The Pennsylvania State Police is investigating a Feb. 8 armed robbery at Jersey Mike’s Subs, in Brandywine Mills, the 1700 block of Route 202, in Chadds Ford Township. Police described the suspect as a black male, medium build, approximately 6 feet tall, dressed in all black clothing. He was wearing a black ski mask partially covering his face. The suspect displayed a handgun and demanded…
It's been a week, but the joy, pleasure and reflection remain. Joy and pleasure aren't things normally associated with fans of Philadelphia sports teams. I'm a native Philadelphian who grew up rooting for the Phillies, Eagles and the Warriors before they moved to San Francisco, so I speak from experience. Being a life-long Philadelphia sports fan hasn't always been easy. More often than not it's…
Is employee morale a concern in your business? Is there extensive gossip in your workforce that distracts from getting the job done? Do you get the sense employees are “checked out” and not focused on the business goals? If any of these situations resonate with you, read on. In prior columns, we have discussed engagement, and a major component of engagement is trust. This is…
Philadelphia celebrates its first Super Bowl victory. The number of people celebrating indicates that the victory might not be the last. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwHX_RZjkds&feature=youtu.be Video submitted by Thomas Padula
The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. Joey Joey is a spunky 4-year-old who packs a lot of punch. If you live an active lifestyle, she is the perfect dog for you. She’ll happily accompany you on a hike, swim, run or ball game. At the end of a day full of fun activities, you’ll find…
• The preliminary hearing for Msgr. Gregory Parlante, formerly of St. Cornelius Church, was continued to Feb. 22. Parlante is accused of illegal drug possession and stealing from the church's Sunday collection. • Chadds Ford Township supervisors announced Feb. 7 that the spring Roadside Cleanup and Recycle Day is Saturday, April 21. The township will also host the Chadds Ford Business Association breakfast meeting 8…
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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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…
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…
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…