• Delaware County’s ‘Wyeth Country’ Donated to National Park

    Delaware County’s ‘Wyeth Country’ Donated to National Park

    Painter Andrew Wyeth captured the beauty of hills, meadows, and wetlands along Brandywine Creek in Delaware County near the Pennsylvania-Delaware border. Now, 254 acres of that land, known as Beaver Valley, has been donated by the Conservation Fund to the First State National Historical Park, writes Frank Kummer for The Philadelphia inquirer. “The addition of…

  • Brandywine Battlefield Property in Chadds Ford Bought by Conservation Group Promising to Protect the Land Forever

    Brandywine Battlefield Property in Chadds Ford Bought by Conservation Group Promising to Protect the Land Forever

    An historic Brandywine Battlefield property in Chadds Ford originally considered for private development, was acquired March 25 by North American Land Trust (NASLT) which intends to protect the land forever under a conservative easement. The 72-acre property on Oakland Road will be open to the public as Brinton Run Preserve. The NALT acquisition preserves diverse…

  • Casino Worries Similar Logos for Casino and Chadds Ford Newsletter Might Confuse People

    Casino Worries Similar Logos for Casino and Chadds Ford Newsletter Might Confuse People

    Emily Myers was pleased when she found a particular font for the “Live” part of her Chadds Ford Live logo on her online newsletter, writes Christian Hetrick for The Philadelphia Inquirer.     “It just looked like it was made for that word,” Myers said. Now the owners of Philadelphia’s newest casino, Live! Casino and Hotel…

  • Chadds Ford Native’s Designs at Downingtown-Based Haverford Systems Help People Connect

    Chadds Ford Native’s Designs at Downingtown-Based Haverford Systems Help People Connect

    Matthew Davis, who grew up on an Angus farm in Chadds Ford, may not have forged the typical path to a career in technology, but that’s certainly where he is thriving today. Davis, 38, is the lead engineer for Downingtown-based Haverford Systems, Inc., an audiovisual design and integration company that also manufactures two video conferencing…

  • Brandywine River Museum to Close Until June for Renovations

    Brandywine River Museum to Close Until June for Renovations

    The Brandywine River Museum in Chadds Ford is closing temporarily to the public beginning Monday, Feb. 15, for renovations to its second and third floors. Restrooms will be refurbished, making them fully ADA accessible. Their current location will be swtiched with the second floor Strawbridge Gallery. The reimagined Gallery will open into the Museum’s central…

  • This Hidden Oasis in Chadds Ford Is Considered One of the Mid-Atlantic’s Premier Private Gardens

    This Hidden Oasis in Chadds Ford Is Considered One of the Mid-Atlantic’s Premier Private Gardens

    Located in Chadds Ford and owned by Wayne and Doris Guymon, WynEden is considered one of the Mid-Atlantic’s premier private gardens, writes Lora Bilton Englehart for The Hunt magazine. The Guymons bought the 9.5-acre property tucked away in a quiet cul-de-sac in 1998. Immediately, Wayne started to visualize what he wanted to do with the…

  • Malvern Bank House of the Week: Meticulously Maintained Home in Estates at Chadds Ford

    Malvern Bank House of the Week: Meticulously Maintained Home in Estates at Chadds Ford

    This home at 1 Pin Oak Drive is available for sale in Chadds Ford.. This desirable 5-bedroom, 5-bath home features many upgrades. Enter through the two- story foyer with dramatic twin oak curved staircases flanked by formal living room, a conservative that’s ideal for entertaining and a large dining room with tray ceiling. Beautiful gourmet…

  • Pastry Chef Brings the Sweet Life to Chadds Ford With OSO Sweet

    Pastry Chef Brings the Sweet Life to Chadds Ford With OSO Sweet

    There’s a delicious new eatery hanging out with an outstanding line up of pastries, cookies, and cakes at the former Chadds Cafe, 1609 Baltimore Pike in Chadds Ford, writes Melissa Jacobs for Main Line Today. OSO Sweet Bakery Cafe is the culinary creation of pastry chef Tess Wofford. Wofford is a a graduate of The…

  • Teletherapy Helps Local Students Address Mental Health During Pandemic – if Insurance Covers It

    Teletherapy Helps Local Students Address Mental Health During Pandemic – if Insurance Covers It

    Teletherapy has been an invaluable resource for many students who are dealing with mental health issues during the pandemic, writes Catherine Odom for the Daily Local News. Anna, a University of Virginia freshman from Chadds Ford who withheld her last name for this story, just switches on her computer and logs into a session with…

