Kennett Twp. lauds police, collaborations

Kennett Township Police Chief Lydell Nolt’s monthly report at the Kennett Township Board of Supervisors meeting on Wednesday, July 20, ranged from routine warnings about heat stroke to an invitation for residents to attend National Night Out festivities on Tuesday, Aug. 2, in Kennett Square. When Nolt finished his remarks, Supervisor Whitney S. Hoffman said she felt compelled to express support to members of the…

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Constellation Network announces new director

The Constellation Network, a collaboration of Kennett area churches committed to accelerating good work in Southern Chester County, has announced a new executive director. Ben Stafford, who worked previously as the program associate for the Kern Family Foundation, will be relocating to the area from Wisconsin with his wife, Marissa, and their 18-month-old son, Caleb, according to a Constellation Network announcement. He is expected to…

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Pennsbury passes resolutions on money

Pennsbury Township supervisors Wednesday night passed two resolutions, one that could lead to the township spending money, the other that could lead to the township getting some. The first resolution authorizes the township to join with Chester County in an attempt to ease 41 acres of land along Hillendale Road, property belonging to the Trammell family, George Trammell and Elizabeth Sullivan, according to solicitor Tom…

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For ‘Shrek’ at Longwood, beauty in eye of ogre

By day, he works as the senior director of partnerships with Nemours/KidsHealth; at night, Jeffrey Santoro morphs monstrously into everybody’s favorite green ogre – at least for the next two weeks. Santoro has the title role in “Shrek, the Musical.” Directed by Shauna Goodman, “Shrek” is the latest in an 85-year string of summer musical treats presented by The Brandywiners, Ltd., one of the largest…

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Around Town July 21

• The Philly Pops celebrated its third annual Christmas in July this past week, giving away 300 bicycles and helmets to children of members of the military, Philadelphia police officers, and fire departments, thanks to a host of donors. The event also marks the on-sale date for tickets to the Pops’ widely-attended Christmas concert series in December – shows that almost sold out in 2015.…

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Adopt-a-Pet July 21

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, July 25. Not 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. TIGGER Hey everybody, my name is Tigger. I’m a…

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Academic Acknowledgement

• Annalisa Szymanski, of Chadds Ford, earned Dean's List honors at Saint Joseph's University for the Spring 2016 semester. Szymanski studies business intelligence & analytics in the University's Haub School of Business. Students must achieve a grade point average of 3.5 or above, a B or greater in all their classes, and complete at least 15 credits to earn dean's list status for a semester.…

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