Chadds Ford
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Chadds Ford’s Martha King Named Timbersport Champ a 3rd Time
Lumberjill Martha King of Chadds Ford is the first woman to win three U.S. Championships at the Stihl Timbersports U.S. Championships competition, writes Hayden Mitman for NBC 10 Philadelphia. King competed over the weekend in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She took on competitors across the country in the National Women’s Championship competition in a hard-fought wood-shopping sports…
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Unseen Works of Andrew Wyeth to Premiere at Brandywine Museum of Art
Another side of Andrew Wyeth is set to be on display at the Brandywine River Museum of Art in Chadds Ford beginning this Saturday, according to The Daily Local News. Abstract Flash: Unseen Andrew Wyeth includes abstract watercolor pieces that have not been seen by the public. The Chester County painter, known for his realist…
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Chadds Ford’s Lumberjill Martha King Goes for National Title
Chadds Ford lumberjill world champion Martha King is again vying for the U.S. STIHL Timbersports National Women’s Championship title in the intermediate division as she prepares to compete July 28 in Milwaukee. King has already won the National Women’s Championship twice, in 2019 and 2021. The 34-year-old also took the International Women’s Cup in Vienna…
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Chadds Ford Architecture Firm Will Rehab First Bank of the U.S. Into Museum
A Chadds Ford architectural firm will participate in the rehabilitation of the First Bank building in Philadelphia’s Old City, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. John Milner Architects focuses on historical preservation and design. The bank, which opened in 1795 to unite the economies of the 13 independent states, is registered as…
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Styer’s Peonies Are a Sight to See in Chadds Ford
It’s an annual ritual from late spring to early August, when crowds gather from late May to early June at a Chadds Ford hillside to see thousands of peonies, writes Roger Morris for The Hunt Magazine. It all started in 1920, when J. Franklin Styer, a young botanist, began growing peonies and more for the…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Fully Renovated Colonial for Sale in Chadds Ford
Steep yourself in history with this fully renovated 1900 Colonial-style home with four bedrooms and 3.1-baths available for sale in West Chester, Chadds Ford Township. The historic Brinton 1704 House is across the street and the 71-acre Brinton Run Preserve is just steps away. The home has been meticulously renovated by J. Stevens in 2021…
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Betsy Wyeth, Wife Andrew Wyeth, Played Role in Artists’ Legacy
Betsy Wyeth, wife of famed Chadds Ford artist Andrew Wyeth, was responsible for much of Andrew Wyeth’s legacy, writes Julia Shipley for The Philadelphia Inquirer. An exhibit at the Brandywine River Museum, “Home Places,” features drawings and paintings of many Chadds Ford houses Andrew Wyeth painted that exist within two square miles of the museum.…
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Picturesque Chadds Ford Has Everything You Need for a Perfect Day Trip
While it is best known for its history, Chadds Ford has much more to offer if you are planning a day trip, from walking trails to gourmet cuisine and its many museums, writes Sophie Tegenu for Main Line Today. Start the day at Nudy’s Cafe, a diner located right in the heart of town. This…
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P.J. Whelihan’s Investors Grab 2nd Restaurant Chain With Chadds Ford Location
The Firebirds restaurant chain, which has a restaurant in Chadds Ford, has been bought by the same New York investment firm that owns the P.J. Whelihan’s restaurant chain, writes Elise Franco and Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. Garnet Station Partners, the investors overseeing the PJW Restaurant Group, announced Monday they have added Firebirds Wood…
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German Director of Documentary on Pope Francis Inspired by Chadds Ford’s Andrew Wyeth
Wim Wenders, the German director of a documentary on Pope Francis, counts Chadds Ford artist Andrew Wyeth among his biggest influences, writes Carl Peters for the Catholic Star Herald, South Jersey’s Official Catholic Newspaper. The admiration comes from Wyeth’s painting – “Christina’s World” – which depicts a woman lying in a field, propped on her…
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This Home in Chadds Ford Is Colonial, but With a Twist
A Chadds Ford Colonial doesn’t seem to fit in with the contemporary and modern houses that blend in with the woodsy Brandywine River watershed in the heart of Andrew Wyeth country. But sometimes you’ll find a Colonial home in Chadds Ford, like this non-traditional “post-modern” home for sale at 116 Ashford Drive, writes Sandy Smith…
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N.C. Wyeth Studio in Chadds Ford Among Eight Mythic Artist Studios to Visit Across America
N C Wyeth Studio in Chadds Ford is one of the eight mythic artist studios throughout the country that every art lover and history buff should visit, writes Annikka Olsen for the Artnet. N.C. Wyeth, who died in 1945, was recognized during his lifetime primarily for his work as an illustrator. He drew illustrations for…
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Developer Joe Grace: Can Chadds Ford, Affordable Housing Go Together?
Joe Grace is a successful builder in Delaware County. Now he’d like to bring more affordable housing to Chadds Ford, writes J.F. Pirro for Main Line Today. He was hoping to do that with a mixed-use development proposal, Peaceful Valley, but he and the township haven’t been able to make it work so far. The…
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Exhibit of Never-Before-Seen Wyeth Art a Love Letter to Chadds Ford
A new exhibit in Chadds Ford’s Brandywine River Museum showcases unseen works of the iconic 20th-century artist Andrew Wyeth. While the painter is renowned for more realistic landscapes, these pieces show another side to his life’s work. The exhibit, entitled “Home Places,” includes watercolors and paintings in a more abstract style, writes Peter Crimmons…
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Penns Woods Winery in Chadds Ford Takes 2 Gold Medals
Penns Woods Winery in Chadds Ford has won two gold medals at the San Francisco International Wine Competition, one of the world’s largest, longest-running wine contests, writes Paul Vigna for Penn Live. The winery won a 2021 dry rose and a 2020 Estate Pinot Noir. Penns Woods is a multi-generational small family business. It was…
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Former Eagle, Chadds Ford Resident Celebrates 2018 Super Bowl Victory in Wilmington
Former Philadelphia Eagles linebacker and Chadds Ford resident Bill Bergey was at Stanley’s Tavern in North Wilmington to celebrate the Birds’ victory in Super Bowl LII, writes Jeff Neiburg for The Wilmington News Journal. Bergey, 72, a five-time Pro Bowler and a member of the Eagles Hall of Fame, played for the Birds in Super…
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Hank’s Place in Chadds Ford On the Rebound After Being Destroyed by Hurricane Ida
Hank’s Place in Chadds Ford plans to return better than ever after it was destroyed by Hurricane Ida in September last year, writes J.F. Pirro for Main Line Today. When the storm hit, the river flooded the restaurant, leaving everything inside the restaurant floating in more than seven feet of water. Owners Katie and Anthony…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Manor Home in Chadds Ford
A magnificent manor home with six bedrooms and five full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in the West Chester section of Chadds Ford Township. Perfectly nestled on private 3.15 acres in the Fawn Run community, this home offers highly coveted peace and quiet while having numerous amenities within close proximity. The property…
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