In 1967, just seven months before his assassination, Martin Luther King, Jr., delivered an historic address to the American Psychological Association Convention. At that time, MLK pointedly urged social scientists to confront “race-based problems plaguing the country.” On the 50th anniversary of this keynote, the APA Monitor on Psychology published the reflections of notable psychologists regarding MLK’s remarks. Here are two. APA president-elect Jessica Henderson…
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. 28 through Nov. 3. Motorists are urged to allow extra time if they are traveling through one of the construction zones. • Curb installation on Bethel Road, between Smithbridge Road and Featherbed Lane, in Concord Township, will cause lane restrictions…
Chester County’s unspoiled scenic landscapes are priceless. But as you drive around Chester County these days, you can’t miss the bulldozers, flattened brown earth and construction equipment in fields that were previously open and green or full of thriving crops. The dwindling open scenic landscapes we all enjoy are under threat as pressure from developers steadily increases due to projected population growth. Between 2010 and…
Judicial temperament describes a judge's general attitude toward the law, litigants and other judges. According to the American Bar Association, judicial temperament means that a judge exhibits "compassion, decisiveness, open-mindedness, sensitivity, courtesy, patience, freedom from bias and commitment to equal justice." Passing judgment is based on truth, facts, evidence and the law, while giving all an equal and respectful chance to present, and keeping an…
Perhaps you remember the old-fashioned and antiquated business approach to employee engagement formerly known as the “suggestion box.” This was the method used by many organizations to allow employees to share ideas and thoughts about what to do differently in the workplace. Instead of finding a way to directly engage the workforce, a box would be stationed in the workplace for employees to drop in…
Days after area first-responders returned from delivering 68,000 pounds of donations to victims of Hurricane Harvey in Texas, they began setting up a similar effort for Hurricane Irma’s Florida victims – an initiative that also benefitted residents in Puerto Rico reeling from the wrath of Hurricane Maria. Ron Giacinto, a captain with the West Chester Fire Police and a volunteer at Good Will Fire Company…
• Thomas Padon, director of the Brandywine River Museum of Art, announced the winners of the Oxford Art Alliance juried exhibit Sunday, Oct. 22. Padon reviewed 333 submitted images eight times before deciding the winners. First place was won by Kristen Payton. Padon explained Payton knew “how much to describe and how much not to describe” in her painting. (See photo above.) • “Tales From…
The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. Storm Her name may be Storm, but she’s more like a rainbow. Storm is sweet, laidback and loves kids. She seems housebroken, too. Storm came back with the BVSPCA team during Hurricane Harvey recovery work. She’s 9 years old, but you’d never know with her perky personality and the…
The financial footing for Rachel Kohl Library isn't on solid ground. Library Director Susan Sternberg told Chadds Ford Township supervisors last night that the library almost closed last month because money is short. "We need money to stay open, not grow, just to stay open," Sternberg said. "The only way to stay open is for stronger municipal support." Sternberg was making the library's annual plea…
The ninth session of a conditional use hearing for the Toll Bros.-proposed development of Crebilly Farm at Routes 926 and 202 in Westtown Township turned into he-said-she-said testimonies over stormwater management. That came after supervisors denied a witness who would have testified about battlefield preservation via video conferencing. Also testifying during the Oct. 24 session was James Scanlon, superintendent of the West Chester Area School…
Gloria DeFazio Ciuffetelli, 86, of Landenberg, died peacefully at home on Saturday, Oct. 21. She was the wife of the late Louis “Chiffy” Ciuffetelli, who died in 1983 and with whom she shared 27 years of marriage. Born in Kennett Square, she was a daughter of the late Frank and the late Carolyn (Felicetti) DeFazio. Gloria, or “Glo” as she was affectionately known, worked in…