Family Promise of Southern Chester County — an affiliate of Family Promise, the nation’s leading nonprofit helping families experiencing homelessness — now includes Pets with a Promise, which allows families to keep their pets while working toward independence in the program. “We are grateful to Pets with a Promise for this unique and thoughtful gift,” said Family Promise Executive Director Susan Minarchi in a press…
Police are investigating an armed robbery at the T-Mobile store in the Shops at Dilworthtown Crossing on Saturday. Westtown-East Goshen police said the robbery happened as employees were closing the store at 9 p.m. on Dec. 16. One suspect — a white male — ordered employees at gunpoint into a rear stockroom. A second suspect — a black male — then entered with a large…
Recently, upon entering Whole Foods I saw a flier advertising “12 Days of Cheese/” Yikes/ Instantly, it felt like my blood began to stick to my arteries. Twelve days of cheese? Is that in a row? Don’t get me wrong, I love cheese and 12 days of it would rate almost sinful and definitely delicious. However, as a nutritionist, I would have to force feed…
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 Dec. 16 through Dec. 22. Motorists are urged to allow extra time if they are traveling through one of the construction zones. • Station Road, between Concord Road and Conchester Highway, in Concord Township, is closed through Oct. 20, 2018, for…
Just for a brief moment, imagine that you’re meeting with a financial advisor to discuss your investment strategy. As you look across the desk at him, you notice that he’s sweating, twisting his wedding ring, and refusing to make eye contact. As he delivers advice and proposes that you put large chunks of money into certain funds, he stammers and trembles. Now, ask yourself this…
Jane C. Hutchison McKinley, of Concord Township, died Tuesday, Dec. 5. Jane was a 64-year member of Mt. Hope Church in Aston. In addition to her devotion to her church, Jane was devoted to her home and family. She enjoyed baking, sending greeting cards, television game shows, watching the Phillies and Dancing with the Stars. In addition to her mother, Mildred Hutchison who died in…
Pennsbury Township supervisors passed the 2018 budget last night with no tax increases. The budget is balanced with projected revenues and expenses at $1.64 million. Township Manager Kathy Howley said property taxes would remain at 1.49 mills and the earned income tax will be 0.312 percent. A mill is a tax of $1 on every $1,000 of assessed property value. As reported last month, the…
• Matt DiFilippo was named township manager for Chadds Ford Township. He was the assistant under Amanda Serock who resigned in October. DiFilippo was then the interim manager until his official promotion. • Delaware County Council has contracted with Tyler Technologies Inc. to provide real property appraisal services. Please be advised that beginning in December, Tyler will start the data gathering process. Tyler will be…
• State police from the Avondale said William D. Brown, 35, of Middletown, Del., was cited for excessive speed on Doe Run Road on Dec. 6. According to the report, Brown was driving an International Harvester north on Newark Road in West Marlborough Township when he tried stopping at the intersection with Doe Run Road before making a left turn. The attempt to stop failed…
Bob White, 89, of Coatesville, died Thursday, Dec.7 at Freedom Village in Coatesville. Bob was predeceased by his wife, Patricia Moore White, with whom he shared 62 years of marriage. Born in Gallipolis, Ohio, he was the son of the late William Roscoe White and the late Nellie Woodward White. Bob served in the United States Navy as a fire controlman from 1948 to 1952.…
