The new calendar year is only two weeks old, but already the school board is planning for the next school year budget. Unionville-Chadds Ford School Board directors approved a proposed preliminary 2013-2014 budget during their Jan. 14 workshop. By state law, the proposed preliminary budget had to be available for public review for 30 days prior to Feb. 19 when the ...
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Wegman’s hearings begin in Concord
Posted by Rich Schwartzman on January 16th, 2013
A series of hearings that could lead to a Wegman’s supermarket are underway in Concord Township. Supervisors’ there opened the first round on Jan. 15. That first round included a conditional use hearing and the creation of a zoning overlay that would allow for the food market and the creation of the southeast section of the loop road between routes 1 and 202. There ...
Police log Jan. 17
Posted by ChaddsFordLive on January 16th, 2013
• Pennsylvania State Police from the Avondale barracks recovered a stolen car at a crash site on Cossart Road in Pennsbury Township. A report said troopers responded to a one-car accident shortly before 2 a.m. on Jan. 16. The vehicle was unoccupied, but further investigation revealed it had been reported stolen in Delaware. • A 27-year-old woman, identified as ...
Around Town Jan. 17
Posted by ChaddsFordLive on January 16th, 2013
• More than 60 works by F.O.C. Darley, whose talent in book and magazine illustrations made him the most popular illustrator of his day, will be on view at the Brandywine River Museum from Jan. 19 through March 10. The Magic Pencil of the Amazing F.O.C. Darley features works from the Brandywine River Museum's rich permanent collection, rarely seen prints on loan from ...
Adopt-a-Pet: Gertrude
Posted by ChaddsFordLive on January 16th, 2013
Gertrude is a sweet, young lady who came to CCSPCA back in August as a stray kitten looking for a new home. Gertrude has since grown up at the shelter and, thanks to CCSPCA cat volunteers, is a real social butterfly. Gertrude is very playful but also affectionate, making her the perfect family cat. Since she has been at the shelter for so long, Gertrude is available ...
Photo of the Week: Anhinga
Posted by Rich Schwartzman on January 16th, 2013
An anhinga, also known as a snakebird, takes off near a plastic duck decoy on a lake in Florida.
Orchid Extravaganza Opens – Longwood Gardens
Posted by Press Release on January 16th, 2013
Brief: Longwood Gardens’ Orchid Extravaganza opens January 19 with more than 5,000 orchids on display. Guests invited to Go Beyond the Garden Gates on special Saturdays. KENNETT SQUARE, PA – Longwood Gardens has acres of reasons to visit this winter. The horticultural showplace near Kennett Square, PA, transforms its majestic conservatory into an ...
