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Kennett Square’s Justin Best Gets ‘the Gold and the Girl’ as He Proposes to Longtime Girlfriend at Olympics
The 2024 Olympic Games will hold a special place in Kennett Square rower Justin Best’s heart for more than one reason, writes Dave Quinn for People. 26-year-old Best made history when he helped Team USA win the gold medal in the men’s four for the first time in 60 years. Then he topped it off…
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Exhibition of Frank Stewart’s Photographs at Brandywine Museum of Art Centers Jazz Music, Black Life in America
An exhibition of Frank Stewart’s photographs at the Brandywine Museum of Art in Chadds Ford centers on jazz music and Black life in America, writes Randall Chase for ABC News. Frank Stewart’s Nexus: An American Photographer’s Journey, 1960s to the Present is a career retrospective of Stewart’s decades of documenting Black life in America and…
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Veteran of the Iron Hill Brewing Scene Remembered as Passionate, Dedicated Mentor and Innovator
Chris LaPierre, a longtime head brewer at the West Chester location of Iron Hill Brewery and dedicated part of the region’s brewing scene, died on July 28 aged 52, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. LaPierre, also affectionately known as Lappy, was regarded by the community as an innovator and mentor to numerous home…
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I Scream, You Scream: Downingtown Welcomes New Handel’s Ice Cream Shop
Downingtown recently welcomed a new ice cream shop, Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream, at 520 E. Lancaster Avenue, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. Berwyn couple Maria and Andy Rick own this shop and another franchise location in Royersford. The two find satisfaction in watching others smile and enjoy the ice cream they make,…
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Cigarette Litter Prevention Program Aims to Clean Up Turnpike Running Through Montco
The PA Turnpike Commission is teaming up with Keep America Beautiful to rid the tollways of cigarette butts through a new program, as reported by Hayden Thompson of WTAJ. The Cigarette Litter Prevention Program (CLPP) received a $20,000 grant from Keep America Beautiful to target cigarette waste at highway plazas and buildings across the state. …
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From Abington to the National Stage: Shapiro’s Possible Path to the White House Started in Montgomery County
All the talk this week is about PA Governor Josh Shapiro being one of the top candidates being considered to be Kamala Harris’s Vice Presidential running mate. Many who have followed the Abington native’s political career are not surprised, write Julia Terruso, Jeremy Roebuck, Gillian McGoldrick, and Andrew Seidman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Shapiro caught…
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Hundreds to Descend Upon Downingtown for 90-Year Tradition Involving Frog Legs
At St. Anthony’s Lodge & Swim Club in Downingtown, a 90-year tradition shines a spotlight on frog legs – sometimes up to 6,500 sets of them, writes J.F. Pirro for Main Line Today. During the Aug. 1 dinner, 800 men will wash down thousands of deep-fried frog legs with plenty of beer. The $50 meal…
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Former Steelers Linebacker Creates Cannabis Line to be Sold Around PA, Including Paoli
Former Pittsburgh Steelers star linebacker Ryan Shazier’s football career ended with an unexpected spinal cord injury, and after learning how to walk again and move forward with his life, he has pursued a new business venture with Pennsylvania dispensary Organic Remedies, writes Brian Linder for Penn Live. Shazier was injured in December of 2017 against…
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Avelo Airlines Offering More Options to Local Travelers with Two New Nonstop Routes
Avelo Airlines will offer even more options to local travelers with two new nonstop routes it is adding to its winter schedule at Wilmington Airport, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The low-cost carrier based in Houston will start flying biweekly to Concord-Padgett Regional Airport outside Charlotte, North Carolina, and Lakeland Linder International…
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Visionary Behind West Chester Restaurants Talks Success, Inspiration
Speer Madanat, the visionary behind Pizza West Chester, Steaks West Chester, and the upcoming Ice Cream West Chester, managed to achieve major success with his eatery on word of mouth alone, writes Ed Williams for the Main Line Today. Madanat has been in the pizza business for nearly three decades. He and his brother Joseph…
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Berwyn-Based Peter Zimmerman Architects Helps Client Turn Treehouse-like Pavilion Into Reality
When Julieann Shanahan decided to turn a peaceful plot in the corner of her Villanova property into a family retreat, she envisioned building a treehouse-like pavilion similar to one she previously saw at Blackberry Farm in Tennessee, writes Teri Akman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. To bring the idea to life, she turned to Peter Zimmerman…
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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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Must-Visit Dairies and Creameries Around Chester County
With over 4,000 dairy farms in Pennsylvania, it’s important to support local farmers by buying milk, ice cream, cheese, and more. Here are some must-visit dairies and creameries in Chester County, writes Alexandra Jones for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Milky Way Farm: For over 100 years, the Matthews family has been raising dairy cows in Chester…
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The Luxury of Hotel Indigo in West Chester to Showcase Town’s History and Art
Hotel Indigo in West Chester, part of the “luxury collection” owned by InterContinental Hotels Group, will showcase the town’s history and art once it is completed, writes Victoria Rose for Main Line Tonight. The 108-room hotel will have features for both visitors and locals, including a seafood restaurant with a raw bar, 1,100 square feet…
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Norristown’s Cavan Sullivan the Youngest Player in MLS History
Cavan Sullivan, a Norristown native, became the youngest player in MLS history after he got his first minutes during this week’s Philadelphia Union win against the New England Revolution, writes Ali Rampling for The Athletic. Sullivan, with 14 years and 293 days, beat the long-standing record that had been held by former U.S. international Freddy…
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Chester County Town Makes List of Most Scenic Towns in Pennsylvania
With plenty of beautiful places to visit and history to enjoy, it’s no wonder that Pennsylvania has some of the best towns that are perfect for a day trip or overnight stay. This Chester County town made World Atlas‘ list of the 13 most scenic Pennsylvania towns. It’s known as the county seat of Chester…
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Coatesville Could Be On Its Way to Becoming Culinary Hotspot
Coatesville seems to be in the midst of a restaurant renaissance and is well on its way to becoming the next culinary hotspot in the Philadelphia region, writes Gina Lizzo for The Hunt. One of the more recent additions to the city’s growing restaurant scene is Kings Tavern. Owners Phil and Kate Ferro have transformed…
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Farming Helps Chester County Veteran Transition Back to Civilian Life
For Melissa Harrop, an Army veteran who was medically discharged after serving for four years, transitioning back to civilian life was not an easy task until she discovered farming, write Candice Wierzbowski and Stephanie Speicher for the Lancaster Farming. “Farming was something that kind of saved me,” said Harrop. “Agriculture and production farming was kind…
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