A Fiat 500L used by Pope Francis during his historic visit to Philadelphia last September was auctioned to the public on Friday, Jan. 29, at the Philadelphia Auto Show Black Tie Tailgate at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Provided by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and the World Meeting of Families – Philadelphia 2015, the“Pope Francis’ Philly Fiat” was won by Michael and Kate Chapman of Chapman…
When seconds count during treatment for a drug overdose, a life-saving advancement debuted on Friday, Jan. 29 in Delaware County. Joined by police chiefs and members of the Delaware County Heroin Task Force, Delaware County District Attorney Jack Whelan and Delaware County Councilman Dave White announced on Friday, Jan. 29, that police officers in Delaware County will be first in the world to carry and…
Time is running out to help select an influential Delaware County woman for recognition. In honor of Women’s History Month, the Delaware County Women’s Commission plans to honor women in public service and government who have had a significant positive impact on women and girls in the county. Every year the National Women’s History Project – the organization that successfully lobbied Congress to create Women’s…
Former Chadds Ford Township Supervisor Keith Klaver died Wednesday, Jan. 27. He was 68. Klaver had been battling cancer for a number of years and he resigned from the Board of Supervisors in January 2015 for health reasons. Chadds Ford Republican Party leader Mary Kot called the death a tragic loss. “Keith was a tireless volunteer and always a gentleman. He was a great friend to me…
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 Jan. 30 through Feb. 6. Motorists are urged to allow extra time if they are traveling through one of the construction zones. Lane restrictions in both directions will be required on Route 202 in Birmingham, Thornbury, and Westtown townships between Routes…
More than 3,500 pounds of prescription medication avoided polluting waterways or causing overdoses in Chester County last year, said District Attorney Tom Hogan. Hogan issued a press release to announce that 3,747 pounds of prescription drugs were collected through the Chester County drug drop-box program in 2015. The program places secure boxes in police stations around Chester County so that citizens can safely dispose of…
A move to change Concord Township’s form of government is coming into the home stretch. A vote during the April 26 primary election will determine whether Concord remains a township of the second class or will operate under a home rule charter. The Government Study Commission — which began its work in November of 2014 — unveiled its proposed home rule charter for Concord during…