There won’t be any decision on new school buses for the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District until later this month. School board directors voted Monday night to table a decision on whether to attempt going forward with the goal of buying five electric buses or to shift gears and buy four new diesel buses. There will now be a special 10 a.m. Zoom meeting on March…
The picnic at Ponds Edge has been postponed until better weather arrives. And the table is tied down so it won’t blow away.
The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. Birdy Birdy is leaving a past of neglect behind her and is ready to spend her golden years as an adored and cared-for furry family member. She is a petite gal and has so much love to give. Think this 10-year-old might be your perfect match? Stop by to…
The 76th annual Chadds Ford Elementary School Art Show and Sale came together smoothly with a steady stream of art lovers and buyers despite some soggy weather. The event, started by the late Betsy Wyeth, is a fundraiser for the CFES PTO, and principal Danielle Clark said the money raised is both appreciated and well spent. “Most recently, in the past year we used the…
Thursday night, I dressed as a frog. I was channeling my namesake Jeremiah and the bullfrog from the song “Joy to the World.” In celebrating the Jewish holiday of Purim which commemorates the story in the Book of Esther, I was trying to capture the “light and joy, rejoicing and glory” (Esther 8:16). It worked; whatever had been weighing me down was temporarily lifted. I…
PennDOT has announced the following weather-dependent road projects that could affect drivers in the greater Chadds Ford area from March 17 to March 21. Motorists are urged to allow extra time traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change. • Utility work will cause periodic daytime lane closures on Route 322 (Hannum Avenue) between N. Wayne and Washington streets in…
Chadds Ford Township supervisors Wednesday paid tribute to several people who have served the township over the years. Among those recognized were former Supervisor Frank Murphy who died in January of 2024, and Bruce Prabel who has held several volunteer positions during a 30-year period. Also recognized were Assistant Manager Emily Pisano who has resigned, Mike Pessagno of the open space committee, and Lisa Wenrich,…
• The comedy Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike is coming to City Theater Company in Wilmington on April 4 and continuing through April 12. Siblings Vanya and Sonia share a home in Bucks County, bickering and complaining about their lives. When movie-star sister Masha swoops in — with new boy toy Spike — old resentments flare. Add in sassy maid Cassandra and young…
Federal budget restrictions are putting some grants in jeopardy that could halt Unionville-Chadds Ford School District’s move to buy electric buses. That’s the word from James Whitesel, the district’s director of facilities. The school board has been talking about getting five electric school buses for more than a year and has applied for grants to offset the cost. But there’s a wrinkle. Whitesel told the…
A lot is going on with NALT, the North American Land Trust. As previously reported, there’s a stream restoration project planned for the Brinton Run Preserve, and NALT is also looking at ways to preserve the Davis Tract, the former Camp property on Route 1 near the Barn Shoppes where N.C. worked and lived. There’s also a trail project planned. Now there’s a pollinator initiative…
Pennsylvania State Police Media Barracks • State police from the Media barracks are investigating the reported theft of $3,500 worth of copper pipes from the former Carrabbas restaurant in Painters Crossing shopping center. Police said the incident happened sometime between Jan. 24 and Feb. 7. No other details were released. • Police are also investigating a wire fraud complaint. A report said an 80-year-old man…
