Concord preparing recusal response

Concord Township solicitor Hugh Donaghue said a response to an attorney's request that council recuse itself from a land development hearing should be finalized sometime next week. Donaghue made the comment during the Feb. 6 Township Council meeting. Attorney Marc Kaplin petitioned on Jan. 29 that council recuse itself from hearing the application of Concord Ventures proposal to build 29 townhouses in six buildings and…

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Free course on orchids

Longwood Gardens is offering beauty at your fingertips.  Whether you’re new to orchids or a seasoned grower, our new, free learning experience, Everything About Orchids, offers valuable insights from our experts. Self-paced and fully online, this engaging course allows you to learn on your own schedule and from wherever you and your web-enabled device happen to be. Through videos, discussion forums, and interaction with the…

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After-The-Bell plans fundraiser

The Kennett After-School Association has announced that their annual fundraiser, in support of their After-The-Bell program, will be held next month in the heart of Kennett Square and will feature A Taste Of Kennett. The event is scheduled for Friday, March 9 from 7-10 p.m. at Holly Peters Oriental Rugs & Home, 109 South Broad Street. “As we begin our 20th year, we truly believe…

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Police Log Feb 7: Accidents, DUIs, drug arrests

Pennsylvania State Police • Margo L. Davidson, 55, of Lansdowne, was injured in a two-vehicle accident and cited for driving while her license was suspended, according to a state police report. The accident happened on Concord Road near Thornton Road in Concord Township on Feb. 2 at 8:02 p.m. Police said Davidson tried pulling out of a driveway onto Concord Road and struck a vehicle…

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Democrat to challenge Barrar for 160th

Anton Andrew announced in a press release today that he will seek election to the Pennsylvania State House of Representatives. Andrew will be seeking to unseat Republican incumbent Stephen Barrar representing the 160th district, which covers parts of Chester and Delaware counties. The district includes Kennett Square, Pennsbury, and Pocopson Townships in Chester County, as well as Chadds Ford, Concord, Bethel and part of Upper…

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U-CF schools closed Feb. 7

All Unionville-Chadds Ford schools will be closed today, Wednesday, Feb. 7. Offices will open at noon. Given the timing and nature of this storm, the district feels the safest course of action is to close for today. The district will provide an update on the status of after school and evening activities by  1 p.m. Garnet Valey and Kennett schools are also closed today.

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