Hillendale learning pavilion approved

Hillendale Elementary School got its wish. The Pennsbury Township Zoning Hearing Board approved the school district’s request for a pavilion at Hillendale to be used as an outdoor classroom. The vote was 2-0 in favor. At issue was a request for a covered pavilion that Hillendale Principal Joshua Leight said would be 40 feet by 24 feet that’s open on three sides. The fourth side…

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Around Town June 1

• The Chester County History Center is offering a virtual session, From Whence We Came: Finding black ancestors in the historical record on Wednesday, June 14 from 7-8 p.m. African American Genealogy is particularly challenging for numerous reasons, and many believe that their ancestors' stories are entirely lost to time. However, this isn't necessarily the case if you know where to look. In this course,…

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