Gratitude and thanks

A mother and her twin daughters, assisted by Friends Association, recently moved into permanent housing and it doing very well. I would like to share a note from her that came today. "To All who in any way support Friends Association - You have helped change our lives in great and small ways. I sometimes ask myself "where would we be without you". You provided…

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Roadwork for week of June 14

PennDOT has announced the following road projects, which are weather-dependent and could affect residents in the greater Chadds Ford area during the week of June 14 through June 21. The department recommends that motorists allow extra time if they are traveling through one of the construction zones. On Route 202 in Concord and Chadds Ford townships, lane closures will be needed for roadwork in connection…

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PECO: Tree crews have work cut out for them

PECO is investing $2.2 million in vegetation management along 320 miles of aerial electric lines to improve electric service for more than 24,000 customers in southeastern Chester County. Work began in June and will be completed by the end of September, according to a PECO press release. Work will occur in Birmingham, East Bradford, East Goshen, East Marlboro, Kennett, Pennsbury, Pocopson, Thornbury, West Goshen, Westtown,…

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UES community puts Heart and “sole” into giving

The World Bank estimates that approximately 400 million children worldwide – more than the entire U.S. population – live in pronounced poverty. Millions of these children will grow up never having had a pair of shoes, resulting in significant ramifications for their health and well being. Therefore, when Unionville Elementary School teacher, Perk Musacchio, was looking for service project for this spring, Soles4Souls seemed like…

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