The monarch butterfly may soon be on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife’s Endangered Species List. Since the 1990s, the number of monarchs across North America has declined by more than 80 percent, from almost one billion to about 56.5 million today. Over-logging in Mexico — where the butterflies live in winter — is wiping out the monarch’s southern forest habitat and, in the United States,…
Chester County’s top administrative official typically takes pride in being in charge and knowing what’s happening. But that pattern got interrupted last week when Chester County Chief Operating Officer Mark Rupsis attended the 130th Annual Conference of the County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania. Rupsis said the announcement that he was the recipient of the statewide “Outstanding Clerk Award” caught him completely by surprise. CCAP recognized…
At a time when development continues to swallow up open space in the area, a local grassroots advocacy group is working to minimize the damage. The Fourth Annual Save the Valley Music Fest will take place on Friday, Sept. 9, from 7 to 11 p.m. at World Cafe Live at the Queen, in Wilmington, said a press release from Save the Valley. Save the Valley…
First, a definition: Genetically modified organisms are defined as organisms whose genome has been altered by the techniques of genetic engineering so that its DNA contains one or more genes not normally found there. Second, the purpose of genetically altering plants is to improve their durability through drought tolerance or disease resistance or their nutritional value. And these changes are aimed at increasing yield and…
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. 20 through Aug. 27. Motorists are urged to allow extra time if they are traveling through one of the construction zones. Birmingham Road will also be closed and detoured at Daniel Davis Lane on Tuesday, Aug. 23, and Wednesday, Aug.…
Sullivan’s Bridge – the new, four-span, bicycle and pedestrian trail bridge spanning the Schuylkill River in Valley Forge National Historical Park – opened on Friday, Aug. 19. PennDOT Secretary of Transportation Leslie S. Richards joined the National Park Service and federal, state and local officials to celebrate the opening, according to a PennDOT press release. “Sullivan’s Bridge is a wonderful addition to Valley Forge National…
Voters in the 19th state Senate District will have a chance to hear both candidates on Sunday, Oct. 23. Incumbent state Sen. Andy Dinniman will debate Republican challenger Jack London, a former police officer and professional athlete who has worked for 20 years in the financial sector, at 2 p.m. at Borough Hall in West Chester. The event is sponsored by the League of Women…
For nearly 50 years, the Brandywine Conservancy has been safeguarding water and land resources in the region. It now holds more than 458 conservation easements and has protected more than 62,000 acres in Chester, Delaware and New Castle counties. On Saturday, Sept. 17, area residents will have an opportunity to help fund that effort by participating in the inaugural Bike the Brandywine. As open space…
Businesses are moving away from mass, “push”-based marketing and toward more personalized, one-to-one communication with consumers through the many channels and on the many devices they use. The effectiveness and ROI (return on investment) of print media and television ads are on the decline. This is a function of technology and culture, where mobile Internet access has greatly enhanced shoppers' deal-hunting abilities. Smartphones and tablets…
In a far-reaching meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 17, the Kennett Township Board of Supervisors dealt with nearly a dozen issues, some of which – ranging from historic restoration to soil analysis – generated considerable discussion. Township Manager Lisa M. Moore said work had begun to stabilize the Fussell House, also known as The Pines, a former Underground Railroad stop on East Baltimore Pike in front…
A prison guard at the George W. Hill Correctional Facility was arrested for stealing from an inmate, according to a press release. Delaware County District Attorney Jack Whelan said Daniel McEnhill, 33, of Ridley Park, is charged with theft by unlawful taking or disposition. The arrest comes at the conclusion of an investigation conducted by Det. Lisa DeMartini of the Delaware County District Attorney Criminal…