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Local Artist Astounds with His Wooden Creations at Oxford Craft Show
Local artist Dan Breslow recently astounded people with his unique hand-made items at Ware’s Christmas in July craft show in Oxford, writes Steven Hoffman for the Chester County Press. “I was the unicorn in the show at Ware,” he said. “My price range may have been higher than others, but I sold very well.” Most…
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101-Acre Farm in Upper Oxford Township Preserved
Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell, and Michelle Kichline have approved the preservation of the 101-acre Kavanagh Farm, located in Upper Oxford Township. The county’s Department of Parks + Preservation partnered with Upper Oxford Township to acquire the easement rights from the estate of Paul A. Kavanagh Jr. at a cost of more than…
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Oxford Chef Finds Joy in Jarring the Fruits of Chester County
An Oxford chef likes to go local when it comes to her creations. Gail Brennan, a Brooklyn-raised Drexel alum and army veteran has had an eclectic career path, which is reflected in the flavor profile of her jams and jellies, writes Gabbie Burton for Chester County Press. Whether she’s making black garlic bacon, vanilla cantaloupe,…
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‘We Can Make a Difference’: Kennett Square Market Attracts Customers with Delicious Coffee, Joyful Smiles
Country Butcher, a fine foods market in Kennett Square, attracts customers with its delicious coffee and artisan food, but it is the women who work there who are the true difference-makers, writes Jen Samuel for The Daily Local News. Each day, Angelica Ortiz and Cristina Guerrero greet customers with a smile and joyful countenance. While…
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Retired Lincoln University Professor Reflects on Union Victory
Dr. Richard Winchester is more than just a retired history professor. He was an essential figurehead in making Lincoln University the second unionized faculty in Pennsylvania, writes Steven Hoffman for the Chester County Press. Both Winchester, and his wife Connie, were champions of many causes over the years—specifically racial justice. Back in the sixties protested…
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Oxford Presbyterian Church Apple Festival Returns to Bring Community Together
The popular Oxford Presbyterian Church Apple Festival will return on Sept. 24 to once more bring the community together for a day of fun and fellowship, writes Steven Hoffman for the Chester County Press. The festival was originally started in 1989 as a fundraiser to help rebuild the church after a fire. However, over the…
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Lincoln Was the First Degree-Granting HBCU, but It Didn’t Have a Black President Until a Century After Its Founding
Horace Mann Bond, who earned his degree from Lincoln University at just 18 years old, became the first Black president at his alma mater, the nation’s first degree-granting HBCU (historically black colleges and universities), nearly a century after its founding, writes Avi Wolfman-Arent for Billy Penn. Bond was appointed president at Lincoln in 1945, and…
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New State Budget Steers Additional $225 Million to Pa.’s Poorest School Districts, Including Coatesville, Oxford
The new state budget adds $525 million to education funding for K-12 public schools statewide, along with an additional $225 million to the poorest 100 school districts in Pennsylvania, write Maddie Hanna and Kristen A. Graham for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The $525 million represent the biggest education funding increase of Gov. Tom Wolf’s tenure, while…
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Future Looks ‘Very Bright’ for Sleepaway Camp in Oxford as More Parents Try to Reduce Kids’ Screen Time
Camp Saginaw in Oxford is one of several sleepaway camps in the state that are getting ready for a particularly busy season with the easing of COVID-19 restrictions and with many parents eager and excited to have their children partake in some technology-free fun, writes Erin McCarthy for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The overnight summer camp for…
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21 Lamb McErlane Attorneys Named 2022 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers, Rising Stars
Lamb McErlane has announced that 15 attorneys have been named 2022 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers and six Rising Stars. Each year, no more than five percent of all Pennsylvania lawyers are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers magazine to receive this honor, while 2.5 percent are selected as Rising Stars. Outstanding lawyers from more than 70…
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City Slickers Find the Perfect Property in Oxford to Allow Their New Hobby to Blossom
After growing up in cities in India and living in urban areas in the U.S., Nina and Siddhartha Banerjee craved the countryside, and they found the perfect property in Oxford to make their dream a reality, writes Sally Downey for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The empty-nesters spent a long time canvassing the market for a space…
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‘Decades-Long Dream One Step Closer to Reality’: Effort to Resurrect Century-Old Oxford Theater Receives $2 Million
A decades-long dream to bring a performing arts space to downtown Oxford is one step closer to reality with renewed hope for the Oxford Theater. The nonprofit Oxford Mainstreet, Inc. has received $2 million in state funding for the reconstruction of the historic Oxford Theater on Third Street in the heart of the borough. “This…
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Flush with Championship Belts, Oxford Teen Building a Spectacular Resume in Boxing
Cornelio “Chada” Phipps, 16, recently won the 125-pound weight class at the USA Boxing National Championships, writes Steven Hoffman for the Chester County Press. Phipps, an Oxford High School student with 12 championship belts from different competitions, is no stranger to winning. Each of his victories brings him closer to his dream of representing the…
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Cancer Survivor Bryanna Brown an Inspiration to Her Lincoln University Teammates
Cancer survivor Bryanna Brown has been an inspiration to her basketball teammates at Lincoln University and is now hoping to lead them to the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) tournament championship. Neil Geoghegan netted Brown’s inspiring story for the Daily Local News. Brown discovered a mass in her breasts in 2018, a few months after…
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Vietnam War Veteran from Oxford Finally Recognized for the Service That Wounded Him
Decades after he returned from the Vietnam War, Oxford veteran Jim Allen finally received the hero’s welcome home he deserved, writes Steven Hoffman for the Chester County Press. The honorific came from Wreaths Across America, a nationwide nonprofit that honors veterans by emulating the wreath-laying ceremonies of Arlington National Cemetery. Representatives from the group drove…
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With One Nearby Hospital Closed and Another to Follow, Chester County Hospital Stays Ahead of Increased Demand
Chester County Hospital has been working hard to stay ahead of the increased demand created by three recent developments: the surge in COVID-19 cases, the closure of Jennersville Hospital, and the impending closure of Brandywine Hospital. Fran Maye covered its preparedness for the Daily Local News. “While COVID-19 positive rates are increasing across the region,…
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With More Land Preserved in Oxford and Cochranville, Chester County’s Rich Agricultural Heritage Gets Richer
State and county investments in farmland preservation have helped permanently preserve more than 150 acres of agribusiness real estate in Cochranville and Oxford. A staff report in the Daily Local News dug up the details. “Local farms are already partners in preserving our agricultural heritage, supporting our economy, and helping ensure access to fresh and…
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WHYY: Loss of Jennersville Hospital Has Residents — Especially Seniors — Concerned About ER Access
The loss of Jennersville Hospital has caused a lot of anxiety for many southern Chester County residents. The distance to an accessible emergency room is a particular concern, especially for area seniors. Alan Yu and Kenny Cooper covered the worry for WHYY. For senior citizens living at Ware Presbyterian Village in Oxford, access to immediate…
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