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Longwood Gardens’ Peter Zale Earns Top Honors in Orchid Conservation from American Orchid Society
Peter Zale, Associate Director of Conservation Horticulture and Plant Breeding at Longwood Gardens, has been honored with the prestigious Philip E. Keenan Award by the American Orchid Society. This accolade recognizes his outstanding contributions to orchid conservation, underscoring a career dedicated to preserving these enchanting plants. The Philip E. Keenan Award, named after a luminary…
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Balancing Access and Atmosphere: Longwood Gardens Announces New Photography Policy and Fees
Longwood Gardens, one of the premier horticultural display gardens in the United States and one of the top ten tourist attractions in the Delaware Valley, has always been a favorite spot for photographers, capturing the vibrant beauty and serene landscapes. However, with increasing popularity, Longwood has updated its photography policy to ensure a pleasant experience…
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Longwood Gardens Listed as a Top 25 Botanical Garden and Conservatory
Throughout time, the Earth’s flower and plant being has always been a timeless beauty that many people love to explore through local botanical gardens and conservatories, writes Melodie Malfa for Yelp Blog. Chester County’s very own Longwood Gardens has been listed as one of the top 25 botanical gardens and conservatories in the U.S. and…
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Du Pont Family Member and Venture Capital Entrepreneur Hints Future Innovation at Longwood Gardens
A du Pont family entrepreneur is telling The Philadelphia Inquirer that people can expect to hear more about products and investments coming from Kennett Square’s esteemed Longwood Gardens, writes Joseph DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Ben du Pont, the most prominent living family member, is using his venture capital fund Chartline Capital Partners to invest…
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One of the 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in America Is Closer to Montco Than You Think
As 2024 unfolds, many couples are looking for the perfect spot to rekindle their romance over a delicious meal. The OpenTable list of the 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in America offers a top recommendation that’s not too far from home. Kaamil Jones noted it for NBC10 Philadelphia. OpenTable determined the restaurants that provide the best…
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Historic Cox House in Kennett Square Which Was Once Part of Underground Railroad Relocated
Longwood Gardens has successfully moved the Cox House, a historic home that once served as a stop on the Underground Railroad. Longwood made the decision to preserve the Cox House by moving it 100 feet from its prior location in response to a Pennsylvania Department of Transportation project to widen Route 1. The process…
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Chester County Native Is Head of One of the Most Prestigious Circuses in the World
Kennett Square’s Marty LaSalle fulfilled his lifelong dream when he took over the reins of Big Apple Circus, one of the most prestigious circuses in the world, two years ago, writes Marty LaSalle for The Wall Street Journal. LaSalle and his twin brother, Jake, knew they wanted to be a part of a circus since…
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Despite Calamity That Befell It Last Year, This Kitty Cafe Stands as an Oasis for Cats, People
Nearly a year after a devastating flood caused huge damage to its premises, Treetops Kitty Cafe in Kennett Square is still standing as a unique oasis for both cats and people, writes Ben Silver for Main Line Today. The nonprofit, which was founded in 2017, currently houses more than a dozen older cats and provides…
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Longwood Gardens Reaches Milestone on Project: Centerpiece House Now Fully Encased in Glass
Longwood Reimagined: A New Garden Experience project has achieved a major construction milestone: the centerpiece glass house is now fully encased in glass, according to a staff report from The Daily Local News. The 32,000-square-foot structure is the largest single element of Longwood Reimagined. It was designed by Weiss/Manfredi, while its gardens, pools, and fountains…
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Longwood Gardens Sprinkles Holiday Magic and Nostalgic Flair Starting in November
Longwood Gardens will be hosting a dazzling display for visitors with a nostalgic twist to the holiday season, writes Andre Lamar for the Delaware News Journal. The retro-themed installation, A Longwood Christmas, will debut on Nov. 17. Last year, the twinkling spectacle took 25 days to set up. This year, half a million…
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Philadelphia Inquirer Lists Chester County Eatery as One of the Region’s Unsung Restaurants
One Chester County restaurant found its place among the unsung heroes in the Philadelphia region who consistently deliver high-quality food, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. La Peña Mexicana in Kennett Square is set in a shed that looks like an old gas station. The structure is painted in yellow and brown vertical stripes…
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How a Kennett Square Native and Fighting Phils Player Swung into the Minor Leagues
Kennett Square native and West Chester University graduate Nick Ward’s journey to the minor leagues is one of determination that led him to the Reading Fighting Phils. Ward’s early days were marked by his admiration for Chase Utley, writes Richie Scott for Minor League Baseball News. His college baseball career began at Virginia Commonwealth…
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Canned-Cocktail Brand to Serve Libations in Kennett Square with New Distillery
A canned-cocktail brand will soon call Kennett Square home with its new 2,500 square-foot distillery, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Top Dog Spirits currently offers four flavors, Greyhound, Whiskey Lemonade, Blood Orange Margarita, and Peach Mango Tea. The brick-and-mortar distillery is set to open by November or December of this year.…
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Chester County Couple Finds Secluded Retirement Haven in Kennett Square
Carol and Richard Lee built their own home in 2003, appropriately and coincidentally located on Richard Lee Lane in Phoenixville, writes Paul Jablow for The Philadelphia Inquirer. But when their daughter started raising her family in Chadds Ford, the retired couple decided to find a haven closer to their loved ones, designed with their…
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Chester County BBQ Joint Makes List of Top 10 Must-Try Spots in Pennsylvania
Whether you call it BBQ or barbecue, it will still be melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Staff from PhillyBite Magazine ranked their top 10 must-try BBQ spots in Pennsylvania and this Chester County restaurant made the list. Located in Kennett Square, this family-owned establishment has been serving the people of the county and beyond for 30 years. Located…
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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 Gardens or the Mushroom Capital of…
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As Exotic Mushroom Craze Germinates, Kennett Square Supplier Sees Expansion
Kennett Square-based supplier Caputo and Guest is thriving with their specialty mushrooms. When the family company began growing exotic mushrooms sales were slow, writes Keith Loria for The Produce News. Common mushrooms such as white and brown mushrooms stole the show, but now with the health-conscious uprising, Americans are seeking something new. The company includes…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Leon Spencer, CCRES Board Member and Chair of Franklin Mint Credit Union’s Board
Leon Spencer, CCRES board member and Chair of Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union‘s board of directors, spoke with MONTCO Today about growing up on a dairy farm in Kennett Square and his lifelong love of music. Beginning with singing in the church choir with his family and playing the string bass in the school orchestra,…
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