Pastors and Christian leaders are called to speak biblical truth to government and politics, not to compromise on biblical truth for the sake of political expediency. The Bible is clear as to the role of a man ordained by God. The Word of God says: “And He [God] gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building…
Let the festivities begin: La Comunidad Hispana, southern Chester County’s community health center, is observing National Health Center Week for the first time this year. The week of Aug. 7 to Aug. 13 is dedicated to celebrating the work of the 1,300 health centers in the U.S. that provide care in 9,000 sites to 24 million patients (Health Resources and Services Administration), said a press…
Connoisseur tasting tickets for the 19th Annual Kennett Brewfest sold out within a few hours of going on sale, but area residents can still tap into their thirst for craft beer. Although regular tickets are expected to sell out, some are still available for the Saturday, Oct. 1, fundraiser. It will run from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m., with more than 95 breweries represented. The participants…
Evenings at Longwood Gardens are creatively aglow again with the reemergence of “Nightscape: A Light and Sound Experience.” The innovative mix of light, sound, imagery, and music created by Klip Collective of Philadelphia was introduced in 2015 as a way to fill the void created by the 2 ½-year restoration of the Main Fountain Garden, which anchored summer displays and fireworks. Nightscape will run through…
Small-business owners are being urged to apply for state grants for pollution prevention and energy-efficiency projects. More than $1 million in total grant funding is available for eligible small businesses through the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s Small Business Advantage Grant Program, according to a press release from state Sen. Andy Dinniman, D-19. “There are almost a million small businesses in Pennsylvania, and these grants…
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. 5 through Aug. 12. Motorists are urged to allow extra time if they are traveling through one of the construction zones. Pothole patching on Route 202 in East Goshen and Birmingham townships will require lane restrictions between Brinton’s Bridge Road…
There are significant challenges for a new supervisor, especially an individual rising from an employee into the supervisor role. In our last article we explored the perspective of the employee. This week we explore the employer perspective. An employer has a great deal to consider, including the risks, of promoting an internal employee to a position of supervision over their former peers. Perhaps the employee…
Dirt dominated the Kennett Township Board of Supervisors’ meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 3, ranging from what ground could be disturbed for a planned park to how the township can protect residents from tainted soil. Erin L. Gross, a land planner with Thomas Comitta Associates, Inc., provided an overview of plans for Barkingfield Park, a 45-acre tract the township purchased in February. Adjacent to the township’s…
Testimony began Wednesday night in a hearing for a proposed planned residential development along Oakland Road in Chadds Ford Township. The project, known as Wonderland Farms, calls for 22 new single-family homes along the west side of Oakland at the former Goodman property, and another six twin-home buildings on the east side of Oakland. Harrier LLC, a Grace family business, is the developer. The west…
The County Cup, an appetizing pilot project established by the Chester County Department of Mental Health/Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (MH/IDD) and the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU), has received national recognition. The National Association of Counties (NACo) awarded the project its highest accolade in the Employment and Training category at this year’s Outstanding Achievements program, part of the NACo conference in Long Beach, Ca., said…
• Phyllis Recca has released her second “Then and Now,” book covering historic properties and popular sites in the Chadds Ford area. There are 38 sites highlighted in the new book including Christy’s Restaurant, a landmark from 1929 through the 1950s. Recca’s first book, “Chadds Ford Then and Now,” released in 2015, was given the Preservation Award for Publication by the Heritage Commission of Delaware…