🥀 Longwood Gardens Century Plant to Bloom After 17 Years

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🔥 Firefighters Gear Up for Challenge Series in Chester County

🥀 Longwood Gardens’ Century Plant to Bloom After 17 Years

🎶🎸 Upper Uwchlan Live Music Series Continues with July Concert

🍞 Anselma Mill Hosts Historic Milling Demo and Free Lecture

🎆 Exton Park to Host Community Day with Fireworks and Family Fun

🎵🎤 West Bradford Township Hosts Concert with Award-Winning Cover Band

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Firefighters Gear Up for Challenge Series in Chester County

EXTON, PA — Chester County's Brandywine Valley will host the Firefighter Challenge Championship Series from July 25-27 in Exton, Pennsylvania. The event, open to the public at no cost, will showcase firefighters competing in five intense courses: High-Rise Pack Carry, Hose Heist, Forcible Entry, Hose Advance, and Victim Rescue. In addition to the thrilling competitions, attendees can enjoy food trucks and live music, creating a festive atmosphere. Firefighters from across the region are invited to register at www.FirefighterChallenge.com, where they can vie for regional titles and set new records, demonstrating their exceptional skills and dedication.

Longwood Gardens' Century Plant to Bloom After 17 Years

KENNETT SQUARE, PA — Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, is currently attracting an influx of visitors due to the upcoming bloom of its Agave americana, known as the century plant. After 17 years of care, this rare event is finally happening. The plant, now nearly 25 feet tall, began to flower earlier this week. To accommodate its growth, gardeners altered the greenhouse roof. The century plant, which blooms once and then dies, is expected to reach full bloom within the next two to three weeks, depending on weather conditions. Visitors have a limited window to experience this botanical marvel before it completes its life cycle, though it will leave behind offspring for future generations to enjoy.

Upper Uwchlan Live Music Series Continues with July Concert

UPPER UWCHLAN TWP — Upper Uwchlan Township's third Live Music Summer Series concert will take place on Sunday, July 14, from 4:30 to 7 PM at Upland Farm Park. The Ken & Anna duo will perform at 5 PM. Attendees are advised to bring lawn chairs or blankets, with food and beverages available for purchase. Walking or carpooling is recommended due to limited parking.

Anselma Mill Hosts Historic Milling Demo and Free Lecture

WEST PIKELAND TWP — On Saturday, July 13, The Mill at Anselma will offer visitors a chance to witness a colonial-era milling demonstration from 10 AM to 4 PM. This historic grist mill provides an authentic look at milling techniques from centuries past. The mill is also open on Sundays from 1 PM to 4 PM. On July 14, David K. Blackburn from the Chester County Planning Commission will present a free lecture on "America 250: Connections and Impacts in Chester County in 2026 and 2027." In addition to these events, guests can enjoy the mill’s nature trail, open daily from dawn to dusk. For more information on schedules and admission, visit www.anselmamill.org.

Exton Park to Host Community Day with Fireworks and Family Fun

WEST WHITELAND TWP — On Saturday, July 13, from 4 PM to 10 PM, Exton Park will be the site of a Community Day Celebration organized by Chester County Parks and Preservation and West Whiteland Township. The event includes live music, food trucks, a vendor fair, and a range of children's activities, such as face painting, a petting zoo, Bubbletopia, and a touch-a-truck area. Adventure seekers can enjoy a zipline and rock wall. The evening will conclude with a fireworks display at dusk. Free parking is provided at the Valley Creek Corporate Center, with handicap parking available off Church Farm Lane.

West Bradford Township Hosts Concert with Award-Winning Cover Band

WEST BRADFORD TWP — On July 18, West Bradford Township will hold a community concert at Broad Run Park, beginning at 5:30 PM. The event will showcase the Bad Hombres, recognized as the “Best Cover Band” by Main Line Today’s “Best of The Mainline and the Western Suburbs 2022.” In addition to live music, attendees can enjoy offerings from local food and drink vendors such as Animated Brewing, Harvest Ridge Winery, Buddy’s Burgers, Habanero Taco Express, and Scrapes & Scoops Ice Cream. Residents are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs or blankets to comfortably enjoy the evening's entertainment.

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