Kennett Square
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Delaware County Leadership: Leon Spencer, CCRES Board Member and Chair of Franklin Mint Credit Union’s Board
Leon Spencer, CCRES board member and Chair of Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union’s board of directors, spoke with DELCO Today about growing up on a dairy farm in Kennett Square and his lifelong love of music. Beginning with singing in the church choir with his family and playing the string bass in the school orchestra,…
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Kennett Township Farm Where Mare of Easttown was Filmed Makes Grand Opening
A ribbon-cutting ceremony for Spar Hill Farm in Kennett Township marks the decade-long fight to preserve the land, writes Richard Gaw for the Chester County Press. On May 13, elected officials flocked to the 100-acre property bound by Burnt Hill Road and the Delaware State Line to honor the farm’s new era. Spar Hill has…
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At Just 22 Years Old, Unionville Grad Named Head Coach of Perennial Powerhouse in NCAA Field Hockey
Erin Matson, a graduate of Unionville High School, just became one of the University of North Carolina field hockey’s youngest coaches at the age of 22, writes Pat Forde for Sports Illustrated. She took over after West Chester University graduate Karen Shelton retired after 42 seasons. Matson took off her now retired No. 1 Tar…
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Kennett Square Winery & Vineyard, Near Longwood Gardens, Hits the Market
The Galer Estate, a Kennett Square vineyard, winery & Airbnb that incorporates new and old design in its architecture has lived many lives, often frequented by historical figures with the likes of British General William Howe and baseball legend Babe Ruth, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal The latest identity of the 7.5-acre property is…
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A Marvel of Horticulture and Engineering, Longwood’s Garden Railway Holds Special Place in Hearts of Many
For Mark Kosteski, the Guest Engagement Lead at Longwood Gardens, and millions of other Americans, Christmas and trains go hand in hand. “When you put the two together,” he said, “it creates joy and happiness — and great memories.” This holiday season marks the 22nd anniversary of Longwood’s whimsical, wonderful Garden Railway. A fanciful blend…
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ChristianaCare Physician Based in Kennett Square Warns of ‘Triple Threat’ of Respiratory Viruses This Winter
Health officials throughout the country are indicating that we are now facing a triple threat of respiratory viruses — the flu, COVID-19, and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) — as we head into winter. Masking, social distancing, capacity limits, and school closures in 2020 and 2021 meant that we were more protected against these viruses. Now,…
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The Art of Christmas Comes to Life with Botanical Splendor at Longwood Gardens
When industrialist Pierre S. du Pont purchased a small farm near Kennett Square in 1906 to save a collection of historic trees from being sold for lumber, who would’ve imagined that Longwood Gardens would become one of the world’s greatest horticultural displays? The much-anticipated time of year has arrived when Longwood’s towering trees glimmer with…
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DELCO Careers — CCRES
CCRES, Downingtown, specializes in providing over 1,500 professional, dedicated staff members to meet the needs of children and adults challenged by autism, behavioral health issues, mental illness, intellectual/developmental disabilities, and physical disabilities. It works in collaboration with school districts, intermediate units, and the behavioral health system. There are numerous advantages to a CCRES career, including…
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Late Hours and a World-Famous Beer Bible: How a Small Local Craft Brewery Survived the Pandemic
Kennett Square’s Grain Craft Bar + Kitchen managed to survive the pandemic, thanks in part to the community’s support, and thrives today as a fun place that welcomes everybody, writes Tara Smith for the Daily Local News. The owners and staff of the small craft brewery are proud of the relaxed vibe that makes the…
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DELCO Careers — CCRES
CCRES, Downingtown, specializes in providing over 1,500 professional, dedicated staff members to meet the needs of children and adults challenged by autism, behavioral health issues, mental illness, intellectual/developmental disabilities, and physical disabilities. It works in collaboration with school districts, intermediate units, and the behavioral health system. There are numerous advantages to a CCRES career, including…
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DELCO Careers — CCRES
CCRES, Downingtown, specializes in providing over 1,500 professional, dedicated staff members to meet the needs of children and adults challenged by autism, behavioral health issues, mental illness, intellectual/developmental disabilities, and physical disabilities. It works in collaboration with school districts, intermediate units, and the behavioral health system. There are numerous advantages to a CCRES career, including…
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Refurbished, Reconfigured Orchid House at Longwood Gardens Blossoms This Weekend
The newly renovated Orchid House at Longwood Gardens will reopen its doors to visitors on Saturday, Feb. 26, after a year of being closed for remodeling, writes Stephan Salisbury for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Orchard House is a bit of Longwood that is “grounded in the legacy of our founder” Pierre S. du Pont, said…
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Performances and Onsite Learning Return to Longwood Gardens; Winter Wonder on View Until March 27
You won’t have to travel far to escape the cold of winter this year, as Longwood Gardens grand Conservatory transports guests to a warm getaway during “Winter Wonder,” on view from Jan. 22 to March 27. In addition to the one-of-a-kind horticultural display, Longwood Gardens features an extraordinary lineup of performances and world-class educational opportunities…
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Sapling from Czech Concentration Camp, Preserved in Chester County, Is Transplanted to New York Museum
A silver maple tree with a lineage that goes back to a Czech concentration camp has been transplanted to the New York Museum of Jewish Heritage. The second-generation tree grew for a time at Longwood Gardens, writes Sasha Rogelberg for the Jewish Exponent. The tree was donated by former Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia President…
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Business Insider: Labor Shortages Hamper Kennett Square Mushroom Industry
The Kennett Square mushroom industry should be booming. The popularity of the edible fungi, always prominent, gained traction with stay-at-home chefs during the pandemic. But it’s teetering on the edge of a financial collapse. Business Insider examined why. In short, the agribusiness faces a serious labor shortage. Mushroom growing requires a deft personal touch. From…
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Local PA Farmers Have Decreed 2021 as the Year of the Mushroom
Farmers in Chester County have dubbed 2021 the Year of the Mushroom, writes Doug Ohlemeier for Produce Business. Retailers such as Whole Foods are predicting mushrooms will be one of the top trending foods of the year. Also, mushrooms are currently getting great press, owing to the numerous benefits they bring, including high nutritional value…
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Contaminated Site in Kennett Square ‘Offers 22 Acres of Potential to Impact Lives in a Positive Way’
The former National Vulcanized Fiber (NVF) site in Kennett Square is preparing to maximize its potential. Doing so involves facing several challenges, which it intends to do. Tara Smith covered the site’s future for Southern Chester County Weeklies. The 22-acre property was once home to one of the largest vulcanized fiber factories in the U.S.…
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Food & Wine: Two-Thirds of America’s Mushrooms Are Produced in Neighboring Chester County. And It All Starts with This
Margaret Eby for Food & Wine cites the excellence of two southern Chester County businesses that are pillars of our nation’s mushroom industry: Laurel Valley Farms and Phillips Mushroom Farms. Laurel Valley of Landenberg is owned by five of the region’s major mushroom farms in a co-op arrangement. Its excellence starts from the ground up:…
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