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Grocery Store Trip Lands Maryland Mom $50K Powerball Prize
Late last month, a Cecil County woman turned a trip to Klein's ShopRite on Riverside Parkway in Belcamp into a life-altering event when she picked up some lucky Lottery tickets, officials say. The woman said that she had an extra few dollars after finishing her shopping, so she picked up...
Biz Beat: Suya Republic opens in Perryville, Union Hospital docs unionize
Happening this week in and around Cecil County: Before he cut the ribbon to officially open Suya Republic in Perryville, Abayomi Ademulegun handed those who attended cups of his signature grilled beef to try. Sandy Turner, director of Cecil County Tourism, was among those who sampled the tender beef rubbed with spices and herbs. “That...
The Guinness Book of World Records Named West Chester Man the Tallest Actor in the World
Actor Matthew McGrory was once named the world’s tallest actor by the Guinness Book of World Records as he stood at 7 feet, 6 inches. Additionally, he also holds the records for biggest foot and longest toe in the world, writes Norway Martin for Venture Jolt. McGrory was born...
Westtown Amish Market in West Chester, PA: You Won’t Believe The Selection
Westtown Amish Market, 1165 Wilmington Pike, West Chester, PA 19382. Nestled in the heart of Chester County, Pennsylvania, the Westtown Amish Market has become a cherished destination for locals and visitors alike since its grand opening in December 2015[2][5]. This bustling marketplace, spanning just under 25,000 square feet, offers a unique shopping experience that brings together the best of Amish craftsmanship, culinary delights, and traditional goods[1].
Check Out Some of the Best Ice Cream Shops in Chester County
Nothing tastes as good as a cool, decadent scoop of vanilla with sprinkles or a bite of refreshing cherry water ice on a 90-degree summer day. From soft serve to ice-cream sandwiches to delicious milkshakes, there are plenty of places to enjoy the best ice cream shops in Chester County, writes Laura Swartz for Philadelphia Magazine.
Avelo Airlines Extends Schedule, Cuts Routes
Avelo Airlines has extended its flight schedule through the 2024 holiday season. However, six domestic markets will lose service later this year:. Capital Region International Airport (LAN), Michigan. Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport (AZO), Michigan. Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ), Iowa. Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) Greater Binghamton Airport (BGM), New York. Brownsville...
Emergency responders stress safety with fireworks as 4th of July approaches
WEST CHESTER, Pa. (CBS) -- Fourth of July celebrations are right around the corner, and there is one thing that emergency responders say they can't stress enough when it comes to fireworks: safety. "We don't want to see anyone get injured, any structures get damaged, things of that nature,"' Dave March, the chief communication officer of West Chester Borough, said. "We strongly encourage people to leave the fireworks to professionals," said Justin McClure, who is the deputy director for Fire Services in Chester County. March and McClure said there are plenty of fireworks shows in the Tri-State area where people can watch the...
Chadds Ford’s OsoSweet Bakery Cafe Wins ‘Business of the Year’
OsoSweet Bakery Cafe in Chadds Ford has been recognized with the 2024 Business of the Year award, writes Rich Schwartzman for Chadds Ford Live. The Chadds Ford Township Residents Association honored owner Tess Wofford with the award due to her efforts to boost the community both spiritually and economically. Wanting to create a welcoming environment for everyone who comes through her doors, Wofford provides warm baked goods, live music, and Friday night pizza events.
Local Expert Shares Tips for Soothing Firework Anxious Pets
As new pup owners ourselves, I thought I would rerun these valuable July 4th tips from PetCare Group owner Jen Louis. “July 4th is my least favorite holiday,” says Jen Louis, owner of PetCare Group, a local pet-sitting organization. “It’s brutal.” In a Finnish study of 13,700 dog owners, 70 percent of respondents reported their dogs became anxious during loud fireworks displays. It was the top reported fear.
West Chester Gears Up for Exciting First Friday Summer Concert Series
WEST CHESTER, PA – On Friday, July 5th, West Chester will host the second installment of its popular Summer Concert Series as part of the First Friday celebrations. Sponsored by M&T Bank, the event promises an evening of music, shopping, and dining from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. This...