  • VIDEO: Critter Arts and Craft Craze Big This Holiday at Brandywine Museum

    VIDEO: Critter Arts and Craft Craze Big This Holiday at Brandywine Museum

    “People have a spirit inside them that makes them want to make something happy,” said Anna Marie Newman. “That’s what’s special about critters,” reports 6abcnews. Newman is a 31-year volunteer at the critter workshop at the Brandywine River Museum. She noted the critter craze carries on this year, even though this year’s traditions were altered…

  • 2016 Merlot Reserve From Penns Woods Winery in Chadds Ford Takes ‘Best Red’

    2016 Merlot Reserve From Penns Woods Winery in Chadds Ford Takes ‘Best Red’

    Two Delaware County wineries placed well in the fourth annual PA Sommellier Judgement with the 2016 Merlot Reserve from Penns Woods Winery in Chadds Ford named the best red, writes Paul Vigna for pennlive.com. The two rounds of blind tasting of more than 100 entries took place Oct. 26. Nearly 24 sommeliers mostly from the…

  • Appreciating the Grape and More at Penn Woods Winery in Chadds Ford

    Appreciating the Grape and More at Penn Woods Winery in Chadds Ford

    The ambience of the Penns Woods Winery in Chadds Ford can be credited to Carley Razzi Mack, writes Jenn Ladd for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Mack’s father, Gino Razzi, has owned the winery at 124 Beaver Road since 1999.  A wine importer from Abruzzo, he was content just to make his own wine and sell it.…

  • Luck Shines Down on 2 Winners in Delaware County as Harrah’s and the Lottery Hand Out Big Payouts

    Luck Shines Down on 2 Winners in Delaware County as Harrah’s and the Lottery Hand Out Big Payouts

    Delaware County is turning into a lucky location if you’re looking to win some major cash. On Oct. 10, Harrah’s Philadelphia in Chester gave away its largest jackpot in its history, $1,319,265.50. Meanwhile, the Wawa in Chadds Ford just sold a lottery ticket worth $3.6 million, writes Michael Tanenbaum for  phillyvoice.com. A Philadelphia guest at…

  • Chadds Ford Jeweler Is Among Main Line’s Hottest New Designers

    Chadds Ford Jeweler Is Among Main Line’s Hottest New Designers

    A Chadds Ford jeweler is among the four Main Line’s hottest designers reshaping trends and making their names known worldwide, writes Lisa Dukart for the Main Line Today. Alexis Kletjian developed her love for jewelry early when she spent weekends perusing her family’s Boston jewelry shop. While she later opted to pursue a career in…

  • Malvern Bank Home of the Week: 5-bed, 5.5-bath Stone Front Traditional in Chadds Ford

    Malvern Bank Home of the Week: 5-bed, 5.5-bath Stone Front Traditional in Chadds Ford

    This home at 13 Magnolia Way Estates is available for sale in Chadds Ford. Situated on a prime .64 acre lot, this stone front residence showcases quality and fine details throughout. Enter through the double-height foyer entry with curved staircase and wainscoting. There’s a step-down two-story family room with large windows, stone fireplace and custom…

  • Malvern Bank House of the Week: Renovated Historic 1890 Meeting House in Chadds Ford

    Malvern Bank House of the Week: Renovated Historic 1890 Meeting House in Chadds Ford

    This historic home at 80 Heyburn Road is available for sale in Chadds Ford. At the center of historic Chadds Ford, this circa 1890 Meeting House has been thoughtfully renovated and masterfully expanded. It is perched on the banks of Karver Lake providing a 7-acre water front setting. The architectural heritage of the historical home…

  • Mobilion in Chadds Ford Prepares Medical Product Launch, Doubles Workforce

    Mobilion in Chadds Ford Prepares Medical Product Launch, Doubles Workforce

    Mobilion Systems in Chadds Ford has raised $35 million to launch its first product based on its patented SLIM technology that makes it more efficient to identify molecules in the treatment of disease, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. The funds will build a commercial team to work on launching the company’s first product,…

  • Hank’s Place Has Good Food, Good Art and Some Chadds Ford History

    Hank’s Place Has Good Food, Good Art and Some Chadds Ford History

    Hank’s Place has been around for 70 years in the heart of the Brandywine Valley, reports Bob Kelly for “Breakfast With Bob” at fox29.com. It’s history includes patronage from famed Chadds Ford artist Andrew Wyeth. “Andrew used to frequent the restaurant on a very regular basis,” says Anthony, who, with his wife, is the latest…