The Star gazer’s Stone, along Stargazer Road in Newlin Township, marks the site of the observatory where Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon began their observations of the night sky in the attempt to discern the actual boundary between Pennsylvania and Maryland in 1764, now known as the Mason-Dixon Line.
The Brandywine River Museum of Art kept a tradition alive with the 47th annual Antiques Show during the Memorial Day weekend. More than 60 antique dealers from along the east coast were on hand, showing their wares to hundreds of museum visitors. Proceeds from the show go to the Museum Volunteers’ Purchase Fund. While the results — acquiring art — are what the museum is…
Nicholas J. Vincenti, 97, of Glen Mills, died Thursday, May 24, at his residence. He was the husband of Teresa Catena Vincenti, who died in 2015, and with whom he shared 65 years of marriage. Born in West Grove, he was the son of the late Armando Vincenti and the late Ginevra DiAlfonso Vincenti. He was a purchasing agent at Hercules Inc., Wilmington, retiring in…
Yep, even a travel professional can make a mistake, and this was truly my mistake. On our last cruise vacation, we arrived in Miami this night before the cruise departed. So far, so good. It was an early evening flight, so we didn’t arrive at the hotel until almost 9 p.m. and this was the first mistake. Upon arrival, the clerk informed us our room…
Family systems psychiatrist Murray Bowen noted years ago the phenomenon of change back/push back in a family system when an individual in the system starts to shake up the status quo. This shift is in the service of higher integration and greater awareness. However, our tribal primal inclinations of the family want to keep the individual in check and not be so “different.” In my first…
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 May 26 through June 1. Motorists are urged to allow extra time if they are traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change. • Utility installation will cause lane closures on Llewellyn Road, between Lenni and…
There is a plethora of reasons performance management programs are less than successful in meeting their intended outcomes. One significant factor contributing to this problem is the reluctance or hesitation of people leaders in conducting the performance review. Over time we have observed a variety of contributing variables that inhibit a people leader from engaging the employee to provide feedback. Supervisors who: were never properly trained…
I hope everyone enjoyed the Chester County Open Studio Tour last weekend. It’s so fun to see artists and art appreciators alike come together in the more intimate studio setting. Artists have the opportunity to showcase their process, and appreciators take in the unique head space and physical work space of their favorite local artists. Studio tours are an kinesthetic way of describing why art…
• A reminder that Pennsylvania State Police will be conducting Sobriety Checkpoints at various locations this Memorial Day weekend, beginning Thursday evening, May 24. • The annual Antiques Show at the Brandywine River Museum is this weekend. The show, now in its 47th year, will feature objects displayed throughout the museum and in the courtyard from 26 of the country’s most distinguished dealers, hailing from 10 states…
The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. Caroline Caroline is a charming and bright 1-year-old with just the right amount of silliness to steal your heart. She is a bit shy when meeting new people, but she warms up to be goofy, eager for attention, and happy to show off some commands for a treat. Caroline…
On Memorial Day weekend explore three floors of one-of-a-kind antiques, treat yourself to one of our most decadent parties of the year, and go behind-the-scenes to learn about the art of collecting from the antique dealers at our 47th Annual Antiques Show. Held at the Brandywine River Museum of Art, the show features a carefully selected collection of fine antiques including furniture, rugs, porcelain, decorative…