s spunk and determination are alive and well in her three beautiful daughters and their families. They are Ann and David Ferron, their sons David and Christopher, Amy and Michael Carlino, their children Samantha and Nathan, and Elizabeth…

Posted by Rich Schwartzman on November 21, 2017

Read more about the article UHS benefits Texas schools

Unionville High School Principal Jimmy Conley hopes UHS can raise $100,000 by the end of the school year to help Hardin-Jefferson School District in Sour Lake, Texas.

There's usually no love lost between Philadelphia football fans and their counterparts in Texas, but Unionville High School is breaking down that barrier. The school has taken a Texas school devastated by Hurricane Harvey under its wings and has raised $50,000.UHS benefits Texas schools According to UHS Principal Jimmy Conley, the staff had decided that the theme for this school year was kindness. "The focus…

Posted by Rich Schwartzman on November 21, 2017

Sunny Sunday

Saturday rain gives way to a sunny Sunday morning along the Brandywine Creek.

Posted by Crozer Keystone Staff on November 20, 2017

Read more about the article Healthful turkey trot

Following some basic tips can ensure a fun, safe and healthy race for everyone.

This time of year, most people are looking forward to getting together with family and filling up on delicious food on Thanksgiving. Before you settle in at the dining table that day, consider getting an active start to your holiday with a Turkey Trot—a 5K or similar distance race on Thanksgiving morning. “Turkey Trots are great for runners of any level to get moving with…

Posted by Emily Myers on November 19, 2017

Read more about the article The art of community

Featured student artists Helen Nichols and Margaret Clisham

The Unionville Art Gala opening was “large and lively” according to co-chair Luci McClure, and “the football team won the game.” The 42nd annual Art Gala opened Friday night and continued through Saturday. The event connects young and old as well as student and professional artists. One thing that makes the Unionville Art Gala stand out is the student art. Although the student art is…

Posted by Jackie Tate on November 18, 2017

What can we do to fortify ourselves against the winter cold and flu season? Well, besides obsessively washing our hands, the #1 source of germ transmission, there are a lot of tactics we can implement. And it revolves around the foods we choose to eat on a regular basis. Let’s look at two categories: Foods with Phytonutrients and Fermented Foods. Phytonutrients: Just like a vehicle…

Posted by Press Release on November 17, 2017

Read more about the article ATF to investigate West Chester fire

Photograph from fire at Barclay Friends Senior Assisted Living Center

The National Response Team (NRT) of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), along with Special Agents from the ATF Philadelphia Field Division, and members of the ATF Philadelphia Arson Task Force were activated to respond to the a 5-alarm fire that occurred at the Barclay Friends Senior Assisted Living Center located at 700 N. Franklin Street in West Chester, Pennsylvania. The fire…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on November 17, 2017

The Kennett Symphony presents Pops Goes the Holiday with Special Guest Philadanco! on Saturday, December 2, 2017, 7:30 p.m. at Unionville High School Auditorium, 750 Unionville Road, Kennett Square, PA. Under the direction of Music Director, Michael Hall, the glorious sounds of the season will fill the air capturing the magic of the holidays. From traditional Christmas carols like Hark the Herald Angels Sing, to…