Tavern wants more parking

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Owners of The Chadds Ford Tavern are looking to add more parking for patrons.

It’s only in the sketch plan phase, but the Chadds Ford Tavern could get more parking if the plan moves forward to fruition. The idea presented to the township Planning Commission Wednesday night is for the restaurant to buy the 22-acre parcel just east of the tavern, and use that for more parking, stormwater management, and a new home for restaurateur Phil Ferro and his…

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Around Town March 14

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The annual Red Clay Valley Cleanup is Saturday, March 23.

• The next Red Clay Valley Cleanup is scheduled for 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, March 23. Volunteers will assemble at 8 at either the Ashland Nature Center in Hockessin, or Anson B. Nixon Park or the Kennett Area YMCA outdoor Pool in Kennett Square to help with clean-up of 98 miles of roads and streams in the Red Clay Valley watershed. More than…

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Police Log March 13: Assault, thefts

Pennsylvania State Police Media Barracks Pennsylvania State police from the Media barracks will conduct a sobriety checkpoint this weekend, March 15-17. Police didn’t say where. Avondale Barracks • Police arrested a 32-year-old Kennett Square man for shoplifting $123 worth of merchandise from the East Marlborough Walmart on March 10. The report did not mention the suspect’s name. • A 39-year-old man from Norristown was arrested…

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Conservancy renewing accreditation

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Has the Brandywine Conservancy done a good job in protecting lands and natural places? That’s what the Land Trust Accreditation Commission, an independent program of the Land Trust Alliance, wants to know, and the public is invited to voice their opinion. The conservancy is applying for renewal of its land trust accreditation. The accreditation program recognizes land conservation organizations that meet national quality standards for…

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Jazz fest at Kennett Library

April is Jazz Appreciation Month, and the Kennett Library is celebrating with an art show featuring paintings by jazz trumpeter Al Moretti. Visitors can immerse themselves in what a library press release calls a visual feast of original artwork depicting iconic Jazz legends such as Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Jaco Pastorius, Milton Nascimento, Esperanza Spaulding, Maynard Ferguson, Art Tatum, Pat Martino, Cootie Williams, and Ira…

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Adopt-a-Pet March 11

The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. Boo Boo is a beautiful 12-year-old golden girl who lost her loving home. She is a gracious lady who we imagine would wear lace if she were human. This gentle soul is happy to be petted and handled and enjoys quiet time on her own, often in a cozy…

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Rabbinic Reflections: Quiet voices

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I love a good story. Indeed, the more challenging my life, my work, or the world around me seems, the more I seek out stories. In quiet moments, I will read a book–fantasy, thriller, sci-fi, even romance–to explore an alternate world and perspective. In my career, I go out of my way to hear people’s personal stories, letting their experiences expand my perspectives. So here…

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Brandywine Art Guide: The Historical Perspective of Adrian Martinez

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Studio of Adrian Martinez

When talking to a painter about a series of historical paintings, you may expect to be discussing ancient history. However, a conversation with local artist Adrian Martinez winds through unexpected perspectives. For the past two decades, Martinez has been working on a series of paintings depicting historic events that occurred in the Brandywine Valley. It started with scenes from the 1700s, when the first Quakers…

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Road Report for March 9 through March 15

PennDOT has announced the following weather-dependent road projects that could affect drivers in the greater Chadds Ford area from March 9 through March 15. Motorists are urged to allow extra time traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change. • Road restoration will cause periodic daytime lane closures on Route 1 between Constitution Drive and Joshua Way in Pennsbury Township…

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