They’re back, with growing minds

Class is back in session for the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District. And among the 4,037 district students are 352 at Chadds Ford Elementary School. CFES Principal Shawn Dutkiewicz said he and the faculty and staff at the school are looking ahead to a school year that picks up where the last academic year left off. He was referring to a focus on mind growth, which…

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Art Watch: Astounding sculptures

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Vojkan Morar, "Angels"

Sculpture abounds for September, the beginning of the new art season, with new shows and exhibitions throughout Chester County. The artists use an astounding variety of media: steel, ceramic, wood, fiber, marble, rubber tires and even hats! The theme of "The Art of Sculpture" is showcased at many of our local wineries through the Brandywine Artisan Wine Trail www.brandywineartisanwinetrail.com. Karen Delaney welded steel sculptures will…

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Kennett Symphony celebrates 75 years

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Kennett Symphony of Chester County

The Kennett Symphony of Chester County (KSCC) announces its concert lineup for its 2015-2016 75th Anniversary season. The 75th Anniversary Season is one of celebration and “firsts” for the KSCC, including a world premiere commission in honor of the 75th anniversary, a free Thank You Concert for the community, new performance venues, and special events in celebration of the 75th Anniversary Season.  American Flair! Saturday,…

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Rachel Kohl celebrates 35 years

A line from an old TV commercial – “You’ve come along way, baby” – can readily be applied to the Rachel Kohl Library in Concord Township. The library, which serves five municipalities, including Chadds Ford Township, opened 35 years ago when very few people had a home computer. Now it has its own 3D printer that will become available for public use sometime in September,…

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Concord Democrats hold fundraiser

There’s early movement in the Concord Township supervisors’ race. Democrats Dan Foster and John Wellington, who are going up against incumbents Gail Ryan and Kevin Donoghue in November, held a fundraiser picnic in the park at Newlin Grist Mill. Foster, who also ran for supervisor in 2013, said he was the first Democratic Party candidate to run for supervisor in Concord for 40 years. He…

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CCAA to hold major N.C. Wyeth exhibit

This year’s Founders Exhibition of the Chester County Art Association will include 17 paintings by illustrious artist and CCAA Founder N.C. Wyeth. The exhibit will be in CCAA’s Allinson Gallery Oct. 10-18, from 9 a.m.- 8 p.m., and 11 a.m.- 6 p.m. on Sundays. A press release said 16 of these works make up a unique and stunning set, which is on loan from The…

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Kennett Twp. gets update on closed bridge

In April 2014, PennDOT  informed Kennett Township that it was closing the bridge on Burnt Mill Road between Spring Mill Road and Norway Road because the span's I beams contained so much rust that holes had formed. Since then, PennDOT's weekly updates on area roadwork have listed the closure with an "indefinite" estimate for the reconstruction; however, work has been proceeding behind the scenes. This week,…

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Kennett Twp. Police issue 2nd burglary alert

Several weeks after the Kennett Township Police Department issued an alert about daytime burglaries, another one on Aug. 24 has prompted a second warning. Police were already investigating several forced-entry break-ins that occurred in the northeast section of the township earlier this month. The department is urging residents to report any suspicious activity to 9-1-1 immediately, to exercise vigilance,  and to take steps to improve…

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Roadwork for week of Aug. 30

PennDOT has announced the following road projects, which are weather-dependent and could affect residents in the greater Chadds Ford area during the week of Aug. 30 through Sept. 5. The department recommends that motorists allow extra time if they are traveling through one of the construction zones. Route 1 in both directions in Kennett and Pennsbury townships will be subject to lane closures between Onix…

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Antique shop’s new digs elicit rave reviews

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Brandywine View Antiques will reopen on Saturday, Aug. 28 in its new location on Baltimore Pike in Chadds Ford, where owner Lisa Vonderstruck says she has more room to display merchandise.

As the owner of Brandywine View Antiques prepares to reopen at the shop’s new location in Chadds Ford on Saturday, Aug. 29, at 10 a.m., she’s fueled by adrenalin. Lisa Vonderstruck, who left a revered location on Baltimore Pike in Pennsbury Township after 7 ½ years, said she’s excited to get back to the business of helping people find that perfect treasure. “It will be…

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Principals positive about new school year

The school buildings are ready, and so are the faculties and staffs of Unionville High and Charles F. Patton Middle schools. And collaboration is the name of the game. That collaboration is what UHS Principal Jimmy Conley and Patton Middle School Principal Tim Hoffman have in mind for the entire school year. “The goal that Tim and I have is to promote the concept that…

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