• Freedom Village at Brandywine Celebrates 25th ‘Silver’ Anniversary

    Freedom Village at Brandywine Celebrates 25th ‘Silver’ Anniversary

    Freedom Village at Brandywine, an Active Adult (55+) community, recently marked a significant milestone as it celebrated its 25-year silver anniversary with a grand masquerade-themed party, as well as other festivities earlier in the week, including a happy hour and a celebration recognizing residents who have lived in the community since its inception. The special…

  • Arc of Chester County Participant chosen to represent Pennsylvania at the National Miss Amazing 2023 Experience

    Arc of Chester County Participant chosen to represent Pennsylvania at the National Miss Amazing 2023 Experience

    Christine Palladino, an active Arc of Chester County participant, has been chosen to represent the state of Pennsylvania at the National Miss Amazing 2023 Experience in Chicago, Illinois by The Miss Amazing Organization. Palladino, along with 150 other girls and women, will be competing in this national event. She has participated in this pageant for several years and was “PA Miss Amazing…

  • Freedom Village at Brandywine Awards Scholarships to Support

    Freedom Village at Brandywine Awards Scholarships to Support

    Freedom Village at Brandywine recently hosted its 17th annual awards ceremony where 22 Freedom Village employees received college-level scholarships. The ceremony occurred in the Greg Welch Auditorium on the Freedom Village campus in Chester County. Entirely funded and run by the Freedom Village residents, this ceremony is a long-standing tradition for the community to reward…

  • The Arc of Chester County Honors Advocates for Children and Adults with Disabilities

    The Arc of Chester County Honors Advocates for Children and Adults with Disabilities

    The Arc of Chester County held its Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony where it honored several community members and agency partners for their outstanding support of and service to individuals with disabilities and their families during the 2022-23 year. The 2023 President’s Award, which honors a local corporation or individual that has significantly enhanced the…

  • Immaculata University Adds New Associate Degree in Social Services

    Immaculata University Adds New Associate Degree in Social Services

    Immaculata University is offering an associate degree in social services starting in fall 2023. This degree provides a foundation for students to pursue opportunities in social and human services such as education, psychology, and social work.  The coursework focuses on developing students’ knowledge of social and human services and includes an interdisciplinary curriculum that addresses professional…

  • Two Chester County Breweries Ranked as Fastest Growing in the U.S.  

    Two Chester County Breweries Ranked as Fastest Growing in the U.S.  

    Two Chester County establishments are on the top 25 fastest-growing breweries list for Next Glass. They were ranked on number of check-ins and percentage growth. Four other breweries throughout the Keystone State were also on the list, according to Breweries in PA.   Exton’s Iron Hill Brewery ranked at no. 12 on the list for…

  • Here’s Where You Can Pick Up Pickleball in Chester County

    Here’s Where You Can Pick Up Pickleball in Chester County

    If you are one of the many people who are picking up pickleball, the country’s fastest growing sport in 2023, Chester County has you covered with places to play, writes Ben Silver for Main Line Today.  Bounce Pickleball in Malvern opened this year and offers 16 full-size courts. This state-of-the-art facility has memberships that start…

  • Three Chester County Spots Among Best New Restaurants for 2023

    Three Chester County Spots Among Best New Restaurants for 2023

    Three Chester County eateries are among the best new restaurants in Philadelphia for 2023, according to a list from Visit Philadelphia.  De La Terre in Downingtown is a charming BYOB that enchants patrons with the artwork on the walls that has been supplied by West Chester boutique and art gallery LeBerger. The restaurant offers excellent French-inspired…

  • Retired Navy Rear Admiral Honored at Freedom Village for Service in Vietnam War

    Retired Navy Rear Admiral Honored at Freedom Village for Service in Vietnam War

    Navy Rear Admiral Larry Chambers, who served during the Vietnam War, was honored recently at Freedom Village at Brandywine, reports ChesCo. Retired Navy Rear Admiral Larry Chambers spoke to residents at Freedom Village about his time in the Navy. His talk was followed by a luncheon on the Freedom Village campus. Afterward, Chambers was honored…

