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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...
Storm Recovery Continues in Coatesville
If brush or branches have been removed from power lines and left on your property, you are responsible for clearing the debris. If you have experienced damage from the storm, please contact your insurance company. Also, please see the PECO FAQ page here: https://www.peco.com/outages/preparing-for-an-outage/outage-and-storm-faqs. Branches, limbs and yard waste can...
Casey Schaum is a Pillar of the Skateboarding Community in Chester County
Casey Schaum is a passionate skateboarder who grew up in West Chester, writes J.F. Pirro for Main Line Today. Coached by his father, Andy Schaum, he was a West Side Little League All-Star until he was 12, always wanting to be involved in team sports. He graduated from Penn State in 2017 with a degree in recreation, parks, and tourism management. However, his true passion lay in skateboarding.
Marquis de Lafayette’s Role in American Revolution and Shaped Chester County History
Marquis de Lafayette, a Frenchman, had an instrumental role in the American Revolution, the Battle of the Brandywine, and Chester County. Portrait by Joseph Boze. Marquis de Lafayette first became entranced by stories of American freedom fighters at Lexington and Concord in 1775, writes Malcolm Johnstone for County Lines Magazine.
Harris to visit Wilmington for campaign after Biden drops out
Vice President Harris on Monday will travel to Wilmington, Del., the home of the campaign headquarters that previously belonged to President Biden’s reelection campaign. The trip will take place at 3:10 p.m., and her office said it is for a campaign engagement. It will be Harris’s first campaign engagement since Biden dropped his 2024 bid […]
Chester County Native Taylor Haas New Executive Director of a Massachusetts Agricultural Society
Taylor Haas at the fairgrounds of the Three County Fair. Taylor Haas, a Chester County native, recently took the reins at the Hampshire, Franklin, and Hampden Agricultural Society in Massachusetts as its new executive director, writes Alexander Macdougall for the Daily Hampshire Gazette. The nonprofit organization manages Northampton’s Three County...
Wealth Shifts for 5 Delaware County Towns in 2024, List Shows
This Delaware County community cane in first for highest median income in Pennsylvania. Five Delaware County communities continued to place in the top 49 wealthiest towns for 2024 compared to a year ago, but three of the towns dropped in rank for wealth, while two had higher wealth rankings this year.
Manufacturer With Aston Plant Expands as State Program Unveiled
Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro (at podium) visits Production Systems Automation Inc. to unveil a new state program. At left are Michelle Mikitish, president of the Greater Pittston Chamber of Commerce, and state Rep. Aaron Kaufer, a Republican from Kingston. Production Systems Automation Inc., a Duryea, Pa.-based robotics and automated equipment...
Musical in Malvern tells immigration story as a twist on ‘Wizard of Oz’
You’ve likely heard Dorothy sing about going somewhere over the rainbow, but People’s Light Theatre in Malvern is taking audiences down a different kind of yellow brick road with “Somewhere Over the Border.”
Keeping It Cool: Chester Water Authority Is Bring back Sprinkler Parks
CHESTER, PA — As summer heats up, Chester Water Authority (CWA) has brought back a refreshing treat for area residents in local sprinkler parks. CWA’s free sprinkler parks offer a fun and cooling escape for the young and the young at heart. The sprinkler park is a community...
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 Providing Grants for Business District Aesthetic Upgrades
The Facade Enhancement Initiative provides grants to Chester business owners to make aesthetic improvements to their businesses. The City of Chester has taken the next step to revitalize its Central Business District with a Façade Enhancement Initiative. The program will elevate the aesthetic appeal of Chester’s commercial buildings by...
7 Essential Tips for Philadelphia Marketers to Break Through 2024 Political Ad Noise
With $21.2 million spent on ads in Pennsylvania already, brands need to innovate. Discover seven essential tips marketers can leverage to break through the noise and grab your audience’s attention during this year's election season. With the 2024 election season heating up and digital ads popping up everywhere, it’s...
Broadcaster Audacy Agrees to Pay Lower Merion Township $2 Million in Unpaid Taxes Settlement
Roadcaster Audacy agrees to pay Lower Merion Township $2 million in settlement over unpaid taxes during the time it was based in Bala Cynwyd. Audacy has agreed to pay Lower Merion Township $2 million in a settlement over unpaid taxes during the time the broadcaster was based in Bala Cynwyd, writes Nick Vadala for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Ardmore’s history recognized by statewide origination
LOWER MERION — Recently, the Ardmore Initiative was one of several organizations that were recognized by the Pennsylvania Downtown Center (PDC) during the organization’s annual statewide Townie Awards gala. The Townie Awards are a tradition designed to recognize the commonwealth’s core communities and individuals for creating and implementing...
Final Plans for Susquehanna Riverlands State Park to Be Unveiled at Public Meeting
YORK, PA — The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is set to reveal the final conceptual plans for the ecological restoration and site improvements at Susquehanna Riverlands State Park. The announcement came from State Parks Director John Hallas, who emphasized the importance of public engagement in the planning process.
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