Outdoors
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Out of Tragedy Comes Strength; Coatesville Woman’s Memory Inspires Half Marathon
The man hadn’t lifted a hand against her in the time they were dating, but on Nov. 3, 2014, he ambushed fitness instructor Jacinda Miller and killed her in a murder-suicide. “Jacinda’s life was taken in a tragic, unforeseen, violent manner: domestic violence,” runner Jessica Rigo said. As devastating as domestic violence is, it was…
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Half-Century of Preservation Efforts Successfully Protect Local Nature
The plan to build a factory in the beautiful Brandywine countryside a half-century ago prompted the introduction of land-use and tax arrangements that have helped preserve huge areas of open space ever since, writes Joseph DiStefano for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The conservation efforts were started by two du Pont heirs, Francis I. du Pont III…
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County Commissioners Sign Resolution Endorsing Completion of Region’s ‘Circuit’ Trails
The Chester County Commissioners have signed a resolution endorsing the completion of the Circuit Trails network, a connected system of multi-purpose trails located in the Greater Philadelphia area that, when complete, will comprise more than 750 miles of trails in the region. Chester County is the first of nine counties in the region to formally…
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Washington Post Photojournalist Chases Chester County’s Fox Hunt; Images Are Breathtaking
It wasn’t just the legendary hounds chasing one of sport’s most idyllic events. The Washington Post photojournalist Jonathan Newton pursued his first fox hunt with a fresh eye toward the season’s final ride of Mr. Stewart’s Cheshire Foxhounds. Newton’s camera captured the countryside near Coatesville, Unionville, and Kennett Square, as well as the hounds, the…
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Challenge for Cancer Bike Tour a Family Friendly Fundraiser That Helps Local Patients
On the morning of June 25, visitors to the Fern Hill Medical Campus in West Chester will find themselves surrounded by a sea of bicycles and enthusiastic riders, as the Brandywine Valley Heating & Air Conditioning Challenge for Cancer Bike Tour kicks off the 19th annual bike ride. The tour features rides of 5, 10,…
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Annual Dash 4 Diabetes to Take Over West Chester on Saturday
Run, walk, or lend a hand this Saturday, April 1 at Chester County Hospital’s 23rd Annual Dash 4 Diabetes. It’s a step in the right direction to benefit the hospital’s Diabetes Self-Management Program. There’s something for everyone — and every age — at this rain-or-shine community event, including a 5K race and 2.5K walk for…
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Public Invited to Explore Stunning Landscape of Stroud Preserve on Jan. 28
Spend your afternoon on Saturday, Jan. 28 with Natural Lands Trust, exploring the stunning landscape of Stroud Preserve. Hike scenic trails on your own or join a guided walk to learn about the history and wildlife of this iconic property. After the hike, enjoy sweet treats with Natural Lands Trust staff and volunteers. Natural Lands…
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Destination ChesCo: Tyler Arboretum, a Whimsical Adventure
While not directly located in Chester County, the Tyler Arboretum in Media, PA is only a stone’s throw away from Chadds Ford and well worth the ten-minute detour off of Route 1. Bordering Ridley Creek State Park and only a few blocks from Penn State’s Brandywine Campus, the Tyler Arboretum “is a place of natural…
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Malvern’s ExtremeTerrain Donates Thousands to Philadelphia Outward Bound School
ExtremeTerrain, the e-commerce retailer of aftermarket Jeep Wrangler parts, has announced its sponsorship of the Philadelphia Outward Bound School, a local charity which focuses on adventure-based education. The Malvern company has donated $15,000 to the program and has also pledged to match up to $100,000 in donations made by its employees. The first donations will…
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Down 2.4 Inches of Precipitation, Chester County Much Drier Than Usual
Despite hurricane-ravaged coasts, inland areas of New Jersey have devolved into severe drought that now threatens to spread into southeastern Pennsylvania. “The entire southeast part of the state has seen well below normal rainfall in the past two months,” a Philadelphia Inquirer report by Glenn “Hurricane” Schwartz stated. “The biggest shortfalls have been in Carbon,…
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Destination ChesCo: Colonial Gardens – More Than a Garden Center
I love Fall, primarily for its cool crisp air, fire-tinted trees, and spiced pumpkin lattes. I’m like a little kid excited to get lost in corn mazes, carve pumpkins, and stuff scarecrows. Last weekend, eager to venture outside on the 75-degree Indian summer afternoon, I hopped into the car and headed west on Route 724, only four miles outside of downtown…
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West Bradford Resident Rides Forth to Help Preserve Crebilly Farm
Saddened by the news that historic Crebilly Farm in Westtown Township is going to be converted into 385 homes, Mindy Worth Rhodes literally got on her horse to galvanize nearby residents to help preserve it, writes Kathleen Brady Shea for Chadds Ford Live. Rhodes printed more than 100 flyers and rode out to neighboring properties…
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Runners, Walkers Invited to ChesLen Chase for Open Space on Saturday
Natural Lands Trust, the region’s foremost land conservation organization, invites you to run for nature at the ChesLen Chase for Open Space on Saturday. Proceeds from the event will benefit ChesLen Preserve, one of the largest private nature preserves in southeastern Pennsylvania. Choose among three courses — a 10K run, a 5K run, and a…
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Kennett Square Expert Helps Revive Lost Art of Foraging
A Kennett Square farmer with a passion for heirloom seeds is helping people see the food that’s sprouting up all around them. With a simple walk through the woods, Tim Mountz is helping to revive the lost art of foraging. “I think the popularity of foraging is coming back as part of the local food…
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‘Too Early to Celebrate’ but Optimism Abounds for Conservation of 1,500-Acre Bryn Coed Farms
The Media-based Natural Lands Trust has announced a major milestone in the non-profit land conservation organization’s effort to preserve 1,505 acres in northern Chester County known as Bryn Coed Farms. On Sept. 28, 2016, Natural Lands Trust and the current property owners, the Dietrich family, executed an Agreement of Sale for the property. Natural Lands…
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Destination ChesCo: Black Walnut Winery in Sadsburyville
By Rachel Stevenson If you’ve read my other Destination ChesCo articles, you might wonder why this is my second winery article this month. No, I’m not a food and wine blogger, nor am I a lush. Rather, I am a business owner, writer, networker, photographer, and non-profit leader. Needless to say, my roles take me to dozens of restaurants,…
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Tents, a Roaring Campfire and Craft Beer Fuse to Raise Money for Autism Research
By Shannon Maria Jones Craft beer and camping enthusiasts will want to jump at the chance to spend the evening of October 1 at Paradise Farm Camps in Downingtown, PA to take part in the Craft Beer Campout. The event will act as a fundraiser for Autism Speaks Philadelphia, which focuses on Autism-related research, events,…
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County Schedules Interactive Wolf’s Hollow Planning Session
The Chester County Facilities and Parks Department has scheduled a public meeting for the Wolf’s Hollow County Park Master Plan study on Thursday, September 29, 2016 at the Octorara Senior High School Library, 228 Highland Road, Atglen, PA 19310. Attendees are asked to please park at the back of the High School and enter through…
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