Chester County
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Savor This Festive Season with Delicious Holiday Treats from These Local Bakeries
Several local bakeries offer a variety of delicious holiday treats, each guaranteed to bring a smile to your face and put you in a good mood this festive season, writes Ed Williams for the Main Line Today. At Sweet Zen Bakery in Malvern, you can get tasty apple, pumpkin, and pecan pies along with sublime…
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Get Your Christmas Trees Delivered to Your Doorstep with These Local Farms
Tradition is fun, but for those who are extra busy this holiday season, senior citizens, or individuals who are otherwise physically unable to haul their own Christmas tree home, there are farms who have delivery service, writes Grace Dickinson, Michelle Myers, and Hira Qureshi for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Yeager’s Farm & Market is operated by…
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Arc of Chester County Spreads Holiday Cheer Through Inclusion at the Annual Holiday Fun Fest
This past Saturday, Dec. 7, The Arc of Chester County brought the community together to celebrate its Annual Holiday Fun Fest, a joyful and inclusive event designed to ensure children of all abilities, and their families could experience the magic of the season. With the biggest turnout in the event’s history, the morning was filled with…
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Three Local Festivities to Enjoy This Holiday Season
From ballet performances to weekend shopping, there is no shortage of festive holiday events for the community this holiday season, writes Gina Lizzo for Main Line Today. Here is a list of three holiday events happening in Chester County this winter. Phoenixville Firebird Festival: While currently postponed to Feb 1., the Firebird Festival is when…
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Chester County’s Del Vacchio Landscapes Offers Professional Christmas Light Decorating
Del Vacchio Landscapes, located in Chester County, is one of many landscaping companies offering residents professional holiday light installation this year, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In recent years, an increasing number of residents in the Philadelphia region have opted to outsource outdoor Christmas decorations to professional landscapers. Company owner Vince Del Vacchio…
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Freedom Village Manager Takes No. 1 Spot in Satisfaction Survey for Sixth Consecutive Year
Freedom Village manager, Life Care Services, has been recognized for the sixth consecutive year as No. 1 in resident satisfaction among Independent Senior Living Communities. The results come from J.D. Power’s 2024 Senior Living Satisfaction Study. Life Care Services was recognized for excellence in Independent Living which also included achieving No. 1 in all six…
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Find the Perfect Christmas Tree at These Chester County Farms
With the holidays coming up, it’s almost time for the special tradition of cutting your own Christmas tree, writes Lisa Dukart, Ben Silver, and Kyle Steigelman for Main Line Today. Here are a few Chester County farms that you can find your dream tree at. Clark’s Christmas Tree Farm and Christmas Shop in Cochranville offers…
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Chester County Mom Finds Comfort in Ronald McDonald House After Son’s Heart Surgery
As a Chester County mother walked into the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Delaware with her son, she reminisced on her time there three years ago, writes Nikki DeMentri for CBS News. “The first time I walked through the doors here to check in after he was born was the hardest day of my…
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Pick Up Cheese, Milk, Eggs, and More at These Local Dairy Farms
There are plenty of local dairy farms and creameries to get your cheese, ice cream, or milk straight from the source, writes Alexandra Jones for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Chester Springs Creamery at Milky Way Farm sells milk, ice cream, eggs, and ice cream cakes. The farm has been in the hands of the Matthews family…
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Sole ‘American Dream Derby’ Winner Living Her Dream as Breeder on Chester County Farm
Deanna Manfredi, winner of the only season of American Dream Derby, is living her dream 20 years later as a breeder and owner on her Chester County farm, writes Sam Cavalieri for Lancaster Farming. Manfredi, who named her farm Ascoli Piceno Stables in honor of her Italian heritage, has enjoyed her best racing success in…
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The Arc of Chester County Brings Inclusive Joy at Holiday Fun Fest
The holiday season can be a joyful yet challenging time, especially for families of children with disabilities who often face extra financial and social pressures. On Saturday, December 7th, The Arc of Chester County will host its Annual Holiday Fun Fest —a special event that embraces inclusivity, bringing families together for a morning filled with…
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Here’s What Life Plan Communities Offer Active Retired Adults
Think about the places you like to visit or go, and chances are they all have a couple of things in common: You feel welcomed, and you’re inspired by the people you meet. Everyone likes places that have things they like to do and people they like to do things with. A blend of familiarity…
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These Projects Are Transforming the Look of Local College Campuses
West Chester University and Wilmington University are among the local institutions undertaking landmark projects that are reshaping the look of college campuses across Greater Philadelphia, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. West Chester, the largest school in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, has recorded a strong demand for on-campus living in…
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Freedom Village Honors Resident Blanche McKee on Her 100th
Freedom Village at Brandywine celebrated an incredible milestone for one of its longest-standing residents, Blanche McKee, who turned 100 years old on Halloween. As she marks her centennial, Freedom Village is proud to share highlights from Blanche’s life journey, from her humble beginnings on an Iowa farm to her impactful career in nursing, and finally,…
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Four of Philadelphia’s Most Influential People Have Ties to Chester County
Four people with Chester County ties are among this year’s 150 most influential Philadelphians, according to the recently released list by Philadelphia Magazine. Ken Lawrence ranked highest at No. 56. Born in Chester County, Lawrence became the first Democrat and the first Black person to chair the SEPTA board after being selected for it earlier…
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Dine Like a Local at These Restaurants in Chester County
When visiting a new place, finding out where locals go to dine is the best way to ensure you will get to try some of the best meals that area has to offer, according to a staff report from Main Line Today. Following this rule, those who are visiting the Main Line will often find…
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Seven Chester County Places Make List of 50 Richest Neighborhoods in Pennsylvania
With many affluent places to live, Chester County is home to seven of the richest neighborhoods in Pennsylvania, writes Allen Lee for Money Inc. On the list of the 50 richest, East Whiteland ranked the highest at No. 20. The township boasts a median household income significantly higher than the national average. Its prosperity is…
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Life Plan Community Seniors Are More Active and Live Life With a Purpose
How do you know what will actually work and is there an easy way to live a healthier, more active lifestyle? In 2023, Mather Institute completed the Age Well Study, a five-year analysis of the impact of living in a Life Plan Community like Freedom Village at Brandywine. Designed in collaboration with Northwestern University, the…
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