The gravestone of the master mason who helped build Pennsylvania’s first capitol building has a new home after years of being stored or used as a doorstep. Members of the Westtown Township Historical Commission rededicated the stone of Valentine Kirgan during a brief ceremony at the Birmingham Lafayette Cemetery in Birmingham Township Saturday. Kirgan was born in 1771 in Bradford Township but later moved to…
Bernard F. "Buddy" Murray, 84, of Chadds Ford, formerly of Aldan, died Wednesday, May 1. Born to John & Mary Murray in Philadelphia, Buddy has resided the past 3 years in Chadds Ford, previously residing 40 years in Aldan. He served in the Coast Guard after high school. Buddy retired from Conrail R.R. in 1998 after 40 years of service. After his retirement, Buddy enjoyed…
Elsie M. Lewis, 76, of West Grove, formerly of Kennett Square, died Tuesday, April 30. She was the wife of Donald F. Lewis, with whom she shared 59 years of marriage. Born in West Chester, she was the daughter of the late James P. May and the late Ada Schukraft May. Elsie was a homemaker. She enjoyed reading, gardening, family gatherings and going on vacation…
Linda Elaine Parker, 71, died at her residence on April 30. She was the wife of Joel Ross Parker with whom she shared 52 years of marriage Born in West Chester, she was the daughter of the late Carol “Bun” Daddezio and the late Maurice “Mutt” Daddezio. Linda was a hairdresser for over 50 years. Working from her home, she enjoyed spending time with her…
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 May 4-May 10. Motorists are urged to allow extra time if they are traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change. Aqua Pennsylvania is planning weekday lane restrictions with flagging on Route 52 —Price Street— between…
Longwood Gardens’ Festival of Fountains season opens May 9 with exciting new fountain performances, lively programming for the whole family, and glorious gardens showcasing summer’s beauty. Festival of Fountains runs May 9 to September 29. The Gardens are open 9 am to 6 pm Sunday through Wednesday, and 9 am to 10 pm Thursday through Saturdays for Illuminated Fountain Performances in May–August, and 9 am…
As part of Delaware County’s continuing reassessment process, residents are advised that Tyler Technologies Inc. is currently working within Concord Township as part of the reassessment project. Tyler will be gathering property data and photographing properties from clearly marked white vans. Images will only be taken from the street and Tyler will not enter private property. The county reminds residents that the data collectors hired…
Well, it’s been a while since I’ve been able to write about art. I took a brief hiatus to get married, enjoy my honeymoon, and then recenter the real world. Turns out the real world didn’t stop while I was gone, and there’s a lot of art to be seen, after all, First Friday is coming up and there’s a lot going on! Let’s start…
• It’s the Valley Jamboree coming to the Chadds Ford Historical Society on May 18 and 19. Enjoy spring’s warm weather with live music throughout each day. Kids will love the wide range of activities including a giant 60-foot bounce house, petting zoo, crafts tent, lawn games and a scavenger hunt. Food, wine and beer will be served by a number of different vendors. Gates open…
History tells us that the Battle of Brandywine was fought Sept. 11, 1777 in Chadds Ford and Birmingham townships. But some recent findings indicate that the battle could have been fought days earlier in Delaware. That was the takeaway from the Brandywine Battlefield Task Force’s annual meeting held at Radley Run Country Club last night. The task force works to protect the battlefield and preserve its…
Pennsylvania State Police • State police from the Avondale barracks are investigating a fatal traffic accident on Lenape Road in Pocopson Township on April 30. Shortly before 8:30 a.m., a trooper came upon a single vehicle crash. Police determined that the Honda Pilot was heading north when it left the roadway, struck several trees and partially rolled over. The as yet unidentified woman driver succumbed…