Chester County
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Best Chester County Restaurants to Catch the Game This Football Season
With football season starting, there are plenty of eateries in Chester County where you can enjoy delicious fare and the big game, writes Ben Silver and Regan Bradley for Main Line Today. Iron Hill, with locations in Exton, Phoenixville, and West Chester, celebrates the Eagles with limited-edition brews, such as the Philly Phavorite IPA. The…
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Bike the Brandywine Event Pedals Up Fast Later This Month
The sixth edition of the Brandywine Conservancy’s popular Bike the Brandywine event is slated to return on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. Cyclists can choose between three scenic route options that travel along some of the most picturesque roads in the Brandywine Creek Greenway and the surrounding Chester County countryside. Proceeds from the ride benefit the…
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Arc of Chester County Benefits from Local Eagle Scout Project
Bobby Ross, a member of Chester County Boy Scout Troop 93, has successfully completed his Eagle Scout project, a significant milestone in his journey toward achieving the highest rank in the Boy Scouts of America. The project, which benefited The Arc of Chester County, was inspired by Bobby’s personal connection to the organization and his…
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What Is Dementia Friendly Design in a Memory Care Community?
As memory care evolves, there’s been a shift toward intentionally designed communities like the one offered at Freedom Village at Brandywine in Chester County that improve the quality of life for people with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. A traditional long-term care setting can be intimidating and confusing for an individual with memory…
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Explore Chester County’s Vibrant Art Scene Through These Art Galleries
Art is one of the many things that unites humanity, and there are many art galleries around Chester County. Whether you’re an art buff, a museum stroller, or just like to enjoy beauty, check out these locations, writes Ben Silver for Main Line Today. With a refreshing concept and excellent curations of local artists, Colonna…
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Once Dilapidated Chester County Barn Finds New Life as Entertainment Venue
A weathered Chester County barn has been renovated and turned into a stunning entertaining space, writes Eileen Smith Dallabrida for the Main Line Today. The barn has a special meaning for its new owner. She used to ride her pony past the barn and adjacent stables as a girl. As an adult, she decided to…
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CCRES Sponsors Successful Families Behind the Badge Bike Run
On July 21, 2,300 dedicated cyclists, including Sharon Beebe King from CCRES, joined the 37th annual Ben to the Shore Bike Tour to raise money for programs and services from the Philadelphia-based nonprofit Families Behind the Badge Children’s Foundation. The Bike Tour offers a 30-mile ride, as well as a 65-mile Philadelphia to Atlantic City…
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Freedom Village: Financial Benefits of Life Care Senior Living
As you research different senior living options, you might want to familiarize yourself with the financial benefits of choosing a Life Plan Community with Life Care. Life Plan Communities, like ones provided at Freedom Village at Brandywine in Chester County, offer an all-inclusive, maintenance-free, wellness-focused lifestyle with a variety of services and amenities, and plenty…
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CCRES Appoints Matt Przywara as New Executive Director
CCRES, a leading non-profit provider of educational and behavioral health services, announces the appointment of Matt Przywara as its new Executive Director, as voted on by the CCRES Board of Directors on Thursday, July 18. Przywara is expected to begin his tenure with CCRES on Sept. 2. Matt Przywara brings a strong background in education…
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Citadel’s Lisa Albany named Arc of Chester County Board President
Effective July 1, Lisa Albany, vice president at Citadel Federal Credit Union, was installed as The Arc of Chester County’s new president of its Board of Directors. Lisa’s journey with The Arc of Chester County began when she graduated in 2019 from the United Way of Chester County’s Leadership Program that prepares professionals to be…
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Chester County Equestrian Rider Ready for His Fourth Olympics
Boyd Martin, a seasoned equestrian rider and owner of Windurra USA, a farm and training facility in southern Chester County, is ready for his fourth Olympics, writes Mike Sielski for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Martin, who emigrated from Australia in 2007, turns 45 in August and has plenty of scars to show for his decades of…
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Senator Comitta Secures Funding for The Arc of Chester County
To help further The Arc of Chester County’s mission to advocate, educate and provide services to empower individuals with disabilities, state Sen. Carolyn Comitta secured new state grant funding for security upgrades at the organization’s West Chester facility. “The services provided by The Arc of Chester County help ensure our neighbors with intellectual and developmental…
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73-Acre Chester County Property Snatched Up By Fort Washington Homebuilder
Fort Washington-based Foxlane Homes has bought a 73-acre undeveloped property in Chester County, where it plans to build dozens of single-family homes, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The homebuilder recently purchased four parcels in Glenmore for 6.8 million from Wallace Tract I Partners. That nearly tripled the $2.3 million paid when it…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Getting the Lead Out in Chester County
In just a few short months since kicking off a major project to replace customer-owned lead and galvanized service lines in several Chester County communities, Aqua Pennsylvania has now completed replacements at 150 homes and businesses. The project is a major improvement for customers in these areas. Customer-owned service lines are the pipes running from…
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Local Teacher Running for Congress to ‘Return People’s House to People’
Seasoned Chester County teacher Neil Young is challenging incumbent Democratic Rep. Chrissy Houlahan in the race for the 6th Congressional District seat, writes Carson Swick for the New York Post. The social studies teacher said he wanted to run for Congress to “return the people’s house to the people.” Earlier this week, Young held a…
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Arc of Chester County Participant Elizabeth Myambo to Represent Pennsylvania
Elizabeth Myambo, an active Arc of Chester County participant, has been chosen to represent the state of Pennsylvania at the National Miss Amazing 2024 Experience in Chicago, Illinois by The Miss Amazing Organization. Elizabeth, along with 150 other girls and women, will be competing in this national event. She has participated in the local Miss…
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Freedom Village at Brandywine Awards 15 Scholarships to Employees
Freedom Village at Brandywine hosted its 18th annual awards ceremony in the Greg Welch Auditorium on the Freedom Village campus, where 15 Freedom Village employees received college-level scholarships. Completely funded and run by the Freedom Village residents, this ceremony is a long-standing tradition for the community to reward deserving employees with scholarships through the Freedom Village Brandywine Scholarship Fund to…
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Penn State Great Valley Launches Master’s Degree in Artificial Intelligence
Penn State Great Valley has announced the launch of its new master of artificial intelligence (AI) program, set to commence this fall. This program is designed to equip students with the cutting-edge skills and knowledge needed to excel in the rapidly evolving field of AI. The master of artificial intelligence at Penn State Great Valley offers a…
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