The Brandywine Battlefield Park could be redesigned and used as a visitors’ center for the entire Brandywine Battlefield area. There’s nothing definitive yet, but that’s one of the ideas being considered by the Brandywine Battlefield Task Force as part of a preservation plan for the entire 35,000-acre battlefield that includes parts of 15 different municipalities from Kennett Square to Thornbury Township. “We want to use…
Steven Clarke is an adult who loves playing with trains and he’s got a job that lets him do just that year round. Clarke is the man behind the annual model railroad display at the Brandywine River Museum’s A Brandywine Christmas. He’s been taking care of the trains and running the display for the past 36 years, almost as long as there’s been a model…
• The walls of the Chadds Ford Gallery are covered with it’s annual tradition, Christmas in Miniature. More than 70 professional artists have smaller works of art on display through Dec. 31. It’s the 31st annual event for the gallery that started the Christmas in Miniature display that’s been copied by other galleries.. Gallery Director Barbara Moore said the miniature art is a great…
Delaware County veterans can now obtain a free Veterans photo identification card at the Government Center in Media, enabling them to access discounts offered to veterans by various businesses, restaurants and services. The new Veterans ID Program was launched Wednesday, Nov. 28, by Delaware County Council, the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Recorder of Deeds in a program also attended by several veterans. The…
• State police are investigating a retail theft at the Jos. A. Banks store on Route 202 in Concord Township. A report said an unknown suspect took four navy colored wool pea coats valued at $1,980. The incident happened 6:52 p.m. on Nov. 27. Anyone with information is asked to call Tpr. Richardson at 484-840-1000. • Thirteen people were killed in crashes investigated by state…
Otis is a curious cutie who came to the shelter back in May as a stray kitty. At the time, he had a painful injury to one of his paws, but thankfully, he’s all healed up and ready to go to his forever home. Otis is very affectionate and loves to be scratched. He’ll acclimate well to most any family as he gets along with…
Longwood Gardens will put stars in your eyes this holiday season as the Gardens are transformed into a starry holiday wonderland through Jan. 6. From towering trees adorned with star ornaments to a Music Room designed to delight any stargazer to more than 500,000 twinkling lights dotting the night sky, the beauty and magic of the holiday season await. Floral Beauty at Every Turn Inside…
Catherine Kavanaugh Massey, 53, of Phoenixville, formerly of Kennett Square, died Sunday, Nov. 25, at the Jefferson University Hospital. She was the wife of Michael C. Massey, with whom she shared 7-and-a-half years of marriage. Born in West Chester, she was the daughter of Janet Rash Suter of Kennett Square, and the late William F. Kavanaugh. Cathy attended the Presbyterian Church of Kennett Square. She…
State police from Troop K, Media barracks are investigating a robbery at the Iron Workers Bank in Olde Ridge Village in Chadds Ford Township. The robbery happened 11:37 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 24. Police said they are looking for a black male, 25-35 years old, approximately 5 feet 6 inches to 5 feet 7 inches tall with a medium to stocky build. He was wearing…
Mike Bullinger practices what he preaches. The 53-year-old New Orleans, La. native is the owner of Slim & Fit fitness center in Springwater Plaza on Route 202 in Chadds Ford Township. He keeps fit himself. He ran in the recent Philadelphia Marathon, finishing in just more than 3-and-a-half hours. It was his 14th marathon. Bullinger also used to run the New Orleans Police Department gym…
