Tensions in Chadds Ford GOP could lead to loss of Love
Chadds Ford Republicans endorse Frank Murphy, not Deborah Love for supervisor’s race. Love accuses the group of exclusivity, cronyism and witch hunting.
Chadds Ford Republicans endorse Frank Murphy, not Deborah Love for supervisor’s race. Love accuses the group of exclusivity, cronyism and witch hunting.
There were no action items before the Chadds Ford Township Board of Supervisors during its Feb. 6 meeting, but interim Township Manager Judy Lizza made several announcements. • Supervisors are looking to appoint a Chadds Ford fire marshal. That task has been performed by the Concord Township fire marshal, but that can’t go on indefinitely, Lizza said. The board will be accepting applications until Feb.…
For the first time in its more than 300-year history, Birmingham Township will honor two recently deceased volunteers. Supervisors agreed to honor the late Supervisor Al Bush and Recreation, Parks and Open Space member Jim Phreaner. Supervisors voted 2-0 to have a plaque in Bush’s honor placed on a park bench at Sandy Hollow. A similar plaque for Phreaner will go on a bench at…
The Chadds Ford Historical Society’s annual Plein Air event continues to grow in popularity and quality. Some artists even had to be turned away this year. Plein Air is a French term used in connection with painting outdoors. In the CFHS event, artists are given two days to paint scenes from around the Brandywine area. The works are then sold during a reception on Saturday.…
• State police arrested Kimberly Ann Kenyon, 42, of Kennett Square, for DUI after a traffic stop on Route 52 at Lenni Drive in Pocopson Township. Police said she failed to stop for a stop sign and was weaving. The incident happened at 1:50 a.m. on Feb. 2. • Police said someone stole a Tom Tom GPS unit from an unlocked car parked on Shavertown…
• The 64th annual Art Sale and Show at Chadds Ford Elementary School is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, March 15 and 16. This year’s event will also include a tour of the school’s art collection featuring Brandywine art from the 1800s. Cartoonist John Gallagher will be a special guest on Saturday. Proceeds from the art sale benefit the CFES PTO. • CF Patton Middle…
Wallace is a cute, young beagle who needs an active and experienced family. Originally a stray, Wallace came in to the shelter underweight and under loved. He’s come a long way during his stay at CCSPCA, but will need training and room to run and play, which appear to be his favorite things to do. Wallace is best suited as an only pet and is…
Ice builds up around tree trunks in the swampy along Creek Road in Chadds Ford Township
Given all the self-help books that seem to pander to our fantasies of “having it all” and “all will make us happy,” David Richo’s book, “The Five Things We Cannot Change … and the Happiness We Find by Embracing Them,” is in itself a fortunate change. Members of Alcoholics Anonymous follow the prayer often attributed to theologian Reinhold Niebuhr, “God grant me the serenity to…
It’s been another crazy season of weather with snow, rain and wind storms damaging houses throughout the Brandywine Valley. All home sellers should take a close look at their property for storm damage and make necessary repairs. After any powerful storm, it’s a smart idea to check your roof for any damage and ensure there are no missing shingles and no cracks around any skylights.…
It’s now been a year and a half and I’m still finding out things and figuring out things about being retired. Yes, there are decisions. There are issues. There are changes. There are questions. There are doubts. There are fears. About money (will I have enough to last for the rest of my life?) About health (will my aches and pains keep getting worse as…