Meet Lizzy, CCSPCA’s longest resident dog. Lizzy came to CCSPCA as a lost dog in July, and has been awaiting her forever home for far too long. Lizzy is an energetic yet affectionate girl who is estimated to be about five years old. She would love an active family with older kids who are used to playful dogs. Lizzy is best suited for a home…
Reflection? Refraction? What is it? A house or some other structure seems to hide in an early morning fog — to the left of center — yet there is no building in that spot. The image was shot from the driveway of the Chadds Rord Township municipal building.
Chadds Ford Township supervisors voted down a request from the Brandywine Valley YMCA to consider a text amendment that would have allowed a Y in the LI zoning district. The Nov. 6 vote was 2-1, with Supervisors’ Chairman Deborah Love dissenting. She wanted the request to move to the township Planning Commission and Delaware County Planning Department for recommendations. Love said those agencies could work…
UPDATED: Unofficial vote totals show Republican Frank Murphy beat out Democrat Rhona Klein for Chadds Ford Township supervisor. Figures provided by Democratic Party Chairman Rob Porter indicate Murphy received 594 votes to Klein’s 403. Porter’s figures include absentee ballots counted. Delaware County’s numbers don’t show absentees. The county’s total is 575-395 for Murphy. For Unionville-Chadds Ford School Board Region C — Chadds Ford and Pennsbury…
• Sometime in 2014 there will be a new Giant gas station in Birmingham Township. At least that’s the plan right now. Kerry Eck, representing the grocery store chain, told township supervisors Nov. 4 that the company definitely wants to open the station at the site of the former Luke Oil facility on Route 202, but that it’s still uncertain as to when, or whether,…
• Learn your risks for diabetes and prevention. November is National Diabetes Awareness month and the YMCA of the Brandywine Valley is encouraging residents of Chester County to learn their risks for prediabetes and type 2 diabetes and to take preventive steps to potentially reduce their chances of developing the disease. The YMCA of the Brandywine Valley is focusing on diabetes awareness and prevention at…
• An improper left turn is believed to be a factor in a three-car accident in Chadds Ford Township on Nov. 1. Police said Kelly Torello, 41, of Kennett Square was turning left toward Hillamn Drive from northbound Route 202 and struck another car that was heading south on 202. The impact forced the second car to hit a third vehicle. The driver of the…
It may not be the first thing one thinks about when staging for a home sale, but the addition of rugs to a home can go a long way. Rugs can help warm a dreary room, add a splash of color to a dull space, or tone down a room that already has strong and bright colored furniture; they can create a new look to…
William E. Smith, 93, of Saddlebrooke, Mo., formerly of Venice, Fla. and Landenberg, died Oct. 31. Bill was predeceased by his wife of 63 years, Dora Taylor Smith. Bill was a graduate of Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania. He was a WWII veteran, serving four years in the U.S. Army Air Force in both the US and Europe. Bill was a project investment supervisor and retired…
Last weekend was a picture perfect display of Fall colors and strikingly blue skies. If you happened to walk past the John Chads house, you might have caught a delicious waft of freshly baked bread. The Chadds Ford Historical Society was a stop for many southern Chester County travelers as they ventured out for the day, pleased to visit with artist Karl Kuerner and photographer…
DEVON, PA--- With 65 offices across the region, there will be a buzz of activity on November 12th when Prudential Fox & Roach, REALTORS® changes to Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, REALTORS®. Across the Delaware Valley building signs and yard signs will change from blue to cabernet, marking a new brand for the real estate market leader and many offices are hosting Grand Opening…