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 on…
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 get to hold a 3-day old baby chick…
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 unofficial holiday of Halloween, when…
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…
$13,000 stolen from GVHS; retail theft; burglary; frozen food stolen in Chadds Ford
Habitat for Humanity to auction off a 1973 Mercedes Benz; Civil War exhibit at Chester County Historical Society; Unionville High School hosts March Along the Brandywine
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 Redman was a clear choice for…
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. The $3 trillion dollar in assets, that that…
