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. 27 through Sept. 3. Motorists are urged to allow extra time if they are traveling through one of the construction zones. Motorists on Route 1 in Kennett and East Marlborough townships can expect overnight ...
Archive for August 26th, 2016
Man used Skype to solicit nude photos
A press release from Delaware County District Attorney Jack Whelan said Bryan J. Doyle, 37, is in prison for soliciting a minor to send naked images of herself via Skype. The arrest comes at the conclusion of an investigation conducted by the Delaware County Criminal Investigation and PA Internet Crime Against Children Task Force. Doyle, of Eddystone, is charged ...
Time for drivers to heed school bus rules
The reopening of school means that about 1.5 million children will be transported on Pennsylvania roads each day, traveling more than 400 million miles on buses this year, according to PennDOT. As a result, state Sen. Andy Dinniman said it’s a good time to remind residents and motorists of Pennsylvania’s School Bus Stopping Law. “This is basic common sense and a rule ...
Human-powered helicopter history to land
The American Helicopter Museum and Education Center in West Chester will welcome a piece of aviation history on Friday, Aug. 26, when it receives one of four rotors, hubs and trusses from the first human-powered helicopter, Atlas. The Atlas, designed and built by Canada’s AeroVelo, will be part of a new interactive exhibit that will incorporate a stationary bicycle ...
Darlington welcomes new dance instructor
Darlington Arts Center has announced a new addition to its Dance Program, which provides instruction – ranging from ballet to hip-hop – to students of all ages in a fun, encouraging environment. For the 2016-2017 season, Darlington will welcome Olivia Goodwin to its team of committed instructors. Goodwin will teach Little Dancer Combo, a ballet and jazz technique ...
The Human Resource: Back to school
We are approaching that time of year when our children are returning to the classrooms or perhaps beginning school for the first time. Summer fun will be winding down and more specifically schedules will be changing for many people to adjust for school such as the start or end of day care services, after school programs, and other child care activities. How does all ...