Chester County nonprofit gets new leader
Susan Mostek to serve as executive director of Fund for Women and Girls
Susan Mostek
The former executive director of the Phoenixville Public Library Foundation will head the Chester County Fund for Women and Girls.
A news release from the Chester County Fund last week announced the appointment of Susan Mostek as executive director.
“We are pleased to engage Susan’s talents as we build...
Digging up facts about native Lenape in region
Archaeology expert to present “History on Tap” program
The Marshalton Inn will host a “History on Tap” program Monday night from the Chester County Historical Society.
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month by learning about the life and ways of the native Lenape in the Brandywine Valley through archaeological discoveries, courtesy of the Chester County Historical Society...
Natural Lands Trust offering bird’s eye view
Exclusive workshop series will focus on optimal birding experiences
Anyone with an interest in birding may want to join Natural Lands Trust (NLT) to take advantage of “Your Big Year,” a workshop series that begins in November and is exclusive to its members.
The trust’s connection to birding dates back to 1953 when a group of avid birders joined forces to prevent Gulf Oil from dumping dredging...
Kennett area continues its trail-blazing ways
Public invited to ribbon-cutting Monday at Herb Pennock Park
A new walking trail at Herb Pennock Park will be celebrated with a ribbon-cutting on Monday, Oct. 28.
Community members and local businesses are invited to a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, Oct. 28, at Herb Pennock Park at 5 p.m.
The Kennett Area Park and Recreation Board (KAPRB) is pleased to announce the opening of a new walking trail...
Volunteers sought for earth-shaking endeavor
1,400 trees to be planted in East Fallowfield Township
The Brandywine Conservancy is taking the lead on a project to plant 1,400 trees in East Fallowfield Township on Saturday; volunteers are needed.
Conservationists hope area residents will dig this important environmental activity: planting 1,400 trees in East Fallowfield Township on Saturday, Oct. 26.
The Brandywine Conservancy, Guardians of the...
State to observe Teen Driver Safety Week
Officials hope to raise awareness about need to reverse youth fatality statistics
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) has conducted extensive research on teen driving safety, and has compiled a website with information for teens and parents.
From 2008 to 2012, 103,002 crashes involving at least one 16- to 19-year old driver occurred in Pennsylvania, resulting in 851 fatalities. Of those...
D.A.s stress high price of ignoring early education
Prosecutors urge funding increases for pre-kindergarten programs
Speaking at Wednesday’s news conference were Cumberland County District Attorney David J. Freed (from left), Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan, Montgomery County District Attorney Risa Vetri Ferman, Philadelphia District Attorney Seth Williams; and Delaware County District Attorney John Whelan.
Stressing that paying for...
Two female freshwater champions are honored
Awards bestowed at Stroud Water Research Center’s annual gala
Stroud Water Research Center Board Chairman Rod Moorhead (left) and Director Bern Sweeney pose with one of the winners of the 2013 the Stroud Award for Freshwater Excellence, Jane Lubchenco. Photo by Yeda Arscott
AVONDALE – Two champions of freshwater were recognized Tuesday night at the “Water’s Edge,” the Stroud Water Center’s...
Fright Feast promises ghoulishly good time
Lions Club’s annual Halloween-themed event supports local causes
The contents of a casket of spirits will be one of the Fright Feast’s raffle prizes.
Get into the spooky spirit of the season this Saturday, Oct. 19, at the Fourth Annual Fright Feast, a monstrously generous fund-raiser for several worthy area causes.
Sponsored by the Kennett Square Lions Club’s Morning Branch, the popular event...
Potential pets on parade at pennyworth prices
Chester County SPCA inviting visitors to fall in love this weekend
If you want to capitalize on the research that shows people with pets enjoy longer, happier lives, the Chester County SPCA (CCSPCA) would like to assist.
This weekend, the nonprofit agency is sponsoring a two-day drive to boost adoptions, with extended hours from noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
On Saturday, the SPCA will host...
