Chadds Ford to maintain traffic lights

Chadds Ford Township took another step to move the loop road project forward. During a brief meeting on Jan. 3, supervisors passed two resolutions that let PennDOT know the township will continue to maintain the traffic signals at both ends of the Hillman Drive extension. According to township engineer Mike Schneider, there is no increase in cost for the maintenance, but PennDOT needs reassurance in…

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Snow closings Jan. 4

Today's winter storm is causing closing and delays. All schools are closed in the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District today. Superintendent John Sanville said in an email that the day will be made up on Friday, Feb. 16. Schools in the Kennett Consolidated School District and Garnet Valley School District are also closed today. Delaware County government offices are closed today, as is the courthouse. Chester…

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Around Town Jan. 4

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A crowd braves the cold Sunday night to welcome in 2018 by watching the Kennett Square Mushroom Drop. Kennett began the tradition Dec. 31, 2013. (Photo courtesy of Kris Smith)

• Saturday, Jan. 6 is a big day for train fans. The Brandywine River Museum of Art welcomes visitors who are on the autism spectrum or have a sensory processing disorder and their families by offering accessible programs on certain days as well as providing packs that contain materials to assist in a visit on any day. Enjoy early access to the museum's Brandywine Railroad,…

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Adopt-a-Pet: Jan. 4

The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. Storm The only similarity between Storm’s name and his personality is the tidal wave of love he’ll bring to a family. This big boy loves to be held, and he lived with a respectful dog in his prior home. Storm is 9 years old and front declawed. He can…

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Women dominate Chesco swearing-in

Oaths of office were administered to seven Chester County elected officials on Wednesday, Jan. 3, at West Chester University, marking the formal dissolution of Republicans’ centuries-old hold on power. Positions long-dominated by the GOP went to Democrats by wide margins in November’s election, leading to the swearing in of Patricia Maisano as county treasurer, Margaret Reif as county controller, Yolanda Van de Krol as clerk…

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