Monthly Archives: August 2012
Living History: A tale of two names, Marshallton and Marshalton
Visitors to Chester County know the area for its rolling hills and a kaleidoscope of colors in the fall, but few are deeply familiar with its rich heritage dating back more than 300 years. William Penn made the first land transfers to settlers, Chester County archives showing 1,250 acres “to be taken up in his said Province” which were granted to Mary Penington in 1681.…
King tells politicians to keep it simple
Chadds Ford’s Rob King had a simple message for two federal lawmakers: “Simplify.” King was talking with U.S. Reps. Pat Meehan, R-7, whose district includes Chadds Ford, and Jim Gerlach, R-6 whose district includes parts of Chester, Berks, Lehigh and Montgomery counties. The two were questioning owners of small businesses to learn how they’ll be affected by an expiration of the Bush-era tax cuts. On…
Pileggi introduces anti-gang legislation
State Sen. Dominic F. Pileggi, R-9, of Chester, is introducing a new piece of legislation that’s designed to control the growth of gangs in the state. Pileggi and fellow state Sen. John Rafferty, R-44, of Pottstown, announced the bill at a press conference in New Garden Township on July 30. The proposed law — drafted by Chester County District Attorney Thomas P. Hogan — makes…
Brandywine Battlefield wins at baseball game
Friday night, July 27, was a classic win-win situation. The Wilmington Blue Rocks surged to a 6-2 victory over the Carolina Mudcats, and the Brandywine Battlefield Park got the support of 116 area residents who bought tickets for the game. For the second year, Chadds Ford area residents and businesses went to Frawley Stadium to see the Blue Rocks play baseball and to show support for the park. Friends…
Police log Aug. 2
• Police said a 45-year-old man from Cochranville was transported with major injuries and cited for driving too fast for conditions following an accident on Route 1 in Chadds Ford Township. Police identified the man as Albert E. Frank III. According to police, Frank was following another car in the right hand land of southbound Route 1 when he tried passing on the right shoulder.…
Plant shop gets OK for liquor license
Concord Township supervisors gave conditional approval to Terrain at Styers for a liquor license. One of those conditions is that the plant store gets approval from its landlord. According to testimony given at a hearing on May 1, the lease only allows for a plant shop, not a restaurant. In addition to landlord approval, Terrain must adhere to 13 other conditions. Included among those conditions…
Photo of the Week Aug. 2
Sea Dog. Tandem kayaks are usually just for two people, but some folks make an exception for man’s best friend. (Photo by Rich Schwartzman)
Adopt-a-Pet Aug. 2
Stella is a beautiful tortoise shell cat that came to CCSPCA in March as a pregnant stray. Stella and her newborn kittens were placed in a CCSPCA foster home, where she could raise her babies while also becoming accustomed to life indoors. Stella’s kittens have since been adopted, and now she awaits her forever home. Stella learned to love other cats and kids of all…
Random-Lee: Opening a new chapter
Recently I retired. Or “rewired.” Left. Moved on. Changed. Or something like that. In reality, I don’t know what to call it, because it doesn’t feel like the retirement of my parents that seemed so simple. You reached 62. You quit your job. You signed up for Social Security and moved into the sunset years. You owned your home, you stayed put and spent more…
Get Real: The importance of assets
Mortgage lenders dissect the entire credit history of a potential client with strict attention to income, credit, collateral and assets. Of the four, assets are perhaps the least discussed yet may be the most important in securing credit and buying a home. Simply put, assets include the amount of money needed for the down payment, in addition to closing costs, pre-paid costs such as insurance…