Alumni of Criterions Jazz Ensemble Will Return to West Chester University Campus on Jul. 18
Alumni of the Criterions Jazz Ensemble out of West Chester University's Wells School of Music will perform on Jul. 18 for free to the public. For the past 38 years, alumni of the Criterions Jazz Ensemble out of West Chester University’s Wells School of Music reunite each summer to reminisce, share meals, and rehearse and perform a free summer concert that has become a beloved and much-anticipated annual tradition.
New Initiative Aims to Protect Grassland Birds in Chester County Hayfields
A new Willistown Conservation Trust initiative aims to protect grassland birds that often nest within Chester County hayfields, writes Sophia Schmidt for WHYY. “They nest right down on the ground,” said Zoë Warner, a consultant for the Willistown Conservation Trust. “They make little pockets, little cups of grass.”
Kennett Square Life: Stay, dream, read: The literary comfort of the Bookhouse Hotel
In 2023, soon after Stephanie Olenik saw that a former bookstore on Union Street in Kennett Square was zoned to be the future site of a hotel, she arrived at the site and was greeted by 5,000 books that had remained there from the previous owners. From those stacks –...
Kennett Square Life: Saving Pennsylvania’s bluebirds, one trail at a time
An unhappy Dorothy in “The Wizard of Oz,” wistfully sings, “If happy little bluebirds fly beyond the rainbow—why, oh why can’t I?” Bluebirds have often been associated with happiness and good luck. The bird is simply beautiful with its vivid blue back, rusty breast, and soothing warble. Pennsylvania is lucky to be home yearlong to these lovely birds, but it hasn’t been without heartache.
BILINGUAL TEACHING ARTIST & PROJECT LEADER
People’s Light seeks a Spanish and English speaking theatre teaching artist to lead an NEA-funded collaboration with Mighty Writers El Futuro, a non-profit educational organization serving students in the Kennett Square area. With the mission of helping migrant farmworkers and their children, Mighty Writers’ bilingual programming includes both academic and social-emotional learning goals.
Chadds Ford Life Spring/Summer 2024
In the new issue of Chadds Ford Life, we share stories with our readers about Martha King, Chadds Ford’s highly respected Lumberjill Champion, Jen Panaro, who writes extensively about eco-friendly living for modern families, and artist Robert Rogers Stack, who has become one of the area’s most prominent artists—in an area known for its prominent artists. We also shine a spotlight on rising Chester County-based singer Carly Simmons, highlight the work of Thomas Burke and his amazing birdhouses, and take a look at the rebirth of Hank’s Place—a restaurant that is inextricably linked to Chadds Ford’s past—and an important part of its future, too.
Single Tickets for 2024/25 Broadway in Wilmington Season to go on Sale This Month
The Playhouse on Rodney Square is proud to announce that single tickets to the 2024/25 Broadway in Wilmington season, featuring the musical theater sensations HADESTOWN, Dear Evan Hansen, Tina - The Tina Turner Musical, Mean Girls, and more, will go on sale to the general public starting July 12, 2024.
Chadds Ford Life: For the past several decades, Robert Rogers Stack has been one of the most prominent artists in our area. His work conveys shape, color and emotion but it is also about… …Creating the light and the shadow
When Robert Rogers Stack was growing up as one of seven children in an 1820s-era house on Brinton’s Bridge Road in Chadds Ford, visitors looking to locate the family home would invariably find themselves at a nearby neighbor, asking for directions. “The original Brinton’s Bridge had burned down before...
Chadds Ford Life: Q & A with Carly Simmons
Carly Simmons is a Chester County-based singer armed with the musical artillery of live performances, an unmistakable stage presence and a handful of songs and videos that are making the rounds of the country music industry. I caught up with her last December, when she was on the bill at the Whiskey Jam in Nashville -- a gig that has become a rite of passage for anyone looking to crack the scene.
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