Roadwork for week of Oct. 8

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 Oct. 8 through Oct. 15. Motorists are urged to allow extra time if they are traveling through one of the construction zones. Utility installation will require a lane closure on Raintree Road in Pennsbury Township through Wednesday, Oct. 12. Crews will…

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Family Promise applauding its volunteers

Since its inception more than a year ago, Family Promise of Southern Chester County has relied on a cadre of volunteers in its effort to help children and their families who are experiencing homelessness regain sustainable independence. During the week of Oct. 16 through Oct. 23, designated as National Family Promise Week, the local chapter of this national initiative will join more than 200 affiliates…

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Arguments made in Woodlawn Trustees case

Oral arguments have now been heard in the two appeals that came on the heels on Concord Township’s approval of a major land development plan for the Woodlawn Trustees property. That approval came in the spring of 2015, and members of Save the Valley appealed. Common Pleas Court Judge Michael Green heard oral arguments in that litigation in August. No decision has been made yet.…

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Author to discuss 93-year-old track star

Penn State’s Great Valley campus is inviting the public to learn the secrets held by a 90-year-old track star. Author Bruce Grierson will discuss his best seller, “What Makes Olga Run, The Mystery of the 90-Something Track Star and What She Can Teach Us About Living Longer, Happier Lives” on Tuesday, Oct. 11, at 7 p.m. at Penn State Great Valley. Admission is free but…

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