Chadds Ford
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Local Museum’s Artifact Related to Lincoln’s Assassination Shrouded in Mystery
The Christian Sanderson Museum in Chadds Ford has several artifacts related to the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln, but one is somewhat mysterious, writes Gene Pisasale for the Chester County Press. A three-part display in the museum’s Battlefield Room has a piece of a bandage that was allegedly wrapped around Lincoln’s head after he was…
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FMFCU Foundation’s Inaugural Golf Outing to Benefit Local Schools
The Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union Foundation will hold its inaugural Golf Classic on Monday, June 10 at Radley Run Country Club in West Chester. This event is presented by The Henderson Group, Philadelphia’s premier provider of flexible workplace solutions. Funds from the Golf Classic will benefit the Delaware County Excellence in Teaching Awards grants.…
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For This Man, the Journey of 4,000 Miles Began with a Single Step … in Chadds Ford
Andrew Forsthoefel shares the stories of people he encountered on his 4,000-mile walking journey in his book Walking to Listen, writes Jim Sullivan for The Daily News of Newburyport (Mass.). Forsthoefel, a native of Chicago, graduated from Middlebury College in Vermont eight years ago, but said he was not done learning. In an attempt to…
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Farmhouse in Chadds Ford Combines History with Nature in Stunning Seasonal Displays
Vincent and Elizabeth Moro have combined history with nature to stunning effect in seasonal displays at their 1830s farmhouse in Chadds Ford, writes Eileen Smith Dallabrida for Main Line Today. The Moros, whose passion is entertaining, are in the process of restoring their farmhouse at Chadds Peak Farm. While the house is being renovated, the…
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Chicago-Based Cultivator of Medical Marijuana to Open Dispensary in Chadds Ford
After receiving four more permits for marijuana dispensaries in the latest round of approvals by the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Green Thumb Industries is planning to begin its southeastern Pennsylvania expansion in Chadds Ford, writes Sam Wood for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The Chadds Ford dispensary, branded Rise Dispensaries, is expected to open its doors in…
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With an Assist from Franklin Mint FCU, McFadden Group Keeps Its Portfolio Close to Home
The McFadden Group, a real estate development and management company based in West Chester and run by Brian and Ellen McFadden, keeps its portfolio close to home, according to a report in Choices, the official magazine of Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union. Over the last 35 years, the McFaddens have built an impressive portfolio of…
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Garnet Valley Grad to Serve as College Marshal at Penn State’s Upcoming Commencement
Chadds Ford native Laura Santangelo, a graduate of Garnet Valley High School, has been named college marshal for the Penn State College of Health and Human Development, writes Marjorie Miller for Penn State News. Santangelo, who will graduate with a health policy and administration degree, will serve as college marshal at the Dec. 15 commencement…
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Pros Rate This Local Antique Shop Among the World’s Best
When looking to buy antiques, most collectors focus on prominent spots, like London’s Portobello Market or Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar. However, some of the best finds can be discovered in small shops or flea markets around the world, write Lale Arikoglu and Mara Balagtas for Condé Nast Traveler. But they’re usually only known to professionals who…
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Applications Now Being Accepted for Scholarships from FMFCU in Honor of Longtime CEO
Applications are now being accepted for the 2019 John D. Unangst Memorial Scholarship, awarded by Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union Foundation. Eligible high school seniors can apply for one of five $3,000 awards by clicking here. The annual scholarship was established in honor of Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union’s first and longtime President/CEO John D.…
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Wilmington University Offers New Doctor of Social Science in Prevention Science Program
By Debra Berke A parable known as “The River Story” or “The Upstream Story” has often been used as a common way to describe primary prevention of social or health issues before they occur. Here’s one version: Writer, educator and clinical epidemiologist Dr. W. Sumner Davis wrote: “Imagine a large river with a high waterfall.…
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Local Family Heeds the Call to Reinvent the Chadds Ford Barn Shops
Thanks to Bri Brant and her father, John Anderson, the Chadds Ford Barn Shops are finally getting a new lease on life, writes Lisa Dukart for Main Line Today. The two took over in February 2017, with the iconic shops re-launching last September, and they have been reinventing the shared spaces ever since. The location,…
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Chadds Ford Tavern Keeps Its Centuries-Long History Alive While Offering Modern Cuisine
The recently reopened Chadds Ford Tavern offers historic charm in a warm and inviting atmosphere with modern, high-quality food, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Delaware County News Network. The eatery keeps its centuries-long history alive while expertly blending it with the modern world. Its antiques perfectly complement the new, gourmet cuisine, resulting in a superior…
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Study of Iconic ‘Christina’s World’ House One of Several Wyeth Works Up for Auction
An auction house in Maine is auctioning off several works by Chadds Ford’s Andrew Wyeth, including a study of the renowned Olson House, writes Donna Isbell Walker for the Greenville (S.C.) News. The Olson House is the backdrop for one of the artist’s most iconic paintings, “Christina’s World.” The mixed-media piece was painted in 1942…
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DNB First House of the Week: Private Oasis in Chadds Ford
A stunning contemporary home with six bedrooms and six full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Chadds Ford. The home is approached along a tree-lined drive. From there, the grand foyer immediately wows with a 15-foot glass wall overlooking the interior courtyard. Inside, the formal living room features a custom-tiled gas fireplace,…
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When People Visit These Three Delaware County Towns, They Never Want to Leave
Anyone growing tired of the hustle and bustle of the city can head west to Delaware County to enjoy the many charms of its small towns, according to a report from Curbed Philadelphia. Chadds Ford is a beautiful town that offers a mix of rolling hills, wineries, and historic sites like the Brandywine Battlefield. There’s…
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Chadds Ford Nonprofit Protects Environment with Coats Made from Recycled Plastic
Operation Warm – a Chadds Ford-based nonprofit that creates new, high-quality coats and gifts them to children in need – has developed a new sustainable coat called the Green Guardian, as part of its “more than a coat” program and in celebration of World Environment Day. World Environment Day is the U.N.’s most important day…
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Local Catholic School Draws National Attention for Gifts Given to Graduating Eighth-Graders
In the wake of several school shootings throughout the country, Robert Vito of Glen Mills-based Unequal Technologies presented 15 eighth-graders at St. Cornelius School in Chadds Ford with bulletproof protection, writes John Chambless for the Chester County Press. During a recent assembly, Vito, whose daughters attend the school, handed out bulletproof panels for students to…
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Experiencing Colonial-Era Cooking at 18th-Century Barns-Brinton House in Chadds Ford
At the 18th-century Barns-Brinton House in Chadds Ford, it’s possible to experience what Colonial-era cooking was like, writes Meisha Johnson for CBS Philly. The house, which dates back to 1714, was built as a tavern and served people traveling between Maryland and Philadelphia, according to Michael Connolly of the Chadds Ford Historical Society. The people…
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