December 16, 2014 - Chadds Ford Live

ChesCo commissioner takes oath of office

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on December 16, 2014

Chester County President Judge James P. MacElree II (left) reads the oath for Michelle H. Kichline, who is flanked by her daughter, Amanda, and her husband, Michael.

In the presence of family members, politicians, and county officials, a lawyer from Tredyffrin Township was sworn in on Tuesday, Dec. 16, filling the vacancy created by Ryan Costello, who was elected to the U.S. House in November. Before administering the oath, Chester County President Judge James P. MacElree II called Michelle H. Kichline “the very best” of six well-qualified Republican candidates who had sought…

Posted by Rich Schwartzman on December 16, 2014

There was a dramatic difference between the first meeting regarding “Walkable Chadds Ford” and the second. The initial meeting in November attracted dozens of people, many of whom were Chadds Ford Township residents. Meeting number two, held on Dec. 15, drew 12 attendees and only one who lives in the township. However, the aim was the same: figure out what’s needed to make the village…

Posted by Lele Galer on December 16, 2014

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Sweet Spot by Jeff Schaller

For the month of December encaustic neo-pop artist Jeff Schaller is showing "Sweet Spot" at Mala Galleria in Kennett Square. Once again, Mala has allowed for a total interior and exterior transformation by the visiting artist. This December, Mala is an infusion of Jeff Schaller's sexy, fun, brash artistic vision. If you want to tweak your home with a vibe that is hip and sexy,…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on December 16, 2014

Concerned about rising enrollment at Pocopson Elementary, the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District hired a firm two months ago to study population growth and evaluate a potential need for redistricting. Tonight, the board will hold a public forum at 7 p.m. in the district office to discuss the report that was prepared by McKissick Associates and reviewed by an advisory committee. The research prompted a recommendation…