• The Concord Pharmacy was robbed on Feb. 19 and state police are looking for four black men in connection with the crime. A report said the men entered the store about 7 p.m. demanding money and drugs. One of the four displayed a silver revolver. All four fled in a silver four-door sedan with Delaware tags. Anyone with information on this is asked to…
• Bistro on the Brandywine is no more. The restaurant across the parking lot from Brandywine Prime closed its doors last weekend. Manager Michael Majewski was not available for comment, but he said in a Feb. 20 e-mail that while the Bistro had a “successful five-year run, there was not a clear path forward.” Bistro gift cards can be redeemed at Brandywine Prime, which will…
LuLu, a cockapoo, and TeTe, a Pomeranian, are a pair of cuties that were surrendered to CCSPCA and are now looking for a new home. While LuLu is an outgoing girl who enjoys the company of all people and other animals, TeTe is more on the shy side, and takes solace in the company of his canine buddy; therefore, these dogs must be adopted together.…
Bare trees under blue skies cast long shadows on clear and cold afternoon.
No matter how old we are, life and its concerns continue. I consult at a local retirement community where I meet with the residents individually. An issue that arose recently for one grandly elegant 89-year-old woman has probably been her lifelong theme. And that is, how to be direct in asserting her desires, wishes, wants, even needs. Recently, she had been visiting her daughter and…
It was early on a Monday morning and we were having coffee in the kitchen. Without warning the front door opened and someone stepped inside and began to yell, “Hello, hello. Who’s here?” It took me a minute to respond and by that time he was in the kitchen. “Can I help you,” I said. He wanted to know if he was at house number…
The Brandywine River Museum presents Music on the Brandywine March 7 and May 9. The two programs feature musicians from Astral Artists, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to discover exceptionally talented emerging classically trained artists. Brandywine Conservancy Executive Director Virginia Logan says, "It is a joy to experience the stellar talent of these exciting new performers in such a beautiful setting and acoustically live…
Jack and the Beanstalk…and other Orchestra Favorites Kennett Symphony’s Annual Children’s Concert! Kennett Square, PA – The Kennett Symphony of Chester County, under the direction of Maestra Mary Woodmansee Green, will present Jack and the Beanstalk…and other Orchestra Favorites at its annual Children’s Concerts on Sunday, March 3, 2013, 2 pm, at the International Cultural Center on the campus of Lincoln University AND on Sunday,…
The Chadds Ford Gallery proudly presents an exhibit of original art by artists William Basciani and John Hannafin … Two artists brought together, one representing the classically trained, the other a dreamer and impressionist … both artists artworks showing life’s beauty through uplifting colors and inspiration. Opening Friday, March 1, 2013, 5:00pm to 8:00pm; exhibit continues through Sunday, March 24. Located at 1609 Baltimore Pike,…
IMAGINED PLACES: THE ART OF ALEXI NATCHEV WILMINGTON, DE (February 14, 2013) -- The Delaware Art Museum is pleased to present Imagined Places: The Art of Alexi Natchev, on view March 2 - August 4, 2013. This exhibition showcases the work of celebrated illustrator and Delaware College of Art and Design professor Alexi Natchev, whose illustrations conjure up an imaginary world of playful creatures, fairy-tale places, folktales, and…
Why on Earth do we need a Wegman's? We already have two very nice upper end grocery stores in The Fresh Market and Whole Foods. With Hill's Seafood also in the Brinton's Lake corridor, the excess competition has started to show. It makes no sense to starve everyone out of business, especially since many shoppers (me included) do our specialty shopping at the upper end…