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113 more acres preserved in ChesCo

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Castle Rock Farm, looking south. (Photo by Jack Stefferud, senior director of land protection for Natural Lands)

Natural Lands announced the successful preservation of the 113-acre Castle Rock Farm that straddles West Bradford and Newlin Townships, Chester County. The farm is adjacent to several other already-protected properties, adding to a growing greenway along West Branch Brandywine Creek. Using a land protection tool known as a conservation easement, Natural Lands has ensured the property is never developed, preserving the pastoral, scenic views of…

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Expanded PennDOT services for people with disabilities

In an effort to help provide its customers with improved service and increased convenience, PennDOT announced today that customers who have a Person with Disabilities Parking Placard can now have the option to renew, receive a replacement or update their address on their permanent Persons with Disabilities Parking Placard online from the comfort of their home. “This new online service is an added convenience for…

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Fathers and sons tee off at Radley

More than one-quarter of the teams in Radley Run Country Club’s annual Men’s Member-Guest Golf tournament, known as The Revolution, were comprised of fathers and sons. 16 out of the 60 teams were either Father/Member and Son/Guest or Son/Member and Father/Guest. The event was in late June. It was therefore fitting that the overall tournament winners, Eric and Don Urbanski, were one of the father-son…

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Mother charged with hindering prosecution

Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer announced Friday that a charge of hindering prosecution has been brought against Amanda Washington, the mother of Saddiq Washington, the 22-year-old charged in the June 29, murder of King Hua. “Last week’s tragic murder of King Hua has truly shocked the entire Delaware County community. The actions of defendant Saddiq Washington were as inexplicable as they were horrifying. As…

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Topping off ceremony planned for library

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A topping off ceremony for the Kennett Library currently under construction is planned for July 14.

Construction of the new Kennett Library & Resource Center is about to reach a new milestone with the placement of the last steel beam.  All are invited to join us as we celebrate the tradesmen who have been hard at work on this new building for the last eight months. This event marks the “topping off” of this project that has been planned for more…

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Bike the Brandywine is back

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Back from a pandemic hiatus, the Brandywine Conservancy’s “Bike the Brandywine” event will officially return for its fifth year on Saturday, Sept. 17. This year’s ride will feature three scenic routes that explore the beautiful Brandywine Creek Greenway and surrounding countryside. Proceeds from the ride benefit the clean water and open space programs of the Brandywine Conservancy. Riders can choose from distances of 25-, 45-…

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Senior fraud prevention workshops planned

Wednesday, June 15, is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day—a time to focus on protecting seniors from abuse, fraud, violence, negligence and other harm that is far too common. To help prevent senior fraud, the Chester County Sheriff’s Office is collaborating with the Senior Law Center of Chester County and local senior centers to present workshops entitled “Senior Fraud: Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones.” Statistics…

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Solstice celebration at The Inn at Grace Winery

The Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry (CCCBI) is hosting a summer solstice celebration on Tuesday, June 21, from 5–8 p.m. at The Inn at Grace Winery at 50 Sweetwater Road in Glen Mills. Sip wine under the summer sun while overlooking the beautiful grounds of the Inn at Grace Winery. The Summer Solstice Celebration is an opportunity for everyone to come together for…

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Brigadier General Maureen Weigl – “Together We Serve”

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The Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce held its 7th Annual Inspirational Breakfast on Tuesday, May 24th, at The Mendenhall Inn. Brigadier General (PA) Maureen Weigl joined as the Keynote Speaker, with 100+ members in attendance.  As Deputy Adjutant General for Veterans Affairs, General Weigl’s passion for connecting Veterans to services has become her purpose, after retiring from her 25-year career in the Army.  Her…

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U-CF music program recognized

Unionville-Chadds Ford School District was honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education. Now in its 23rd year, the Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement in efforts to provide music access and education to all students. To qualify for the Best Communities designation, Unionville-Chadds Ford…

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More Wyeth works accessible

The Wyeth Foundation for American Art has announced that it has established a collection-sharing arrangement managed by the Brandywine River Museum of Art, an approach that will ensure Andrew and Betsy Wyeth’s extensive collection of works by the artist is available to the public. The foundation’s collection—assembled primarily by Betsy, who was Andrew Wyeth’s muse and who also carefully documented his career—is deeply personal and…

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