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• Lifestyle

  THE TABLE: Sardinia — island off the Italian mainland

  Located south of the French island of Corsica, the Italian island of Sardinia is the second largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. Cagliari is the capital and the largest city on the island. The island is divided into four provinces. Italian and Sardinian, as well other languages and dialects are spoken.

  By Bette Banjack|2 days ago

• Lifestyle

  Phoenix, Reporter & Item Community Calendar: Week of Aug. 20

  Event submissions: Send to editor@phoenixvillenews.com a week prior to publication. Note “Phoenix Calendar” in the subject.

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• Lifestyle

  FROM THE GROUND UP: Vacation, tides, and the rhythms of life

  I just got back from our annual family vacation on the coast of Maine. There is something about the quantity and the quality of all the blue and green — the ocean and the forests — that keeps calling us back. And so does our hideaway — a little cottage that sits on a wooded bluff about fifty feet above a bay; it takes a hike down a series of wooden steps and ladders to actually get to the water’s edge.

  By Pamela Baxter|2 days ago

• News

  Downingtown West graduate awards 2 students with scholarships

  DOWNINGTOWN >> For the third consecutive year, Downingtown West High School graduate Steven Tribuno financially helped two recent graduates at his alma mater to help further their education this fall semester.

  By Ginger Rae Dunbar gdunbar@21st-centurymedia.com @GingerDunbar on Twitter|2 days ago

• News

  Backlash over Facebook post haunts Chesco sheriff

  WEST CHESTER >> Events in Charlottesville, Virginia caught up with Chester County Sheriff Carolyn “Bunny” Welsh over the weekend, leading to a storm of criticism against her and some calls for her resignation from her office.

  By Michael P. Rellahan mrellahan@21st-centurymedia.com @ChescoCourtNews on Twitter|2 days ago

• Business

  Lifetime Fitness, King of Prussia, partially closes as sinkhole is investigated

  TREDYFFRIN >> Indoor paddle board yoga and other activities at a swanky new fitness club in King of Prussia will be on hold for the moment as an investigation into a possible sinkhole continues.

  By Gary Puleo gpuleo@21st-centurymedia.com @MustangMan48 on Twitter|2 days ago

• News

  Waffatopia in Conshohocken to celebrate National Waffle Day with multiple events

  CONSHOHOCKEN >> You can bet that whoever said a waffle is like a pancake with a syrup trap never sank his teeth into an authentic Liege-style waffle from Waffatopia.

  By Gary Puleo gpuleo@21st-centurymedia.com @MustangMan48 on Twitter|2 days ago

• News

  Solidarity Run at Norristown Farm Park supports county Victim Services Center

  EAST NORRITON >> Linda VanOcker doesn’t know the name of the 19-year-old woman who was sexually assaulted at Norristown Farm Park Aug. 1.

  By Katie Kohler For Digital First Media|2 days ago

• Entertainment

  MOVIE REVIEW: ‘Wind River’ a chilling, compelling drama in harsh setting

  One can argue that in the tales penned by Taylor Sheridan, the setting is a character, one almost as important as the protagonist.

  By Mark Meszoros mmeszoros@news-herald.com @MarkMeszoros on Twitter|2 days ago

• Entertainment

  EAT & DRINK: Phoenixville’s TASTE, Sand Castle Winery host Vegan Winemakers Dinner

  TASTE, the new vegan restaurant from Sand Castle Winery, will host a winemakers dinner at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug 31. Executive Chef Theo Charitos will pair a six course vegan menu with select wines from Sand Castle Winery. Winemaker, Joseph Maxian will host the event and discuss the food and wine pairings. The cost is $65 per person, plus tax and gratuity.

  By Submitted to Digital First Media|2 days ago