When Donald Trump tells four U.S. congresswomen of color to “go back to where they came from,” it feels personal. It was the same thing I heard as a 10-year old facing a schoolyard bully after my parents moved to this country to escape political instability, violence and economic insecurity. As adults, it is the duty of every one of us to stand up, speak out and ...
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CF Days returning to its roots
Posted by Rich Schwartzman on July 18th, 2019
After a year’s hiatus, Chadds Ford Days is coming back. According to Chadds Ford Historical Society Board President Phyllis Recca, it’s a reboot with the aim of getting back to the roots of the event. “It’s a community celebration commemorating the heritage of Chadds Ford,” Recca said. “That’s how it started and that’s what will be our focus.” That heritage, she ...
Around Town July 18
Posted by ChaddsFordLive on July 18th, 2019
• From 10-11 a.m. on Thursday, July 25, youngsters aged 2-8 can embark on an adventurous trek through the Brandywine River Museum of Art seeking inspiration for a fantastical craft. It’s Fantastic Journeys with David Wesner. Wiesner is a three-time winner of the prestigious Caldecott Medal for the most distinguished American picture book for children. It’s part of ...
Academic Achievement July 18
Posted by ChaddsFordLive on July 18th, 2019
• Mitchell Camp, of Chadds Ford, was named Kutztown University's Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Scholar-Athlete for the 2018-19 academic year. Student-athletes must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.25 or higher at the completion of the most recent academic year to be eligible for PSAC Scholar-Athlete status. • Maggie Thomas, of Chadds Ford, ...
