Three first aid myths to ditch: Mom knows best, right? Well, not always. Some of the health advice she may have passed on isn’t so accurate. Here are three first-aid-related myths you should ditch and what to do instead. 1. Clean a wound with hydrogen peroxide. Save yourself the sting. Hydrogen peroxide and rubbing alcohol can damage the tissue and make it take longer for…
The Kennett Township Police are investigating a fatal vehicle crash that occurred in the 300 block of Kennett Pike Chadds Ford Saturday, July 21. At approximately 2:10 p..m, emergency personnel responded to the area of 323 Kennett Pike, for a three-vehicle crash. William Reeves, 70, from Coatesville, was traveling north on Kennett Pike in a 2006 Dodge Caravan. Reeves vehicle was struck by a 2007…
Scientific America, Business Insider, and the Harvard Business Review, all confirm that flattery works. Through extensive research, it has been proved that people respond to flattery even when they know it's insincere. For example, a car salesman might tell the customer that she looks fantastic in a new sports car and that it makes her look 10 years younger. The consumer knows that the salesman…
It wasn’t a lot of money, but the youngsters at Chadds Ford’s Chesterbrook Academy raised more than $280 for the HEADstrong Foundation. HEADstrong is a charitable organization started by the Colleluori Family of Delaware County. Nick Colleluori was diagnosed with large B-cell non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma in 2005 at 19 and he died at 21. According to his mother, Cheryl Colleluori, the foundation was Nick’s idea, having…
Dear Friends, Today’s Philadelphia Inquirer features an article that asks the question, “Is Stoneleigh Safe?” Sadly… bewilderingly… the answer is still no. The Lower Merion School Board voted Monday night to move ahead with its purchase of the former Clothier estate as the site for a new middle school. But their purchase is contingent upon finding space for their planned sports complex. That leaves Stoneleigh…
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 July 21 through July 27. Motorists are urged to allow extra time if they are traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change. • Paving will cause lane restrictions on Cypress Street/Baltimore Pike/State Street in New…
Winterthur has partnered with more than two dozen environmental organizations for DelaWILD, a special day celebrating nature and the environment in the First State, which will take place on Saturday, Aug. 25. DelaWILD includes talks, walks, demonstrations, and workshops about topics such as water, wildlife, plant life, and nature in the urban environment. Events take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Winterthur. Bethany Hall-Long, lieutenant governor of Delaware;…
All salespeople want to think of themselves as powerful but, if asked, would have no idea where that power actually comes from. Most salespeople fail to understand their own power. This lack of understanding then manifests into complaints about price, unreturned phone calls, bidding, loyalty to others, and other excuses as to why a sale does not take place and the relationship isn’t being built.…
We may be in between First Friday’s but there’s plenty going on to fill your schedule. Let’ see what’s upcoming. The Brandywine River Art Museum just unveiled their new exhibition: The Serious and The Smirk: Portraits from The Collection. This exhibition explores the genre of portraiture and its varied uses. The clever title of the exhibition comes from a Charles Dickens quote. “There are only…
• State police from the Media barracks are investigating a July 11 theft at the Home Goods store in Concord Township. According to the report, unknown suspects stole a cell phone from a 49-year-old woman who was shopping at the store between 11:30 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. • Sean Edward McCarthy, 25, of Kennett Square, was charged with DUI following a traffic stop in the…
• Be among the first to see and enjoy Wilmington Brew Works, the first microbrewery within Wilmington's city limits in 50 years, at this exclusive event with The Delaware Center for Horticulture. Roll up your sleeves and bring a friend (or two!) to this fun night out. After a brief introduction to WBW's beer and philosophy, select your beverage of choice and set your creativity…