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Court Dunn, a teacher, coach and mentor at Upland Country Day School for an astounding 51 years, knows the power of story in making lessons stick and nurturing his students’ growth. “I want people to ...
In this week's edition of the Chester County Press: New Garden Township continues zoning process, Kennett Symphony gets a new name, upcoming documentary screening highlights at-risk youth, and more.
When I feel nostalgic and search for memories of my earlier life, my senses light up. I see the black soles of my feet from running around barefoot through the summer. I smell the peculiar odor of a ...
The Oxford Square Mall has enjoyed a good comeback since it was purchased by Westover Properties in the mid-2000s.
Presbyterian Senior Living (PSL) Ware Presbyterian Village in Oxford held a reception on May 27 to commemorate the opening of a new traveling art exhibit.
In the debate over how to fund Pennsylvania’s roads, bridges and transit systems, one counterproductive misconception persists: that mass transit, and specifically SEPTA, is a “Philadelphia problem.” ...
Invisible No More, a new short documentary that will grace the screen of Uptown Knauer Performing Arts Center in West Chester on July 24, has a far from typical filmmaking crew.
The Kennett Symphony Orchestra, founded by a group of local music lovers in 1941, just received a new name.
For 15-year-old James Ruffin of Kennett High School, limitations are roadblocks to run by, dribble past and knock down. In the process, he has become an inspiration for others to learn from.
By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer The continuing imprint of one of the area’s most prestigious centers of land preservation was recently graced again by the magic wand of its latest efforts. Natural ...
Linda Staffieri, pictured here with Avon Grove Lion Brian Coe, was recently recognized by the Avon Grove Lions as the club’s Citizen of the Year. The Avon Grove Lions Club’s primary focus is on ...
On July 4, we’ll celebrate our Independence Day—and the countdown officially begins to the big anniversary—next year will mark the 250th anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence.