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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.
Artelo paints a unique picture of Kennett Square with new boutique hotel
Artelo combines the words 'art' and 'hotel' as the name of a soon-to-open boutique property from Square Roots Collective in Kennett Square.The 14-room space was a motel years ago and has been completely renovated to include bold and colorful floor-to-ceiling art installations in each room.The art was crafted onsite, mostly by local artists with notes of homage to Kennett in each drawing.The hotel opens on July 11, with the public invited to view the rooms, similar to a gallery opening.Guests can then meet some of the artists at an after-party taking place at The Creamery, an entertainment complex just down the street.Also known as SRC, the collective sends profits from their businesses - like Artelo and The Creamery - directly back into the Kennett community by funding non-profits in the area.Beneficiaries include Family Promise and the Kennett Square Police Department.Artelo | Facebook | Instagram201 Birch Street, Kennett Square, PA 19348484-730-1268opens July 11, 2024Square Roots Collective | Facebook | Instagram
Dog Barking Bill: Controversial bill in Delaware could force owners of loud dogs to pay up
WILMINGTON, DE - Dog owners in Delaware could soon be forced to pay up if Fido doesn’t shut up. You could say some dog owners at Wilmington’s Rockford Park are barking mad over new legislation targeting loud and nuisance dogs. "I think it’s fairly ludicrous" said Beverly Debell...
Twelve Delaware Restaurants Awarded for their Wines
Culinary magazine Wine Spectator has awarded 12 of Delaware's restaurants for their wine. “The restaurant industry is growing and thriving, with restaurant openings surpassing pre-pandemic levels for the first time. To take advantage of the uptick, restaurateurs are investing in their wine programs,” said Marvin R. Shanken, Editor and Publisher, Wine Spectator. “Restaurants that make wine a priority are what the Wine Spectator Restaurant Awards program is all about. I’m pleased to congratulate all 3,777 restaurants for their dedication to wine and exemplary wine lists.”
Broomall Store Makes List of Best Bagel Shops in the Region
Philly has great hoagies, cheesesteaks, pizza and soft pretzels. Know what else?. You couldn’t always find great bagels in Philadelphia, writes Jillian Wilson, Michael Klein and Craig LaBan. Only in recent years have bagel shops started to appear on the regional landscape. Now there are curated menus of freshly...
Media’s Where To Be When You’re Ready to Walk to Your Next Meal
Media and Ardmore offer a variety of restaurants options all within walking distance. Whether it’s weekend visits to neighborhood farmer’s markets, or a stroll down main street to your favorite restaurant, there are communities in Delaware County and nearby where you can walk to your favorite meal, writes Sandy Smith for Philadelphia Magazine.
Chester County hayfields can be traps for baby birds. A collaboration aims to make them havens
Have a question about Philly’s neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! Ask us a question or send us a story idea you think we should cover. In a big field outside Coatesville in Chester County early last summer, the golden hay...
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...
Stressed? Throw a pot, Kennett clay studio owner says
KENNETT SQUARE — Creating pottery is an ancient and functional art, sometimes referred to as throwing clay, throwing pots and throwing on the wheel. It’s also a great way to de-stress, said Debby Wyatt, owner of Centered Clay Studio in Kennett Square. “Throwing pots or working with clay are proven methods of relaxation, especially the wheel, its rotation and the ... Read More
Enjoy Outdoor Dining at These Local Restaurants
With summer upon us, it's time to enjoy outdoor dining at one of the local eateries. With summer upon us, it is a prime time to start enjoying outdoor dining at one of the local eateries that offer picturesque and comfortable outside seating along with delicious food, writes Hira Qureshi for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
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.”
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.
Happy Bakery’s Owner Vicky Lambert Finds Sweet Success
When Vicky Lambert first opened City Buns two years ago in West Chester, it lasted all of seven months. It wasn’t her delicious cinnamon bun recipe that was the problem—it was her business model. She spent several months tweaking it, reopening in West Chester this past December with a new sign out front. The expanded menu at Lambert’s Happy Bakery also includes cookies, brownies, petite cakes and more.
Miss Juneteenth crowned, restaurant violations, fireworks & travel forecast
Not only is today a brand-new, still-wet-behind-the-ears week, it’s also a new month. A hot one that hopefully gets filled with picnics or barbecues, fireworks, hot dogs and watermelon and fresh peaches … your list may vary. We’ll do our best to offer great advice on getting very...
West Chester’s American Helicopter Museum is the Perfect Spot to Learn About Aviation History
There are many types of helicopters at the museum in West Chester. The American Helicopter Museum and Education Center, in West Chester, has one of the largest collections of rotorcraft, reports Dave Edwards for 6ABC. Located at 1220 American Boulevard, the museum features several interactive, fun exhibits for all ages....
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.
Brown: A Summer Day’s Retrospective: The Allman Brothers, May 2, 1970 at David Dye’s Swarthmore College
Thanks to David Dye and WXPN radio, readers can now catch up on an amazing concert at Swarthmore College, recorded on May 2, 1970. That day was historic based on President Nixon’s earlier decision to send United States troops into Cambodia, arguing that it bought six to eight months of training time for South Vietnamese forces, thereby shortening the war for Americans and saving American lives.
Main Line Banter: Ah, ‘those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer.’
You’ve seen a lot of shells washed up on “da shore,” Sandy, if you remember listening to Nat “King” Cole on 45 and 33 1/3 rpm records. While challenging the surf and building castles soon to wash away, you enjoyed listening to the smooth-as-silk song stylist of the 1950s and 60s (who died in 1965 at age 45.)
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