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The Philadelphia Editor Who Made Thanksgiving a National Tradition
Did you know one woman’s determination turned Thanksgiving into a beloved national holiday? Sarah Josepha Hale, a trailblazing editor in 19th-century Philadelphia, convinced Abraham Lincoln…
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Society Hill Hotel in Old City Gets Historic Makeover After Devastating Fire
After being destroyed by a fire in 2021, the historic Society Hill Hotel in Old City has been meticulously restored by its owners and is…
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Penn State Great Valley To Host Talk on Dining Out in the Gilded Age Nov. 7
Penn State Great Valley will host a community event on Nov. 7 at 7:00 PM featuring Author and Food Historian Becky Libourel Diamond, who will…
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With OLLI, Widener Opens a Door to Knowledge and Friendship
“Curiosity is the compass that guides us to our passions.” The quote from American author Elizabeth Gilbert, best known for her 2006 memoir Eat, Pray,…
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Courthouse Bell Is Oldest Sound in West Chester
The courthouse bell, which is cradled in its original clocktower located at the corner of High and Market Streets, is the oldest sound in West…
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Wall Street Journal: Former Philadelphia FBI Agent is Co-Author of Book on 1988 Art Heist Case He Worked On
John Barelli, co-author of “Stealing the Show: A History of Art and Crime in Six Thefts,” has compiled a list of the five best books…
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Thomas S. Bell Was One of West Chester’s Favorite Sons Who Died During Battle of Antietam
Lt. Col. Thomas S. Bell, one of West Chester’s favorite sons who died during the Battle of Antietam, was one of the few who received…
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Have You Seen This Man?
Who is David Strathairn, you ask? Who isn’t he? He’s Edward R. Murrow, J. Robert Oppenheimer, and William Seward. He’s nuanced and practiced, leading and…
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15 Black Civil War Veterans were Honored at a Ceremony in Downtown West Chester
For the first time in over a century, the United States Colored Troops veterans, who were buried in unmarked graves in an abandoned cemetery, were…
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Three Chester County Distilleries Among Best to Check Out Right Now
Looking for a new distillery to check out with friends or family? Philadelphia Magazine has you covered with three Chester County distilleries that are among…
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Charcoal Makers at Six Penny Creek Settlement Near Elverson Played Crucial Role in Underground Railroad
The Underground Railroad, which is a vital part of our nation’s history, was an intricate network of people that helped move enslaved people from the…
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First National Bank in West Chester Now Primed to be a Steakhouse Opening in February
Coming to West Chester in February, 9 Prime will be serving up Italian steaks, Mediterranean seafood, and pasta in the former First National Bank at 9…
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Ken Johnston’s 75-Mile Walk Illuminates Southern Chester County’s Black History Step-by-Step
Philadelphia’s “walking artist,” Ken Johnston, has embarked on a 75-mile journey across southern Chester County. The walk spans from Hinsonville to Phoenixville, and aims to…
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Volunteers Gravely Needed for Edgewood Historic Cemetery Cleanup
As volunteers from different organizations prepare for the “Walk to Remember” living history tours at Edgewood Historic Cemetery at 989 E. High St. in Pottstown…
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Drexel University and Peirce College Collaborating to Support Career Transitions for Adults
Drexel University and Peirce College are working together to expand access for adult learners interested in advancing their education and preparing a more diverse talent…
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Treasure Hunters Take on FBI in Pennsylvania’s Civil War Gold Case
Three treasure hunters believe that a huge batch of lost Civil War-era gold has been found in Pennsylvania and clandestinely taken by the government, writes…
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C&N Wealth Management Joins Institution Services Platform of LPL Financial
C&N Wealth Management has joined LPL Financial’s Institution Services platform. C&N’s leaders reported having served approximately $475 million in brokerage, advisory, and retirement plan assets.…
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Chester County Library Partners with Local Author to Present Three Book Talks
Chester County Library is partnering with author Bruce E. Mowday to present three talks on his county history books during 2023. “I’m so pleased that…
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