Chester County
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What Is Dementia Friendly Design in a Memory Care Community?
As memory care evolves, there’s been a shift toward intentionally designed communities like the one offered at Freedom Village at Brandywine in Chester County that improve the quality of life for people with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. A traditional long-term care setting can be intimidating and confusing for an individual with memory…
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Chester County Teen Advocates for Youth Suicide Prevention in Local School Districts
A Chester County teen is advocating for teen suicide prevention in the Downingtown Area School District and the School District of Philadelphia, reports staff for FOX29 Philadelphia. Nived Lakshman, 17, is a rising senior at Downingtown East High School and has always been concerned about teen suicide rates. “It’s the third leading cause of death…
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Everything You Need to Know About Chester County’s Cheese Scene
Chester County’s cheesemaking culture is exceptional, bringing together both the agriculture industry and talented chefs, writes Maddy Sweitzer-Lammé and Chloé Pantazi-Wolber for Philadelphia Magazine. The Farm at Doe Run in Coatesville is not only a cheesemaker, but an entire organic farm that includes cows and sheep raised for milk. Doe Run’s signature cheeses, Seven Sisters…
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Freedom Village: Financial Benefits of Life Care Senior Living
As you research different senior living options, you might want to familiarize yourself with the financial benefits of choosing a Life Plan Community with Life Care. Life Plan Communities, like ones provided at Freedom Village at Brandywine in Chester County, offer an all-inclusive, maintenance-free, wellness-focused lifestyle with a variety of services and amenities, and plenty…
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Chester County Remembers Life of Environmental Activist, Recycling Coordinator
Joan Batory, an environmental activist and retired coordinator of recycling and solid waste in Philadelphia and Chester County, died on July 27 aged 79, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Batory was also a former regional planning manager for the National Park Service and an original member of the New Jersey Pinelands Commission. In…
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Chester County Earns National Recognition for GIS Project and Digital Excellence
The National Association of Counties (NACo) recently recognized the Chester County Department of Computing and Information Services (DCIS) as a 2024 Achievement Award recipient for its Chester County GIS Productivity Tools and Applications project. DCIS developed a series of GIS – Geographic Information Systems – tools for use by staff across County Government departments that…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Getting the Lead Out in Chester County
In just a few short months since kicking off a major project to replace customer-owned lead and galvanized service lines in several Chester County communities, Aqua Pennsylvania has now completed replacements at 150 homes and businesses. The project is a major improvement for customers in these areas. Customer-owned service lines are the pipes running from…
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Freedom Village at Brandywine Awards 15 Scholarships to Employees
Freedom Village at Brandywine hosted its 18th annual awards ceremony in the Greg Welch Auditorium on the Freedom Village campus, where 15 Freedom Village employees received college-level scholarships. Completely funded and run by the Freedom Village residents, this ceremony is a long-standing tradition for the community to reward deserving employees with scholarships through the Freedom Village Brandywine Scholarship Fund to…
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Two Chester County Towns Home to Flourishing Local Businesses
Everyone knows that small businesses are the backbone of your local community, which is why it’s important to support them in any way you can. In Chester County, these two towns have flourishing local businesses to check out, according to World Atlas. Cities like nearby Philadelphia are carriers of big-name brands and flagship stores, so…
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Making Healthcare a Priority at Freedom Village at Brandywine
Wellbeing and good health are goals most of us would love to achieve, especially in our later years. Freedom Village at Brandywine, a senior Life Care Community in West Brandywine, Chester County, works to make that goal a reality for its residents. A team of providers, from physicians to nurses, therapists, to social workers, dieticians…
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Chester County’s Kentucky Derby Winner Bites One of His Fans – To Her Delight
Smarty Jones, the Kentucky Derby winner born at Fairthorne Farm in Chester County, recently bit one of his biggest fans, but there were no hard feelings in the end, writes Rini Jeffers for USA Today. Rini Jeffers visited him at his barn, and she could not hide her excitement at meeting him. It was a…
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Twelve Chester County Places are Among Fastest-Growing Home Prices in Pennsylvania
Twelve Chester County places ranked among the fifty cities with the fastest-growing home prices in Pennsylvania, according to a new report from Stacker. Devon ranked highest in third place with a 1-year price increase of $65,717 (7.9 percent) and a five-year price increase of $280,099 (45.5 percent). A typical home value in Devon is now…
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One of Pennsylvania’s Most Scenic Routes Winds Through Chester County
The Brandywine Valley Scenic Byway is being lauded for having the most breathtaking views in Pennsylvania, according to a Newsbreak contributor. This Chester County track stretches for 12.25 miles. Spectators and travelers can revel in Pennsylvania scenic gems on this hour-long drive. The byway begins in Wilmington, Delaware, and traverses across state lines into…
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Two of the Best Hoagies in Southeastern Pennsylvania are in Chester County
While Philadelphia might be the best place to find a hoagie, there are numerous spots throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania to find that perfect bite, and two of them are in Chester County, writes Jen O’Mara for The Keystone News. Out of the eight hoagie shops listed that rival Philadelphia, one in Phoenixville and another in West…
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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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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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Area Man Is Brains Behind Booming Amish Cannabis Business
There is currently a booming business of Amish cannabis farmers in Pennsylvania, and one Chester County native is the brains behind it, writes Miles Dilworth for the Daily Mail. Reuben Riehl started Lancaster County Cannabis from his basement four years ago. He would pack the occasional pound of cannabis and take it to small local…
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These Must-Try Chester County Restaurants Will Have You Coming Back for More
There are many delicious and lively dining spots, all right here in Chester County, writes Ernest Owens for Eater Philadelphia. No matter what dining experience you’re looking for, whether it’s a gourmet tasting, hearty Italian, or health-conscious and plant-based, none of these restaurants will disappoint. In face, these must-try spots will keep you coming back…
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