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The Definitive Guide to Visiting the Brandywine Museum of Art in 2024
The Brandywine Museum of Art is a cultural gem nestled in the lush countryside of Southeastern Pennsylvania’s picturesque Brandywine Valley. Whether you’re an art enthusiast, a history buff, or simply looking for a serene escape, this museum offers something for everyone. Discover the rich legacy of the Wyeth family in the renowned Wyeth Family Galleries,…
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Forbes: New Exhibition Showcases Never Before Displayed Abstract Works of Andrew Wyeth
Abstract Flash: Unseen Andrew Wyeth, a new exhibition at the Farnsworth Art Museum in Rockland, Maine, showcases the Chadds Ford artist’s never before displayed abstract watercolors, writes Chadd Scott for Forbes. The exhibition is on view through Sept. 8, 2024. The presentation is drawn from the Andrew and Betsy Wyeth Collection which contains almost 7,000…
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Developer Puts Historic N.C. Wyeth House in Chadds Ford Up for Sale
Developer Wayne Megill of Chadds Ford has acquired the NC Wyeth house and is relisting the Chadds Ford home for sale using two different approaches—one with renovations and one as it is, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. The 15-acre property at 1597 Baltimore Pike is being sold by Megill’s homebuilding and renovation company,…
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It’s Time to Loosen Those Belts for the 2022 Main Line Today Restaurant Week, Fall Edition
The fall 2022 restaurant week — organized by Main Line Today and Today Media and sponsored by Firstrust Bank — invites area foodies to unfold menus across the Phila. suburbs during its Aug. 22 to Sept. 4 run. The 33 participating restaurants, all commutable from Bucks County, are: 118 North, Wayne 333 Belrose Bar &…
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Chadds Ford Woman Gives a Sport Dominated by Men a Feminine Touch, Wins International Competition
Martha King, a Chadds Ford lumberjill, took first place at the inaugural Timbersports International Women’s Cup last month in Vienna, Austria last month, writes Jamie Apody for 6abc. King started competing in timber sports in college at Penn State, following in her father’s footsteps. “The sport of lumberjack sports, or timber sports, is the traditional…
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William Penn Foundation Funds Bucks County Effort to Promote, Protect Pleasant Pathways
The William Penn Foundation has awarded $5.9 million in grants to help extend the Greater Philadelphia Circuit Trails network. More than $1 million of the investment is earmarked for projects in the four collar counties, writes Frank Kummer for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Circuit Trails network is planned to stretch for about 800 miles, with…
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Historical Site in Chadds Ford Offers Glimpse into Popular School Design in 1800s
Archie’s Corner in Chadds Ford is a hidden wonder that offers a glimpse into the past and provides a connection to Andrew Wyeth, one of America’s greatest artists of the 20th century, according to an Atlas Obscura story. The ruins at the site were originally Bullock Octagonal School, constructed in 1838. The eight-sided design was…
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Wall Street Journal: Local Truck Owner In a Frunk Funk over New Feature
Chadds Ford resident Tom Martin has been looking forward to receiving his new Ford F-150 Lightning with a front trunk, writes Nora Eckert for the Wall Street Journal. The vehicle boasts a 14.1-cubic-feet “frunk,” as the feature is called, with a built-in power outlet. Ford Chief Executive Jim Farley referred to the space as “Mega…
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Suburban Philadelphia Nonprofit Finds Itself in Spotlight Amidst Investigation into Trump’s ‘Fraudulent’ Schemes
North American Land Trust, a nonprofit based in Pennsbury Township, has found itself in the spotlight amidst the New York Attorney General’s investigation into Donald Trump’s dealings, writes Jacob Adelman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The investigation has labeled Trump’s $21 million tax deduction for preserving his Seven Springs Estate a part of a pattern of…
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Kennett High School Student Earns National Recognition for Bringing Meaningful Change to Her Community
Kennett High School student Isabella Hanson has been named a 2022 Prudential Emerging Visionary for bringing powerful vision and meaningful change to her community. The 16-year-old started “I Matter” to give young people a platform to advocate for social justice and equality through creative expression. The project runs poetry and art contests, Juneteenth events, and workshops…
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Short Film from New Streaming Service Profiles 10-Year-Old CEO from Chadds Ford
Ten-year-old Ross Molinaro, a Chadds Ford resident and CEO of R.J. Masks and More, is the subject of a short film, Ross the Boss, by Lightbeam, a new streaming platform. The young entrepreneur’s commitment to community service caught the attention of the filmmakers who profiled him. Ross started his company with the mentorship of Mighty,…
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Athlete from the Philadelphia Suburbs Was in a League of Her Own… Literally
Production is underway on Amazon’s new series, A League of Their Own based on the 1992 film about a World War II professional women’s baseball league. The organization existed until it was disbanded in 1954. What’s not generally known is that a former Sharon Hill woman, Gertrude “Gertie” Dunn, was a shortstop in that league.…
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Chadds Ford Woman’s Book Details How Pencil-Thin Lines of Connection Led Her to Friendship with Andrew Wyeth
When she moved to Chadds Ford with her husband, George, in the 1970s, Helen Sipala did not know much about the area. But she learned quickly, thanks in part to the house they purchased, writes Gene Pisasale for the Chester County Press. Sipala discovered that her home on Baltimore Pike — “Painter’s Folly” — was…
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Experts Agree That This Local Vineyard Produces the State’s Best Red Wine and White Wine
Penns Woods Winery in Chadds Ford took two of three awards in the 2021 Pennsylvania Sommelier Judgment, writes Leanna Tilitei for the Philadelphia Business Journal. It won for producing Pennsylvania’s best red and white wines. The vineyard’s 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve took the top spot for reds. The 2020 Sauvignon Blanc took the top spot…
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Traveling the Country in a Refurbished Bus, Unionville Grad Takes Work-from-Home Concept to the Next Level
Chadds Ford native Michael Burlotos, a Unionville High School and West Chester University graduate, redefined the work-from-home concept during the pandemic. He stayed away from his office. But he didn’t exactly shelter in place, either, reports Jason Nark for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Burlotos spent the pandemic lockdown traveling the country in a refurbished school bus.…
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