• Discover Unique Vintage Home Decor at These Local Antique Stores

    Discover Unique Vintage Home Decor at These Local Antique Stores

    Antique stores are a great place to discover unique vintage decor, and Chester County offers plenty to explore, write Kylee Steigelman and Ben Silver for the Main Line Today. Melangell Antiques House & Garden in West Chester is filled with beautifully presented antiques, art, and curiosities. Paintings, mirrors, dishes, and woodworking are among the thoughtfully…

  • Aqua PA Continues to Enhance Chester County’s Water Infrastructure

    Aqua PA Continues to Enhance Chester County’s Water Infrastructure

    Aqua Pennsylvania is upgrading 12,840 feet of aging water mains in Tredyffrin, Thornbury, and Easttown Townships, Chester County. The existing cast iron pipes are being replaced with new ductile iron mains made from nearly 90 percent recycled materials, ensuring more reliable service for decades to come.  This investment is part of Aqua’s continuing infrastructure improvement…

  • CCRES Honors Autism Support Staffer for Her Outstanding Work

    CCRES Honors Autism Support Staffer for Her Outstanding Work

    CCRES is honoring Danielle Capato with the CCRES Paraeducator Recognition Award for her outstanding work at Newberry Elementary School in the West Shore School District. Danielle has been with CCRES since August of 2023, working in the Autism Support Classroom. “The fulfillment I’ve gotten from this job is so rewarding! I absolutely love my students…

  • CCRES Awards Scholarship to Octorara District Student Melanie Witte

    CCRES Awards Scholarship to Octorara District Student Melanie Witte

    CCRES has awarded student Melanie Witte a Dr. Michael J. Kelly Pathways Scholarship, which she is using to assist with college expenses as she pursues a career in pediatric dentistry at Alvernia University. CCRES representatives recently joined the Octorara School District Board and Steven Al. Leever,Ed.D, superintendent at the Octorara Area School District, in presenting…

  • CCRES Honors Registered Behavior Technician for Her Passion, Dedication

    CCRES Honors Registered Behavior Technician for Her Passion, Dedication

    CCRES has recognized one of its staff members for her passion, dedication and achievements in her position as a registered behavior technician. A CCRES staffing coordinator described the RBT, identified as Becky S., as someone who has “stepped in flawlessly with supporting her student, implementing consistency and expectations with him,” The student’s maladaptive behaviors have…

  • Decorating a Memory Care Room For Warmth and Comfort

    Decorating a Memory Care Room For Warmth and Comfort

    If you’re assisting a loved one with their move to a memory care apartment, here are dementia-friendly memory care room decorating tips from Freedom Village at Brandywine in Chester County to create a warm and comforting place that will encourage better days for your loved one. Bring in Familiar Items Photos of loved ones, long-held…

  • Two Chester County Golf Courses Named Best in the State 

    Two Chester County Golf Courses Named Best in the State 

    Two Chester County golf courses have been listed as some of the best throughout Pennsylvania for the 2024-2025 season, writes Ran Morrissett and course raters at GOLF.   GOLF has over 100 expert panelists name the Top 100 Golf Courses in the U.S., as well as throughout the various states. Stonewall and Applebrook Golf Club secured…

  • Freedom Village Earns 2025 Best Nursing Home Designation From U.S. News & World Report

    Freedom Village Earns 2025 Best Nursing Home Designation From U.S. News & World Report

    Freedom Village at Brandywine has been recognized as a Best Nursing Home for 2025-2026 by U.S. News & World Report. The Continuing Care Community earned the 2025 Best Nursing Home recognition by achieving a High Performing rating, the highest possible rating from U.S. News. “This designation is a testament to our quality care and commitment…

  • Nudy’s Cafe Expands in Philadelphia Suburbs, Set to Open 15th Location 

    Nudy’s Cafe Expands in Philadelphia Suburbs, Set to Open 15th Location 

    Nudy’s Cafe, with 14 locations already in the Philadelphia suburbs, including Malvern and Eagleview, is continuing its expansion with a new restaurant in Glen Mills, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal.  Owner Ray Nudy, who has more growth planned for the future, is hoping that the restaurant will be ready to open this…

