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    Meet Chester County Hospital’s New Spine Surgeon: Dr. Sherif Sherif

    Dr. Sherif brings medical experience from around the globe to Chester County. He received his Medical Degree from Tanta University in Tanta, Egypt, and completed his Orthopaedic residency at Cairo University in Cairo, Egypt. After moving to the United States with his wife, a Texas native, he conducted five years of research in Orthopaedics in Southern California — two years at the Hip & Pelvis Institute at St. John’s Health Center in Santa Monica and three years at the LA Orthopaedic Institute at St. Vincent Medical Center in downtown Los Angeles. Later, he completed four Orthopaedic fellowships—three of them in spine surgery focusing on different parts of the spine—at Massachusetts General Hospital, Newton-Wellesley Hospital, the University of Rochester, and finally, at the University of Pennsylvania.

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    The Face of Immigration in Chester County During COVID-19

    This project came out of a desire to gain a greater understanding of people’s experiences coming to the U.S., with all of their hopes and expectations, and the reality that ensues—for the better, for the worse, or just the unexpected.

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    Fig Authentic: Chris Thompson and Philter Coffee

    Philter 2.0 looks different, but it still feels like home. That’s because owner and “coffee guy” Chris Thompson has redesigned the well-loved space not for some strange new normal but to welcome the community, as he has from the beginning, to an attractive space with friendly staff and really good coffee and food.

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    The Fig Team- In This Together

    We are stepping away from our computer screens and sharing a glimpse of what our current new normal looks like.

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    Nature’s remedy

    What if scientist found an antidote to stress that would lower blood pressure, boost the immune system, increase self-esteem, reduce
    anxiety, and improve overall feelings of well-being? And what if this remedy cost nothing and had no side effects?

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    Fresh Face: Union Street Gallery

    While she values her creative solitude, Frances Roosevelt loves being part of, and giving back to, the Kennett Square community.

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    Authentic: Michelle Vahey

    As a gymnast and dancer, movement has always been a cornerstone in Michelle Vahey's life.

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    Our 2019 Community Supporters

    Get to know the businesses that are changing our community for the better!

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    Longwood Rotary: Breaking Ground In More Ways Than One

    Connecting people and resources to better serve the community.

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    Authentic: Jie Deng, In The Eye Photography

    Inspired by Brandon Stanton’s “Humans of New York” project, Jie conceived a series of storytelling portraits she calls “The People of Kennett Square.”

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    Shop Local: Put Your Money Where Your Heart Is

    Of the many great reasons to shop local, perhaps the best is that it’s more fun.

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    Your Local 2019 Kennett Square Holiday Gifting Guide

    Explore this curated local 2019 Kennett Square holiday gifting guide!

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