New play space at Darlington

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Members of Darlington Arts Center Board of Trustees and staff hold a ceremonial groundbreaking for a new sensory play space. From left are board member Bob Halpern, Assistant Director Emily Moylan, Executive Director Eric Thompson, and board member Saleem Shaik.

Darlington Arts Center broke ground for a special play space for kids with autism on Saturday. “It’s much needed and is our gift to the community,” said Darlington’s Executive Director Eric Thompson during a brief ceremonial groundbreaking on a gray and soggy Saturday. Assistant Director Emily Moylan said before the ceremony that the space is designed for kids with neurodiverse needs—on the autism spectrum—to have…

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Merecades Antoinette Hill of Kennett Square

Merecades Antoinette Hill, 32, of Kennett Square, died Sunday, May 14, at the Chester County Hospital. Born in West Chester, she was the daughter of Tameka Hill of Kennett Square, and Roberto Juarez of Kennett Square. She worked in retail sales for the past few years at Landhope Farms in Kennett Square. Merecades was a member of the New Garden U.A.M.E. Church in Kennett Square.…

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Brandywine Art Guide: Chester County Studio Tour

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Dueling Sunfish by Annie Strack

There is no better way to experience how creative, expansive, and bountiful the local art scene is than by visiting the County Studio Tour. The signs have sprung up throughout Chester County, directing visitors to more than 80 participating studios and galleries featuring over 200 artists. Now in its 13th year, the tour includes the most locations, artists, and pieces of art ever, ready to…

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