Good to Know: August 2024

Plaque Pride

West Chester is proud of many things, including its commitment to preserving its historic buildings. One way that’s accomplished is through Preservation Awards, presented for the past 12 years by the West Chester Downtown Foundation. County Lines is honored that our office at Franklin Corners was a recent recipient of that award, along with a Preservation Award plaque. Feel free to admire ours, or look for plaques on historic buildings throughout the Borough. See our TikTok @CountyLinesMagazine.

Pup Pass

Whether you and your pup walk for miles or minutes, the Visit Delco Trails & Tails program rewards your canine for every dog-friendly park and trail visited. The mobile pass (not an app) gives locals Delco swag — bandanas, “wooder” bottles, stickers — for every location visited with your best friend. Sign up on the site and get a text on your phone for the link to check in via GPS at your destination. VisitDelcoPA.com.

Historic Haven

North American Land Trust (NALT) is working to preserve the 16-acre historic Joseph Davis Tract in the heart of Chadds Ford. This site played a crucial defensive role in the Battle of Brandywine and was the home and studio of local artist N.C. Wyeth. NALT’s plans will transform the property into a public space with hiking, pollination habitats and greenways. Want to explore? Take a virtual tour on YouTube. 1597 Baltimore Pk., Chadds Ford. NorthAmericanLandTrust.org.

Easy E-Waste

Dispose of your dusty, old electronics for free with the Goodwill Keystone Area’s e-waste program. Bring your outdated gadgets — computers, monitors, MP3 players, phones, TVs and more — to drop-off locations in Thorndale, Exton, Berwyn and Phoenixville. Goodwill will sell or responsibly recycle these items through a partnership with Reworld, a waste management company. They also accept gently used clothes and books. Check the list of acceptable donations at YourGoodwill.org.

Biblio Bliss

Looking for some book magic in your life? Kennett Square’s Bookhouse Hotel hosts a limited, members-only book club, appropriately at a book-themed hotel. Led by hotel co-owner Stephanie Olenik, this club offers a quarterly gift box (handpicked book and gift; $75+, $270 annually) and meets four times a year on the second Wednesday in June, September, December and March. Although fully … booked, sign up for the waitlist. 130 S. Union St., Kennett Square. TheBookhouseHotel.com.