Robert William Prendergast Jr. of Chadds Ford

Robert William Prendergast Jr., 71, of Chadds Ford, died Sunday, May 24. Robert was born in Chester, raised in Aston, a graduate of Sun Valley High School, and studied under the French chef, Claude Germond. He worked for Neumann University for many years. He served his country in the United States Navy on the USS Holland and was a recipient of the National Defense Service…

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Conservancy developing preservation plan

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Birmingham Hill Preserve (Brandywine Conservancy photo)

The Brandywine Conservancy continues to develop a plan for the preservation and use of Birmingham Hill, the 113-acre Odell property between Wylie and Meetinghouse roads at Birmingham Road in Birmingham Township. The property was the site of large troop movements during the 1777 Battle of Brandywine during the War of Independence. The conservancy bought the first 100 acres in 2007 and the last 13 acres…

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Around Town May 28

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Guitar classes at Darlington Arts Center begin in June.

• Darlington Arts Center is offering a summer Guitar Class for Kids scheduled for June 16-July 16. Classes are for kids ages 8-12 and will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. for 10 lessons for five weeks. The cost is $175. To register, click here.  For other summer programs, go here. • Registration is now open for Chester County Art Association…

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