For the second year in a row, the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District achieved the top rating in the state, based on three years of state-administered assessment tests. The Pittsburgh Business Times, which is published by American City Business Journals, annually uses the scores to rank the state’s 500 school districts. In the region, Garnet Valley moved from 21 to 20, Kennett advanced from 103 to…
The youngest member of the family renowned for its art dynasty, Victoria Wyeth, has enjoyed a prodigious and multi-faceted career that has included working as a docent, lecturer, therapist, researcher and educator. On Tuesday, April 14, the 36-year-old niece of Jamie Wyeth and granddaughter of the late Andrew Wyeth will show off another talent as she takes on the role of bar wench. She will…
Kennett Square Police are seeking the public’s help to apprehend the armed robbers who hit a borough business on Saturday, April 11, at 5:50 a.m. Police said they responded to 700 W. Cypress St. and learned that two males wearing all black clothing – both armed with handguns – entered Tienda Mexicana La Pequena II, the store at the Kennett Gas & Go, and took…
U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey doesn’t get it. For most hardworking Americans it’s no secret that student loan debt is becoming one of our nation’s most pressing national crises. Americans now suffer approximately $1.2 trillion in student loan debt. This is significantly higher than either auto loan or credit card debt. In particular it has affected the millennial generation to such an extent that they are…
Looking for that one-of-a-kind antique or perfect piece of architectural salvage? The First Annual Massive Barn Market promises to offer those and more on Saturday, April 18, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Chadds Ford Historical Society. The inaugural event came about after the society approached Lisa Vonderstuck, the owner of Brandywine View Antiques on Route 1 in Chadds Ford. Vonderstuck said she…