Darlington Arts Center offering sweet deal

The Duo, a romantic jazz group, will perform a sweet mix of sultry and lighthearted tunes at Darlington Arts Center for a Valentine’s Day Coffee House Concert on Saturday, Feb. 13. The concert is BYOB, and guests are invited to bring a beverage of choice to enjoy by candlelight (wine glasses and corkscrews will be provided), according to a Darlington press release. The Duo, who…

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Bugs to beer, series will bring history alive

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The Chadds Ford Historical Society is debuting a new series of programs entitled 'Tavern Talks.'

From pesky bugs to breakfast beer to Colonial selfies, who says history has to be boring? The Chadds Ford Historical Society (CFHS) plans to prove definitively that it’s not. CFHS is offering a new, monthly series – aimed exclusively for adults 21 and older – that will focus on unexplored aspects of early American history and culture. The programs will include hands-on activities, food and…

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Kids to experience nature during spring break

It may not be time to spring forward yet, but The Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County (TLC) wants parents to start thinking about spring, particularly spring break. TLC is offering outdoor nature camps over the spring holiday. Children will explore the waters, land, sky and insects as this year’s camp themes. The day camps will be held on March 21, 23, 25 and 28…

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Kennett area aiming to capitalize on trends

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The audience socializes before the formal program for the annual meeting of Historic Kennett Square, held on Thursday, Jan. 28, in the Genesis HealthCare building.

Every day, 10,000 people turn 65 in this country, a trend expected to continue for the next 15 years. Without immigration, especially from Central America and South America, the U.S. population would be shrinking, and Baby Boomers, who once dominated the country, have been supplanted by Millennials, who now represent the largest share of the population. Such macroeconomic trends “affect everyone in this room,” said…

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Pope Francis Fiat fetches $82,000 at auction

A Fiat 500L used by Pope Francis during his historic visit to Philadelphia last September was auctioned to the public on Friday, Jan. 29, at the Philadelphia Auto Show Black Tie Tailgate at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Provided by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and the World Meeting of Families – Philadelphia 2015, the“Pope Francis’ Philly Fiat” was won by Michael and Kate Chapman of Chapman…

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Delco debuts new tool to combat overdoses

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Delaware County Councilman David White demonstrates the NARCAN Nasal Spray at a press conference. Photo courtesy of the Delaware County District Attorney's Office

When seconds count during treatment for a drug overdose, a life-saving advancement debuted on Friday, Jan. 29 in Delaware County. Joined by police chiefs and members of the Delaware County Heroin Task Force, Delaware County District Attorney Jack Whelan and Delaware County Councilman Dave White announced on Friday, Jan. 29, that police officers in Delaware County will be first in the world to carry and…

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Commission seeking influential Delco women

Time is running out to help select an influential Delaware County woman for recognition. In honor of Women’s History Month, the Delaware County Women’s Commission plans to honor women in public service and government who have had a significant positive impact on women and girls in the county. Every year the National Women’s History Project – the organization that successfully lobbied Congress to create Women’s…

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Former CF Supervisor Keith Klaver dies

Former Chadds Ford Township Supervisor Keith Klaver died Wednesday, Jan. 27. He was 68. Klaver had been battling cancer for a number of years and he resigned from the Board of Supervisors in January 2015 for health reasons. Chadds Ford Republican Party leader Mary Kot called the death a tragic loss. “Keith was a tireless volunteer and always a gentleman. He was a great friend to me…

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Roadwork for week of Jan. 30

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 Jan. 30 through Feb. 6. Motorists are urged to allow extra time if they are traveling through one of the construction zones. Lane restrictions in both directions will be required on Route 202 in Birmingham, Thornbury, and Westtown townships between Routes…

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Drug drop-box program deemed success

More than 3,500 pounds of prescription medication avoided polluting waterways or causing overdoses in Chester County last year, said District Attorney Tom Hogan. Hogan issued a press release to announce that 3,747 pounds of prescription drugs were collected through the Chester County drug drop-box program in 2015. The program places secure boxes in police stations around Chester County so that citizens can safely dispose of…

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