  • Freedom Village Makes Newsweek America’s Best Continuing Care Communities 2025 List

    Freedom Village Makes Newsweek America’s Best Continuing Care Communities 2025 List

    Freedom Village at Brandywine has been included in America’s Best Continuing Care Retirement Communities 2025. This prestigious award from Newsweek is presented in collaboration with Statista, the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. America’s Best Continuing Care Retirement Communities 2025 were identified through an independent survey which included thousands of participants. The survey highlighted…

  • Several New Restaurants Coming to Chester County in 2025 

    Several New Restaurants Coming to Chester County in 2025 

    Chester County’s already thriving restaurant scene is poised to grow even further in 2025, with several new restaurants set to join the vibrant culinary landscape, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer.  3 West Hospitality is getting closer to opening the doors on Jolene’s at the old Spence’s Oyster & Eating Saloon in West Chester. …

  • You Can Locally Purchase Girl Scout Cookies Starting January 16

    You Can Locally Purchase Girl Scout Cookies Starting January 16

    Millions of Girl Scout Cookies have been delivered to the Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania Valley Forge Service Center in Chester County, writes Kim Hudson and Scott Hezlep for CBS News Philadelphia.   Cookie sales help the Girl Scouts raise money for educational trips and various events.   “It’s taught them how to deal with people,” said…

  • Freedom Village at Brandywine Gave Back to Community in December

    Freedom Village at Brandywine Gave Back to Community in December

    Freedom Village at Brandywine made December a month of giving back in a heartfelt way. Through a month-long initiative, the community collected and donated 500 pounds of food to the Chester County Food Bank and raised $2,000 through a resident-led flower sale to support local charities.  The food drive encouraged donations of non-perishable items throughout…

  • Arc of Chester County Spreads Holiday Cheer Through Inclusion at the Annual Holiday Fun Fest

    Arc of Chester County Spreads Holiday Cheer Through Inclusion at the Annual Holiday Fun Fest

    This past Saturday, Dec. 7, The Arc of Chester County brought the community together to celebrate its Annual Holiday Fun Fest, a joyful and inclusive event designed to ensure children of all abilities, and their families could experience the magic of the season. With the biggest turnout in the event’s history, the morning was filled with…

  • CCRES Awards Scholarship to TCHS Brandywine School Students

    CCRES Awards Scholarship to TCHS Brandywine School Students

    CCRES announced that three students are attending Empire Beauty School after graduating from the TCHS Brandywine School, helped in part by scholarships from its Dr. Michael J. Kelly Pathways Scholarships Program. The scholarships will assist with tuition, specialized training classes in hair color, cut, and styling, and supplies such as a cosmetology kit. The students…

  • Chester County Mother Personally Fights for Comprehensive Eye Exams in Schools

    Chester County Mother Personally Fights for Comprehensive Eye Exams in Schools

    Chester County student Nathan Koenig was a smart and articulate child, enjoying both hearing and telling stories, writes Alison McCook for The Philadelphia Inquirer.   When he started school, he quickly began to have trouble with reading and writing. After bringing home multiple class worksheets blank, he was diagnosed with a learning disability.   It took years…

  • Freedom Village Manager Takes No. 1 Spot in Satisfaction Survey for Sixth Consecutive Year

    Freedom Village Manager Takes No. 1 Spot in Satisfaction Survey for Sixth Consecutive Year

    Freedom Village manager, Life Care Services, has been recognized for the sixth consecutive year as No. 1 in resident satisfaction among Independent Senior Living Communities. The results come from J.D. Power’s 2024 Senior Living Satisfaction Study. Life Care Services was recognized for excellence in Independent Living which also included achieving No. 1 in all six…

  • CCRES Awards Scholarship to TCHS Pennock Bridge’s Mia Fragale

    CCRES Awards Scholarship to TCHS Pennock Bridge’s Mia Fragale

    CCRES announced that Mia Fragale, who attended school at the TCHS Pennock’s Bridge campus, is the recipient of its Dr. Michael J. Kelly Pathways Scholarships Program. Mia Fragale has overcome personal struggles and the injury of family member which significantly impacted their lives. She has worked hard to overcome those challenges and is currently attending…