PennDOT has announced the following road projects, which are weather-dependent and could affect drivers in the greater Chadds Ford area during the week of Jan. 23 to Jan. 29. Motorists are urged to allow extra time if they are traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change. • Guiderail work will force daytime lane closures ...
Around Town Jan. 21
PennDOT has announced the following road projects, which are weather-dependent and could affect drivers in the greater Chadds Ford area during the week of Jan. 23 to Jan. 29. Motorists are urged to allow extra time if they are traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change. • Guiderail work […]
Winter Wonder at Longwood Gardens
PennDOT has announced the following road projects, which are weather-dependent and could affect drivers in the greater Chadds Ford area during the week of Jan. 23 to Jan. 29. Motorists are urged to allow extra time if they are traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change. • Guiderail work […]
DelCo remembers COVID victims
PennDOT has announced the following road projects, which are weather-dependent and could affect drivers in the greater Chadds Ford area during the week of Jan. 23 to Jan. 29. Motorists are urged to allow extra time if they are traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change. • Guiderail work […]
Art Live: New virtual and live shows
PennDOT has announced the following road projects, which are weather-dependent and could affect drivers in the greater Chadds Ford area during the week of Jan. 23 to Jan. 29. Motorists are urged to allow extra time if they are traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change. • Guiderail work […]
Photo of the Week: Hay Bale Serpentine
PennDOT has announced the following road projects, which are weather-dependent and could affect drivers in the greater Chadds Ford area during the week of Jan. 23 to Jan. 29. Motorists are urged to allow extra time if they are traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change. • Guiderail work […]
Around Town Jan. 21
Posted by ChaddsFordLive on January 21st, 2021
Learn about Chester County's Arctic explorers on Jan. 27.
• Helen and the late George Sipala were good friends with Andrew Wyeth, who spent many hours at the Sipala home, Painter's Folly. The Chadds Ford Historical Center has a podcast, "Memories of Andrew Wyeth with Helen and George Sipala." The podcast is available here. • The History Matters Speaker Series at the Chester County History Center continues Wednesday, Jan. ...
Chester County processing vaccination changes
Posted by ChaddsFordLive on January 20th, 2021
The Chester County Health Department is processing the impact of the recent changes made by the Pennsylvania Department of Health, moving those over the age of 65 and those 16-64 with certain medical conditions into Phase 1A. However, shortages in the number of vaccines remain. This change adds 90,000-plus eligible people to Phase 1A, a large increase of eligible ...
Winter Wonder at Longwood Gardens
Posted by Press Release on January 20th, 2021
Winter Wonder at Longwood Gardens
Longwood Gardens today announced Winter Wonder, a new display that invites guests to experience the often-overlooked beauty and serenity of the winter landscape outside, as well as the colorful exuberance of the tropics inside Longwood’s Conservatory. In addition to the horticultural splendor, Winter Wonder features Voices in the Landscape: Deeply Rooted with ...
DelCo remembers COVID victims
Posted by Rich Schwartzman on January 20th, 2021
Members of Delaware County Council, and other county officials, observe a moment of silence for the 1,061 county residents who have died from COVID-19.
Candles were lit, and church bells chimed. It was an evening for Delaware County to remember and mourn the county victims of COVID-19. More than 1,000 county residents have died from the virus since the pandemic hit here almost a year ago. The county later announced additional categories for people eligible for vaccinations under the Phase 1A. County Council ...
Police Log Jan. 20: Crash, retail thefts
Posted by ChaddsFordLive on January 20th, 2021
Pennsylvania State Police Avondale Barracks • State police said they cited Steve N. Goldberg, 35, of Philadelphia, for driving at an unsafe speed following a crash in Pocopson Township on Jan. 2. According to the police report, Goldberg was driving north on Route 52, just south of Pocopson Road, when he tried to negotiate a right-hand bend but was traveling too fast ...
Art Live: New virtual and live shows
Posted by Constance McBride on January 19th, 2021
Work by Sue Ciccone - Notre Dame Show
The Notre Dame 48th Annual Fine Art Show & Sale will be entirely virtual this year. It isn’t surprising given the now familiar circumstances brought about by the pandemic. This annual event supporting the Academy of Notre Dame de Namur, in Villanova, will feature nearly 100 artists and 1,000 pieces of art in a variety of mediums. That’s right, 1,000 works of art! ...
Photo of the Week: Hay Bale Serpentine
Posted by Rich Schwartzman on January 19th, 2021
Hay Bale Serpentine
Hay bales form a serpentine wall in front of a stand of trees in Kennett Township.
Y calls for Reset Challenge
Posted by ChaddsFordLive on January 18th, 2021
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine is offering a free six-week "Reset Challenge" to shake off the effects of last year. “[Twenty-twenty] was hard and has taken a toll on everyone in some way. Members of our community have experienced exhaustion, isolation, and in many cases, may just be sick and tired of feeling sick and tired, which is why it’s time to reset,” a press ...
Adopt-a-Pet Jan. 18
Posted by ChaddsFordLive on January 18th, 2021
The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. Mannford Mannford is a small terrier mix, fully grown at only 25 pounds. This cutie has lots of love to give. He is very easy to walk and is very treat motivated. He knows how to sit and give you his paw, and loves being petted and getting attention. Mannford would do best ...
Exploring Hope: Christ leads
Posted by Will Stern on January 17th, 2021
Psalm 23 is a beautiful piece of ancient Hebrew poetry that countless believers have sung and prayed for generations. Therefore, taking a verse a month, we are walking through this Psalm verse by verse. And today, we find ourselves in verse 2: “He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters” (Psalms 23:2 KJV). As you read this ...
