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Glen Mills

The old mills gave the area its name and its character. Workhorses in a pre-industrial age, the 19th-century “Glen Mills” churned out paper ideal for the printing of U.S. Treasury bonds and notes critical to the country’s financial stability in the wake of the Civil War. At the beginning of the previous century, the newly built Newlin Grist Mill drew its power from Chester Creek and transformed raw grain into edible foodstuff without harmful byproducts to foul the water. It was man harnessing nature, in the service of both.

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Southeast Pennsylvania Horse Farms: Can the Small Survive?

Southeast Pennsylvania Horse Farms: Can the Small Survive?

As gaming heats up all over the state, legislators have created a support system for the horse industry, where big farms are edging out smaller operations. Most farms aren't finishing in first, but...

British Horticulture on Display at the 2013 Philadelphia Flower Show

British Horticulture on Display at the 2013 Philadelphia Flower Show

Themed "Brilliant," the show will highlight Britain's gardens, landscapes and more, as well as featuring the work and wares of local florists.

Azie on Main's Plum Cosmopolitan and the Cheese Plate at Styer's Garden Café

Azie on Main's Plum Cosmopolitan and the Cheese Plate at Styer's Garden Café

Gorgeous cheese aside, the rustic accents on the Styer's presentation are whimsical, delightful and local. If it's a more dramatic flair you seek, the cocktail fits the bill perfectly.

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