It’s only the first of several steps, but K. Hovnanian Homes is one small step closer to building 107 townhouses in Chadds Ford Township. The Planning Commission on Dec. 10 agreed to recommend that the Board of Supervisors approve text and map change requests for the project to move forward. A hearing on that is tentatively scheduled for February. Even if supervisors ...
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Eastern and western health modes unite at Crozer
Posted by Rich Schwartzman on December 10th, 2014
Ayuvia Integrative Wellness Center is now open at Crozer’s Brinton Lake facility. Ayuvia — a combination of the Sanskrit word ayu, meaning long life and the Latin via, meaning path, according to Ayuvia’s owner Antara Dutta — offers a variety of modalities including yoga, tai chi, nutrition counseling, massage therapy, acupuncture and psychosocial therapy. It’s not a ...
Photo of the Week: Christmas at Hank’s Place
Posted by Rich Schwartzman on December 10th, 2014
Christmas decorations at Hank's Place makes for an inviting seasonal sight.
Adopt-a-Pet: Gigi
Posted by ChaddsFordLive on December 10th, 2014
Meet Gigi. Personally, we think her name should be Most Perfect Dog Ever. She is 1-year-old terrier/pit bull mix with a calm but playful disposition. Gigi does well with other dogs, and when our volunteer walked her unleashed, Gigi stayed by her side. She has sad eyes, but genuinely appreciates any attention you give her. Oh yeah, she's also a hugger. We are smitten. ...
Police Log Dec. 11: Thefts, accidents, DUIs
Posted by ChaddsFordLive on December 10th, 2014
• George Dominic Rapposelli, 19, of Garnet Valley, was arrested for retail theft on Dec. 6. Police said Rapposelli stole numerous gift cards from the Target store in Concord Township. The total value of all the gift cards was reported to be $50. • State police are investigating a theft at a construction site in Concord Township. A police report said two unidentified ...
Around Town Dec. 11
Posted by ChaddsFordLive on December 10th, 2014
• Knights and Ladies in Training is a family program at the Brandywine River Museum of Art on Sunday, Dec. 14 and again on Saturday, Dec. 20. Running from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and again from 1 to 2:20 p.m., aspiring young knights and ladies are invited to complete a series of noble tasks such as designing a family coat of arms, decorating a helmet or crown, learning ...
CFBA holds holiday party
Posted by ChaddsFordLive on December 10th, 2014
Ted Pace welcomed the Chadds Ford Business Association for its annual holiday celebration. The organization is more than 20 years old, and many of the members have known each other even longer than that. Originally founded as a group of businesses who wanted to unite their voices to PennDOT regarding the reconstruction of Route 1 through Chadds Ford. The result may ...
Acclaimed artist to appear as author
Posted by ChaddsFordLive on December 10th, 2014
Art in the Brandywine Valley typically conjures images gleaned from the Wyeth family – barns, bridges and bucolic landscapes - but one area artist has taken his work in a vastly different direction. Robert C. Jackson, whose work is included in collections ranging from the Brandywine River Museum to the Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science in Indiana to ...
KAU Little League names District 28 honorees
Posted by Press Release on December 10th, 2014
The KAU Little League recently honored its 2014 District 28 award winners. Each year, the District — which includes Little Leagues from throughout Chester County —recognizes players, parents, and other volunteers from every league for their achievements, sportsmanship, and dedication to their respective teams and organizations. KAU Little League players — who range ...
The Empowered Parent: Parents caring for parents
Posted by Valerie Borek on December 10th, 2014
We are in full swing of the holiday season. I hope you’re all enjoying joyful parties, the smell of your grandmother’s cookie recipe, that gigantic ham that gets cooked for your special gathering, shiny decorations, singing, movies, strings of lights to brighten the cold winter nights, and any other tradition you treasure this time of year. This is a time of year ...
The Rabbi’s Study: Religion and the language of music
Posted by Rabbi Eric M. Rosin on December 10th, 2014
There is a wonderful story in a collection of teachings by Rabbi Moshe Hayyim Efrayim (1748-1800). In this story, the rabbi describes a village musician of such prodigious talent that whenever he enters into the town square, picks up his instrument and begins to play, anyone within earshot is immediately inspired to dance with joy, jumping into the air and spinning ...
