The V-Village Zoning District that Chadds Ford Township supervisors adopted last year is about to go away. Last night, the Planning Commission voted to recommend it be repealed. Supervisors last month rejected a proposed village map that would have set the boundaries for the district. Supervisors’ Vice Chairman Samantha Reiner said at the time that there was too much confusion over what was and was…
• Concord Township Historical Society Museum — 659 Smithbridge Road — will be open 1-4 p.m. on Sunday, May 12. The museum will open again on second Sundays in October and November, and will also open on Community Day, Saturday, Sept. 7. Visit the Concord Township Historical Society website for more information, go here. • Members of the Chester County Astronomical Society will guide visitors…
Anthony (Tony) DiFrancesco, 84, of Landenberg, died Sunday, May 5, at Brandywine Living in Longwood in Kennett Square. Born In Teramo, Italy, he was the son of Giovanni and Angela DiFrancesco (Misticoni). After immigrating to the United States in 1955, Tony found his way to Downingtown. He began working different jobs while studying to become an American citizen. He met his beautiful wife, Josephine Ciprietti, and…
Concord Township Council Tuesday night voted to award the 2019 Road Program contract to Innovative Construction Service of Folcroft. Innovative offered the lowest of six bids tendered. The contract is for $627,000. Prior to the bid being awarded, township engineer Nate Cline said PennDOT has agreed to do some limited pothole repair on Route 1. The council honored some students from Garnet Valley High School…
Pennsylvania State Police • An unidentified motorist was cited for careless driving while in the Wawa parking lot on Naamans Creek Road. Police said the driver was leaving the lot when he dropped his drink on the floor of the passenger side. He reached down to pick it up but stepped on the gas while doing so and struck two other vehicles. No injuries were…
Delaware County District Attorney Katayoun M. Copeland announced that Santhosh Akinepalli, 27, of Exton, was arrested for a second time following his initial arrest during a large scale undercover sting operation that netted 10 child predators in April of 2019. Santhosh Akinepalli was apprehended a second time after purchasing a one-way ticket to India from the United States and was charged with flight to avoid trial or punishment. On…
As part of its mission to bring family-friendly events to its spring event schedule, the Chadds Ford Historical Society introduces a brand-new music festival this year – Valley Jamboree. This two-day event is scheduled for Saturday, May 18, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday, May 19 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. It will be held rain or shine, on the society’s open…
No decision was issued today in an appeal hearing on Toll Brothers' application to develop Crebilly Farm, a historic 300-plus-acre tract that abuts Routes 202 and 926 in Westtown Township. A three-judge Commonwealth Court panel sitting in Pittsburgh heard arguments from Gregg Adelman, one of Toll’s attorneys, and Patrick McKenna, the Westtown Township solicitor. Both presentations focused primarily on whether the township has the authority…
Winterthur’s 41st Point-to-Point was more like “Puddle-to-Puddle.” A steady downpour, combined with winds that buffeted umbrellas and blew off hats, greeted fans when the gates opened at 11:30 a.m. “The wind’s a good sign,” said Communications Manager Mark Nardone, “it’s blowing the rain away.” Alas, that prediction did not come to pass. However, the rain was no match for the fanatical and faithful. Some women…
The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. Tink Tink is a 9-month-old who is looking for someone to love her and help build her confidence. After she warms up, she gets along great with other respectful dogs. A shelter favorite, this baby doll would love an older home where she can learn that she deserves all…
