Longwood sunflowers
These are a few of my images of the breathtaking field of sunflowers serenading the sun at Longwood Gardens off of Baltimore Pike. A true symbol fall has arrived! Submitted by Jennifer Madonna Glen Mills
Chadds Chat
Spectacular show on a spectacular weekend
Photo by Rich Schwartzman
Once again Plantation Field International Horse trials in Unionville, put on a spectacular show this past weekend, graciously hosted by our friends Katie and Cuyler Walker, The committee couldn't have asked for a nicer weekend at one of the fall's biggest U.S. equestrian events. Equestrian Eventing (also known as horse trials) pits a single horse and rider combination against other combinations across the three disciplines…
BPA celebrates at annual pig roast
Host Pete Pagano (right) welcomes Jim McKinley (Left) and Jim Murphy
The Business and Professional Association of Western Delaware County gathered at the home of Pete and Trish Pagano for their annual Barbeque on Wednesday August 21st. Pete has hosted the event for six years now, thanks Pete ! Submitted by Sofia Clinger
Returning to India
The World is Full of Hope for these Girls
On June 18, I will be returning to India once again. Upon our return in December, we learned that received a grant, through International Medical Relief. We were thrilled that we were one out of 100 applicants to be accepted for this opportunity. I am accompanying a US medical team of 25, who will run medical camps and health education programs for 8 days. This is the first time…
Great Run!
We had a great turnout for the Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County’s 9K/5K Trail Race on May 11 despite the soggy forecast. Our youngest runner was 6 years old, and we had 200+ runners at the event. Submitted by Jessica Moore Provinski The Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County Land Stewardship Coordinator Sponsorship Coordinator www.tlcforscc.org 610-347-0347 ext 103 Photo Credit to Sumner Crosby.
“I am going to continue running those marathons..”
My mom called me shortly after the explosions at the Boston Marathon. In her caring manner, she offered me motherly advice. She said, “You are not running any more of those marathons!” She continued, why don’t you just run in the park with Griffin away from people?” Of course most of you know that Griffin is my training partner and happens to resemble a Weimaraner…
UHS Grad runner for Joint Base Lewis McChord
Hi, I thought I would pass along this article about 1LT Greg Leak, United States Army, that appeared today in the Northwest Guardian, which is the military newspaper for Joint Base Lewis McChord. Greg is the son of Kevin and Maureen Leak of Chadds Ford. When he is home on leave from the Army, Greg can be found running on back roads of Chester County and training…
Kennett Square business owner helps girls and women in India
Girls and women in India live a life constrained by cultural restrictions, discriminations and even violence, as recently highlighted by the well publicized rape case in New Delhi. Kennett Square business owner Mary Cairns with area resident Mike Mays recently returned from rural India, where problems are even more acute for women, where they experienced first hand the gender discrimination and challenges faced daily by girls…
Write Out – Holiday Lights
Come by and see the holiday display in Chadds Ford which consists of 20 inflatable Christmas characters, 81 blowmold figures, and 6,000 lights. This display at 4 Joshua’s Way is lit from 6:30pm until 9:00pm daily. Submitted by Brent Schwietzer
Write Out – While the Christmas Parade Passes By
While the Christmas Parade Passes By Outside it was cold and clear – perfect weather for the WestChester Christmas Parade. I hummed “sleigh bells ring, are you listening” as I walked up High Street watching Dads holding daughters hands rushing to get a good viewing spot. I was reminded of how many times we held on to our daughter’s hands as we watched the parade…