With only 31 days remaining before the general election, Chadds Ford Republicans held their annual meeting with one foremost thought in mind: Get out the vote. “We want to get people excited to work for the party in November,” said Chadds Ford GOP leader Mary Kot. “We want to [help] win Pennsylvania for Romney.” Part of that process, she said, was to educate voters ...
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School kids get ‘fluffy’ education at U’Ville Fair
Posted by Rich Schwartzman on October 10th, 2012
For students in the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District — especially the elementary school kids — the annual Unionville Fair offers an experience that the more urban students miss. Students get close up and personal with farming and farm animals. “They get an experience in farming,” said Ashley Keller, a first-grade teacher at Chadds Ford Elementary School. “They ...
Living History: The Great Pumpkin Carve
Posted by Gene Pisasale on October 10th, 2012
The air’s a bit cooler now, with brisk autumn breezes replacing the sweltering humidity of summer. Children are back at school and parents are preparing for another busy schedule of soccer games and PTA meetings. With leaves on the trees generating a colorful tapestry of crimson and gold, and fireplaces being stacked with freshly cut wood, thoughts turn to the ...
Adopt-a-Pet: Heidi
Posted by ChaddsFordLive on October 10th, 2012
Heidi is a lovable and energetic young Lab mix who is available for adoption at CCSPCA. Heidi came to the shelter in July, and since then has made a wonderful recovery from a paw injury that slowed her down. Now Heidi isn’t so slow anymore, and is really looking for a home where she will be able to romp and play and get rid of some of her energy. She gets along ...
Photo of the Week: You Talkin’ to Me?
Posted by Rich Schwartzman on October 10th, 2012
A flamingo turf war.
Police log Oct. 11
Posted by ChaddsFordLive on October 10th, 2012
• Someone stole a pair of sneakers at the Oasis Family Fun Center in Concord Township on Sept. 30. Police said the victim, a 27-year-old woman, left her sneakers in a cubbyhole before entering a play area with her child. The sneakers were missing when she returned. A suspect is described as a white woman in her late 20s to early 30s. • The Anthropologie store at 949 ...
Around Town Oct. 11
Posted by ChaddsFordLive on October 10th, 2012
• Habitat for Humanity of Chester County will hold a car show on Saturday, Oct. 13 from 8 a.m. to noon (rain date Oct. 20), in the parking lot of the New Garden Shopping Plaza, Baltimore Pike and Scarlet Road in Kennett Square. As part of this event, HfHCC will raffle a restored 1973 Mercedes Benz 450 SL. An anonymous supporter donated the Mercedes, a press release ...
Longwood Gardens’ director named CEO of the Year
Posted by Press Release on October 10th, 2012
Longwood Gardens Director Paul B. Redman will receive the 2012 CEO of the Year award from the Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry. The annual award recognizes a deserving industry leader who represents vision and leadership in Chester County. Redman will receive the award Oct. 17 at the Chamber’s annual dinner to be held at Longwood Gardens. “Paul ...
Philadelphia Federal Reserve CEO gives SCCCC economic report
Posted by Emily Myers on October 10th, 2012
Using monetary policy to reduce unemployment is not effective and poses long term risks warned Charles I. Plosser, President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia. “Monetary policy is no cure all” Plosner told Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce members gathered to hear his economic report Thursday, Oct. 11 at Hartefeld National in Avondale. ...