  • The Arc of Chester County’s Annual Bubble Walk & Fun Day Blows Away Goal

    The Arc of Chester County’s Annual Bubble Walk & Fun Day Blows Away Goal

    The Arc of Chester County’s Annual Bubble Walk & Fun Day raised over $127,000 in support of individuals with disabilities and their families. A total of 390 people came out on Sunday, May 21 to West Goshen Community Park to enjoy a beautiful day full of games, face painting, Bingo, dancing, a picnic lunch, and,…

  • Chester County Teen Fights Off Shark at Jersey Shore

    Chester County Teen Fights Off Shark at Jersey Shore

    Maggie Drozdowski, a Chester County teenager, survived a shark attack during a surfing outing over the weekend in Stone Harbor, New Jersey, write Matt Petrillo and Alicia Roberts for CBS News Philadelphia.  “I was in shock and I didn’t even realize what was going on until I was out of the water,” said Drozdowski.  The…

  • Freedom Village Has 2 ‘Get Acquainted’ Events Coming Up

    Freedom Village Has 2 ‘Get Acquainted’ Events Coming Up

    Freedom Village at Brandywine in Chester County invites you to an information session, “Understanding Life Care” on Tuesday, May 23, starting at 11 AM, at the Brickside Grill, 540 Wellington Square in Exton. Freedom Village at Brandywine is a Life Plan Community in West Brandywine that has served seniors for more than 25 years. It…

  • Here Are the Five Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Chester County

    Here Are the Five Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Chester County

    Beautiful weather is upon us, and there is no better way to enjoy it than with a delicious al fresco meal at some of the best eateries in the region, according to reporter Ed Williams in Main Line Today.  Within Chester County, five restaurants placed among the best sites for outdoor dining around the Main…

  • Freedom Village Residents Thespians Perform Musical Western

    Freedom Village Residents Thespians Perform Musical Western

    The resident actors at Village Players at Freedom Village at Brandywine showcased thier theatrical talents April 14 and 15 when they premiered their third musical, Way Out West in a Dress. “Village Players is a fantastic opportunity for residents looking to get involved in our community and for other residents to enjoy the results of…

  • Chester County Lawmaker Fights to Curb Impact of Hospital Closures

    Chester County Lawmaker Fights to Curb Impact of Hospital Closures

    State Senator Carolyn Comitta is fighting for legislation to ease the effects of hospital closures throughout Chester County and the Keystone State, writes Peter Hall for Tioga Publishing.   Comitta and State Reps. introduced a pair of bills that puts more requirements on hospital owners to go through the closure process.   Policy experts say…

  • Two Restaurants Enter the Chester County Food Scene 

    Two Restaurants Enter the Chester County Food Scene 

    More scrumptious eateries are joining Chester County’s abundant food scene. Here are some new places to check out, writes Ed Williams for Main Line Today.   At the already-opened Joey Chops, patrons can get their fair share of cuts and cocktails at this Malvern steakhouse. The establishment offers exquisite meat delicacies, such as wagyu sliders, tuna…

  • Immaculata University Opens Registration for Flexible Summer Sessions

    Immaculata University Opens Registration for Flexible Summer Sessions

    Registration for Immaculata University’s summer sessions is open for current undergraduates and visiting students who are looking to complete major requirements, get ahead in their studies, or just take an elective. Take advantage of summer courses to fulfill general education requirements in biology, business, chemistry, English composition, Spanish, psychology or music. The summer schedule includes three options:…

  • Chester County Crime Family Inspiration for 1986 Sean Penn and Christopher Walken Movie ‘At Close Range’

    Chester County Crime Family Inspiration for 1986 Sean Penn and Christopher Walken Movie ‘At Close Range’

    At Close Range is a 1986 crime drama based on a true story of a Chester County crime family described as “one of the most cunning and sly groups of criminals” by a former defense attorney for one of its members, writes Raghvendra Singh Rana for The Cinemaholic.  Written by Nicholas Kazan, the film focuses…