School Board Director Vic Dupuis Monday night tried to diffuse concern over the possibility of changing the high school mascot, but many residents remain concerned. Dupuis opened the meeting saying there is no intention to remove the Indian as the Unionville High School mascot and that there has been a lot of false information being spread about the issue. "A few vocal antagonists on this…
Unionville-Chadds Ford School District has decided to dismiss students early today. High school and middle school students will be dismissed at 11:10 this morning and elementary schools will let out at12:25 this afternoon. Kennett Area School District will also be dismissing students early. Middle and high school students will get out at 11:30 a.m., Mary D. Lang Kindergarten Center will dismiss at noon and elementary…
Gen. George Washington used the Ring House, the home of the Benjamin Ring Family, as his headquarters the night before the 1777 Battle of Brandywine. Fire destroyed the original structure in 1931, but a replacement was built in 1949 and ’50. The rebuilt structure stands at the Brandywine Battlefield Park on Route 1 in Chadds Ford Township.
PennDOT announced today that 62municipal police departments from Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery counties, as well as the Philadelphia Police Department, will conduct aggressive driving enforcement activities as part of a statewide mobilization that runs from today through April 29. The enforcement is part of the Pennsylvania Aggressive Driving Enforcement and Education Project and is funded by part of PennDOT’s investment of federal funds from the National…
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly, NJ has shared the following information about the potential snow event that may affect Chester County beginning Monday night (3/19/18) and potentially last through Wednesday night (3/21/18). There is still quite a bit of uncertainty with the details, especially regarding snow/sleet accumulations. There is a growing concern for heavy snow on Wednesday across a portion of the area. Chester County Forecasted Conditions: This storm…
The tissue that lines the uterus is called the endometrium. Normally, if a woman doesn’t get pregnant, this tissue is shed each month during her period. In endometriosis, tissue that looks and acts like endometrial tissue implants outside the uterus. Each month, this misplaced tissue responds to the hormonal changes of the menstrual cycle. It builds up, breaks down, and bleeds. But, the blood has…
Thomas Peter Macaluso, 85, of Kennett Square, died Thursday, March 15, at Chester County Hospital in West Chester. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Brenda Armstrong Macaluso, daughter, Maura Macaluso, brothers Leonard and Peter, and three grandchildren, Thomas James, Sicilia Ann and Jonathan Anthony. He was predeceased by two sons, Thomas George and Marcus Caedmon Macaluso. Tom was a college English professor…
The 69th annual Chadds Ford Elementary School Art Sale and Show got off to a good start Friday night with a gymnasium packed with art, artists and visitors looking to support the school. Nearly 70 professional artists had their work on display for sale, with 30 percent of the sale price going to the CFES PTO to support educational enrichment programs. Many of the artists…
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 Mach 17 through March 23. Motorists are urged to allow extra time if they are traveling through one of the construction zones. • A left lane closure is scheduled on northbound Route 202 between the Route 3 and Route 100 interchanges…
Referrals are said to be the best prospecting tool in any salesperson’s toolbox. According to sales legend, referrals are the key to becoming a top producer. Virtually within 30 minutes of entering the sales field, most salespeople are told that if they want to succeed, they must get referrals from their customers, clients, and other contacts. Yet, the truth of the matter is that few…
• At the schools this weekend: On Friday and Saturday, March 16 and 17, it’s the annual Chadds Ford Elementary School Art Sale and Show featuring works by dozens of local and regional professional artists. The event is free, and 30 percent of the sales go toward educational enrichment programs at the school On March 15, 16 and 17, Unionville High School presents the Rogers…