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West Grove Woman Supports Unhoused Philadelphia Residents with ‘Blessing Bags’
West Grove resident Stacey McMann has spent a decade supporting unhoused residents in Philadelphia with her “Blessing Bags,” writes Gabbie Burton for Chester County Press. For years, McMann has put together plastic or paper bags filled with clothing, food, hygiene products, and sentimental notes to give to people experiencing homelessness. Dubbed her “Blessing Bags,” she…
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Senior Living at Jenner’s Pond in West Grove Offers Fresh Take On How Older Adults Want to Live
Jenner’s Pond in West Grove offers spacious cottages with new finishes, designed for today’s active, modern elders looking for alternatives or to upsize to a forever home. With up to 3,600 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, the cottages provide an option to skip the condo phase and settle directly into a 62+ Life…
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Avon Grove Charter School Celebrates Opening of New Upper Building
The Avon Grove Charter School community in West Grove came together this week for a celebratory ribbon-cutting marking the opening of the school’s newly completed upper building, reports Bob Kelly for FOX29 Philadelphia. The expansion supports growing enrollment and provides additional classroom space and updated facilities designed to enhance student learning and community engagement. Kelly…
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Surprise Gift from Santa Brings Holiday Magic to Local Family
The spirit of the season was present at the Jennersville YMCA on Saturday, Dec. 20, when a local family received a heartfelt surprise during the Jennersville YMCA’s annual Breakfast with Santa event. As families gathered to enjoy breakfast, holiday activities, and time with Santa Claus, one family was unexpectedly presented with a special gift —…
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LCH Health & Community Services: Over Fifty Years of Community Healthcare in West Grove
For over five decades, LCH Health & Community Services in West Grove has provided families across southern Chester County with accessible and personalized healthcare, writes Shannon Montgomery for the County Lines Magazine. LCH, originally known as La Comunidad Hispana, was founded in 1973 by residents and clergy in Kennett Square who saw a need for…
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Habitat for Humanity of Chester County Invites Public to Join First-Ever Rural Rally on Oct. 30
On Wednesday, Oct. 30, Habitat for Humanity of Chester County will join Habitat for Humanity International’s first-ever Rural Rally, part of the 39th Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project. This national initiative shines a light on the urgent need for affordable housing in rural America, while celebrating the legacy of President and Mrs. Carter’s extraordinary impact…
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Ninety-Year-Old Resident Goes Strong with Daily Exercise at Jennersville YMCA
Local resident Celeste Zanfrisco remains dedicated to physical wellness even at ninety years old, writes Betsy Brewer Brantner for Chester County Press. Zanfrisco continues to work out seven days per week the Jennersville YMCA. With a height of four feet nine inches and weighing just one hundred and three pounds, Zanfrisco lifts weights, does cardio,…
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West Grove Furniture Store to Close After 70 Years as Owners Plan Retirement
After nearly 70 years of service, West Grove-based Filacheck’s Furniture is closing its doors as longtime owners Bob and Deb Filacheck plan their retirement, writes Betsy Brewer Brantner for Chester County Press. Married for 52 years, the couple has worked side by side in the furniture business since the early days when the store was…
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Habitat for Humanity of Chester County Joins National Rural Rally
On Wednesday, Oct. 30, Habitat for Humanity of Chester County (HFHCC) will take part in Habitat for Humanity International’s first-ever Rural Rally. The initiative will highlight the need for affordable housing in rural America and will be included as part of the Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project. The Carter Work Project is Habitat’s…
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ChristianaCare West Grove Opens Doors for Community Tours Ahead of Mid-August Launch
ChristianaCare has opened its new neighborhood hospital in West Grove for community tours to highlight its features ahead of the expected mid-August opening, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. One of the first tasks during tours of the $21.5 million, 20,000-square-foot ChristianaCare Hospital West Grove, developed in partnership with Texas-based Emerus Holdings, was…
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Former Jennersville Hospital Set to Reopen Next Month Under ChristianaCare
The former Jennersville Hospital campus in West Grove is set to reopen next month as ChristianaCare’s first neighborhood hospital, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. “It’s an honor and privilege to expand access to high-quality care for our neighbors in southern Chester County,” said Dr. Janice Nevin, president and CEO of Wilmington-based ChristianaCare. “We will be…
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At This West Grove Farm Animal Rescue, Adoptions Transform Both Pets and People
Greenmore Farm Animal Rescue in West Grove rescues animals in unique situations and is equally committed to helping people through pet adoption, writes Gabbie Burton for the Chester County Press. “When you adopt a dog, you open up a whole new window to yourself,” said Greenmore Farm Animal Rescue Founder and Executive Director Julia Altman.…
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YMCA of Greater Brandywine and Goodwill Keystone Host Free Electronics Recycling Event in West Grove
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) and Goodwill Keystone are partnering to provide a free, drive-up Electronics Recycling and Donation Drive on Saturday, Jul. 12, from 8:00 AM-12:00 PM. The event is open to the public and will take place at the Jennersville YMCA, located at 880 W. Baltimore Pike, West Grove. Registration is encouraged. Keep Toxic…
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Wake Up and Smell the Roses: Chester County’s Garden Legacy
Though Chester County is rooted in agriculture, its legacy in horticulture stretches far beyond farmland, writes Jennifer Green for County Lines Magazine. One of the most enduring names in American floriculture began here with the Conard-Pyle Company in West Grove, a pioneer in mail-order plants and later, rose cultivation. Founded in the late 19th century,…
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Student Dominick Reyes Combines Personal Passion with Career Preparation at Chester County’s TCHS
High school student Dominick Reyes has combined his personal interests with career readiness as a student at Chester County’s Technical College High School (TCHS), writes staff for Chester County Press. Reyes is a current student at TCHS’ Pennock Bridge campus in West Grove. He is a part of the Auto Collision program, which provides students…
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ChristianaCare to Operate Three Neighborhood Hospitals, Including One Under Development in West Grove
ChristianaCare has partnered with Emerus Holdings to operate three neighborhood hospitals in Southeastern Pennsylvania, including the one currently being developed in West Grove, according to a staff report from the Chester County Press. “ChristianaCare is reimagining health care with a focus on delivering the right care, in the right place and time, with the right…
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After Four Decades at Former Jennersville Hospital, Medic 94 Settles Into New Home
After 41 years at the former Jennersville Hospital campus, Medic 94 has fully settled into its new home along Baltimore Pike in Penn Township, writes Chris Barber for the Chester County Press. The medical emergency room on wheels officially relocated to its new space on Nov. 18 and has since expanded to include a new…
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West Grove Community Celebrates Boxing Club After 30 Years in Business
West Grove’s Lef Jab Boxing Club has recently celebrated thirty years in business, writes Richard Gaw for Chester County Press. Originally started by founder and owner Clif Johnson, Lef Jab’s milestone anniversary was reached on March 1. Johnson originally lived in Delaware and competed as a boxer. He was later inspired to begin his own…
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