Francis “Frank” R. DiFilippo, 92, of West Grove, died Sunday, March 22, at Jennersville Regional Hospital in West Grove, surrounded by his beloved grand-daughters. He was the husband of Miranda Quartessi DiFilippo who died in 2004 and with whom he shared 59 years of marriage. Born in Camden, N.J., he was the son of the late Nazarene and the late Mary Genova DiFilippo. Frank served…
State Rep. Stephen Barrar, R-160, has called a meeting for this Friday, March 27, that could help pave the way to stop a proposed development and preserve Beaver Valley. As reported last week, Concord Township supervisors granted preliminary plan approval for the Vineyard Commons project. If the plan goes through, 230 of 325 acres of Woodlawn Trustees property — from the Delaware state line north…
The weather may have been gloomy but the art displayed for the 66th annual Chadds Ford Elementary School Art Sale and Show was bright and bold. While the rain, slush and potholes kept some people from the Friday evening opening, those who did attend saw, what some consider a broader, more diverse and higher level of art work than in years past. For Shawn Dutkiewicz,…
"Don't waste your money on extra virgin oil" to sear salmon: The oil cooks off. That tip and more came from Chef Aaron Wilson, who gave cooking advice to diners as he prepared a recent four-course meal for the members of the Business and Professional Association of Western Delaware County at the Inn Keeper's Kitchen. Wilson explained that grapeseed oil was his "go-to oil" for…
Corrin N. Corbin, 79, of Avondale, died peacefully on Tuesday, March 17, at the Jennersville Regional Hospital. Born in Altoona, he was the son of the late Miriam and Edgar A. Corbin Sr. A graduate of Altoona High School and Lock Haven University, he was a teacher at Kennett High School. He joined the DuPont Company in 1960. In 1986 he was named director of Apparel…
First State Ballet Theatre's production of Coppélia, the perfect comic ballet masterpiece, at the Grand Opera House has something for everyone. "Coppélia is near the top of virtually every list of the world's favorite ballets," said FSBT President and Executive Director Robert Grenfell. "It has a charming story, entertaining plot with hilarious physical humor, beautiful and familiar music, exciting choreography, gorgeous costumes from one of…
The Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce announced the recipient of the 2014 Outstanding Citizen of the Year Award at the Chamber’s 48th Annual Dinner, held at Longwood Gardens on Friday evening, March 20, 2015. The Award recognizes individuals who unselfishly contribute to the community's quality of life and display exemplary volunteer efforts demonstrating vision, leadership and citizenship that positively impact the Southern Chester County…
To showcase, National Work Zone Awareness Week, officials from PennDOT, the Pennsylvania State Police, municipal police, Buckle Up Pennsylvania, the Chester County Highway Safety Project, and the Montgomery County Health Department joined forces on Monday, March 23, to remind motorists to drive safely in work zones as construction season arrives in Pennsylvania. At a news conference, PennDOT Acting District Executive Christine Reilly, PennDOT maintenance employees,…
Senator Dominic Pileggi (R-9) is asking area residents to share photos of the many beautiful and historic sites in the 9th Senatorial District. The “Scenes from the 9th District” Photo Contest, which started accepting entries on Monday, March 23, will feature photographs which fall into four themes – spring, summer, fall and winter – in a calendar that will be available to download for free…