August 25, 2016 - Chadds Ford Live

Gearing up for a new school year

Posted by Rich Schwartzman on August 25, 2016

Teachers, administrators and staff from Unionville High and Patton Middle School have a picnic on the grounds between the two schools four days before the start of the new school year.

Jimmy Conley and Tim Hoffman are ready for the new school year, even if students might not be. Conley is the principal at Unionville High School and Hoffman is his middle school counterpart. Both said their faculties and staffs are ready for when classes resume Monday. For Patton Middle School, however, some of the building — the auditorium — won’t be accessible to students until…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on August 25, 2016

Natural Lands Trust announced that it has protected a scenic 55.7-acre property in London Britain Township, preserving woodlands, rare plant species, and a valued part of the rural landscape. The property was placed under a conservation easement last month, which means that it remains in private ownership but is protected from future development in perpetuity, said a press release from NLT. "This beautiful property has…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on August 25, 2016

The YMCA of Greater Brandywine hosted its first Advocacy Day on Wednesday, Aug. 24, along with the announcement of an unconventional presidential candidate: Zoe, a 1-year-old toddler. Zoe, a hypothetical contender for 2064, represents the potential that should be nurtured in every child through the support of the Y and the local community. At Wednesday’s event, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine introduced Zoe and her…

Posted by Press Release on August 25, 2016

Area farmers can now apply for 2016-17 Resource Enhancement and Protection program (REAP) tax credits, according to a press release from state Sen. Andy Dinniman, D-19. “Pennsylvania farmers continue to make great strides in safeguarding our local streams and watersheds,” Dinniman said in the release. “This program can go a long way in helping farmers take advantage of tax credits while making conservation-minded capital improvements…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on August 25, 2016

• The Kennett Area Senior Center invites you to its 11th annual Community Cuisine Fundraising Dinner and Silent Auction on Saturday, Aug. 27, at the Mendenhall Inn, Gold Ballroom. It’s a 5 p.m. call for hors d’oeuvres, silent auction and open bar. Dinner is served at 6, and the program and silent auction runs from 7 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $60. To obtain tickets,…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on August 25, 2016

• The U.S. Army is offering free help for students with preparing for college entrance exams or looking to improve math, English and science skills through the March2Success.com online study program. In addition to test preparation materials and self-paced study programs, the site offers seven full-length free practice tests for both the SAT and ACT as well as an entire section dedicated to science, technology,…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on August 25, 2016

Read more about the article Adopt-a-Pet Aug. 25

Come meet all the wonderful animals available now for adoption at the Brandywine Valley SPCA. All featured pets are “Name Your Price” adoption fee until Monday, Aug. 29. Not ready to adopt? Then sponsor a pet and provide a safe place for our companions to rest until they find their forever homes. Help us give them a second chance at a fresh start. AWEN Hi, my name is Awen and I am…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on August 25, 2016

The Chester County Food Bank and Habitat for Humanity are among the beneficiaries of the Immaculata University’s Macs Giving Back Service Project on Saturday, Aug. 27. The entire class of 2020, approximately 230 students, 18 student leaders, 18 instructors, and several volunteers, will participate. Ten nonprofits, located in Chester and Delaware counties, will benefit from this all-day service project that has been at the crux…