William J. Grant of Chadds Ford

William J. Grant, 79, of Chadds Ford, died Wednesday, March 15, at Virtua Hospital, Voorhees, N.J. He was the husband of Janet Huyett Grant, who died in 2012, and with whom he shared 53 years of marriage. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late William and Edith Himes Grant. Mr. Grant was a program manager/engineer at Boeing in Ridley Park, retiring in…

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Musings: Sessions and Franklin

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The "poisonous tree" shows the harm that grows out of drug prohibition. Image courtesy of LEAP at https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org

Attorney General Jeff Sessions should have a talk with Major Neill Franklin. He might learn something. Sessions should also learn from history, but he's not alone in that. All prohibitionists — whether they want to prohibit drugs or guns — should learn from history. But, of course, the first question you probably have is: "Rich, who the heck is Major Neill Franklin?" Franklin is the…

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Around Town March 16

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Sunday, April 2 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.is Free Sunday for Families at the Brandywine River Museum of Art.

• The Kennett Area Senior Center invites you to an afternoon “Sunday Dinner with Friends” on Sunday, March 19, from 1-3 p.m. Our themes are based on “dining across the United States” with this dinner being New York City.  What comes to mind when you think “New York City?”  What about “Broadway?”  Well, we are hosting R.T.C.’s Rising Stars of Broadway.  West Chester residents know…

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Adopt-a-Pet March 16

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, March 20. 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. TATANKA My name is Tatanka and I am…

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