Recently in a client meeting, I was asked by one of the sales employees what they needed to know to help them be more successful next year. It’s a great question and one that we should be asking ourselves on a regular basis, not just about next year but about next quarter and next month. Here’s what I told the salesperson and the rest of…
Those people looking for some casino gaming action can bypass Pennsbury Township, at least for the time being. Supervisors voted 3-0 Wednesday night to prohibit mini-casinos in the township. The action follows a state law that allows major casinos to open Category 4 casinos. Category 4 casinos are those "with not less than 300 or more than 750 slot machines and gaming tables," according to…
• The first ever Potts Meadow Holiday Tree lighting is this Saturday, Nov. 18 from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. The event is courtesy of the Barn Shops and the Brandywine Conservancy and Museum of Art. Visitors should park at the museum; there will be shuttle buses taking people to and from the barn Shops. There will be musical performances by students from the Oxford Arts…
The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. Trixie Trixie is the sweetest little darling you’re going to meet. She’s silly, chatty, and a total love bug. And 7 years old is just a number to her, as she’s got quite the spring in her step and enjoys going on walks. Trixie loves kids and has done…
As the 11th of 12 kids and with eight brothers, Elizabeth Moro grew up learning how to work with people and fighting for equality from an early age. The soon-to-be Pennsbury resident hopes to bring those qualities to Washington as she campaigns for the Democratic nomination for Pennsylvania's 7th U.S. Congressional District seat. "I'm really upset by the disrespect I see toward people now," Moro…
State Rep. Carolyn Comitta, D-156, announced that Natural Lands Trust Inc. would receive a $250,000 grant through the Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program to acquire a conservation and trail easement for a half-mile trail and public parking on the Moore property, located in Birmingham and Westtown townships. The grant comes from the Commonwealth Financing Authority, an independent agency of the Department of Community and Economic…
• State police from the Media barracks said there were no charges filed following a two-car accident on Route 1 at Creek Road in Chadds Ford Township on Nov. 7. Police reported no injuries. The accident happened 6:31 p.m. • During the overnight hours of Nov. 6 and 7, someone broke into three vehicles and stole belongings. The vehicles were parked on William Beaser Drive…
The Chadds Ford Historical Society is introducing a new event for the holiday season. It’s Twilight Tidings at the Tavern, on Saturday, Dec. 2 at the Barns-Brinton House in Chadds Ford. Celebrate the season with a historic look at the four major holidays of the 18th century winter season: Christmas, New Year’s, Twelfth Night and Candlemas. Similar to the Society’s popular Tavern Talks format, Twilight…
Happy Holidays! In step with of the rest of the country, I too, am entirely skipping over the Thanksgiving holiday and plunging right into December holiday madness and evidently, so is the local art and/or crafts bubble. So let’s jump right into some of the seasonal offerings that will get you in the spirit. I’d like to say that I’m a great gift giver, although,…
You know the holidays are around the corner when the art and artisan shows start popping up on the weekends. Art is always the best gift, and there are so many places to buy that special hand-made work of art every weekend during the month of November! The Annual Unionville Art Gala at Unionville High School in Kennett Square is Friday November 17th 6 to…
Nell J. Harper (Hodge), 80, of Toughkenamon, died suddenly on Sunday, Nov. 12. She was the wife of Junior Ray Harper, who died in 1991, and with whom she shared 33 years of marriage. Born in Butler, Tenn., on March 10, 1937, to the late John L. Hodge and the late Bessie Elkins Hodge. Nell was a certified nursing assistant at Pocopson Home for more…