Chester County Press
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Daughters of the American Revolution Honor Coatesville’s 19th Century Woman CEO
Rebecca Pennock Lukens, of the Lukens Steel Corporation, has been posthumously honored as Outstanding Woman in American History by the Daughters of the American Revolution,…
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White Clay Creek Preserve Builds New Bridge
The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has partnered with Friends of White Clay Creek Preserve to install the new Penndel Bridge at White Clay…
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New Garden Township Votes to Raze Hazardous Structures at Saint Anthony’s in the Hills
As part of the New Garden’s long-term plans to develop Saint Anthony’s in the Hills into a municipal park, the township has voted to demolish…
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The Landenberg Store — Local Historic and Cultural Landmark for 150 Years — Up for Sale
The Landenberg Store has been a mainstay in the small town for the past 150 years, serving the residents through two world wars, a Great…
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After Years of Inactivity, London Britain’s Historical Commission Relaunches in Effort to Save Local Sites
After years of inactivity, the London Britain Township Historical Commission has relaunched and is currently working to protect and preserve the John Evans House, as…
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Kennett Native’s Debut Book — Drawn from His Time with Naval Intelligence — Receives Critical Acclaim
Writers are often told, “write what you know,” and such is the case for Kennett Township native Michael Woodward, whose debut novel, The Handler, was…
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Kennett Square-Based Nonprofit ‘Provides Unconditional Love’ to Children Impacted by HIV and AIDS
A fundraiser to support Kennett Square-based Camp Dreamcatcher and its week-long camp for children impacted by HIV or AIDS will take place on June 25,…
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Nursery in West Grove Seeds the Future for Students at Pair of Philadelphia High Schools
Star Roses and Plants, a nursery in West Grove, donated its signature mini roses to two high schools in Philadelphia, with the hope of nurturing…
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‘Chasing My Own Curiosity’: Instructor from Flight School in Toughkenamon Embarks on Long Journey Through Sky
Melissa Shrewsbury, a certified flight instructor with New Garden Flight Connection in Toughkenamon, is ready to embark on her longest journey through the skies, writes…
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Kennett Square Couple Invited to Rome to Represent U.S. at World Meeting of Families
Damon and Melanie Owens of Kennett Square are among 12 couples invited to represent the U.S. at this year’s World Meeting of Families in Rome,…
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International Award Affirms That These Oxford Natives ‘Make the Best Bloody Mary in the World’
Oxford natives Collin and Annie Dawkins, the owners of Sunday’s Best Bloody Mary Mix, won a platinum medal at the fifth annual Drunken Tomato Awards,…
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Three Southern Chester County Women Form Nonprofit to Encourage Public to Consider ‘Green Burials’
A nonprofit formed last year by three southern Chester County women, Friends of Green Burial PA aims to educate the public about the green burial…
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Square Roots Collective Has Imaginative Plans for 30-Acre Strip of Green Space in Kennett Square
Square Roots Collective, a group committed to advancing the community of Kennett Square so that all residents can thrive, will utilize 30 acres of green…
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162 Picturesque Acres Preserved in Elk Township
Elk Township and Brandywine Conservancy officials gathered, along with Chester County and state of Pennsylvania representatives, recently celebrated the preservation of the 162-acre Martin property,…
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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,…
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‘A Rather Lengthy Road of Approval’: West Chester-Based Developer OK’d for Massive Project in New Garden
The New Garden Township Board of Supervisors has granted final approval to West Chester-based Short Brothers for a 51-unit development on the western side of…
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Family Seeks Approval for a Grape Idea: Vineyard, Tasting Room in Penn Township
Pallares Family Holdings is asking for approval from Penn Township’s Board of Supervisors to operate a vineyard and tasting room on the property located at…
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Chester County History Center to Host Online Presentation Tuesday on Rich History of Chester County Hospital
Chester County Hospital’s rich history, which spans almost 130 years, will be the subject of a Chester County History Center presentation next week, writes Richard…
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