Two subdivisions – one planned and one established – dominated a nearly three-hour meeting of the Kennett Township Board of Supervisors on Wednesday, June 15, a session that also welcomed a new part-time police officer and a passel of honors. Following hours of testimony at previous meetings and numerous comments at Wednesday night’s meeting, the supervisors voted unanimously to grant final conditional-use approval to Sweetbriar…
Five talented musicians have advanced to the finals of the Longwood Gardens International Organ Competition, competing for the $40,000 Pierre S. du Pont First Prize. Area residents who weren’t quick enough to snag tickets, which sold out, will still have an opportunity to catch the drama as Alcee Chriss III of Texas, Michael Hey of Wisconsin, Colin MacKnight of Maryland, Joshua Stafford of New York…
Some Pennsbury Township residents are concerned that the owners of Springdale Farm are letting structures on the property be destroyed by weather, wildlife and vandals. Lynn Luft, a member of the Historical and Planning Commissions, and several others call it demolition by neglect. Springdale Farm is the 59.5-acre portion of the former Mendenhall property on Hillendale Road. The township bought a conservation easement on the…
A 2,000-foot-long project that includes a new water main, fire hydrants, sidewalk, handicapped-accessible ramps, permeable paving stones, more than 70 trees, and a traffic-calming center island took center stage on Wednesday, June 15, in Kennett Square. Approximately 30 officials, including all three Chester County commissioners, gathered in front of Victory at Magnolia to celebrate the West Cypress Street improvements, designed to enhance the borough’s ambience…
Come meet all the wonderful animals available now for adoption at the Brandywine Valley SPCA. All featured pets are “Name Your Price” adoption fee until Monday, June 20. Not yet ready to adopt? Then sponsor a pet and provide a safe place for our companions to rest until they find their forever homes. Help us give them a second chance at a fresh start. YOGI What's up? My name is Yogi and…
• Darlington Arts Center in Concord Township is pleased to present a public exhibition of en plein air oil paintings by local artist Cynthia Taylor Mould. The exhibit opens with a reception on Thursday, June 16 at 6 p.m. The event is free with complimentary wine, cheese, and light refreshments. The gallery is on display to the public during gallery hours, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Friday,…
• Caroline H. Earnest, of Chadds Ford, was among the more than 900 bachelor's and associate degree recipients at The University of Scranton's undergraduate commencement, which was held May 29 at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre. Earnest earned a bachelor of science degree in environmental science and philosophy. • Tallulah Clark-Turner, of Chadds Ford, graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor of science in…