December 2017 - Page 3 of 8 - Chadds Ford Live

Chester County establishes “Venture Chesco” fund

Posted by Press Release on December 22, 2017

Members of the Chester County Retirement Board sign a resolution that establishes Venture Chesco, a partnership with Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania to invest $4 million in emerging and growing companies located in, or willing to locate to Chester County. Seated left to right: Chester County Commissioner Terence Farrell; Chester County Commissioners’ Chair Michelle Kichline; Chester County Treasurer Ann Duke. Standing, left to right: Chester County Controller Norman MacQueen and Chester County Commissioner Kathi Cozzone.

The Chester County Retirement Board voted at this week’s Retirement Board Meeting to enter into a partnership with Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania to invest $4 million in emerging and growing companies located in, or willing to locate to Chester County. The partnership, Venture Chesco, will see $2 million in county funds matched by $2 million in BFTP funds that will be used…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on December 21, 2017

The ATF, along with their partners at the Chester County District Attorney’s Office, Chester County Fire Marshal’s Office, Pennsylvania State Police, West Chester Police Department and Chester County Department of Emergency Services, announced yesterday that the investigation of the fire at the Barclay Friends Senior Living Center is ongoing and that there is still additional investigative activity that needs to occur before any additional information will…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on December 21, 2017

• The Charlie Hunter Trio featuring Silvana Estrada comes to The Kennett Flash on Saturday, Dec. 30. This will be part of Estrada’s first U.S. tour. A native of Mexico’s southeast, Estrada had just started her studies of jazz at the University of Veracruz and quickly became known throughout the Jazz Studies Centre as a unique triple threat talent: an instrumentalist, playing the Cuatro Venezolano, vocalist,…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on December 21, 2017

Read more about the article Adopt-a-Pet: Dec. 21

The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. Taz Taz lives life as a puppy in a big dog’s body. This 1-year old is tons of fun and enjoys playing with other dogs. Taz also aims to please, so he’s doing well in his training at the shelter. He’d love a family like him – active adults…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on December 20, 2017

Read more about the article Armed bank robbery in Concord

The Pennsylvania State Police, Troop K, Media Station is investigating an armed bank robbery that happened in Concord Township Tuesday, Dec. 19. It happened at noon at the Malvern Federal Savings Bank, 900 block of Baltimore Pike. The suspect is described as a black male with light-to-medium complexion, approximately 20-35 years of age. He was last seen wearing a black face mask, blue jeans, and…

Posted by Press Release on December 20, 2017

Read more about the article Chandler Mill Preserve now open

Thanks to the generosity of public and private supporters alike, the Chandler Mill Nature Preserve and Interpretive Nature Center is now open to the public. Come hike along the perimeter trails or relax for a spell next to the historic Chandler Mill Bridge. Experience the bold vision of Kennett Township, area residents, a local family, and The Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County in creating…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on December 20, 2017

Barbara E. Oliva (nee Filippone), 75, of Chadds Ford, died Wednesday, Dec. 13. Born in Philadelphia in 1942, she was the daughter of the late August and Agnes (nee Fantini) Filippone. Barbara enjoyed working with children at Glen Acres Elementary School. She liked to read, sew, and over the course of her married life, she traveled the world with her husband, Raul. She was the…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on December 20, 2017

Pennsylvania State Police • Police said Irene Padilla, 50, of Philadelphia, is accused of stealing $82 worth of merchandise from the Walmart in East Marlborough Township on Dec. 13. State police from the Media barracks cited a mother and daughter for harassment and criminal mischief respectively after the two got into a dispute at 3:44 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 3. A police report said the…

Posted by Caroline Roosevelt on December 19, 2017

Read more about the article Mixed Media: 2017 comes to a close

"Unconscious Extracts" by Sandi Neiman Lovitz

This weeks’ article is a short but sweet one, dedicated to the last call of the fall arts season. Since I won’t be writing you until we are officially in 2018, here’s what’s coming before before year end! The Main Line Arts Center, located Haverford, PA, will be bringing two of their exhibitions to an end in January. The first, in their Welcome Gallery, features…

Posted by Thomas Padula on December 18, 2017

Read more about the article Video Blog: 5 marketing tips for 2018

With videos becoming increasingly popular in today's digital world, it is important to know how you can be effective when using them. Learn new video marketing tips in this month's video blog. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-rWhBuGrzY&t=24

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on December 18, 2017

Dorothy M. Devonshire, 92, of Kennett Square, died Friday, Dec. 15, at the Chester County Hospital. She was the wife of Elmer J. Devonshire, who passed away in 1990, and with whom she shared 48 years of marriage. Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late William Wickersham and the late Rose Gill Wickersham. Dorothy was a cafeteria worker at the Unionville High…