Obituaries: Bobby Ray Harper
Bobby Ray Harper
Bobby Ray Harper, age 52, of Toughkenamon, PA, passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2016, at the Christiana Hospital.
Born in West Grove, PA, he was the son of Nell Hodge Harper of Toughkenamon, PA, and the late Junior Ray Harper.
Bob was a member of the Men’s Auxiliary, at the Hockessin VFW Post 5892.
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Brandywine Ballet to perform free show, July 29
Brandywine Ballet, Chester County’s Premier, Regional, Non-profit Ballet Company is proud to be performing on Friday, July 29th @ 7pm in the The Delaware County Summer Festival (June 15-August 14), held at Rose Tree Park in Media, PA. This is a FREE performance!
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Don’t Retire-ReFire: Physical health and wellness
By Gail Supplee Tatum, Columnist, The Times
Health and Wellness are two words that are not synonymous. However, they do go hand in hand, when it comes to your ReFirement. Health refers to the physical body and whether or not it is free from disease, while wellness, on the other hand, refers to every facet of our lives. It is the complete balance of our well-being from the physical, the spiritual, the...
Obituaries: Dorothy Hargrove Wilson
Dorothy Hargrove Wilson
Dorothy Hargrove Wilson, age 91 of Crosslands Community in Kennett Square, PA, died Monday June 20, 2016 at her home. She was the wife of James Burnett Wilson who died in 2011 and with whom she shared 65 years of marriage.
Born in Elizabeth, NJ, she was the daughter of the late George C and the late Eleanor (Chew) Hargrove.
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Fund For Women announces 2016 grant winners
PENNSBURY — On the evening of Tuesday, June 14, the Chester County Fund for Women and Girls, together with over 80 community leaders, nonprofit agencies and Chester County citizens, recognized its 2016 grant award recipients at the Grants Celebration at the Gables at Chadds Ford.
This year, 23 agencies were awarded funding, totaling a quarter of a million dollars. Please see the attached list of...
Victory announces new Berliner Weisse
DOWNINGTOWN — Victory Brewing Company (Victory) announces a refreshing Berliner Weisse with Elderflower as part of its creative Blackboard Series that unifies craft beer with market-fresh culinary inspirations similar to specials found on a blackboard in restaurants. The series, alternates innovative creations every three months, encouraging craft beer fans to taste what the brewers are cooking...
What To Do: get fired up for the Fourth!
Fireworks, fun and festivals highlight holiday weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Freedom Fest will light up the skies over Nottingham.
Independence Day Weekend is here — along with the hot weather that usually accompanies it.
Area residents know that the arrival of the long holiday weekend means it is time for two of Chester County’s longest-running and most popular Independence...
Have a great Fourth of July weekend, but be smart and be safe
With mostly good weather forecast (the lone concern is a chance of serious thunderstorms Friday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service) most area residents who haven’t opted to head out of town are likely ready for fun with friends and family over the long holiday weekend.
But — as state and local officials advise — a little bit of caution and common sense can keep the holiday festivities...
On Stage: King Parrot plays it heavy
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
King Parrot
Music fans heading to Kung Fu Necktie (1248 North Front Street, Philadelphia, 215-291-4919, www.kungfunecktie.com) on June 30 know what to expect sonically — music that is loud and aggressive…and very much on the heavy side. Lyrically, the music will be in a similar vein.
One of the acts on the bill has a new album that features song titles...
CVIM gets 4 star rating from Charity Navigator
WEST CHESTER — Community Volunteers in Medicine’s (CVIM) strong financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency have earned it a 4 star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent charity evaluator with a perfect score of 100. This is the fourth consecutive time that CVIM has earned this top distinction.
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