Kennett Symphony opening night

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Kennett Symphony Orchestra opens season with Beethoven's Ninth Symphony

The Kennett Symphony of Chester County and Music Director, Michael Hall, presents their opening night concert "Emotional Landscapes" featuring Beethoven Symphony No. 9. The concert will be held on Saturday, October 27, 2018, 7:30 p.m. in the Unionville High School auditorium, 750 Unionville Road, Kennett Square, PA. Witnessing a performance of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony is always an uplifting experience. Considered Beethoven’s greatest musical achievement, the…

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Reviewing online safety for kids

Snapchat is the number one app for human trafficking; Kik Messenger is the “defacto app” for child predators; and, at just 8 years old, a child can be profiled online. These are just a few of the alarming statistics that investigation expert Michele Stuart recently shared with the nearly 200 parents, teachers and school administrators at the Chester County Safe Schools Summit at Bayard Rustin…

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Joseph M. Pitone of Chadds Ford

Nephrologist Dr. Joseph M. Pitone, 71, of Chadds Ford, died Thursday, Oct. 11, at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center in Philadelphia. He was the husband of Gail Chronister Pitone. He is also survived by his daughter, Dr. Melanie Pitone (Jeffrey Press); his son, Michael Pitone (Brooke); his son Matthew Pitone (Eveline); grandchildren, Siena, Roman, Sofia, Oliver, Ryker, Griffin, and a sister, Helen Widun. Born Oct. 15,…

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Intimate talk puts Wyeths in sharp focus

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Victoria Wyeth next to her photograph of her grandmother Betsy Wyeth.

The Philadelphia gallery director knew from experience that only about 65 percent of people who reserve tickets for free presentations actually attend, but that experience had not included Victoria Browning Wyeth. So on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, Katherine Stanek found herself with an enviable problem: scurrying to add seats. Ultimately, she resigned herself to the fact that Andrew Wyeth’s 39-year-old granddaughter had attracted a standing-room-only…

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Adopt-a-Pet Oct. 15

The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. Sherbert Sherbert is hoping to find a loving home to settle into as she approaches her senior years. This gorgeous girl is a sweet, laid-back, lap cat who prefers to spend most of her day snuggled up somewhere cozy. Sherbert wouldn't mind a home with children, but she does…

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