May 27, 2016 - Chadds Ford Live

Roadwork for week of May 28

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on May 27, 2016

Painting of Smith’s Bridge will require the closure of Smith’s Bridge Road between Creek Road and Route 100 from 7 a.m. on Tuesday, May 31, until 5 p.m. on Monday, June 27, according to DelDOT.

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 May 28 through June 3. Motorists are urged to allow extra time if they are traveling through one of the construction zones. From Tuesday, May 31, through Thursday, June 2, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Route 52 will be closed…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on May 27, 2016

Read more about the article Tips to keep Memorial Day weekend safe

The Brandywine will likely beckon during the Memorial Day weekend; the Chester County Health Department urges area residents to keep safety in mind.

With Memorial Day weekend serving as the unofficial start of summer, area residents are likely to engage in activities from traveling to enjoying backyard barbecues. With that in mind, the Chester County Department of Emergency Services is offering tips to keep families safe this weekend as well as the entire summer season, according to a county press release. When you are traveling, it’s important to…

Posted by Press Release on May 27, 2016

Warmer weather brings outdoor parties for graduations, birthdays and weddings, but it also can lead to injury and power outages if the foil or Mylar balloons decorating the festivities are not securely tied so that they don’t come into contact with overhead power lines. Last year alone, foil balloons caused power outages for more than 5,750 PECO customers, according to a PECO press release .When…

Posted by Warren Cook on May 27, 2016

Are you aware that one of the most significant Department of Labor regulations for overtime compensation have just been released and will become effective on Dec. 1? The overtime regulations were developed to adjust salary requirements for white collar exemption. It is time to become educated about your rights as an employee, or obligations as an employer. Employees: If you are currently in a job…