Chester County
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Freedom Village Proudly Joins “Pump It for Parkinson’s” Initiative
Freedom Village at Brandywine, on World Parkinson’s Day, joined the National Institute for Fitness and Sports in its “Pump it for Parkinson’s” initiative. The community came together to raise awareness of Parkinson’s Disease and the positive impact of staying active. “We are thrilled to be a part of this important initiative,” said Kim Ranck, community…
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‘Services Must Always Be Available’: Domestic Violence Center Gets New Generator
The emergency shelter offered by the Domestic Violence Center of Chester County recently received a new generator thanks to a grant from the Chester County Department of Community Development, according to a staff report from The Daily Local News. The shelter provides survivors of domestic violence with a supportive, communal place to stay. It meets…
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Tattoo Demographics Are Changing, and Local Tattoo Artists Welcome New Clients of All Ages, Genders
Tattooing has become a major industry with no signs of slowing down, writes Shannon Montgomery for County Lines Magazine. According to Pew research, 32 percent of Americans have a tattoo, with 22 percent having more than one. The makeup of people getting tattoos is also changing. Today, more women have tattoos than men. The number…
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Freedom Village: What Is a Person-Centered Approach to Dementia Care?
When you’re searching for senior care for a loved one with memory loss, look for person-centered dementia care, a place where that person will be empowered to live each day as fully as possible. As the name implies, person-centered care is an approach that sees the person before anything else, drawing focus to the individual…
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Pink Boots Society, Iron Hill Brewery Team Up on Beer Aimed at Helping Women in Brewing Industry
The Pink Boots Society and Iron Hill Brewery recently joined forces on a beer release aimed at helping women in the brewing industry, writes Molly Given for Metro Philadelphia. Pink Boots is a local nonprofit dedicated to advancing the careers of women in the industry. With the release of the Suffragette City Berliner Weisse, locals…
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Once Dilapidated Chester County Barn Finds New Life as Entertainment Venue
A weathered Chester County barn has been renovated and turned into a stunning entertaining space, writes Eileen Smith Dallabrida for the Main Line Today. The barn has a special meaning for its new owner. She used to ride her pony past the barn and adjacent stables as a girl. As an adult, she decided to…
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Two Chester County Towns Are Among Top 100 Best Places to Live in America
Two Chester County towns have found their place among the top 100 best places to live in America, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Niche compiles the annual rankings using data from the U.S. Census, the FBI, the Department of Education, the IRS, and millions of resident reviews submitted on its page. The…
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Agriculture to the Classroom: Inspiring Youngest Pennsylvanians During Ag Literacy Week
Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding recently celebrated Ag Literacy Week, reading to second-graders at Avon Grove Charter School in Landenberg, Chester County, and touring the school farm, which was funded by PA Farm Bill Farm to School Grants. Throughout PA Ag Literacy Week, March 18-22, Secretary Redding and other department officials joined agriculture educators statewide in reading Anywhere Farm by Phyllis Root, and…
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Freedom Village’s 4th Musical Raises $4K for Scholarship, Outreach
Freedom Village at Brandywine’s Village Players, a group of resident actors, premiered their fourth musical, “Oh! Horrors, It’s Murder,” directed and produced by Fran Doyle and Maggie Doyle, also Freedom Village residents. “The Village Players give residents an opportunity to get involved in something new and unique at the community,” Doyle said. “Everyone who joins,…
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Chester County Mothers Join Forces to Fight Racial Bias Hurting Black Mothers, Their Babies
Several groups and advocates gathered at Lincoln University to work on finding ways to fight racial bias that is hurting Black birthing mothers and their babies, writes Kim Hudson for CBS News Philadelphia. Talonda Rogers, a Black mother and founder of nonprofit The 4th Trimester MAHMEE (Maternal Advocates Helping Magnify Education and Empowerment), recalled the…
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Freedom Village ‘Spreads the Love’ During February, Raising $2K + for Community Groups
Freedom Village at Brandywine’s Outreach Committee recently held its 12th annual Valentine’s Day raffle/bake sale, ‘spreading the love’ in the form of donations to various community groups during the month of February. The outreach committee made up of Freedom Village senior residents who are dedicated to giving back, raised roughly $2,400. For the raffle, the…
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Freedom Village: Finding a Retirement Community That Fits Your Lifestyle
When you envision your retirement years, what kind of lifestyle do you see yourself enjoying? Will you be busy traveling, hitting the golf course, relaxing by the pool, taking an art class, practicing yoga, or connecting with friends over coffee? There’s no limit to what you can do in retirement, especially when you set yourself…
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After Shelving Plans to Buy Brandywine Hospital, Penn Health Looks for Another Property in Chester County
After it decided not to buy the shuttered Brandywine Hospital campus in Coatesville, the University of Pennsylvania Health System is looking for another property in Chester County as part of a Department of Veterans Affairs initiative, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. “We have three properties we are looking at,” said Kevin Mahoney,…
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Freedom Village at Brandywine Gives Back to East Brandywine Fire Company with Donation of $10,000
Freedom Village at Brandywine has donated $10,000 to the East Brandywine Fire Company (EBFC) during its annual officer installation ceremony. This significant contribution highlights Freedom Village’s commitment to actively supporting the local community. The EBFC plays a vital role in the community, providing essential services such as responding to fire alarms and offering emergency first responders…
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These Five Coffee Shops in Chester County Have the Best Drinks in the Region
Coffee is a staple in most people’s lives, so if you’re a java connoisseur seeking new places to try the best cup of coffee, check out these five coffee shops in Chester County, writes Ben Silver for Main Line Today. Pour Richard’s Coffee Co. in Devon is a small-batch roaster that has been supplying the…
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Downingtown Area School District to Implement Later Start Time in 2024-25 School Year
Downingtown Area School District has decided to move the start time for its secondary schools by 20 minutes beginning in the 2024-25 school year, according to a staff report from The Daily Local News. At this time, all seventh- through twelfth-grade schools at DASD start at 7:40 AM and end at 2:40 PM. The next…
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For Chester County Native, Amish Love Song Presented a Way to Say Goodbye to His Dying Father
When Elam Stoltzfus was growing up in Chester County as part of an Old Order Amish family, he was charged with setting out the Ausbund hymn books for Sunday service, writes Elam Stoltzfus for the Anabaptist World. Stoltzfus was enthralled with the songs once the whole congregation began singing them, especially the Lob Lied, or…
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Philadelphia Leadership: Bertram L. Lawson II, President and CEO, YMCA of Greater Brandywine
In July 2023, Bertram L. Lawson, II began his newest chapter in the YMCA movement, stepping into the role of President and CEO of YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW). Throughout a career spanning nearly three decades, Lawson has served at YMCAs across the eastern region, developing a reputation as a prolific leader, a skilled businessman,…
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