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Kennett Underground Railroad Center Receives $50K Grant to Rehab Fussell House Into Education Center
The National Trust for Historic Preservation awarded a $50,000 grant to the Kennett Underground Railroad Center to rehab the Fussell House. The Kennett Underground Railroad Center and the Brandywine Valley Scenic Byway Commission will receive a $50,000 grant from the National Trust for Historic Preservation to support the rehab of the Fussell House and its future use as an education center, writes Valerie Russ for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Chester County Town Makes List of Top Pennsylvania Towns to Visit
Chester County, and Pennsylvania in general, is filled with wonderful small towns to visit. Whether you’re looking for a day away or a new place to live, this Chester County town should be on your list, according to World Atlas. You may know it as the home of Longwood...
National Pennsylvania Day is Today, Here’s What to Know About The Keystone State
As National Pennsylvania Day approaches, it's the perfect time to celebrate the remarkable features that make this state unique. Today is National Pennsylvania Day, which makes it the ideal moment to showcase what makes our commonwealth such an amazing place to live, according to The Keystone Newsroom. Philadelphia is renowned...
How To Stick to Your Vacation Budget
First Bank offers tips to help stick to your vacation budget and still make lasting memories over the summer. Congratulations! You stuck to your travel budget and saved the money you needed for your next big vacation. You made the reservations and packed your new bathing suit. Now, the challenge...
Senator Comitta Secures Funding for The Arc of Chester County
Attending the Arc of Pennsylvania Legislative Breakfast in Harrisburg in June were Senator Comitta with Arc Team Members in the back row (from left) Jen Strausser, Senator Comitta, Cathy Bauer, Kathy Klein, Kim Booz, Kera Swift-Josey and Arc CEO, Jeanne Meikrantz.; (front row, from left) Self-Advocates Michelle Talis, Dan Paight, and Miriam Reid.
Brandywine Valley Water Garden Tour Benefits Chester County Food Bank
The Brandywine Valley Water Garden Weekend Tour is slated for Jul. 27-28, and one $55 ticket supports 26 meals at Chester County Food Bank. One of the more unique events of the summer in Chester County is right around the corner, as the Brandywine Valley Water Garden Weekend Tour is slated for Jul. 27-28.
Habitat for Humanity of Chester County Partners with The Foxwynd Foundation To Offer Affordable Housing
HFHCC has partnered with The Foxwynd Foundation to provide decent, affordable housing to deserving families in the Coatesville community. Habitat for Humanity of Chester County (HFHCC) has entered a transformative partnership with The Foxwynd Foundation, made possible through their Donor Advised Fund (DAF). This collaboration marks a significant milestone in...
Are You Ready for Your Portfolio To Make a Difference?
Discover the power of impact investing and how investing for social and environmental change can align with your goals. Interest in making an impact with one’s investments has grown in recent years, which means many investors may have an increased interest in environmentally or socially focused investments as well. In fact, impact investments account for $1.164 trillion of managed investments worldwide, with 37 percent held in North America. Curious to learn more about impact investing? Read on.1.
Aston’s Susan Noles Gets a Shopping Special Saturday Night on QVC
Susan Noles gets her own shopping special, "Susan Noles Now" Saturday night on QVC. Aston native Susan Noles, of “Golden Bachelor” fame will be hosting a QVC shopping special, “Susan Noles Now,” this Saturday, July 20, at 10 PM, as part of the shopping network’s new Quinessential 50 campaign.
Eligible ‘Historically Disadvantaged’ Philly Businesses Can Apply for Second Round of Boost Your Business Financing
“Historically disadvantaged” businesses in Philadelphia can apply for the second round of Boost Your Business financing to receive $50,000 zero-interest forgivable loans to help them create jobs and boost revenue. “Historically disadvantaged” businesses in Philadelphia can apply for the second round of Boost Your Business financing to receive $50,000...
Community Honors Victims of Upper Makefield Flash Flood Tragedy
Community members honored seven individuals who tragically lost their lives in last year's devastating flash flood in Upper Makefield. Community members gathered at The Crossing Church on Monday to honor seven individuals who tragically lost their lives in last year’s devastating flash flood in Upper Makefield, reports Leland Pinder for 6 ABC Philadelphia.
Joe Bryant, Former La Salle Basketball Star and Father of Lower Merion Legend Kobe, Dies at 69
Joe "Jellybean" Bryant, father of Kobe Bryant, and former basketball player at Bartram, La Salle, and the Sixers, has passed away at 69. Joe Bryant, the father of the NBA legend Kobe, and a former basketball star at La Salle University and John Bartram High School, has passed away, writes Danielle Jennings for People.
Someone Built a Hobbit House in Chester County and it’s Awesome
A Chester County couple and West Chester architect have recreated a scene from The Shire by building a true-to-life hobbit house. Tucked away in the picturesque Chester County countryside is a true-to-life scene from Middle Earth. Architect Peter Archer of West Chester’s Archer & Buchanan Architecture had the life-sized tribute...
Weekend Wanderer: A Day at the Museum
Last year, a friend and I visited a museum. Being the only visitors in the cozy, industrial space, we had a private tour with a volunteer guide. She greeted us enthusiastically. “You’re in luck!” she said. She’s an avid fan of the museum – and a performer in a local...
Mother-Daughter Duo from Spring City Take On Bike Ride to Support Fight Against Multiple Sclerosis
Laura and 12-year-old Gabriella Geiger are preparing for their long ride in September. Laura and 12-year-old Gabriella Geiger, a mother-daughter duo from Spring City, decided to participate in the Bike MS: City to Shore Ride to support the fight against multiple sclerosis (MS), inspired by her cousin who has long participated, writes Courtney Diener-Stokes for The Daily Local News.
Berwyn-Based Playfly Sports Adjusts Leadership to Keep Company on Continued Rise
CEO Mike Schreiber, the company’s founder, right, will move to the position of executive chairman. Craig Sloan will move from president to CEO position on Sept. 1. Berwyn-based Playfly Sports is hoping that the recent changes in leadership will ensure that the four-year-old agency will continue its rapid growth, writes Ethan Joyce for the Philadelphia Business Journal.
First Bank House of the Week: Spectacularly Spacious Traditional in Malvern
A spectacular and spacious traditional home on 1.8 acres with six bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Malvern. This amazing, sun-drenched home offers an open-concept floor plan with gorgeous views from every window. . . The home welcomes you with its stately two-story entrance...
Applications Now Open for West Chester Christmas Parade, Title Sponsored by Chester County Hospital
Applications are now open for the 2024 West Chester Christmas Parade, sponsored by Chester County Hospital for the fourth consecutive year. Applications for participants and sponsors earlier are now open for 2024 West Chester Christmas Parade, which will be held Friday, Dec. 6 with 6abc’s Adam Joseph and WMMR’s Kathy Romano returning as emcees. Voted “Best Local Parade” and “Best Family-Friendly Event” by readers of Main Line Today, the West Chester Christmas Parade title sponsored by Chester County Hospital attracts approximately 20,000 attendees of all ages.
Holy Family University Names Dr. Bindhu Alappat Vice President for Academic Affairs
Bindhu Alappat, an Academic Administrator with 15+ years of experience, joins Holy Family University as Vice President of Academic Affairs. Bindhu Alappat, Ph.D., has been appointed as Holy Family University’s Vice President of Academic Affairs by the University’s President, Anne Prisco. A seasoned Academic Administrator with over 15...
Indulge in French Pastries and Seasonal Dishes at Bistro Barberet & Bakery
For nearly a decade, Bistro Barberet & Bakery in Lancaster City has earned acclaim for its authentic and innovative French cuisine. For nearly a decade, Bistro Barberet & Bakery in Lancaster City has earned acclaim for its authentic and innovative French cuisine. This dual-concept venue offers both a traditional bakery...
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