Adopt-a-Pet May 19

The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. Shnoogans Meet Shnoogans. This sweet-faced, 5-year-young boy is ready for a second chance at a great life. Shnoogans is dog-friendly, social, and happy-go-lucky. Sounds like he might be the one for you? Stop by the West Chester campus to meet Shnoogans today. You can name your adoption fee for…

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Road Report May 19 to May 23

PennDOT has announced the following weather-dependent road projects that could affect drivers in the greater Chadds Ford area from Road Report May 19 to May 23. Motorists are urged to allow extra time traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change. • From Tuesday, May 27, through Friday, May 30, there will be overnight closures of Route 82, Union Street,…

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How to spend $100K

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Attendees at the Kennett Decides launch event review some of the suggestions made that night.

Kennett Square and the Square Roots Collective are looking for ways to spend $100,000. SRC and Chatham Financial have each kicked in $50,000 and are looking for ways to spend that money to promote artistic social initiatives in the borough. To that end, the groups involved are soliciting ideas from the public on what people might like to see done. They began asking for ideas…

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Driver in fatal Easter crash identified

It’s now being reported that the driver of the black BMW that flipped over on Routes 1 and 202 in Chadds Ford early Easter morning was Joseph A. Del Sordo, 19, of Media. Those reports came from two news outlets. Chadds Ford Live has asked for confirmation from state police, but there’s been no response yet. According to earlier police reports, the BMW was speeding…

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Around Town May 15

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BalletX will perform at Longwood Gardens on June 5.

• BalletX is coming to Longwood Gardens on Thursday, June 5 at 7:30 p.m. Philadelphia’s premier contemporary ballet presents an evening of extraordinary dance with a dynamic program of three works intertwining themes of exploration, elevation, and transformation: Mapping Out a Sky, Exalt, and Become a Mountain. Showcasing the power of contemporary ballet, the performance pushes the limits of expression and movement in new, breathtaking…

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Concord approves outdoor dining

Heroes Bar & Grill on Route 1 can now have outdoor dining. Concord Township Council granted its approval with multiple conditions during the council’s May 13 meeting, two weeks after the short, 10-minute conditional use hearing on April 29. Council also heard from the Concordville Fire and Protection Association regarding the closing of Crozer Chester Hospital. The vote to approve outdoor dining for Heroes was…

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Police Log May 14: Thefts, crash, false report

Pennsylvania State Police Media Barracks • State police from the Media barracks are investigating a case of identity theft where someone stole a Home Depot credit card valued at $19,988, a report said. • Police said someone broke into a trailer on Route 1 in Concord Township and stole almost $700 worth of tools sometime between 5 p.m. on April 28 and 7 a.m. on…

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Proposed final budget OK’d

In addition to voting to approve Tim Hoffman as the new superintendent of schools, the Unionville-Chadds Ford School Board will be voting on several facility upgrades next week. The board did, however, vote during its May 12 meeting to approve the proposed final budget for next school year. The board was also updated on the status of the middle school project. As previously reported, the…

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New superintendent for U-CF

The Unionville-Chadds Ford School Board announced in an email that it will be voting next week, May 19, on whether to name Tim Hoffman as the new superintendent of schools. “After a rigorous selection process that included a diverse and highly qualified pool of educators (47 candidates from 17 states) and multiple rounds of interviews, Dr. Hoffman emerged as the clear choice. His vision and…

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Adopt-a-Pet May 12

The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. Bunny Sweet Bunny is looking to hop into your heart and home! This beautiful 2-year-young girl is social and seems to love everyone. Stop by the West Chester campus and come make Bunny's acquaintance. You can name your adoption fee for Bunny through Sunday, May 18. Dodger Handsome Dodger…

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